In honor of National Principals Month, we would like to thank our principal, Mrs. Jamie Soliman, for her dedication, visionary leadership, and pursuit of success for all students! #mchsproud
On #MinookaMonday, we'd like to feature math teacher, Mr. Jason Allen. He started at MCHS in 2007. He earned his bachelor's degree in actuarial science and master's degree in secondary education from the University of St. Francis. Mr. Allen enjoys the creative outlet afforded through the lesson-planning process and finds it rewarding to see the students grow and master the content. He lives in Minooka and married his wife on a mountain in Ireland. He loves to travel and has been to 30 different countries. He enjoys playing disc golf and coaches the school's team as well as the scholastic bowl team. And, he has never owned a cell phone! We are grateful to Mr. Allen's service to MCHS.
Some of Mrs. Julie Ziel's sewing students worked ahead of schedule and put their new sewing skills to work creating a set of baby onesies into T-shirts for a teacher's daughter. Nice work Mary, Lorelie, and Mackenzie!
Best of luck to the Girls Volleyball Team who is headed to the sectional semifinals tonight at Pekin High School at 7 p.m.! #mchsproud
Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is November 1-2. This traditionally Mexican holiday is for us to honor and remember those who have passed on. It is a time of joy where families and friends share stories and memories, so that even if they passed on, they will be alive in our hearts. On this holiday, MCHS libraries will be hosting a community ofrenda where staff and students are welcome to bring a picture of a loved one who has passed so that we can all honor and remember. Please bring a picture to either library starting Monday, October 30.
Congratulations to the Girls Volleyball Team who won the regional championship! We are so proud. #mchsproud
MCHS invites local veterans to our Veterans Day Breakfast & Assembly on Friday, November 10th starting at 8 a.m. at South Campus. To submit a photo or register for breakfast or the assemblies, visit here: https://forms.gle/kWhk1YPbXffd5SZh8 or please contact Anne Seidel at (815) 521-4108 or aseidel@mchs.net. We look forward to honoring the veterans in our community!
It’s not too late to see the fall play “Radium Girls” on its last night, Saturday, October 28. Hear the podcast featuring three MCHS students on WJOL at https://www.wjol.com/podcast/ and buy your tickets online or at the door! https://gofan.co/app/school/IL15586?activity=Performing%20Arts
Student members of the Children's Theatre pose for a photo while on set in 2007. #TBT #ThrowbackThursday
Yesterday, sophomores attended a presentation from our GAVC representative in regards to the programs that are available to them during their junior year. Interested students will also receive a form for the field trip next month in November to attend GAVC. It's a wonderful opportunity for our students!
Our football team plays at home on Friday against Sandburg H.S. in the first round of the IHSA 8A Football Playoffs! Everyone planning to attend MUST purchase a ticket on GoFan. Credit/debit card fees apply at checkout. This is an IHSA event, so regular season passes (Student IDs, 40-ticket passes, SPC passes, Alumni coins, District passes, Youth Program passes, etc.) are not valid for entry into the game. Bag chairs, footballs, noisemakers or other contraband are not allowed. Buy your tickets now at https://gofan.co/app/school/IL15586.
The Minooka Pre-Med Club Winter Coat Drive collected over 50 winter coats, hats, blankets, etc. as well as $240.00 that were donated to Presence Cancer Care Center. Donations benefit patients that are currently battling cancer. Club officers pictured include Rhiannon Curiel, Samya Sehwail, Emily Poole, and Saoirse Gaynor. Thank you to everyone who donated! #mchsproud
Last week, the American Sign Language Club (ASL) hosted a pumpkin painting contest. Congratulations to all the winners!
Congratulations to junior Devin McAleer for receiving a positive referral! He overheard a student worried about forgetting her P.E. uniform at home who didn't have the money for a rental. Without her asking, Devin reached into his pocket and handed her money. Devin is always kind to his classmates and willing to help when he can. Way to go, Devin! #mchsproud
There is an early release school day tomorrow, Wednesday, October 25! Please be sure to follow the early release bell schedule. View the schedule here: https://bit.ly/43QvAVn
Congratulations to our Students of the Term (first quarter)! These students are selected by teachers and staff and honored for achieving a personal standard of excellence/character, making exceptional contributions to the class, and more. #mchsproud 🧡🖤
Senior students and their families are invited to College Signing Night on Wednesday, November 8 from 3:15 - 4:30 p.m. at the Central Campus Performing Arts Center. We look forward to celebrating our athletes as they commit to colleges across the country.
On #MinookaMonday, we'd like to feature our science department chair, Mr. Chris Erickson. He originally joined the MCHS family in 2000, and after spending a decade in another district, he returned "home" in 2020. He earned his bachelor's in physics from ISU and master's degree in educational leadership from GSU. Mr. Erickson enjoys working with an amazing team of science teachers who are focused on providing meaningful experiences every day to their students. He lives in Channahon with his wife Michelle (an English teacher at MCHS), and three kids, two of whom are current students. He is a fan of the Cubs, Bears, and the WWE!
At this month's Board of Education meeting, we recognized senior Noelle Klima for being named a ''Semifinalist" in the 2024 National Merit Scholarship program. She represents less than 1% of U.S. high school seniors. We are incredibly proud of her academic success! #mchsproud
We are hiring a full-time campus monitor. Want to join the MCHS team? Apply today at https://bit.ly/3NBWeuF
