There is still time to join MCHS and the Special Olympics on Sunday, April 6 for the Run 4 Respect! Learn more or register today! https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Minooka/RunForRespect
It's time to spring forward! Be sure to set your clocks ahead one hour on Sunday, March 9th at 2 a.m. as Daylight Savings Time begins.
A huge thank you to our amazing community sponsors of the MCHS District #111 Foundation Denim & Diamonds fundraiser! Your generosity directly supports our student scholarships and educator grants. This year's event would not be possible without your support. Thank you! #mchsproud 🧡🖤
Central Campus is getting a CTE addition! The anticipated completion date is fall of 2026. See the new addition here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=55ZeK0n-x90
Learn more about our facilities planning at www.mchs.net/page/facilitiesplanning.
It's an exciting time at MCHS! We are excited to announce the new Field House to be built at South Campus with an anticipated completion in the fall of 2026. Check it out here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=w5D1ikDLyKs
Learn more about our facilities planning at www.mchs.net/page/facilitiesplanning.
Attend Monday's athletic booster meeting March 10 at 6 p.m. in the Central Campus ARC. The athletic boosters are seeking new members to help work with fellow athlete families to plan events, buy/sell spirit wear, and raise money for student scholarships, athletic equipment and more!
Congratulations to these students for being our World Language Week poster winners! They showed off their talent and creativity. Great job! #mchsproud
Tickets are going fast for the spring musical, Anastasia, on March 13-15! Join us as we showcase our amazingly talented students. Don't miss out and grab your tickets now! https://bit.ly/3TuAq8w And, view the playbill here: https://bit.ly/4bwV7rt
We are happy to feature MCHS alumna Angie (Calandro) Caldwell '89 who is the President of Pink Heals and the Asst. Director of Transfer Admission/Spirit Coordinator at Lewis University. While at MCHS, she participated in cheerleading, flag corps, yearbook club, was the senior class treasurer and part of the Homecoming Court, and is the official class of '89 reunion planner! After high school, Angie attended Eastern Illinois University and immediately found her passion working in higher education, which is where she learned it takes a village and partnerships to get things done. She is heavily engaged in the community and loves being a part of it. #mchsproud 🧡🖤 🩷
MCHS parents, please consider taking the Illinois 5Essentials Survey and share your voice! It takes only minutes to complete and is completely anonymous. The survey closes March 31. Be sure to select "Grundy" County. https://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/
Students are invited to ACT-ivate Your Body & Mind on the morning of the ACT test! Exercise improves brain function. Get up early and move! A free breakfast will be served.
We are looking to hire an Anticipated Special Education Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. Interested in joining our team? Apply today! https://bit.ly/4bQcoMc
7th and 8th graders are invited to the Youth Strength Camp 2025! A t-shirt is included with registration. Only the first 100 athletes to register will be accepted. Don't miss out and sign up today at https://bit.ly/3QKOFUj.
Seniors, make sure you have your calendars marked these senior class activities including prom, honors night, graduation, and more! 🧡👩🎓👨🎓🖤
Last chance to grab your tickets! Community members ages 55 and over are invited to join us for a Welcome Reception and Musical Matinee, “Anastasia”! Parking is limited and carpooling is encouraged. Limited tickets are available; Reservations required. Please contact Anne Seidel at (815) 521-4108 or aseidel@mchs.net to make a reservation.
We are offering FREE ACT Prep Workshops to help students prepare for the upcoming ACT on April 9. Sessions run March 10-20 and space is limited! Scan the QR code to learn more. Questions? Contact Dr. Phil Pakowski, director of curriculum and instructions, at ppakowski@mchs.net.
Congratulations to MCHS senior Kevin Bisbee for being selected as the 2025 Channahon-Minooka Rotary Club March Student of the Month! He was nominated by Mr. Matt Williams. Each month, the Rotary Club honors one senior student with exemplary leadership and service mindedness. #mchsproud
The MCHS Athletic Boosters have new spirit wear that will be for sale on March 6 at 6 p.m. at Central Campus in the Main Gym. All spring sports will have spirit wear available and their pink items have been restocked. We hope you'll come out and shop and support the boosters!
MCHS's Interact Club and NHS are teaming up to collect donations for Suzy's Caring Place, a program of the Guardian Angel Community Services in Joliet. There are boxes on campus as well as at both the Minooka and Channahon libraries from now until March 12th. Please consider donating if you are able.
As a reminder, spring athletic parents are invited to meet the coaches on Thursday, March 6 and stay for Breakfast with the Coaches. Sponsored by the Athletic Booster Club, breakfast pizza and breakfast sandwiches will be served. Questions? Contact Ms. Marci Jordan, athletic secretary, at mjordan@mchs.net.
