Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! We hope you enjoy time with family and friends and have a wonderful holiday season.
Congratulations to our early December graduates who become our newest alumni! We are proud of your accomplishments and can't wait to see what you do next. #mchsproud
Happy Holidays from MCHS! We hope you enjoy winter break. Classes will resume on Tuesday, January 9, 2023. View the MCHS calendar here: https://bit.ly/43QvAVn
On Throwback Thursday, in the 2006-2007 school year, these ladies performed the "sailor routine" which ended with the shape of an anchor on the floor. #ThrowbackThursday #TBT
Our AP US History and JJC US History students had the opportunity to see "Hamilton" in Chicago on Sunday. It was an amazing, cultural experience for our students!
Congratulations to our very own Boys Bass Fishing Coach, David Barney, for being named the 2022-2023 Illinois Coach of the Year by the National Federation of State High School Association (NFHS). We are so proud of him and all he's accomplished with his team. #mchsproud 🧡🖤
Parents of incoming MCHS freshmen (current 8th graders) are asked to complete a brief registration form online as we prepare for our newest class. If you haven't already done so, please complete it at https://rb.gy/gj2alt. Questions? PSHelp@mchs.net
Our very own Connections Crew students teamed up with our REACH students for a game day! Connections Crew members helped facilitate a variety of games in the classroom for a fun collaboration. Students got to pick which game they wanted to play. Uno was definitely a popular choice! #mchsproud
The MCHS Choir Boosters invite you to join us for the Spring Craft Fair & Raffle at Central Campus on Saturday, February 24 from 9a-3p. Please save the date. We hope to see you there!
In one month, please join us at our Incoming Freshmen Night on January 18! This is your chance to get a sneak peek at South Campus and prepare for your next steps. 8th graders and their families will learn about registration, athletics, activities, course selections, and more!
On #MinookaMonday, we'd like to feature Ms. Georgia Kaminski, business and computer science teacher. She started at MCHS in 2021 and coaches the JV dance team and assists with the color guard. She received two bachelor's degrees from Illinois State University (business and dance education) and is currently working on her master's degree in business education at Ball State. She currently lives in Plainfield and when she's not teaching, she loves to read and set a goal of 75 books this year!
Next week, students will participate in final assessments for all courses December 20-22. They will be assessed in a variety of ways. These are student attendance days and they are expected to attend. Best of luck to all our students! View the final assessment schedule here: https://shorturl.at/aryDK
This week, Ms. Elli Wilkey's Baking 1 students created their own gingerbread houses. It was a fun project that highlighted their creativity. We think they did such a great job!
On Throwback Thursday, in 2019, a group of seniors dance and have fun at senior banquet, one of the last student gatherings before graduation. #ThrowbackThursday #TBT
Our ASL Honor Society would like to wish everyone happy holidays! Please take a moment to watch our holiday video that our students made to highlight their ASL skills. Enjoy! https://bit.ly/3Rw5Vhp
Congratulations to our Students of the Term (second 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 🧡🖤
On #MinookaMonday, we'd like to feature Ms. Shayla Heery, art teacher. She started at MCHS in 2021 and received her bachelor's degree from SIUC. She loves providing a space for students to explore creative thinking and physically making something with their own hands. She lives in Ottawa and is engaged to her fiancé whose name is Clay, which is very fitting for an art teacher! She also has a step-son named Cassius who she loves more than anything.
Join us for Callaloo Chicago, a world fusion steel pan and percussion ensemble, on Saturday, December 16 at 6 p.m. at Central Campus Performing Arts Center. The doors open at 5:30 p.m. You may order tickets in advance or pay at the door ($10 cash or credit card). The event is graciously sponsored by the MCHS Choir Boosters. Questions? Contact Mr. Randy Benware at rbenware@mchs.net. We hope to see you there! https://gofan.co/event/1190190?schoolId=IL15586
Our superintendent, Dr. Schiffbauer, met with our student advisory group who continues to provide feedback as we develop our long-range strategic plan for the high school. These students offer suggestions and ideas and are helping us shape our future! #mchsproud
Our National Honor Society members decorated holiday cards that will be delivered to a local nursing home. We are so proud of our students volunteering their time for our community! #mchsproud
