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MHS earns first and second place in Americanism essay contest

Feb 28, 2025

MHS juniors James Glaskin-Clay and Alexia Pacheco won first and second place among 11th- and 12th-grade entries for the 2025 American Legion Americanism Essay Contest at the unit level, sponsored by the American Legion Department of Illinois.

Mundelein Jazz Ensemble to perform at legendary Chicago club

Feb 28, 2025

The Mundelein High School Jazz Ensemble will perform at the legendary Jazz Showcase at 806 S Plymouth Ct in Chicago on Monday, March 3. Founded in 1947, the Jazz Showcase, 806 S. Plymouth Ct., is the oldest historic jazz club in Chicago. The Mundelein Jazz Ensemble will perform at 7:15 p.m. as an opening band for the Bob Lark Alumni Big Band. General Admission tickets are $20 and VIP tickets are $30.

58th Mundelein Jazz Invitational continues long tradition on March 8

Feb 27, 2025

The 58th Annual Mundelein Jazz Invitational will be held on Saturday, March 8 at Mundelein High School. This is the longest-running instrumental jazz festival in the Chicago area and will welcome 64 performing ensembles from 33 different high schools and middle schools. The first performance of the day begins at 8 a.m. and continues in five different venues until 6:30 p.m.

Mundelein school boards name next superintendent

Feb 19, 2025

School Boards from both Mundelein School Districts 75 and 120 on Tuesday named Dr. Corey Tafoya as the next superintendent to lead within its shared services model. Tafoya, currently the Superintendent of Harvard Community Unit School District 50, will take over the leadership of retiring Mundelein Superintendent Dr. Kevin Myers beginning on July 1.

Hard work nets awards for MHS Show Choir

Feb 18, 2025

Mundelein High School’s Show Choir is picking up plenty of awards during the current competition season, hardware that is well-earned, according to MHS Choir Director Cory Thompson. “The kids have come in very willing to work and that has paid off for them,” Thompson said.

MHS announces first-semester honor roll

Congratulations to the following MHS students for earning a place on the Honor Roll for the first semester of the 2024-2025 school year. This prestigious academic honor is well-deserved for these students.

MHS students excel at FBLA Conference competition

Jan 30, 2025

Mundelein High School FBLA students had a number of top-10 finishers in various categories during the 2025 Northern Area Conference at the College of Lake County in Grayslake. They will next compete at the end of March at the State Competition in Springfield. The 2025 Northern Area Conference included schools and students participated in more than 70 events. MHS students either took objective tests or gave live/recorded presentations on a wide variety of topics.

Mundelein Theatre Presents Shakespeare's Scottish Play

Be prepared to step into the shadowy world of one of William Shakespeare’s most iconic and haunting plays, as Mundelein Theatre presents Macbeth. Filled with supernatural spirits, chilling intrigue, and a ruthless descent into ambition, this timeless tragedy grips audiences like no other. But beware—theater lore whispers that Macbeth carries a curse, so utter its name with care.