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Virtual Spring Musical, Working, available for viewing

Mundelein Theatre Streaming Spring Musical - Working Studs Terkel is a Chicago legend. He was a Pulitzer Prize winning author, historian, actor and broadcaster. He also had an impact on the theatrical stage when his 1974 nonfiction book of interviews with American workers, Working, was adapted into a Broadway musical. This show will be the spring musical presented by Mundelein Theatre. The show will be available for streaming on May 13, 14 and 15 at 7 pm. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for stud

Jazz concerts to be live and streamed May 3 and 22

Jazz Ensemble to perform live and virtual concerts The Mundelein High School Jazz Ensemble will present their first of two live concerts this month on Sunday, May 2 at 5 pm. The concert will be held in the MHS auditorium and is open to a limited live audience and will also be livestreamed at the same time. For the livestream information and link please check out www.mundeleinband.org The concert is free to attend via the livestream and tickets in-person are being provided to families of the

MHS earns national ranking from US News & World Report

For the third year in a row, Mundelein High School has earned high National and metro-area rankings in 2021 Best High Schools, which US News recently released. By earning a national ranking Mundelein High School achieved status as a US News Best High School and gained eligibility t

FBLA students earn awards at state competition

Mundelein High School’s chapter of Future Business Leaders of America competed at the Illinois State Leadership Conference, held as a virtual event this year, throughout March and April, 2021. A total of 20 Mundelein FBLA students competed this year, and similarly to the Area competition, students were tested remotely, while others presented their event live via Zoom with judges present. “It’s so amazing to see how well our students stepped up to the unique challenge of competing virtually

Group photo of the six competing students

Robotics Team to compete in World Championship in May

Mundelein High School’s Robotics Team recently took part in the VEX Robotics State Championship where they earned rankings of 10th, 18th, 30th and 35th in state. Because of those finishes, the Team 499 “Megamind” has been invited to compete in the VEX Robotics World Championship. This is a historical first for the MHS Robotics program. “In a year of uncertainty and change, it feels nice to be able to appreciate the students and their ability to overcome adversity,” said Andrew Hood who advises

Student artists earn awards in state exhibition

This past weekend was the culmination of the Illinois High School Art Exhibition with an Awards Ceremony. held in Chicago. “MHS students continue to excel across the board winning multiple awards and affirming Mundelein as one of the top art programs in the state,” said Jonathan Pruc, MHS art instructor. Junior Jamie Ketchum is one of six students of 500 submissions to win the IHSAE Social Justice Award “The Art of Influence: Breaking Criminal T

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Superintendent Kevin Myers with students Trey Baker and Jordyn Miller

District 120 Board of Education passes Policy 7:12, Racial & Education Equality

At its April 6 Board of Education meeting, the D120 Board passed Policy 7:12, Racial & Education Equity. In addition, the Board recognized two Mundelein High School students, Senior Trey Baker and Junior Jordyn Miller, for their work to engage the Board and school community in the creation of this policy. The students provided input from a student’s perspective throughout the process. In addition, staff in-service days, under the leadership of Assistant Superintendent of Teaching/Learning, Stac

Homecoming 2021

Homecoming

Homecoming Week begins Monday, April 5

MHS Spirit Week Monday 4/5 - Sports/Jersey Day Tuesday 4/6 - Rainbow Day - wear one color or all the colors of the rainbow! Wednesday 4/7 - Show your pet on Zoom Day Thursday 4/8 - TieDye Day Friday 4/9 - School spirit day (students will be wearing a certain school color based on class) We are also announcing a Homecoming Court and King and Queen as well! MHS Restaurant Week - even