April 4, 2025

Dear Parents and Guardians,

On Monday, March 31, all students viewed an important "Finish Strong" video during their 2nd period class. This 7-minute video included essential information to help our students end the year successfully.

The video also covered:

• Important end-of-year expectations
• Answers to student questions about our ongoing construction projects (including parking updates, phasing plans, etc.)
• Critical information for seniors

The video link allows for closed captioning and can be translated to all major languages through YouTube's features.

Please encourage your student to pay close attention to this important information as we work together to ensure a successful conclusion to our school year.

Dr. Alexandria Taylor

Principal

Mundelein High School

847-949-2200

www.d120.org

ataylor@d120.org

The United States is experiencing an unprecedented surge in measles cases across 18 states and jurisdictions. Measles is highly contagious and can be fatal, especially in school-aged children.

Vaccinations are essential for safeguarding children and school communities by preventing disease outbreaks, protecting vulnerable students, minimizing absenteeism, and ensuring compliance with school and state regulations. Your help is critical in ensuring that students are vaccinated and that proper outbreak control measures are taken to prevent the spread of measles.

https://www.immunize.org/wp-content/uploads/vis/mmr.pdf

It has come to our attention that groups of seniors at area high schools have been participating in a trending game called “Senior Assassins,” a hide-and-seek style game involving water guns. These games are taking place on both school property and in the community.

While there may be no malicious intent involved, games such as this have potentially dangerous consequences as people not involved can quickly misinterpret the intentions of those participating.

This is not a game condoned by Mundelein High School and we want to remind students and parents that school conduct expectations remain in place throughout the school year. Bringing a water gun (or anything resembling a weapon) to school, disruption of the learning environment, and aggressive behavior have consequences for students.

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Apr 5 - May 16 - Order Your College Sign

Apr 7 - Link Crew Informational Meeting

Apr 7 - SEL Day

Apr 7 - Mundelein Education Association Scholarship Applications Due

Apr 7 - Prom Tickets Go On Sale

Apr 7-11 - El Baile Spirit Week

Apr 9 - Anticipating College Presentation (via Zoom)

Apr 9-10 - State Testing

Apr 11 - Job Fair and Career Expo

Apr 12 - El Baile

Apr 13 - Mayor's Cup STEM Challenge

Apr 13 - STEM Explorer Scholarship Applications Due

Apr 14 - 2025-2026 Parking Permit Lottery

Apr 15-17 - ACT Makeup Week

Apr 17 - NSC Art Festival

Apr 18 - No School

Apr 25-25 - Mundelein All Area Art Show

Apr 24-26 - MHS Musical

Apr 24 - Building Tour

Apr 29 - Night of Percusion

Register by May 1st, 2025, to receive your $25 discount!

The 25/26 Early Registration Fee item has been added to the PowerSchool fee accounts for the Class of 2026, 2027, and 2028.

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.

Registration for summer school 2025 is now open!

Please visit the following link to register your student for summer school: https://mundelein.revtrak.net/rw-summer-programs/

PLEASE NOTE: If your student indicated interest in a summer school class during their course selection, they are not yet registered. You must follow the registration process in order to secure a spot.

IMPORTANT NOTE REGARDING DRIVERS EDUCATION: Due to the limited number of seats in this course, students are selected for placement based on a lottery. If you indicated interest in drivers education during course selection, you are in the lottery. You will receive additional information regarding your lottery placement later this week. If you are not sure if you're in the lottery, or want your name added to the lottery, please email Yuli Cordova: ycordova@d120.org.

For more information regarding summer school, including course offerings and registration processes, please visit: https://www.d120.org/academics/summer-programs/summer-school/

Due to construction, the D120 Welcome Center is now located at Carl Sandburg Middle School, 330 Ridgemoor Avenue, Mundelein, and is accessible from the back area.

A brown bin is available for dropping off clean, gently used, or new donations.

We accept small household items such as pots, pans, and dishes.

Clothing donations for children and adults are accepted, provided they are in excellent condition and clean. This includes shoes, coats, and boots. Undergarments must be brand new.

We also accept non-perishable food items.

Donations can be dropped off in the brown bin located on the south side of the building, in front. Staff is available weekdays from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

For questions or to contact the Welcome Center regarding donations or to assist a family in need, please contact Veronica Huerta at 224-261-0645.

Stress is something we all face, but how we experience it can vary greatly. While there's no one-size-fits-all definition, it's most often described as a state of physical, mental, or emotional strain or tension.

