Mundelein High School proudly recognizes 63 of its seniors who have been named Illinois State Scholars for the current academic year. This prestigious award, granted by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC), identifies graduating high school seniors who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement and exceptional potential for success in higher education. Read More

Mundelein High School has been named to the College Board’s 2024 Advanced Placement Program (AP) School Honor Roll, earning a Silver distinction. The recognition shows improvement at MHS, which earned a Bronze distinction in 2023. “This award reflects the hard work of our students, the support of their families, and the dedication of our exceptional faculty,” said Stacey Gorman, Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning. Read More

Mundelein High School was the pride of the Mundelein area when it opened in 1961. Its 680-square-foot classrooms had seating for 20 desks. The building had a cutting-edge boiler system, glass block windows in the hallway, and an auditorium for band, orchestra, and theater programs. In the 63 years since it opened, these areas, along with the competition gym and the kitchen and cafeteria, have seen little change. Read More

​“The Philadelphia Story” was a wildly successful film in 1940. It was also made into a popular movie musical in 1956 (High Society). But this classic comedy began its life on the Broadway stage in 1948, and will be coming to the Mundelein Theatre stage this fall. Performances will be held on Thursday through Saturday, Oct. 17, 18, and 19 at 7:30 p.m. There is also a performance on Friday, Oct. 18 at 3:45 p.m. Read More

Mundelein High School will host a third building tour on Thursday, Oct. 10 to inform the community about its upcoming referendum. The event will begin at 7 p.m. at Mundelein High School, 1350 W. Hawley Street. The $149.5 million referendum would fund a plan designed to replace aging infrastructure, upgrade instructional spaces, enhance career and technical education spaces, make health, safety and security improvements, and address overcrowding issues. Read More

As manufacturing jobs opportunities in Lake County continue to grow, Mundelein High School aims to prepare its students by expanding its Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs. There is a significant opportunity to secure jobs in skilled trades immediately after graduation. But the lack of a modern career-tech education program leaves many students unaware of these pathways. Read More