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Classic 1930's Comedy Opens Mundelein Theatre Season

Oct 08, 2024

“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.

MHS to host referendum building tour Oct. 10

Oct 04, 2024

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.

Referendum offers hope for invigorating MHS trades education

Sep 30, 2024

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.

Mundelein High School senior named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist

Sep 19, 2024

Mundelein High School senior Mariana Evangela Van Eycke has been named a Semifinalist in the prestigious National Merit Scholarship Program. More than 16,000 students achieved the distinction of National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists, representing less than 1 percent of high school seniors in the U.S.

Mundelein High School to host webinar on building referendum

Sep 12, 2024

Mundelein High School District 120 will offer an opportunity for the community to learn about the referendum remotely when it hosts a Referendum Webinar at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 17. The webinar will feature a Zoom presentation followed by an opportunity for participants to ask questions.

MHS to host referendum building tours

Sep 05, 2024

Mundelein High School will host a series of three building tours in September and October to inform the community about its upcoming referendum. Each event will run from 7 to 8 p.m. at Mundelein High School, with the first tour scheduled for Wednesday, September 11. The next two events will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 1 and Thursday, Oct. 10. The District will also host an informational webinar regarding the referendum on the evening of Tuesday, Sept. 17.

Mundelein High School Faces Overcrowding Crisis

Sep 03, 2024

When the morning bell rings each day at Mundelein High School, more than 2,200 students squeeze through the hallways—designed for just 1,500. This chaotic start to each day has become the daily reality of a school bursting at the seams. “The school, which was built in the 1950s, isn’t equipped to handle the increase in our student population and the evolution of the learning environment,” said Kevin Myers, Superintendent of Mundelein School District 120.

College Board National Recognition Program honors 20 MHS students

Aug 16, 2024

Nearly two dozen MHS students earned honors from the College Board National Recognition Program for their academic achievements. The program is a tangible way to recognize the academic achievements of high school students across the nation and open college access to more students.

New cell phone policy expected to enhance student focus, engagement

Aug 14, 2024

Mundelein High School is asking students to put away their cell phones, avoid distractions and focus on collaboration and participation in the classroom this year. The school’s new cell phone expectations make classrooms and other learning environments cell phone-free spaces.

School Board names Kat McCreery to lead Athletic Department in 2025

Aug 14, 2024

The District 120 School Board on Tuesday named Mundelein High School Assistant Athletic Director, Kat McCreery, to lead the department for the 2025-2026 school year after current AD, Troy Parola, retires at the end of the 2024-25 school year.