August 30, 2024

Dear MHS Families,

It was so great to see our new and returning families during Open House on August 29th! It's always fun to watch parents navigate student schedules and sit at student desks.

As we move into September, we'd like to make you aware of all the great activities coming up.

Seniors, your first round of graduation activities begin on September 11th when Herff Jones will be here to measure you for your cap and gown. To learn everything you need to know and download a handy checklist to keep you on track, please click here.

Freshman, you are about to experience all the excitement of your first Homecoming week which will include daily themes, assembly, parade, football game and dance!

Sophmores and Juniors, it's time to start thinking about college and careers. Take advantage of the wonderful resources MHS has available to you in the College and Career Resource Center (CCRC).

Speaking of football, our first home football game of the season (versus Grant) is tonight at 7:00pm!! Don't forget to purchase tickets at GoFan. Students, please remember that you must have a current student ID to enter the football game tonight.

Last, but certainly not least, there is no school on Monday, September 2nd! Sleep in if you get the chance and have a wonderful 3-day weekend!

Go Mustangs!

Mike Souza

Interim Principal and Associate Principal of Operations

Mundelein High School

847-949-2200

www.d120.org

msouza@d120.org

Aug 30 - Home Football Game #1 (Theme - Senior Night)

Sept 2 - No School (National Holiday)

Sept 3 - Welcome Center Restock Drive

Sept 3 - Vintage Yearbook Sales Begin

Sept 4 - Virtual College Planning Night for Seniors

Sept 5 - Principal's Student Advisory Council

Sept 5 - College Visits in the CCRC

Sept 6 - College Visits in the CCRC

Sept 6 - PSAT/NMSQT Registration Due

Sept 11 - Picture Day

Sept 11 - Senior Cap and Gown Ordering Begins

Sept 18 - Rings and Jackets Ordering

Sept 19 - Fall Community Cookout

Sept 20 - Late Start, classes begin at 9:40am

Sept 20 - Home Football Game #2 (Theme - Community Night)

Sept 25 - Senior Night/Girls Flag Football

Sept 26 - Parent Book Club

Sept 27 - Homecoming Parade - Early dismissal (12:30pm)

Sept 27 - Homecoming Football Game

Sept 28 - Alumni Building Tours

Sept 28 - Homecoming Dance

Oct 2 & 3 - Parent Teacher Conferences

Oct 2-4 - Rosh Hashana

Oct 4 - Home Football Game

Oct 15 - Last Day for Student Medical Compliance

Hello Mundelein Community, we are excited to kick off our football season on Friday, August 30th, 2024 (Senior Night). The Football Game will start at 7:00 pm. Senior Night activities will begin at 5:50 pm with the gates opening to the stadium at 5:15 pm.

All tickets can be purchased online through Go FAN at Mundelein vs Grant (Senior Night) 7:00 PM Kick Off

Mundelein High School is reminding our parents/guardians and students that we have a list of items that we do not allow into the stadium on game days. Disallowed items that are not allowed in the stadium are backpacks, large purses, beach bags, outside coolers, outside food or drink, noise makers, balls, inflatable toys, laser pointers, paint, baby powder, streamers, alcoholic beverages, tobacco of any kind including e-cigarettes, drones (except for MHS School Issued Drones), pets. If someone has these items they will be confiscated at the entry gates.

For more information, click here.

Thank you,

Troy Parola

Athletic Director

All 9th grade students must submit proof of a valid school physical and vaccinations prior to October 15. After October 15, students will be excluded from school.

Click here for more detailed 9th grade information.

All 12th grade students must submit proof of their second meningococcal vaccination prior to October 15. After October 15, students will be excluded from school.

Click here for more detailed 12th grade information.

Please visit our health office website for detailed information about all required immunizations, medical plans, and other health support info.

At Mundelein High School, college and career readiness (CCR) is core to our mission and success. College and career readiness means that your child has the experiences, coursework, and skills to be ready for their next steps after graduation–whether they go to college, the military, a career, or a technical training program.

