On #MinookaMonday, meet the PE/HE/DE department chair, Matt Williams. He earned his bachelor's degree in Physical Education at NIU and master's degree in Educational Leadership from American College of Education. He lives in Channahon with his wife (Kelli) and two sons Camden (7 y/o) and Crew (5 y/o). He appreciates the great teachers, staff and students that he interacts with on a daily basis. He's also coached football for 14 years and love being a part of the program!
Today we honor Indigenous People's Day. There is no school Monday, October 9. Learn more about the holiday at https://bit.ly/3CoKLcm
Please vote for Minooka Community High School for the ABC7 Friday Flyover! Please also consider sharing to your family and friends and help us bring home the trophy. The voting ends Thursday at Noon. Thanks to everyone who participated, watched, or supported us in any way. We appreciate it! https://abc7chicago.com/high-school-football-season-friday-flyover-local/13557648/
All are invited to join us for volleyball senior night and junior high night on Thursday, October 12! We welcome junior high students who are free for both games. See the flyer below for details.
MCHS students had the amazing opportunity to participate in Teens Activating the Language of Kindness (TALK) Day. 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. #mchsproud 🧡🖤
Looking for the college or university that’s right for you? Check out more than 100 colleges and universities at the annual JJC College Fair scheduled for Wednesday, October 18 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Event Center, Joliet Junior College Main Campus (1215 Houbolt Road, Joliet). Financial Aid presentations will occur at both 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m.in EC 2001-2002. The Spanish presentation will be at 6:30 p.m. in EC 2004. For more information, visit jjc.edu/collegefair or call (815) 280-2493.
Best of luck to our boys golf team who are headed to the state tournament! This is the first time since 1999 and only the second time in school history. We are incredibly proud and know you will do well! #mchsproud
In 2012, the cast of Fiddler on the Roof performed during the spring musical directed by Mrs. Glenda Smith. #TBT #ThrowbackThursday
There is no school on Friday, October 6 due to a planned Teacher Institute Day. View the academic calendar here: https://bit.ly/43QvAVn
Congratulations to seven MCHS students who are taking classes at Grundy Area Vocational Center (GAVC) and were recently presented with Director Awards for their outstanding performance in class for the month of September. We are so proud of them! #mchsproud 🧡🖤
Save the date for our popular, annual Fall Craft Fair & Raffle November 4-5 from 9a-3p at South Campus. We hope to see you there! More information can be found at https://www.facebook.com/MCHSChoirBoosterEvents
Grundy Area Vocational Center is hosting an Open House on Thursday, October 5th at 1002 Union St., Morris, IL. You and your family are invited to come visit our programs, see what our students are learning, and meet our instructors from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM. GAVC has been serving the students of Grundy County for over 50 years and we are excited to share what our future looks like.
Interested students in our Welding, Woodworking, and Electricity and Electronics classes traveled to Joliet Junior College to learn about local careers in Manufacturing. Some local Manufacturing companies set up displays and students were given the chance to engage in several hands-on opportunities to test their skills in the field of Manufacturing.
To celebrate 50 years of girls athletics at MCHS, we are selling shirts to benefit new camera equipment for Nook News students. Be sure to grab your shirt before the store closes on October 9! https://shorturl.at/dejCO You can also read a great story about the history of girls athletics at MCHS here: https://shorturl.at/ehlCL
Mrs. Soliman, principal, surprised six students today to let them know of their inclusion on the "Commended Student" list in the 2024 National Merit Scholarship Program for being a high performer on the PSAT/NMSSQT last October. Congratulations to Sophia Benedick, Dane Chung, Matthew Collofello, Spencer Lorenz, Henry Pragit, and Alexander Von Holten. She also honored Noelle Klima for being named a National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist! #mchsproud
On #MinookaMonday, please meet Shannon Kleczka, head girls basketball coach and social worker at Central Campus. She started at MCHS in 2017 as a social worker and assistant sophomore girls basketball coach. She received her bachelor's degree from ISU and master's degree from Aurora University. She is grateful for the opportunity to continue to work with student athletes and excited to continue to create positive, meaningful experiences and contribute to the continued progression of the basketball program.
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.
Congratulations to junior Makayla Maiberger who received a positive referral! Mrs. Tracey Adams nominated her because she is routinely thinking of others and doing what she can to help them or make them feel good. She shared copies with a friend who needed them in class and she attended a college visit presentation even though she had no intention of going to this college, but no other students attended. She’s kind-hearted and sensitive to others. Way to go, Makayla! #mchsproud
Join us for the fall play, Radium Girls, on October 26-27! Tickets are on sale now! Thursday tickets: https://gofan.co/event/1136842?schoolId=IL15586 or Friday tickets: https://gofan.co/event/1136869?schoolId=IL15586
We are hiring a full-time campus monitor. Want to join the MCHS team? Apply today at https://bit.ly/3NBWeuF
