On #MinookaMonday, we are excited to welcome Patrick Carter, a new chemistry and physics teacher here at MCHS! He graduated from SIUE with a B.S. and University of Phoenix with a M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction. He is also a National Board Certified Teacher. He currently lives in Yorkville with his wife Jenny, two teenage kids, and one crazy yellow lab, Luna! He is looking forward to getting to know and working with the great kids at MCHS!
The National Honor Society is hosting a Pink Out Football Home Game on Friday, October 13. Proceeds will benefit Pink Heals and the work they do in our community. Order a shirt to support Pink Heals and cheer our team to victory! We also invite any breast cancer survivors/warriors and their families to come and be recognized between the sophomore and varsity game (around 6:15 pm). RSVP for recognition to Anthony Babich, NHS Advisor, at ababich@mchs.net. https://mchspinkout2023.itemorder.com/shop/home/
We are currently hiring for a Bus Mechanic. Want to join our team? Apply today! https://shorturl.at/ivG19 Questions? Contact Cathy Haase at (815) 467-5133 or chaase@mchs.net.
We are thrilled to announce that MCHS has been selected to be featured as one of ABC7 Chicago’s Friday Flyover schools! Students and staff are encouraged to join us on Friday, September 29 at Central Campus Stadium when ABC7 will feature us on the morning news between 5-7 a.m. The helicopter will be filming from above the stadium as well as filming with a morning news anchor on the field. Arrive by 4:15 a.m. and wear orange! A complimentary breakfast will be provided. Freshmen and sophomores will have a shuttle back to South Campus before the school day begins. We hope to see you there!
Congratulations to senior Kyle Ebner on receiving a Deans' Office Positive Referral! A staff member was trying to help a student through the student section during Friday's football game. Kyle helped clear the way to assist the staff member and fellow student. Way to go Kyle!
Enjoy a night of fantastic entertainment and talent at "Minooka's Got Talent" on 9/21 and vote for your favorite acts. A winner will be announced at the end of the performance. Bake sale, concessions, and 50/50 raffle will be available. Grab your ticket on GoFan today! https://gofan.co/app/school/IL15586
Join us as we observe National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15-October 15) and celebrate the rich and diverse cultures that make up the Hispanic/Latino families and students in our community. #mchsproud
In 2016, the student section "gets weird" at the last home football game of the season versus Plainfield South. #TBT #ThrowbackThursday
Our Chanooka Braves youth football players have been joining us before home games to learn technique in the weight room as part of our strength and conditioning. They also join us in the end zone to enjoy game day on the field! #HomeGrown @MinookaStrength
School counselors hosted our freshmen and sophomore students at our Career Cruising event. Students participated in college and career exercises based on individual interests. It was a great opportunity for students to begin thinking about the future! #mchsproud
Congratulations to junior TJ Quinn on setting a new school record at the Lemont Invite this past Friday at Ruffled Feathers! TJ shot a 64, which is 8 under par on one of the hardest courses golfers can play. Coach Petrovic was interviewed on WJOL about this unbelievable score. Listen at https://bit.ly/45PU6XQ. #mchsproud
Congratulations to MCHS senior Lauren McPhillips Newcomb for being selected as the 2023 Channahon-Minooka Rotary Club September Student of the Month! Each month, the Rotary Club honors one senior student with exemplary leadership and service mindedness. #mchsproud
Students in the REACH art program enjoy time in Ms. Heery's class creating art while learning about Cubism during the Element of Shape unit. They did an amazing job and we are so proud! #mchsproud
There is an early release school day tomorrow, Wednesday, September 13! Please be sure to follow the early release bell schedule. View the schedule here: https://bit.ly/43QvAVn
The MCHS Interact Club is selling American Flag-themed spirit wear to benefit the Needy Family Fund. All profits are used to feed families in our district at Thanksgiving and to offer assistance throughout the year. The shirts will be delivered in early October. Order before 9/21! https://bit.ly/46bdL4B
Midnight tonight is the final deadline to order your shirt benefitting Pink Heals for the week 4 game vs Romeoville! #HoldTheRope https://pinkheals2023.itemorder.com/shop/home/
Please give a warm welcome to our new Main Office Receptionist at South Campus, Katie Bukala! Katie lives in Shorewood with her husband Rob, daughters Lexi and Avery, and their dog Addy. She loves to travel and is looking forward to getting to know everyone at MCHS! #MinookaMonday
TALK Day (Teens Activating the Language of Kindness) is on Wednesday, October 4! Students may sign up using the QR code. There will be group activities and free pizza. This day-long program is run completely by student leaders, aims to break down barriers between peer groups, and allow students a safe, judgment free environment to be themselves and teach students that they are not alone in their struggles.
Thanks to everyone who participated in and attended our Homecoming Parade as well as all who supported the team onto victory at our Homecoming Football Game! It was a great day of community. #mchsproud