We are excited to share that our students and families have access to SchooLinks, a modern college and career platform, to help with this process. SchooLinks offers features that allow students to explore, plan, and realize their postsecondary goals and provides ways for families to support this process.

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.

This past week, the visual arts team featured the artistic talents of Security team member "Eddie" Heriberto Mejias in their "Stare Gallery" by the... "stairs"! Eddie is our first ever staff artist of the month and we are thrilled he has shared his artwork with us.

Join us for our 1st home varsity football game of the season!

Contest

Mundelein Mustangs versus Grant Bulldogs

Theme

Senior Night / Red Out

Start Time

7:00pm

Tickets

Current MHS Students with ID - Free

Child (ages 3-10)/Seniors (65+) - $3

General Admission $6

Purchase Tickets at GoFan

Gates open 60 minutes before kickoff for single varsity games. On nights when we have a lower level game prior to varsity, gates will open 30 minutes prior to kickoff of the lower level game and remain open through the varsity game.

Disallowed Items

Alcohol, tobacco, vaping products, backpacks, large bags, noisemakers, outside food or drink. All bags subject to search.

Labor Day is an observed National Holiday. Students and staff will not be in session.

Click here to learn about the history of Labor Day

The D120 Welcome Center serves a critical function in supporting families in need throughout our community by providing nonperishable food, household supplies, and much more to families who need support. Help us restock our shelves for the beginning of the school year so we can support every family in need!

MHS Club & Activities is hosting a friendly competition to see which club/activity can donate the most items! The winning club will receive a donut party at their next club meeting as a thank you for their contribution. Donate in the main office by September 30th and fill out the form indicating which club you would like to credit.

Click here for a list of most needed items.

We are now selling new, never distributed 2005-2016 MHS yearbooks for $10 each. If you went to MHS during those years and didn't purchase a yearbook, lost your yearbook, or had your yearbook distroyed in a flood or fire, now is your chance to replace those treasures. Also, if you are planning an MHS reunion, wouldn't it be great to have some of those books available for the event? If interested, books can be purchased at the Mundelein High School bookstore during school hours. If you would like more information about purchases, please contact KC Olson at kolson@d120.org.

Virtual college planning night for seniors and their families.

Click here to register!

Stop in to the College and Career Reseource Center during 3rd, 4th, 5th, 7th, and 8th periods.

Stop in to the College and Career Reseource Center during 2nd and 3rd periods.

MHS is offering the PSAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at Mundelein High School. This exam is optional, open to Grade 11 students only, and is being offered free of charge. This exam is the qualifying exam for the National Merit Scholarship.

The PSAT/NMSQT will be approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes long. Students will be excused from class for the periods they are testing but will be responsible for making up the classwork they missed.

The PSAT/NMSQT is a multiple-choice assessment of verbal, mathematics and writing skills. There are several benefits to taking this exam. First, top performing grade 11 students may be eligible for money through National Merit, National Achievement, or National Hispanic Scholarship funds. This is a great opportunity for you to possibly obtain National Merit recognition and scholarship money.

**Students must register themselves for the PSAT/NMSQT using their MHS email in the link below by Friday, September 6, 2024.

Register HERE for the PSAT/NMSQT

To learn more about the PSAT/NMSQT, visit www.collegeboard.org/psat .

Email Dr. Kroll if you have questions.

SOPHOMORES, JUNIORS, AND SENIORS

• School pictures will be taken on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, from 7:15 a.m. - 3 p.m. in the Main Gym.

• Most students will have their portraits taken during a P.E. class, study hall, free period, or lunch.

• Seniors interested in booking a Premiere session should visit www.vipis.com(Opens in a new window) or email support@vipis.com. Any Senior who does not intend to book or pay for a premier session should come to one of the underclass photo days at the school for a yearbook only headshot at no cost.

FRESHMEN

• School pictures were taken during Freshman Orientation.

