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Four juniors chosen for Boys, Girls State

Two junior boys and two junior girls have been selected to represent Mundelein High School at the 2019 sessions of American Legion Premier Illinois Boys State and American Legion Auxiliary Illinois Girls State. The weeklong programs, to be held at Eastern Illinois University this summer, provi

MHS alum headed for Harvard doctoral program on full scholarship

Oscar Rodrigo Araiza Bravo, a 2014 MHS graduate, was recently granted a full scholarship to Harvard University to earn a PhD in physics. He graduated with a straight A average from the University of Illinois-Urbana/Champaign with degrees in mathematics and engineering physics. A December graduate, he spent the summer of 2018 as a CalTech intern doing computational physics. What are some of the things that got him to this point? “I’m sharing this story not to brag but to put it out there as a s

The award winners pose with their awards and with Mr. Meister

Students earn awards at MMEA film festival

Three Mundelein High School students earned awards at the Midwest Media Educators Association (MMEA) festival involving 53 schools. Bri Sierzega and Olivia Cartland earned second place with their music video titled Hostage. In addition, Allan Rodriguez earned a third place on the Seven Day Prop and Line Challenge video titled Flashes. “I love seeing our students have the opportunity to go against some really great schools and compete with them,” said Kent Meister, media instructor. “I am proud

HURRY! Deadline for STEM-X and ART-X scholarships is April 29

Have you considered attending a summer program at a college or university? Are you interested in studying science, technology, engineering, mathematics, or the arts? If so, don’t miss this scholarship opportunity! Founded in 2018 by Lawrence Maligaya, an MHS alum, the Mundelein Explorers Scholarships provide financial support for immersive, pre-college opportunities to promising students at MHS. Originally founded as a STEM scholarship, the MHS Explorers Scholarship has been expanded in 2019 t

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Orchesis to present final show, youth clinic

Mundelein High School’s Orchesis Club will present its final show of the year Monday, April 29 at 7 p.m. in the MHS Auditorium. Admission to the show is $4 for adults and $3 for students and seniors. Prior to the show, on Sunday, April 28, the Club will host a Youth Dance Clinic from 1 to 2:30 p.m. for students in grades kindergarten through eighth grade. Cost for the clinic is $15. All participants will join the Orchesis members on stage to perform at the Monday evening show. The show itself w

Prom 2019 set for Friday, May 3

“Hollywood: a night in the spotlight” is the theme for Mundelein High School’s Prom 2019. The event will take place Friday, May 3, from 6:30 to 11:30 p.m. at the Marriott Lincolnshire. Prom is coordinated by the Student Leadership Organization and 525 tickets have been purchased by students. During the week prior to the event upperclassmen vote for the Prom Court. Once the court is announced during dinner, prom-goers will then vote for King and Queen from among the court. Voting will be done e

MHS bands to present Mundelein Night of Percussion

ENJOY AN EVENING OUT AT THE MUNDELEIN NIGHT OF PERCUSSION [MNOP] Mundelein Night of Percussion will be hosted by the Mundelein High School Bands Tuesday, April 30, from 7 to 8 pm. Performances will be by student soloists, drumline and percussion ensemble. Soribeat, a Korean Drumming Group, will be the guest musicians. Jerald Shelato and Andy Sturgeon direct the instrumental music department at MHS.

Order Form for the Graduation Ceremony Photos

Class of 2019: Order graduation ceremony photos online

Seniors may now order photos from the Graduation Ceremony online right after Graduation. VIP will take and provide the photos.

MHS "Family" to be remembered at volleyball game fundraiser

The boys volleyball program will remember members of the MHS family who succumbed to cancer by hosting a Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation match against Antioch High School in the Main Gym Friday, April 26, beginning at 5 p.m. A 50/50 raffle will take place and Bear Necessities Bears will be available for a $20 donation. Donations to enter the game are $3 for kids and $5 for adults.