Mustang families,

Parents, don't forget...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.

Congrats to the MHS bowling team, wrestling and girls gymnastics going to State this weekend! The below picture is from our State walk, Wednesday morning.

Finally, a special thanks to our School Resource Officer, JT Schuldt, our Director of Safety, Fred Kliora, and our entire Security Team. Thanks for all they do to keep our students safe!

Go Mustangs!

Dr. Alexandria Rios Taylor

Principal, Mundelein High School

847-949-2200 x1257

www.d120.org

ataylor@d120.org

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 to Freshman Ariel Martinez Alfaro and Sophomore Olivia Catchot!!

Congratulations to our February Mustang Pride Award recipients.

L-R: Stevee Libert, Martin Rivas, Anastasiia Kava, Samantha Nagel, Vanessa Elizabeth Sanchez and Mia Liliana Santiago. Not pictured, but awarded, is Diego Solorzano.

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

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

No School

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!

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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Keep scrolling to see what's happening right now and click here to see the full schedule of events.

Last chance to order your cap and gown! You Must Order Now at www.HerffJonesIL.com, or call Herff Jones at 815-756-4743. Herff Jones office hours are Mon - Fri, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Spring is approaching, and VIP is thrilled to offer limited cap and gown-only photo sessions at our Vernon Hills Studio. These appointments are currently only offered on Mondays between February 19th and March 4th. The session fee is $30, and appointment slots are filling up fast. Secure your spot now by scheduling your appointment through this link: https://calendar.app.google/x1W5DdbMSxT7c7zcA

Nuestra próxima sesión de Universidad de Padres se llevará a cabo en una semana, 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.

Our Next Session of Universidad de Padres will take place in a week, 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!

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

Juniors, this is a great time to start thinking about where you may want to go to college. Check out the college visits scheduled for next week!

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.

Below are some scholarships guaranteed to go to seniors at MHS. You can find more scholarships guaranteed to go to Mundelein High School seniors by clicking on this link.

MacLean-Fogg Components Scholarship

Patrick Zepeda Athlete in Service Award

Old Number One

The James Martin Scholarship

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.

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.

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!

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 2/19/24

Submitted by Coach Prorok

The Mundelein Girls bowling team is state bound for the first time in school history. Over the weekend, through a fight to the end, we earned 2nd place at Sectionals giving us the opportunity to represent ourselves as a team in the State tournament. The State tournament takes place at the Cherry Bowl in Rockford, Illinois over the course of two days. Wish us luck as we try to continue to break records and have fun!

Submitted by Coach Sethna

Congratulations to the Boys Swimming and Diving team for the their 4th place finish at the NSC Championships this past weekend. The team started out strong with Jack Hansen and Jeff Tieman finishing 3rd and 6th respectively in the 11-dive competition. From there Trey Halas, Alec Sethna, Zach Gonzalez and Cameron Wiklund opened up the swimming competition with a 4th place finish in the 200 Medley Relay. Other individual medal winners on the Varsity level were: Cameron Wiklund- 6th place in the 200 Freestyle and Alec Sethna -5th place in the 500 Freestyle. On the JV level, the team was led by Shehan Chandrasekera who places 4th in the 200 IM and 6th in the 50 Freestyle and Matt Gaughan who finished 6th in the 200 Freestyle. The team next competes in the IHSA Sectionals at Libertyville this Saturday.

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
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