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MHS Blood Drive Saturday, Nov. 9; walk-ins welcome

Mundelein High School’s Wellness Department will hold a Blood Drive Saturday, Nov. 9 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the gymnasium at the District 120 Office Building adjacent to the high school. The Drive is being conducted by Vitalant, formerly known as LifeSource. Walk-ins are welcome and the blood drive is open to all. A form of ID is required. For more information call 847-949-2200 x1220. Justin Hart serves as the MHS Wellness Department chairman.

Medal of Honor Recipient Allen Lynch addresses the audience.

MHS honors veterans at Nov. 6 ceremony

Nearly 200 veterans and their guests took part in a solemn Veterans Day observance at Mundelein High School Wednesday, Nov. 6. MHS holds its ceremony earlier in November so veterans may also participate in local Veterans Day events on Nov. 11, the actual national commemorative day. Visitors saw hundreds of American flags around the perimeter of the high school building as they arrived. The ceremony began with the veterans

Photo of a clock with 2024 showing (year the 8th graders will graduate from high school)

MHS feeder school bands to join high school bands for concert

Mundelein High School bands will host a free evening concert Thursday, Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. in the MHS main gym. In addition to performances by the MHS Wind Ensemble and MHS Concert Band, middle schools that send students to MHS for high school will also perform. The eighth grade musicians will also combine to form an “All-Star” band for the performance. Jerald Shelato and Andy Sturgeon direct the MHS instrumental music program. Band directors from the middle schools include Moulee Gupta, Carl Sa

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MHS Best High Schools National 2019

Mustang Round-Up

The CCRC presents Mustang Round-Up November 26th 7:15-8:35 Am CCRC Come mingle with college ambassadors and stay for an informational panel 1st period!

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Jazz Ensemble to join Jazz Consortium Big Band at Durty Nellies

Mundelein High School’s Jazz Ensemble will join the Jazz Consortium Big Band Sunday, Nov. 10, at Durty Nellies in Palatine (180 N Smith ST; Palatine, IL). Doors will open at 5 p.m. with the MHS performance beginning at 6 p.m. The Jazz Consortium Big Band performance will follow. Admission is $10 cash for adults and $5 for students 17 and under. The performances are part of the Big Band’s 9th Annual Holiday Food Drive. Audience members are encouraged to bring canned/non-perishable food items fo

Two US Marines standing with the hundreds of attendees in the background

MHS to host Veterans Day observance Nov. 6; keynote address by Allen Lynch

Nearly 175 veterans and their guests will take part in a solemn Veterans Day observance at Mundelein High School Wednesday, Nov. 6, beginning at 9 a.m. in the Main Gymnasium. MHS holds its ceremony earlier in November so veterans may also participate in local Veterans Day events on Nov. 11, the actual national commemorative day. Visitors will immediately see hundreds of American flags around the perimeter of the high school building when they arrive. The ceremony will begin with the veterans

Male student singing into microphone during last year's variety show

Student Variety Show set for Thursday, Nov. 7

“A Night At the Safari” student talent show will be held on Thursday, Nov. 7, at 7 pm in the MHS Auditorium. Tickets are $3 per person admission at the door. All proceeds will go to Ronald McDonald House charities. The show will include a wide range of showstopping entertainment to include singing, acting, dancing and more. “A Night At The Safari promises to be a great night of entertainment,” said Nicole Pomerleau, advisor. Photo: Dean Hansen belts out a song in last year’s Variety Show P

Free Coat Giveaway in Lake Zurich November 16, 2019

Operation Warm/ Lake Zurich Coats for Kids will provide brand new winter coats to children living in need. The 7th annual coat giveaway at The Chapel in Lake Zurich will take place on Saturday, November 16, 2019, from 12 noon until 2 pm. There will be up to 1,000 coats available for children between the ages of 2 and 18 on a first come, first served basis. Children must be present to receive their coats, and we will also be giving hats and

New Faces to take the spotlight on Mundelein Theatre stage

The future of Mundelein Theatre will be on display on the Mundelein High School stage at the beginning of November. The End of the World (With Prom to Follow), by Sean Abley, will be presented as the school’s New Faces Production. The cast is made up of 29 freshmen and sophomores, as well as juniors and seniors who have never appeared on the MHS main stage. The show will be performed on Friday, November 1 at 3:45 and 7:30 p.m., and Saturday, November 2 at 2 and 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $8 for adult