Principal's Blog #34

Dear MHS Families,

Here at MHS, I believe in nurturing leadership skills and fostering a sense of ownership among our students. This week, I had the privilege of hosting two exceptional junior students, Mason Jerome and Eric Beauchamp, who expressed a keen interest in understanding the inner workings of school administration. Recognizing their enthusiasm, I extended an invitation for them to attend our Building Leadership Team (BLT) meeting on Tuesday.

The BLT meeting served as an invaluable opportunity for Mason and Eric to witness firsthand the collaborative and strategic planning process that takes place behind the scenes. They observed how our dedicated Assistant Principals, Deans, and Directors come together weekly to create a roadmap for our students' success and the overall enhancement of our school environment. Mason and Eric were also able to gained a deeper appreciation for the work that goes into creating a thriving educational environment and undoubtedly inspire other students to step forward and take an active role in shaping our school community!

#Sisepuede

Have a great weekend Mustangs!

Dr. Alexandria Rios Taylor

Principal, Mundelein High School

847-949-2200 x1257

www.d120.org

ataylor@d120.org

College yard signs are available for order through May 10th. Click here to order yours today.

Watch your email on May 6th for the graduation practice video, and other final graduation details.

Honors medals and tassels will be available for pickup in the Principal’s office May 10-14th. All other stoles and cords will be distributed by the various groups.

Join us on May 14th at 7:00pm in the Auditorium to celebrate our Senior Class. We have a remarkable senior class and we’re proud to celebrate their impressive and unique accomplishments:

• As outstanding scholars earning top grades and honors

• As stars in art, theater, choir and band

• As accomplished athletes - many in multiple sports - spreading Mustang Pride across the state and country

• As compassionate citizens, demonstrating support for your classmates, the community, and our country

Seniors, today is officially your last day of school, but don't go too far! We need you back to pick up graduation tickets on Thursday and walk the big walk on Sunday!

Drop off your MHS books and equipment .... and PICK UP your graduation cap, gown and tickets!

Graduation will be held on Sunday, May 19, 2024 at 3:00 pm at the NOW Arena, 5333 Prairie Stone Parkway, Hoffman Estates, IL. Seniors need to report to the NOW Arena by 2:00 pm. Students may drive on their own, however bus transportation to the NOW Arena and back to MHS will be available for any students and their families who need it. Information regarding transportation services will be released in the spring.

Tickets and seating: Each graduate will be issued 15 tickets (wristbands) for guest seating. General seating will begin at 2:00 pm.

Click here to see the full schedule of upcoming graduations events.

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/

All returning students must register for the upcoming 24-25 school year. Please check your email for your snap code.

Snap Code Questions: Contact Patty DeLozier at 847-949-2700 ext. 2014 or at pdelozier@d120.org

Payment Center Questions: Please contact KC Olson at kolson@d120.org

The 2024/2025 parking permit lottery begins Monday, April 15th at 8am and runs until Monday, May 6th at 11:59pm. Seniors and Juniors during 2024/2025 school year are eligible (Sophomores will not be accepted). If your student wants a permit to park on the premises next school year, they will need to register for this lottery. We will not have another lottery during the next school year.

This year's Evening of Jazz and Silent/Live Auction Fundraiser will be held on Friday, May 17, 2024, in the Mundelein High School Gymnasium (please note the change of location).

Click here to purchase tickets for DINNER. We will NOT be selling tickets at the event. Ticket sales will end on Thursday, May 9.

Seats will be available, and tickets will not be needed for anyone wishing to come for the concert only. Doors will open at 6pm for dinner guests, and music begins at 6:30pm.

In an effort to give students extra time to study and take a breath before finals, we have implemented a special schedule for May 22nd. Click here for more information.

Semester 2 final exam days are May 23rd and May 24th. We will be on a special schedule both days. Please click here for more information.

No School! Enjoy your summer!

Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month: Visit the Asian Pacific Heritage website to learn more.

Congratulations to our Mustang Pride Award Winners: Andi McCulloch, Julie Ellingsen, Jen Cox, Nina Scott, Stacey Klemstein, and Mary Plucinski!

Look what was delivered in the mail today - our plaque for being recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of the best high schools in the nation. It’s the sixth year in a row we’ve received this award.

