News | Mundelein High School

MHS student engineers a lasting tribute to Illinois veterans

Nov 10, 2026

This Veterans Day, eight plaques honoring Illinois Medal of Honor recipients hang in the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield, thanks in large part to Mundelein High School senior Michael Townsend. Michael led the design and production of 14 veterans plaques with engineering teacher Manny Aldana. Along with the eight in the Capitol, the remaining six recognize other veterans for their service and accomplishments and are displayed at other locations.

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D120 D75 Winter Coat Drive

Nov 09, 2026

D120 D75 Winter Coat Drive

Spotlight Event - Friday, December 5, 2026

Spotlight Event - Friday, December 4, 2026

Veterans Day - November 11

MHS Turkey Trot - November 14

MHS music students achieve state honors

Oct 21, 2026

Mundelein High School is once again very well represented at the Illinois Music Education Association District 7 Honors Ensembles this fall. A total of 12 MHS musicians representing band, orchestra, choir and jazz band, were named to the ILMEA Honors Ensembles in October. They are considered in the top 5 percent of performers in the state.

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Parent-Teacher Conferences November 23 & 24

Partnership makes for progress in cybersecurity

Sep 14, 2026

During the past six months, School Districts 75 and 120 made significant progress in strengthening their cybersecurity program through a combination of independent review, technology improvements, staff training, enhanced monitoring and updated practices. In February, school boards from both districts authorized Net56 Incorporated to provide managed monitoring, threat detection and incident response for their shared technology services.

Opening Doors to Advanced Learning at Mundelein High School

Sep 01, 2026

More Mundelein High School students are challenging themselves with advanced coursework than ever before. And as participation has grown, student success has grown with it. In 2021, 420 MHS students took 744 Advanced Placement exams. By 2026, 604 students took 1,316 exams. At the same time, the percentage of AP students earning a score of 3 or higher, the benchmark commonly associated with earning college credit, rose from 66 percent in 2021 to nearly 90 percent in 2026.

MHS again named among Best High Schools by U.S. News

Aug 28, 2026

Mundelein High School continues to prove its status as one of the best high schools not only in the state but across the country. For the eighth consecutive year, Mundelein High School has been recognized by U.S. News and World Report in its 2026 “Best High Schools” report. “We’re very proud to achieve this recognition again,” District 120 Superintendent Corey Tafoya said. “This is a testament to our dedicated staff, hard-working students and a School Board that is driven to create the best o