The MHS Wellness Center team is proud to share Mental Health Must-Haves for Mundelein Mustangs, a resource packet filled with tips and tricks to manage emotions and stress, regulate thoughts and anger, improve self-love and self-confidence, increase executive functioning, and enhance overall self-care. Be sure to also check out this month's self-care checklist, newsletter and list of helpful workshops.

April Self-Care Checklist

April Newsletter

April Workshops

Hope Squad

Healthy Swaps for Feel Good Hormones Image courtesy of: Trauma Healing

Thank you for all you do!

The Mundelein High School chapter of Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) attended the annual State Leadership Conference, held March 28-29 in Springfield at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. Over 1780 members, advisers, and guests registered for this year’s conference with over 1,550 in attendance. A total of 68 chapters from around the State of Illinois had members competing.

There are over 75 competitive events in which students can compete. They include objective tests covering a wide variety of business topics and include Accounting, Advertising, Cyber Security, Organizational Leadership, Securities and Investments, and Supply Chain Management to name a few. Role-play events with case studies include Client Service, Help Desk, Hospitality and Event Management, and Sports and Entertainment Management. Computer-skills testing events include Spreadsheet Application and Computer Applications; and speaking and interview events include Public Speaking, Impromptu Speaking, and Job Interview. Presentation events offered to students are Business Plan, Business Ethics, Community Service, Digital Animation, Electronic Career Portfolio, Future Business Educator, Introduction to Business Presentation, Sales Presentation, and Website Coding & Development.

Mundelein High School conference participants included juniors Gabriella Goodson, Jacob Hamberg and Rishi Sahu, sophomores Jared Alba, Alan Fisher, Aidan Hanrahan, Nihal Joshy, Victor Ortiz, Michael Sager, Renata Turska, Anthony Vynnyk and Olivia Wallace, and freshmen Shayla Agarwal, Santiago Burgos, Owen Beake, Kaidan Boongaling, Bruce Dumblauskas, Benjamin Hamberg, Alejandra Martinez Sanchez, Henry Molozaiy, Caleb Murphy, Morgan Pawlak, Addison Ross, Faisal Sanusi, Advik Sharma, Marek Sikora, Victoria Skora, and Chance Winckler. MHS Faculty sponsors Chris Hoster and Paul Franzen also helped organize, supervise and run the media production team for the livestreamed general sessions.

Top 10 finishers at State included the following:

3. Santiago Burgos, Computer Problem Solving

3. Advik Sharma, Financial Math

4. Michael Sager, Journalism

5. Renata Turska, Securities & Investments

6. Bruce Dumblauskas, Introduction to Business Communication

7. Alan Fisher, Nihal Joshy, Anthony Vynnyk, Introduction to Social Media Strategy

8. Olivia Wallace, Business Communication

8. Gabriella Goodson, Data Analysis

8. Owen Beake, Kaidan Boongaling, Rishi Sahu, Website Design

9. Caleb Murphy, Chance Winckler, Marketing

10. Jared Alba, Victor Ortiz, Graphic Design

The National Leadership Conference will be held in Anaheim, California, from June 29-July 2.

Alejandra Mata’s high school experience is a testament to her determination, resilience, and commitment to excellence. She began in ESL and academic support classes and, through consistent effort, now excels in rigorous courses including AP Chemistry, AP Spanish, AP Statistics, and Honors English IV. Alejandra has embraced leadership opportunities as a peer tutor, leader of the Latina affinity group, and member of student council. Dedicated to serving others, she volunteers with Advocate Medical Hospital, CASA, and the HOPE Center. She plans to pursue a career as a bilingual nurse and has earned direct admission to several nursing programs, along with a $12,000 annual scholarship. Alejandra’s growth and achievements reflect her strong character and drive to make a meaningful impact.

Enjoy some pictures from our trip to New Orleans

Click here to see the full New Orleans scrapbook.

Are you interested in Link Crew? Join us for an informational meeting before or after school on Monday, April 7th, to learn more.

Our sexual assault awareness presentation is coming up on April 14. All families should have received information from Mrs. Libert regarding the presentation. To read information about the presentation, including opt-out information, please click HERE.

There are two scholarship opportunities available. Apply now!

• Ticket sales: April 7 - 17, for $90/ticket on RevTrak(Opens in a new window)
• Guest forms are due by April 15, 2025; guests must be approved prior to purchasing tickets.
• All ticket sales are final and nontransferable.
• Table Selection: April 28 - 30 during lunches

Please visit the 2025 Prom Informational Letter (Opens in a new window) for details regarding this year's Masquerade Prom on Friday, May 2, 2025.

For additional information for students (including meal options), please visit the Prom Informational Slideshow (Opens in a new window).

