We are 1 week out from the MCHS District #111 Foundation Ugly Christmas Sweater Party featuring country band, Whiskeyfist! Don't miss out hearing this awesome band play the event. Tickets are still available and the online auction is live! Learn more or buy your tickets now at https://bit.ly/3Snwx4M.
Join in on the fun for Post-Feast Week, sponsored by the senior class council, during the week following Thanksgiving and participate in themed spirit days! There is still space available for the dodge ball tournament on Wednesday. Be sure to use the google form sent to student emails. Entrance into the event is a canned good and all students are welcome!
On behalf of MCHS, we wish you and your family a wonderful Thanksgiving. We are thankful for your support throughout the year and hope your holiday is filled with much gratitude. #mchsgivesthanks #thanksgiving #gratitude
Congratulations to senior Sean Tadel on receiving a positive referral! Mr. Josh Bell nominated him because after school a student was without a ride home. Sean noticed the stressed student and offered him a lift to his home. Sean is appreciated for his willingness to take care of his community members. #mchsproud
Our sewing students in Mrs. Julie Ziel's class have officially mastered the machine and created these beautiful pillows! We are constantly amazed with the talent of our students and their ability to apply what they learn in class to their projects. #mchsproud
There is no school Wednesday, November 22 through Friday, November 24 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. View the academic calendar here: https://bit.ly/43QvAVn
Congratulations to our 9-10 Honors Choir members for their fabulous work at the ILMEA District 1 Sr. Festival this past Saturday at Elmhurst University. They put on a wonderful concert. Congratulations also go to the District 1 Senior Chorus members who put on an amazing choral performance with the other 275 district singers! Great job, everyone! #mchsproud
We had an amazing turnout for our Inaugural Volley Gobble Girls Volleyball Clinic! It was a great opportunity to support the younger volleyball athletes before they get to high school. Best of luck to this group at their junior high tryouts next week! #mchsproud
On #MinookaMonday, we'd like to feature Spanish teacher, Mrs. Adrianna Walker, who started at MCHS in 2005. She earned her bachelor's degree from NIU, master's degree in teacher leadership from Olivet, and another master's degree in educational leadership from American College of Education. She enjoys teaching her great students! She lives in district in Joliet with her husband and blended family of five kids. Mrs. Walker's passions include traveling and pickleball.
Congratulations to Mr. Nick Barello who received a grant from the District #111 Foundation for a 3D printer for his Project Lead the Way class at MCHS. The grant will provide students with hands on experience with the latest technology. A huge thank you to our Foundation! https://www.mchs.net/page/foundation
Can't join us for the Ugly Christmas Sweater Party, but still want to bid on auction items? You can view and bid from the comfort of your own home now until Friday, December 1st at 10 p.m. See all auction items at www.32auctions.com/organizations/89029/auctions/153651
Come to a far away place in a distant time where Joy, Cheer, and Merriment will be henceforth this Yuletide Season at the 27th Annual Madrigal Dinner at MCHS on Saturday, December 9 at 6:30 p.m. and Sunday, December 10 at 1 p.m. The MCHS Madrigal Singers, MCHS Choirs and Choir Boosters heartily invite you to attend this festive holiday event. Learn more or buy tickets at https://bit.ly/3so0B5K
We are 2 weeks out from the MCHS District #111 Foundation Ugly Christmas Sweater Party! Do you have your tickets yet? Individual tickets and tables of 8 are still available. Grab your friends, wear your ugly sweater, and join us for a buffet dinner and fun night featuring country band, Whiskeyfist! Learn more or buy your tickets now at https://bit.ly/3Snwx4M.
Today, sophomore students interested in Grundy Area Vocational Center (GAVC) for next school year went on a field trip to learn more about the 15 programs offered. There were lots of hands on activities and information shared so students can make the choice that's right for them. To learn more about what GAVC has to offer, visit www.gavc-il.org.
In the 2009-2010 season, cross country runners break for the finish together at a meet. #TBT #ThrowbackThursday
Congratulations to junior Kamryn Banach for receiving a positive referral! Mrs. Julie Ziel was trying to get in her classroom with lots of boxes and bags in her hands. Unprompted, Kamryn rushed over and offered to help! Without her assistance, she would have been picking up dropped items off the floor. Way to go, Kamryn! #mchsproud
The Foods 2 classes participated in a Cupcake Wars competition! Students had to choose the type of cake they were making, add a flavor to it, create their theme, designs, and backdrops all on their own. Judges sampled and rated each group based on theme, design, taste, frosting, and color. They all did such a great job! #mchsproud
Congratulations to MCHS senior Mia Larson for being selected as the 2023 Channahon-Minooka Rotary Club November Student of the Month! Each month, the Rotary Club honors one senior student with exemplary leadership and service mindedness. #mchsproud
On #MinookaMonday, we'd like to feature Mr. Kyle Adelmann, music teacher and band director. He earned his bachelor's degree from U of I and master's degree from NIU. He is one of the few teachers that gets to see students' growth over their four years, which he loves! He lives in Minooka with his wife Christine (who is also a band director!) and has two kids, Thomas - 9 and Louise - 5. They also have two dogs, Tina and Teddy and love the show "Bobs Burgers". Can you tell?!
The Athletic Boosters will be selling spirit wear just in time for your holiday shopping! This is the last sale before Christmas so grab your gifts while you still can! Join them at the Central Stadium concession stand on Saturday, November 25 from 9 a.m. to Noon.
