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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.

MHS art students win $1.5 million in scholarships

Mar 30, 2023

Mundelein Art students will compete for top prizes at the 2023 Illinois High School Art Exhibition (IHSAE) hosted by Art ConnectedED on Sunday, April 23 at the Bridgeport Art Center. Students are selected across eight different categories or from submitted scholarship portfolios.

MHS first school in state to pilot national Human Trafficking Prevention program

Mar 29, 2023

Human trafficking can occur in all areas and affect all populations. While Mundelein is no different in this way than any other community, there is one factor that will soon set it apart. Mundelein High School students are the first in the state to participate in a nationwide pilot program designed to prevent human trafficking.

MHS Special Olympics basketball team preps for state tourney

Mar 02, 2023

Mundelein High School has had its share of wrestlers, swimmers and gymnasts competing at the state level. But, for the first time in school history, the MHS Special Olympics basketball team is going to state. The team, coached by Mundelein High School Transition Center teacher Eric Billittier and Krissy Pawlicki, is scheduled to play at 11:15 a.m. and 1:45 p.m. on Friday, March 10 at the Horton Field house on the Illinois State University campus.

A school district officials answers questions during a recent Town Hall meeting at Mundelein High School.

MHS adds more Town Hall Meetings on Referendum

Feb 28, 2023

Mundelein High School District 120 has added another Town Hall meeting to its slate of events informing the public about its upcoming $175 million building referendum. Besides two Town Hall meetings on Thursday nights March 8 and March 16, the District has added a Saturday morning event on March 11, allowing an opportunity for those who cannot attend a week night event. The Thursday meetings begin at 6:30 p.m. and the Saturday morning meeting will be held at 8:30 a.m.

Substitute soloist wins top award for MHS

Feb 23, 2023

In the world of high school show choir competition, sometimes things don’t go as expected. In the case of Mundelein High School junior Alex Torralba Rivera, sometimes they go better than expected. The MHS performance at the Great River Invitational in Davenport, IA on Feb. 18 was especially memorable for Alex. He not only agreed to fill in when his choir’s regular soloist, senior Will Gonzalez, became ill, but he offered to substitute on a second solo.

District 120 staff receive two honors in Those Who Excel Awards

Feb 13, 2023

School District 120 will be honored twice when the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) recognizes winners of its Those Who Excel and Teacher of the Year awards. Mundelein High School Instructional Aide Maggie Kirkman won a Meritorious Service Award in the category of Educational Support Personnel and the District 120 Transition Center team won a Special Recognition Award in the team category.

MHS students place at FBLA conference event

Feb 12, 2023

Mundelein High School FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) students had a number of top-ten finishers during the 2023 Northern Area Conference at the College of Lake County in January. Area schools and students participated in more than 70 events. MHS students either took objective tests or gave live presentations on a wide variety of topics. Students who score the top in their event can advance to the State Competition held in April.