Mustang families,

There are 3 important highlights that are equally deserving of a mention this week!

1) 5 -Essentials Survey: Parents, we need your help! YOU are invited to complete the 5-Essentials Survey to help provide valuable information about our MHS learning community and help guide our ongoing improvement efforts. You can complete the brief survey now by clicking here.

1) 新年快乐 Happy Lunar New Year: Wishing a joyful Lunar New Year to all who celebrate! As we enter the Year of the Dragon, may the attributes of the dragon - strength, courage, and leadership - inspire us in the year ahead. This holiday marks an important tradition for many in our community, including in my own home (pic below is of last year's celebration in the Taylor household)! Celebrating diversity is what makes our school family strong, like the legendary dragon. To all those ringing in the new year, I wish you prosperity and happiness. Happy Lunar New Year or as we say in my home: 新年快乐

Watch us on channel 2 news this evening or click on the link below to see all of the video segments recorded earlier today!

Go Mustangs!

Dr. Alexandria Rios Taylor

Principal, Mundelein High School

847-949-2200 x1257

www.d120.org

ataylor@d120.org

Feb 14 - Valentine's Day

Feb 16 - Teacher Institute Day - No School

Feb 19 - Presidents’ Day - No School

Feb 22 - Universidad de Padres

Mar 15 - Late Start - Classes Begin at 9:40am

Mar 25 - 29 - Spring Break

Congratulations, Betsabe Garcia (shown below) and Yaneth Lopez-Torres!!

Black History Month begins February 1st. Click here to explore Google's Black History, Arts & Culture.

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. Our community partner, A Safe Place, provided the parent resource below. Click on the flyers to learn more.

Did you know that you can customize your Mustang spirit wear online? Since 2010, hundreds of items are available to choose from infant sizes to 6XL. Choose embroidery or screenprint, ladies or men’s fit, and front and back printing. You can add custom text to add your name to your shirt. Look at actual garment size (chest, body, and sleeve length) to find the perfect fit. Buy accessories like hats, bags, and luggage tags. All customizable and shipped directly to you! Visit us at mymustangnation.com or linked through the d120.org website.

Starting today, February 5, until March 29, 2024, MHS D120 parents are invited to complete the 5Essentials Survey to help provide valuable information about our MHS learning community and help guide our ongoing improvement efforts.

Students will take the survey at school with their teachers at the end of February.

Parents can start the survey now by clicking here.

Student Registration opened February 1, 2024. All students must register yearly. Visit our registration page for more information: https://www.d120.org/resources/parents/registration-2/

The 2024/2025 Early Registration Fee item has been added to PowerSchool fee accounts for the Class of 2026, 2027, and 2028. If you choose to pay the Registration Fee by May 1st, 2024, you will receive the $25 discount, currently applied in PowerSchool.

Starting May 2nd, the discount will be removed and the regular Registration Fee of $275 will be listed. Please know that all prior Registration and Course fees must be paid off before paying the Early Registration item.

If you have any questions, please reach out to KC Olson in the MHS Payment Center at kolson@d120.org.

Summer School Registration opened on February 1st, 2024. Please log into the webstore to register for Session 1 and Session 2.

Please remember that the summer school interest form is not an automatic registration into summer school you must log into the webstore to register for the courses you expressed interest in.

Driver’s Education Summer School Registration will open at the same time. The permit classes required for Driver's Ed are provided by Mundelein High School and will be listed in the confirmation email you will receive.

If you have questions or need help, please contact:

Sylvana Sette

Summer School Registration
ssette@d120.org
847-949-2200 x1495

Sweet treats will be for sale in the commons during lunch periods.

Wear any and all of the colors in recognition of Black History Month

Red = Blood shared and shed

Black = Black people and strength

Green = Natural resources and growth

Yellow = Hope, justice, and equality

No School

Complete the Google form linked here to submit your proposal for a chance to win. Winners will receive tickets to Turnabout! Announcement will be made February 28th.

On February 28, 2024, MHS will administer the Illinois Youth Survey (IYS) to 10th and 12th graders. The purpose of the IYS is to better understand Illinois youth risk and protective behaviors as they relate to students and their success.

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You Must Order Now at www.HerffJonesIL.com

Or call Herff Jones at 815-756-4743.