We will send a reminder email on Monday, April 7, when ticket sales open.

A special thanks to the Junior Class for planning this event for our juniors and seniors!

Join in the fun!

An informal event for underclassmen and their families, on Zoom.

I’m excited to share that Mundelein High School will be hosting the 2025 Job Expo & Networking Event on Friday, April 11 during all lunch periods! This community-focused, student-centered event will offer students a chance to get started on their careers through opportunities in a wide variety of industries and fields.

First, the particulars:

What: The Mundelein High School Job Expo & Networking Event

Where: The Main Gym

When: Friday, April 11th during all lunch periods

Who: Approximately 30 companies and organizations, offering summer jobs, internships, and opportunities that will see you from hire to retire!

Next, what you can do to support students:

1. Review the included directory with your students. There are lots of places offering exciting opportunities for students--a little bit of encouragement from you could shape the course of a young person’s future!
2. Encourage students to log into SchooLinks to begin building their resumes and set up LinkedIn accounts to start establishing their professional networks.

Finally, please reach out with any questions and check the directory frequently for updates--new attendees have been added just today!

Free admission to the public.

Puertas Club invites you to enjoy music, dance, food , culture and fun at El Baile!

April 12th

7:00pm - 10:00pm

Main Gym

Tickets - $5.00

Online ticket sales begin March 31st

Cash tickets on sale during lunch on April 7th, 8th and 11th

Buy at the door for $15.00

Guest forms are available in the Dean's Office. They are due April 8th

The annual Mayor’s Cup STEM Challenge is a great opportunity for Mundelein students to showcase their Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) skills, earn cash rewards, and have fun in the process! Think critically, work together in teams, test your knowledge, and strengthen your collaborative and social skills. Expect real-world problem solving, hands-on involvement, and out-of-the-box thinking!

The STEM Challenge is open to all Mundelein Middle and High School Students who attend school in districts 75, 76, 79, 120, Carmel Catholic High School, or any student who resides within district 120 boundaries but attends another middle school not listed. Home schoolers within these boundaries are also welcome to compete.

Sunday, April 13, 2025

Noon – 4:00 PM

Mundelein High School 1350 West Hawley Street

Register by April 4th

Click here to dowload the flyer.

Click here to apply.

The application period for the 2025-2026 MHS Parking Permit Lottery will open on Monday, April 14th, at 8:00 a.m. and close on Monday, May 5th, at 11:59 p.m. The online parking lottery sign-up will be available for three weeks, and students may apply at any time within this period.

Please note: Late applications will not be accepted.

Lottery Selection & Payment Information

• Selected applicants will be notified via email by Thursday, May 8th, at 3:00 p.m.
• The parking permit fee will be added to the student's PowerSchool Student Fee Account, and payment must be completed by Wednesday, August 7th, at 10:00 a.m.
• Failure to submit payment by the deadline will result in forfeiture of the permit.

2025-2026 Parking Permit Options & Fees

• Full-Year Permit: $250 (Non-refundable)
• Single-Semester Permit: $145 (Non-refundable)

Students who plan to park on campus for the entire school year are strongly encouraged to apply for a full-year permit, as no additional lotteries will be held during the school year.

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for a parking permit, students must:

✅ Be a Senior or Junior during the 2025-2026 school year (Sophomores are not eligible)
✅ Be in good academic standing
✅ Maintain a good attendance record

✅ Have no out of school suspensions

✅ Have no or limited parking violations while at MHS
✅ Possess a valid driver’s license*
✅ Own or have access to a vehicle
✅ Provide proof of valid vehicle registration and insurance

*Students who anticipate receiving their driver’s license after the registration deadline may still apply. If selected, the permit will be held until the student obtains a valid driver’s license.

Important Reminders

🚗 A valid parking permit is required to park in the school’s student lots.
🚗 Vehicles without a permit will be stickered and towed—no exceptions.
🚗 Only park in designated, legal parking spaces. Illegally parked vehicles will be stickered and towed.

For any questions, please contact the Security.

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NO SCHOOL

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Save the date. More information to come.

We are proud to host visitors to learn more about our programming and facilities. In order to minimize the impact on the educational environment, we have chosen to host visitors on select days throughout the school year.

Therefore, to secure a visitation time, please select from the following options so we are able to provide the necessary information and personnel during your visit.

Our next tour is on April 24th at 4:30pm. Click here to register.

Save the date. More information to come.

Senior yard signs are now available for $15 each! Each sign comes with yard stakes. All proceeds to benefit the MHS Student Support Fund!

