October 18, 2024

Dear MHS Families,

It's hard to believe it's already the middle of October, and we've officially reached the half-way point of first semester (thank you Mr. Stowers), but it's been a blast getting here!

Starting this evening, we have our first play of the year. Our Theatre Department has been working very diligently to produce "The Philadelphia Story", by Philip Berry. I poked my head into the auditorium to see rehearsals and was wowed by the incredible set the students built. It's a must see!

October 18 at 3:45 pm and 7:30pm

October 19 at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students and seniors. Click here to purchase.

Next week is picture retake day. Students and staff, if you have not yet had your picture taken for the yearbook, this will be your last opportunity. VIP staff will be in the District Meeting Room on Wednesday, October 23rd from 10:15am to 2:15pm. No appointment is necessary.

Together...Juntos...we move boldly into the 2nd half of first semester. Let's make it count! Winter break will be here before you know it. 😉

Have a great weekend everyone!

Go Mustangs!

Mike Souza

Interim Principal and Associate Principal of Operations

Mundelein High School

847-949-2200

www.d120.org

msouza@d120.org

Oct 21-25 - Media Literacy Week

Oct 21-25 - College Visits

Oct 23 - Picture Re-Take Day

Oct 24 - MHS Building Tour

Oct 25 - Home Football Game

Oct 29 - HallowSTEAM

Oct 30 - Parent Book Club

Nov 1 - Due date for AP Exam Purchase

Nov 5 - Election Day - No School

Nov 9 Robotics Tournament

Nov 15 - Late Start

On Thursday, October 17th, approximately 80 professionals representing seven different career pathways offered guidance, connection, and advice to the students of Mundelein High School at the first-ever Career Expo & Networking Event!

Some of the attendees included a beekeeper, our school architects and engineers, an animator, the people in charge of keeping our water clean, representatives from a variety of health careers, a physical therapist, a web designer, a financial planner, and even an engineering company who brought their robotic dog! You can see him in action here: https://bit.ly/RobotPuppy.

As always, the photos will do a better job of communicating the positive dynamic that existed in the main gym, but special mention needs to be made of the four MHS alumni who represented their professions: Matthew Lorenzo (Class of 2002), Douglas Alberts (Class of 2016), Zack Zagula (Class of 2016), and Brian Carranza (Class of 2021).

In addition to offering students a chance to connect with professionals in a wide range of industries, students had the chance to speak with four staffing professionals (one of them Steve Ellingsen, husband of staff member Julie Ellingsen) to get feedback on their resumes and LinkedIn profiles, as well as take a studio-grade headshot at the photography booth hosted by Liz Schrenk, wife of MHS art teacher Peter Schrenk and owner of Something Blue Photography!

Click here to see our full scrapbook of moments from the event!

A number of MHS student-athletes had the privilege of helping out with Bingo Night at Grand Dominion on Wednesday evening. They had lots of fun collaborating with the residents and are excited for future opportunities to return.

Click here to see more pictures on our Facebook page.

Congratulations Coach Billittier, Coach Pawlicki, the High School, and Transition Center Allied Bowling Teams. With a season record of 5-0 the Transition Center Allied Bowling team is Regional Champions for the second consecutive year! The team’s competitive attitude and positive sportsmanship was on full display as they enjoyed an undefeated season and regional tournament. The high school Allied Bowling team went 0-5 but finished the season undefeated in fun and teamwork. The high school team’s season is highlighted by huge gains in independence, skill development, and positive teamwork. Thanks to all the staff for their support and assistance throughout the season.

Click here to Spread Kind Vibes!

Early Bird pricing until November 1 - $60 each.

Beginning November 2, yearbooks will be - $70 each.

by Philip Berry

Directed by Jonathan Meier

October 17, 18 & 19 at 7:30 p.m.
October 18 at 3:45 p.m.

This smash Broadway comedy, about an eventful wedding weekend at the estate of a wealthy American family, inspired an Oscar-winning film (Katherine Hepburn, Cary Grant, and Jimmy Stewart) and the hit musical High Society (Grace Kelly, Bing Crosby, and Frank Sinatra).

Tickets

Adult - $10

Student/Senior - $5

Online sales stop two hours prior to each performance. Walk-up sales start thirty minutes prior to each performance.

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Show Program click here

Consider using and sharing the SIFT Method assembled by Digital Literacy Professor and co-author of the book, Verified: how to think straight, get duped less, and make better decisions about what to believe online to strengthen skills.