Herff Jones Office hours are Monday - Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Our Next Session of Universidad de Padres will take place on Thursday, February 22 at 6pm in our school cafeteria. Representatives from Mano a Mano will join us to discuss their services to our community and how they can assist our families. Dinner will be included!

Nuestra próxima sesión de Universidad de Padres se llevará a cabo el jueves 22 de febrero a las 6pm en la cafetería de la escuela. Representantes de Mano a Mano estarán presente para discutir los servicios que ofrecen y cómo ellos pueden asistir a nuestras familias.

We regularly feature a student, staff member or department at our school to give Mustang Nation a closer look at these wonderful folks! Nominate yourself or others for this feature by emailing Mr. Gonzalez – hgonzalez@d120.org

Take a moment to review the February self-care check list

Spring college visits start next week! Juniors, this is a great time to start thinking about where you may want to go to college.

To register to attend a visit, (students) simply click the Colleges tab in your Naviance account, then click visits. Find the visit that you wish to attend and click “register”. This final step is extremely important as the CCRC only has seating for 20 students. If we notice that the number of students signed up for the visit exceeds this, we must find a larger space to host the event and email all students who have signed up with the update. Please note: these visits are for MHS Students Only.

The FAFSA is now open. Visit www.studentaid.gov to begin your financial aid application.

Experiential Education describes all opportunities offered to students to give them a chance to explore the world of careers and professions. These include classes like Dual Credit Student Internship, Business INCubator, and Geometry in Construction as well as career treks and featured guest speakers.

On Tuesday, February 6, National Guard Sergeants Kim & Camarena coached students in Mrs. Bonadies’ Criminal Law class on self-defense techniques. This interactive and empowering workshop helped students gain perspective on crime prevention and armed them with simple strategies should they find themselves in dangerous situations. Take a look at some of the photos below!

Mundelein High School will be hosting area businesses and industry representatives for a its annual school-wide Job Fair and Career Expo on Friday, April 12th between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM.

This is your chance to recruit talent for hourly (year-round), seasonal (summer-only), and entry level (18+/graduate-only) openings for your business. Industry reps and military branches are also welcome to showcase opportunities in their respective fields.

For more information, please contact Alexander Kapotas, Career Exploration & Internship Coordinator, at akapotas@d120.org or 847-949-2200 x1092.

Sign up at bit.ly/Expo2024MHS

Space is limited--reserve your spot today!

The College of Lake County is pleased to once again offer to MHS students an opportunity to participate in a Spring Break Apprenticeship Awareness program, March 25 - 28th through the Career and Job Placement Center of CLC.

Please see the flyer, application, and session descriptions below. 70 Lake County students will be accepted into program which is for grades 9-12.

Visit the Literacy Center

MHS has many supports to offer students. Students can access a quick-reference guide of all supports available on this page. Available is everything from social-emotional support, to financial support. Check it out!

Click here to see all the student support areas we have to offer.

Athletics schedule week of 2/12/24

Submitted by Coach Prorok

The Mundelein Varsity Girls Bowling team has been knocking records down one at a time this season. For the first time in Girls Bowling school history, we have won the Regional against 13 other teams by over 700 pins. Samantha Sciortino earned 1st, Caitlin Sciortino earned 2nd, and Brianna Merner took 4th place out of all athletes.

Next up - Sectionals at Arlington Lanes on Saturday, February 10.

Submitted by Coach Ruiz

Our Mattress Fundraiser is coming soon. There will be over 25 beds on display for customers to try. The beds are new, brand name, made to order, available in all sizes, and cost less than retail stores. In addition to beds, there will also be luxury pillows and even adjustable power bases! Please share this information with family and friends!

Check out this cool video to see how it works: VIDEO LINK

Here is the link to the Facebook event, where we will post about our products, payment options, and other event information: FACEBOOK LINK Click “GOING”! “INVITE” your friends! “SHARE” our posts!

Past blogs are available at:

https://www.d120.org/about-mhs/principals-newsletter/

Website: www.d120.org
Location: 1359 West Hawley Street, Mundelein, IL, USA
Phone: 847-949-2200
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Mundelein-High-School-District-120/100095401983567/
Twitter: @MundeleinHS