• If a freshman student missed taking their picture during Freshman Orientation, they may take their picture on the school-wide retake day, which is Wednesday, October 23, 2024, from 10:15 a.m. - 2:15 p.m. in the District Meeting Room. Students should go at a time that works for their schedule. Be aware there may be a wait.

SPORTS TEAMS AND ATHLETES

Visual Image Photography (VIP) is our official school pictures and sports team photographer!

Visit vipis.com to:

• Check photo dates
• Sign up for alerts when photos are ready to view online
• Order from multiple images, select from a variety of print packages and products

Questions? Contact VIP customer service at vipis.com or email support@vipis.com

Herff Jones will be in the main gym during all gym periods to take measurements and handout information on how to place your student's graduation cap and gown order.

Herff Jones will be onsite to take orders for MHS School rings and jackets.

Click here to see more.

Stop by and treat yourself to a hotdog, chips and a cookie, courtesy of our MHS Parent Ambassadors!

MHS Pool Lot

5:00pm - 7:00pm

Classes begin at 9:40am.

Buses will run one hour later than usual.

Click here for late start schedule.

Join us for our 2nd home football game of the season! The theme is Community Night.

Contest

Mundelein Mustangs versus Stevenson Patriots

Theme

Community Night / White Out

Start Time

5:00pm

Tickets

Current MHS Students with ID - Free

Child (ages 3-10)/Seniors (65+) - $3

General Admission $6

Purchase Tickets at GoFan

Gates open 60 minutes before kickoff for single varsity games. On nights when we have a lower level game prior to varsity, gates will open 30 minutes prior to kickoff of the lower level game and remain open through the varsity game.

Disallowed Items

Alcohol, tobacco, vaping products, backpacks, large bags, noisemakers, outside food or drink. All bags subject to search.

Save the date! More information to follow.

Our school district is committed to fostering a healthy learning environment for all students. To align with this goal, new cell phone expectations are being implemented this year. MHS teachers invite MHS parents to join our book club discussion of "The Anxious Generation" by Jonathan Haid to learn more about how you can support this change and explore the reasoning behind this endeavor.

Part 3

Moved to MHS Media Center

Part 4

Moved to MHS Media Center

Click here to learn more.

Students will enjoy some great homecoming festivities:

Assembly 11:30am - 12:20pm

Early Release at 12:30pm (school day schedule)

Parade at 3:30pm (parade map)

Home football game versus Libertyville at 7:00pm

Welcome back, Alumni!

Guest forms available in the Dean Office starting September 9th.

Tickets go on sale September 16th!

October 2nd

Student Early Release

Evening Parent Teacher Conferences 4:30 - 8:00pm

October 3rd

No Student Attendance

Day Parent Teacher Conferences 8:00am - 2:00pm

Registration link will open on September 16th

Happy Rosh Hashana!

Join us for our 3rd home football game of the season! The theme is Community Night.

Contest

Mundelein Mustangs versus Warren Township Blue Devils

Theme

Neon Night

Start Time

5:00pm

Tickets

Current MHS Students with ID - Free

Child (ages 3-10)/Seniors (65+) - $3

General Admission $6

Purchase Tickets at GoFan

Gates open 60 minutes before kickoff for single varsity games. On nights when we have a lower level game prior to varsity, gates will open 30 minutes prior to kickoff of the lower level game and remain open through the varsity game.

Disallowed Items

Alcohol, tobacco, vaping products, backpacks, large bags, noisemakers, outside food or drink. All bags subject to search.

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.

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.

Student Interns Practice the Gift of the Gab

Young people have endless resources to learn about the careers that interest them, but where do they learn how to ask questions, thoughtful responses, or simply just talk?

This is where the Question and Answer Day comes in handy! Placed strategically the day before they are to begin their on-site internship experiences, this event gathers a team of school administrators and non-instructional staff to coach our students in the development of this valuable skill.