Your student may pick up from the main office at the end of the school day. Please note, we don’t want students walking around the building with the yard stakes for the sign, so please encourage them to specifically pick up after classes. Alternatively, you may stop by the high school during school hours to pick up the sign.

Order your college yard sign. Signs will be available for pickup on May 15th at Senior Drop Off/Pick Up Day.

The CCRC offers assistance with all aspects of the college application process:

• Narrowing down college choices
• Working through applications
• Checking essays
• Discussing financial concerns and scholarships
• Talking about standardized tests
• Working with potential college athletes
• Discussing military options
• Helping students connect with people at university

Click here to learn more.

Many scholarship opportunities for Mundelein High School Seniors are now open! Ms. Bogseth sends out weekly emails with a list of scholarships but all of the MHS specific scholarships as well as community scholarships are posted in SchooLinks.

Seniors- in your SchooLinks account, click on “Finances” and then “Scholarship Match”. Scholarships posted by Ms. Bogseth will be under the “District-Posted” tab.

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.

If you’re interested in learning more about our Dual Credit Student Internship course or any of our Experiential Education programs, contact Alexander Kapotas at akapotas@d120.org or at (847) 949-2200 x1092.

Check out this promo video that captures the spirit of the experiential education program here at Mundelein High School. Your epic future awaits, Mustangs!

Peer/AP Tutors has updated the link to the Advanced Placement web page where students can access videos that detail nearly two dozen AP courses offered at MHS. We are grateful to senior Sophie Hammer who taped and edited every video, and the cast of seniors and juniors who provided insights behind selecting advanced placement courses.

The link can be found on the Literacy Center and Peer/AP Tutors website.

Athletics events week of 4/7/2025

2025 Spring Athletic Department Newsletter

Submitted by Coach Rosales

Submitted by Coach Gold

Come try out for the dance team!

As the weather warms up, it’s time to get outside and get your yard ready for the summer. Our annual Mulch Fundraiser will be on Saturday, April 26 and Sunday, April 27 from 8am-4pm (weather permitting). This year, we will be hosting the fundraiser out of the MHS parking lot. Bags are $4 each. The attached flier has more info. I love this fundraiser because every dollar the kids raise, they must physically earn. It’s a long two days of manual labor, which I believe is good for them.

Here’s the best part, we can also deliver and spread it for you! No yard is too small or large for us to complete. Email me (don’t reply all), if you would like to place an order.

Not sure if you want to order yet, that’s ok. Feel free to just drive by and pick up what you need on the day of, we will have extra bags available. I have attached our flier with more info.

If it's not too much trouble I would love for you to help us get the word out. Please share our flier on your neighborhood Facebook groups and any other social media platforms. Please reach out if you have any questions. Thanks for your support.

Submitted by Coach Billock

Mundelein winter guard finished their season this past weekend at Victor J Andrew HS. We had a great performance and finished 7th in the state. We made some great memories this season, including performing for the student body this year. I would thank Wendy Maganda, Jolette Jimenez, Molly Stedman for being with the guard for 4 years and Jacob Chambers for 3 years! The guard wishes them all the luck in their future endeavors with college and guard. If you are interested in joining guard please keep your ears opened for our spin clinics coming up in April

Submitted by Coach Rutz

The indoor season is over. Yesterday we traveled to Bloomington with a select group of athletes to compete in the Illinois Prep Top Times against many of the best track athletes in the State. It had been 6 years since we had been invited to take part in this meet, and we returned with our largest number of qualifiers. While we came away with one medalist- the 4 x 800 Relay (Andrew Weaver, Erick Cordova, Nathan McCreight, and Aidan Sweet), which took 7th. It was a great opportunity for us to compete, and I'm proud of all our athletes.

Submitted by Coach Ryan

Mundelein Softball hit the road for spring break, traveling to Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. The girls played their hearts out, beating some formidable opponents from Ohio. In our second game of the trip, Taylor Pyke (so.) had an exciting walk-off grand slam to win the game. We had a great time exploring the area, taking in a Lumberjack Show and riding the Alpine Roller Coaster down the Smoky Mountains. We even had a special visitor on our deck the first night at our cabin — a black bear! It was quite the surprise!

After the break, we had our first game back against Buffalo Grove H.S. at home. The team took care of business, defeating the Bison 15-2. Sophia Zepeda (sr.) had 11 strikeouts. This is such a fun team to watch! Come check out a game!

