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Trey Baker stands in the hall of Mundelein High School.

MHS alumnus returns on a mission of equity and opportunity

Dec 21, 2021

Trey Baker walked down the halls of his old high school like the conquering hero. Teachers and students called out his name, waved, or stopped for a quick hug. The Class of ‘21 Mundelein High School graduate returned Dec. 15 not just to visit old friends and teachers, but to advance a program very near and dear to his heart: mentoring young men of color and helping them find pathways to opportunity. His visit - and his mission - caught the attention of the news media.

Winter Break

MHS Calendar changes for December 13-17

2021-2022 Parking Permit Lottery

ACT New Location

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MHS students recognized as State Scholars

Dec 08, 2021

Mundelein High School Principal Anthony Kroll has announced that 52 students from the MHS graduating class of 2022 have been recognized as Illinois State Scholars. “We’re extremely proud of these students for being recognized as Illinois State Scholars and wish them well in their preparations for the next phase of their lives,” Kroll said. The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) presents this important recognition of academic achievement to exceptional Illinois students annually.

A group picture of the MHS Jazz Ensemble

MHS Jazz Ensemble prepares for memorable performances

Dec 07, 2021

December will be more than just a busy month for the Mundelein High School Jazz Ensemble. It will be a month to remember. The group will have three performances, two of them away from school, all between Dec. 12 and 16. It is the December 16 performance at the Midwest Clinic International Band and Orchestra Conference that will stand out for students. Held at McCormick Place in Chicago, the Clinic is the world’s largest instrumental music education conference.

Thank you, Veterans

Poster for the play A Wicked Christmas Carol

New Faces performs holiday play

Nov 04, 2021

The future of Mundelein Theatre will be on display on the Mundelein High School stage in their upcoming production of A Wicked Christmas Carol, by Bobby Keniston. This is a delightful and heartwarming holiday play that is great for the entire family. The story is an ingenious combination of two classic stories, A Christmas Carol and The Wizard of Oz. The show will be performed at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Nov. 11, 12 and 13, and at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 11.

yearbook photos of Hannah Cho and Steffen Brown

Two MHS students earn rare perfect score on an AP exam

Oct 29, 2021

The College Board has announced that two Mundelein High School students earned perfect scores on its Advanced Placement (AP) Exam in spring 2021. Hannah Cho, who graduated in May, and Steffen Brown, now a MHS senior, were among a select number of students worldwide to earn every point possible on the AP Exam in a particular subject. Hannah was one of 46 students to earn a perfect score in 3-D Art and Design. Steffen was one of 335 students to earn a perfect score in Computer Science Principles.