Here’s how it goes: Two students are paired with a staff member. One student is responsible for asking questions, the other is there to observe. After the initial greeting, the student is responsible for asking questions about this person’s role in the building. The prompts are general at first (“what is your job title”) and gradually become more specific as the conversation continues. The student is solely responsible for filling any moments of silence, which gives them the confidence they’ll need to have similar conversations with their on-site mentors.

“My favorite part was when I was just about to wrap up a conversation with one of the education internship students,” said Mike Souza, Associate Principal of Operations. “She pulled out a list of ideas that she wanted to make sure that she wanted to share,” he added. “It showed me that she was prepared for the conversation and really excited about her internship”.

Julie Hupp, Occupational Therapist for Districts 120, 75, and the Transition Center, had a similarly positive reaction. “That was amazing,” she shared. “You are doing such great things”.

As you can see from the smiles and interactions in the photos below, everyone enjoyed the experience.

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

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.

Super Seniors is back! If you are a senior citizen who resides in the Mundelein High School District, Mundelein High School cordially invites you to a dinner and show! Be our guest for dinner in the MHS Cafeteria and a seat for the fall play - The Philadelphia Story!

When: Thursday, October 17, 2024

Where: MHS Cafeteria

Time: Dinner served at 5:30pm. MHS Presentation at 6:00pm. Play begins at 7:30pm.

Register by 10:00am Friday, October 4. Super Senior Reservations can be made by clicking here to register or by calling 847-949-2200 ext. 1326 (East District Office) and leaving the name, email address and phone number of each senior citizen who is attending. We start taking reservations approximately four weeks before each event.

Please note that you must reside in the Mundelein High School District #120 to attend. Click HERE to find more information about MHS Theatre.

What is Super Seniors?

• Super Seniors attend dinner events, school plays, musicals, and art shows. Several times throughout the school year you will have the opportunity to enjoy a complimentary dinner served by MHS students and to attend an MHS activity.

• Super Seniors was started in 2008 to encourage Mundelein area seniors to become more involved in their community high school. All events are free to our seniors and are sponsored by student clubs at the school. Funding comes from sponsors, grants, and donations.

• Contact akroll@d120.org with any questions.

Athletics events week of 8/26/24

Fall Athletic Department Newsletter

Submitted by Coach Winter

On Friday/Saturday Girls Varsity Tennis finished 3rd out of 16 teams in competitive Invite. Freshman Ashley Williams had 3 wins along with Stella Moon, Kateryna Zhuzhelska. Sophomores Abi Gora and Brianna Mondragon had 2 wins along with co-captain Adrianna Trotz. Great job girls !

Submitted by Coach Willis

It has been a busy week for MHS volleyball! Last week’s Red-Grey Scrimmage was a success with record crowds attending. All teams played tough, exciting volleyball. Then on Saturday, the entire Mustang program spent the morning volunteering at the Mundelein Farmer’s Market. It was a beautiful day and was so much fun working with future Mustangs in the community! After playing our first match against Deerfield this past Wednesday, Varsity heads to the Crosstown Classic, JV goes to Grant for a Quad, Freshman A heads to Barrington for an Invite, and Freshman B goes to Vernon Hills for a Quad this weekend.

Mark your calendars for September 18th for our home opener against Stevenson High School! Come out and support Mustang Volleyball!

Submitted by Coach Dayton

The MHS Boys Soccer team recently enjoyed a quick breakfast after an early morning Saturday practice. Coach Falinski has said about this year's team, "There seems be an excitement building for this group of players and I'm excited to get the season started." Coaches are looking for every level of the program to compete and get better on the field and in the classroom.

Submitted by Coach Rodriguez

Last week included our August 2-mile time trial where everyone had either a lifetime, season, or August PR, our first track workout of the season, & Freelap Friday Funday for some speed work! We finished with a hot workout on the home course followed by a team breakfast! Also, shout-out to all our brand new freshmen who are working hard to improve and do something they’ve never done before!

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

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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!

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Website: www.d120.org

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

Phone: 847-949-2200