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Kansas City Art Institute - Period 2

Lewis University - Period 3

Carthage College - Period 6

Residential College of Arts and Humanities at Michigan State University - Period 7

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Take the tour! 🙂

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Join us for our 5th home football game of the season! The theme is Community Night.

Contest

Mundelein Mustangs versus Lake Forest Foresters

Theme

Pink 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.

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 4

Moved to MHS Media Center

Click here to learn more.

Due date for Advanced Placement Exams to be purchased in Total Registration and College Board. Please follow the instructions on the AP Exam Letter. Testing information is also posted on the D120 Website>>Academics>>Testing Information.

No School

Classes begin at 9:40am.

Buses will run one hour later than usual.

Click here for late start schedule.

To learn everything you need to know about graduation and download a handy checklist to keep you on track, please click here.

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.

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!

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.

Athletics events week of 10/14/24

Fall Athletic Department Newsletter

Submitted by Coach Rutz

Last Friday we ran at the Lakes Sunset Invitational. We came away with our best effort of the season so far. The format is a bit different than other meets. The team is separated into 3 flights- runners 1-5, runners 6-10, and runners 11 up. A Link to the full results is at the bottom.

The third flight saw Adrian Pacheco Reyes and James Glaskin-Clay take the lead and push the pace after the mile. Adrian eventually took 2nd out of the 181 runners while running a 40 second PR. James finished in 7th. Henry Molozaiy took 31at, Jacob Williams took 55th in a PR, with Logan Lazaro taking 67th in another PR. Logan's time was not only a PR, but over 3 minutes faster than he ran on the same course in early September. As a team, they took 4th out of 13 teams. A great job by everyone in the flight.

In the 2nd flight, we kept our phenomenal freshmen down to run together. It paid off, as they went 1-2-3 overall. Erick Cordova took 1st in a PR, Aidan Sweet was 2nd in a 30 second PR, and Brandon Newell was 3rd in a near PR. Our 4th freshman, Advik Sharma, took 21st with a 40 second PR, and Finn Keegan took 43rd to finish the scoring. The squad took 2nd in the flight out of 16 teams, only 14 points out of 1st.

In the first flight, Elijah Mendoza took 7th overall. Izic Miller and Nathan McCreight took 33rd and 34th, with Nathan continuing his return from injury with a PR. Andrew Weaver took 47th and Logan Ramirez took 62, with Andrew just off his PR and Logan breaking 17 for the first time this season. As a side note, we now have 9 runners under 17 minutes for the first time since 2019. The squad took 5th out of 15 teams. Combining the first 2 flights, we finished in 4th overall. A great demonstration of our depth this year.

Saturday will be the Conference Meet at Lake Forest HS. More info will be coming shortly. In the meantime, It's A Great Day To Be A

Submitted by Carsyn Rodriguez

Girls Cross Country is gearing up for the Conference Meet on Saturday! We've had some awesome highlights the past few weekends to help us prepare.

First, there were some great performances on 10/5 from both our Varsity and JV squads! At Peoria, Varsity had 3 lifetime bests + 2 season & course bests and placed 11th out of 31 teams! At the Antioch invite, JV had some course bests and were led by Laly Garcia who earned her first XC medal for 5th in the JV race!

Last Friday at the Lakes Invite, the team had an explosion of competitiveness & PRs! In total, there were 14 Lifetime PRs, 4 Season bests, & 2 Course bests! Varsity took 8th/16 teams with Precious O., Hannah R. & Brooklyn D. leading the way with massive PRs & all running sub-19!

Last week's Runner of the Week was freshman Samantha Booi. Samantha has been with the team since the summer and her training is paying off! She takes the sport seriously, continues to drop time each week, and has a confident racing mentality! She also had a major breakthrough race at Lakes, breaking 21 minutes for the first time!

Some great performances last Saturday from both our Varsity and JV squads! At Peoria, Varsity had 3 lifetime bests + 2 season & course bests and placed 11th out of 31 teams! At the Antioch invite, JV had some course bests and were led by Laly Garcia who earned her first XC medal for 5th in the JV race!

Submitted by Coach Willis

As the season winds down, we will have our final regular season match on the road at Grant on Monday, October 21, and our last home game against Lake Forest on Wednesday, October 23. This is also our breast cancer awareness night. We would love to pack the gym in support of our athletes as they work to raise awareness!

Our end of season tournaments are as follows:

Freshman B - Warren Invitational on Saturday, October 19

Freshman A - Waukegan Quad on Saturday, October 26

JV - Grant Quad on Saturday, October 26

Don’t miss out on some exciting volleyball these last few weeks of the season! Go Mustangs!

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!

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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