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Sen. Johnson donates to MHS Girls State program

Aug 14, 2023

Illinois Senator Adriane Johnson (D-Buffalo Grove) presented three students with citizenship awards for their participation in Girls State and donated $1,000 for the MHS Girls State candidates. The donation will underwrite registration fees for students attending this year’s Illini Girls State and will support two students for the 2024 Illini Girls State convocation.

Mundelein Summer Theatre is a Family Affair

Jul 02, 2023

The Mundelein Summer Theatre production of The Lion in Winter will be a family affair with MHS Theatre Director Jonathan Meier playing the role of King Henry II and his wife, Jill Reznick Meier, playing the role of the queen, Eleanor of Aquitaine. The remainder of the cast is comprised of alumni and current students of Mundelein Theatre. The play is being directed by Timothy Ortmann, recently the Fine Arts Department Chair at Niles North High School.

MHS mourns former teacher, coach

Jun 27, 2023

Don Miller, one of the original staff members of Mundelein High School, passed away on Thursday, June 22 at his home in Wauconda. He was 91. Miller, considered by many as a legend at MHS, was a teacher, guidance counselor and coach for several sports during his 43 years at the school.

MHS Incubator team advances as national finalist

Jun 14, 2023

The winning team at the MHS Honors Business Incubator Pitch Night is now a finalist in the INCubatoredu National Pitch competition. The team, made up of five graduating seniors from Mundelein High School, was selected as one of the top 5 teams in the country by INCubatoredu. They will compete against four other teams from across the country in Chicago on July 11.

Hawthorne Management Services presents scholarships to six MHS students

Jun 06, 2023

Six deserving Mundelein High School students are on the brink of a brighter future, thanks to generous scholarships provided by Hawthorne Management Services (HMS).

Will Gonzalez holds his award for Best Performer in an Actor.

MHS grad wins state's top actor award

May 25, 2023

Will Gonzalez missed graduating with his fellow students from the Mundelein High School Class of 2023 on Sunday afternoon. But it was for good reason: he was a finalist among thousands from across the state competing in the Illinois High School Musical Theatre Awards. The payoff was huge: On Monday evening, he walked away with the grand prize: Best Performer in an Actor Role.

Three from Transition Center nominated for regional awards

May 12, 2023

Three staff members from the MHS Transition Center were nominated for Lake County Educator of the Year. Teacher Jennifer Adame, Instructional Assistant Samantha Voelker and Administrative Assistant Lulu Chapa were nominated by their colleagues and attended the event at the Lake County Fairgrounds on Wednesday evening.

Latest MHS musical celebrates Mundelein's diversity

Apr 23, 2023

Mundelein Theatre is bringing together its largest and most diverse ensemble ever to produce a musical presenting themes of family, home and representation. In other words, the Mundelein High School’s production of “In the Heights,” will represent its own community like never before.

American Legion and Auxiliary provide opportunities for growth and scholarship

Apr 20, 2023

A pair of MHS students were winners at the American Legion Auxiliary’s annual Americanism Essay Contest. MHS junior Diya Patel earned first place at the District Level Class III while MHS freshman Alexia Pacheco won second place in Class II.

MHS students place in FBLA state competition

Apr 20, 2023

Several MHS students placed in the top 10 finishers at the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)’s 2023 State Leadership Conference on April 14-15 in Springfield.