This remarkable level of achievement reached by MHS students continues to demonstrate the high quality education students receive at MHS. Congratulations to our staff and to our students!

Last week the Mundelein High School Art Department hosted their annual All Area Art Show featuring student artists from Kindergarten through Senior. Student creativity was on full display thanks to the hard working artists at D75, D76, D79, and D120 schools. What a great exhibition.

NEED BLURB

The MHS representatives for Boys State are Gabriel Aguila (left) and Alexander Bazan (right). The students were sponsored by Mundelein American Legion Post 867, represented by Commander Wally Frasier (center). The program will be held at Eastern Illinois University in June

To nominate yourself or others for this feature, please email Mr. Gonzalez.

The Welcome Center is in need of donations to continue assisting those members of our community that are in need. With the fallout from some of our families being displaced recently by inclement weather, those donations are even more important today. We welcome donations of non-perishable food items, personal hygiene items, soaps, detergents and clothing. To help assist those families in need, we are also accepting gift card donations. Please take a minute to watch this video about how The Welcome Center helps our community.

The 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.

Take a moment to review the May self-care check list.

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

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.

The Senior Decision Day celebration was the most fun it has ever been! Below are some photos taken by the very talented Linsay Van de Motter, mom of our College Ambassador, Jack Van de Motter. We will share more photos next week as well as shoutout to our generous donors!

Join us in the CCRC for these upcoming workshops.

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, April 30th, Mundelein High School honored the contributions that over 70 individuals made in shaping the careers and changing the lives of students enrolled in our Honors Student Internship and Honors Business INCubator courses with an early-morning breakfast attended by students, staff, and honorees.

“When joining INCubator, we figured the mentors and coaches would pop in maybe 2 or 3 times each year,” shared senior Evan Niernberg. “However, they constantly showed up for us throughout the entire school year.”

Soon-to-be-graduate Riley Stewart added, “Our coaches were a true demonstration of what it means to be dedicated and passionate about something.” Students can learn volumes about the business world through books and articles, but the only way they can learn about the most important indicator of success and happiness--passion for one’s profession--is through contact with those individuals who make this value a priority.

Each honoree was gifted a personalized plaque fabricated by the students in Manny Aldana’s Computer Integrated Manufacturing course. Photos of the plaques and the process of making them are below.

This year began with one goal in mind: To shape the careers and change the lives of as many students as possible through hands-on learning experiences and interactions with individuals who love their professions. A thunderous should of gratitude to our volunteers and community partners for donating your time, experience, and resources to make this goal a reality!

Plans are already underway to make next year even more experiential and meaningful! Please contact Alexander Kapotas, Career Exploration & Internship Coordinator for information on how you can be a part of our school’s efforts to shape the careers of our students!

Athletics week of 5/6/24

Submitted by Coach Dressen

April has been a great month for Boys Volleyball! Last week, Varsity battled it out with Warren on their home court and walked away with the win. And on Saturday Varsity went to the Ram Slam Tournament at Grayslake Central where they defeated Christian Heritage Academy, Proviso West, and Elk Grove to take 3rd place overall. Every athlete played fantastic volleyball and represented Mundelein well! Both the Varsity and JV teams defeated North Chicago on the road on Monday. Next week, all levels finally return to the MHS gym to take on Grant on Monday, May 6th and Lake Zurich on Wednesday, May 8th. JV plays at 5:00; Varsity at 6:00 in the Main Gym. We would love to see you then! Thank you for your continued support!

Pictures are of the Varsity at the Grayslake Central Slam Invite.

Submitted by Coach Cohen

Varsity Boys Tennis won the Lakes Invitational Champion over Warren, Jacobs, Schaumburg, Lake Zurich. Individual Championships were:

#2 Doubles Kurt Dumblauskas and Mike Berman

#3 Doubles Animesh Bijawat and Henry Channon

#4 Doubles Xander Ede and Emmanuel Bahena

Submitted by Coach Falinski

The girls varsity soccer team had a tough week of games and finished the week with a tie against a highly ranked GBS team. However, even after a tough week of battles, the girls made time to come cheer on Coach Falinski’s youngest daughter (Harper) at her own soccer game. Go MHS!

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.

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.

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