Submitted by Coach Willis

Our season is now in full swing with our first dual match against Palatine ending in a huge program sweep and the Varsity Highland Park Tri this weekend. The boys at all levels continue to bring energy and determination, building on their experiences from the week before. With each match, they're growing stronger, sharpening their skills, and really starting to gel as a team. This is shaping up to be an exciting season for Mustang volleyball.

Looking ahead, we’re excited for our next games—Tuesday, April 8 at Vernon Hills and Wednesday, April 9 at Zion-Benton. These are crucial matchups, and we’re ready to continue building momentum. Each player has been pushing themselves to elevate their game, and it’s been amazing to see the progress from week to week.

As always, we appreciate the unwavering support from our fans! Whether you’ve been with us since day one or are just joining us this season, we love seeing the stands filled with Mustang pride. We’re confident this team has what it takes to make the season one to remember. Go Mustangs!

PreVenture is a mental health program that screens students for personality related risk factors that may indicate increased risk for future participation in high-risk behaviors, including using drugs and alcohol. This does not evaluate for current high-risk behaviors, rather this is a preventative program to support the development of coping skills and self regulation strategies.

Omni utilizes the Substance Use Risk Profile Scale (SURPS) to screen students for eligibility. To learn more about PreVenture, click below.

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Quest is proud to be your dining partner and we are committed to providing the best experience possible to every student, including nutritious food, a wide variety of choices, and a seamless dining experience. We wanted to share a few important reminders about the dining program and we welcome your questions and feedback. Click here for more information.

New Year, New Look! Elevate Your Mustang Pride! Exciting news! We've expanded our spirit wear lineup with premium brands Under Armour and Champion at Mymustangnation.com.

Customize your gear with official school logos using our state-of-the-art DigiSoft printing for a smoother feel. Shop online 24/7 or see our printed merch at Mundelein High School. Visit us at mymustangnation.com or linked through the d120.org website.

Our MHS Portrait of a Learner tenets affirm student identity through schoolwide values, expectations and practices.

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We have had a number of vehicles park in our student lots without parking permits. We want to ensure a smooth start to everyone's day, so please note:

1. Parking Permits Required: All students must have a valid parking permit to use our student lots.
2. Legal Spots Only: Please park only in designated legal parking spots.
3. Consequences: Vehicles without permits or parked illegally will be stickered and towed at the owner’s expense. No exceptions!

Let's work together to keep our parking areas organized and accessible for all!

We are excited to announce that our parent calendar has gone electronic. The MHS 2nd Semester calendar is now online in both Flipbook and PDF downloadable format.

A big thank you to Kameal Myrie, Class of 2025, who designed this semester's calendar! Very nice job! You can see more of Kameal's work at www.artisticallymira.com.

Regular school attendance is required and necessary to develop the academic and intrapersonal skills needed for success. Students are expected to attend each class and be on time. Students who attend school regularly have been shown to achieve at higher levels than students who do not have regular attendance. If your student is going to be absent, leave early or arrive late, please submit the attendance via the monitor application within Power School in lieu of calling the attendance line and leaving a voicemail.

Please log on to the Power School parent portal at the MHS website https://www.d120.org/ to record your student’s attendance.

Attached you will find instructions on how to submit your students attendance.

Power School Attendance Instructions

Guardians will be receiving an email with your parent Power School log in instructions if needed.

If you need further support please call 847-949-2200.

Would you like to know when your student’s bus is going to be late? For Mundelein bus routes, Lakeside Transportation is using the Bus Bulletin notification system to notify parents and students when there are bus delays and schedule changes.

For more information, or to sign-up and start receiving notifications, please visit Bus Bulletin (Find Mundelein Area Schools when prompted for a district) *Note - This is managed by Lakeside Bus Company and not MHS.

Although we take great pride in a dress code that encourages self-expression, we do want to remind students of our student dress code policy as found in our student handbook.

• Clothing must cover all undergarments (waistbands and straps excluded).

• Fabric covering all private parts must not be seen through.

• Clothing that depicts, advertises or advocates the use of alcohol, tobacco, marijuana or other controlled substances is prohibited.

• Clothing that depicts pornography, nudity or sexual acts is prohibited.

With the increased enrollment in recent years, we have been unable to provide a locker for every student at MHS. Since many students do not use a locker, we are assigning lockers to students upon request. Click below to request your locker!

Sign up for a Guardian SchooLinks Account! Be a part of your student’s college and career exploration. Understand more about the benefits of a Guardian Account with this video. If you need assistance creating your Guardian Account, email akroll@d120.org with your student’s name and ID number. A claim code and directions will be provided in response.

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Website: www.d120.org

Location: 1359 West Hawley Street, Mundelein, IL, USA

Phone: 847-949-2200