Reminder: There will be no Stretch Time or Power Hour sessions November 22 and November 23. All sessions will resume Monday, November 29.
Please read the following information from MHS Principal Richard Stuart regarding fall finals.
This past weekend, Brock Davee competed at the Cross Country State meet in Peoria. Brock placed 13th with a time of 15:13. This qualified him for All State! Congratulations, Brock!
The Mattoon High School Measurable Results Assessment (MRA) closes on Monday November 1st. If you have not completed the survey we invite you to do so. The results of the MRA drives the work of our Leadership, Culture, and Academic Systems Teams. These teams consist of student leaders and staff members who thrive for the continuous improvement of MHS. If you are a parent or guardian of a MHS student and would like to know more about our systems teams feel free to reach out to jessicaclosson@mcusd2.com or chrisbrown@mcusd2.com.
Link to survey: https://www.leaderinme.com/s/mattoon-high-il/parent
We appreciate your time to complete the Measuarable Results Survey.
Mattoon High School is asking all MHS families to complete the Measurable Results Survey (MRA). The MRA communicates what we are doing well, along with areas for growth. Mattoon High School values the voice of our partners and is committed to continuous improvement. Thank you for taking the time to complete the survey. The fall MRA will close November 1, 2021. https://www.leaderinme.com/s/mattoon-high-il/parent
Students from Mrs. Decker’s Math 3 class created Geometric Art as a culminating project for their unit on circles. Students were able to choose from string art, origami, or 3D optical illusion drawings.
Students from Mrs. Decker’s Math 3 class created Geometric Art as a culminating project for their unit on circles. Students were able to choose from string art, origami, or 3D optical illusion drawings.
MHS Math teacher Lesley Woods received a mini-grant for $200 from the Central Illinois Rural Teacher Corps in order to get a class set of headphones. As Math 1 continues to utilize self-paced learning, the need for headphones for each student has grown. Congrats to Ms. Woods for her efforts to enhance learning for all students!
Mattoon High School Pride of the Green Wave Marching Band had one of their finest finishes in school history at a collegiate competition at Western Illinois University this past Saturday, October 23.
Class 4A Awards
Winds Music - 1st
Percussion - 1st
Band - 2nd
Over-All Classes
Grand Champion Percussion Award
The Pride of the Green Wave Percussion Section was undefeated in all competitions this 2021 marching season.
The band is under the direction of Todd Black with assistants Angi Dallas, Chris Keniley and Haley Beals.
This was the final marching band competition, before retirement, for Todd Black and Angi Dallas.
Mr. Black would like to thank all present and past students, band staff, band parents, school staff, administration, school board members and community members for all of their support.
Here is an update list of scholarship opportunities for MHS seniors.
MHS will be hosting an annual Blood Drive on November 5th from 8:00-2:00. Please talk to Mr. Walk for more information.
Attached is the JROTC newsletter for October. Check it out to see all the great things our cadets are doing!
Mattoon High School is asking all MHS families to complete the Measurable Results Survey (MRA). The MRA communicates what we are doing well, along with areas for growth. Mattoon High School values the voice of our partners and is committed to continuous improvement. Thank you for taking the time to complete the survey. The fall MRA will close November 1, 2021.
https://www.leaderinme.com/s/mattoon-high-il/parent
The Wavette Dance Team is having tryouts for a basketball team plus our competitive teams. This is the first time they have ever had a mid-season tryout.
Anyone interested in trying out should fill out the Google Form and attend the clinic on Tuesday, October 26. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdLu7h09NZ5ou0fWKg29uFmqzINozgaEoZF6sC8XVGMtxED1w/viewform?usp=sf_link
Please join the MHS Drama Club on October 28 and 29 for the performance of "Dr. Cooks Garden." Tickets are $5, and we look forward to seeing you there :)
Please see the image for information about the FAFSA Completion Workshop at MHS on October 28th at 6pm, and please fill out the RSVP link below so that we can make ensure enough space:
https://forms.gle/5gH183f7YEZ5i7pK8
Congratulations to the 2020-2021 girls basketball team for their academic success last season in achieving the top GPA in our division in the state of Illinois. They made the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association Academic All State Team.
MHS will be hosting a Leader in Me Family Night on Tuesday October 26 from 6-7pm. Please join us to learn more about the Leader in Me programs that are benefitting our students at Mattoon High School.
This past weekend, the Wavette and Purrfections Dance Teams had members compete at the IDTA Start the Beat competition held at Bloomington High School. All competing dancers from Mattoon placed and medaled in their categories. In the duo competition: Ellie Miller and Brooklynn Redfern from MMS
1st place; Audrey Dodge and Ally Nelson from MHS 3rd place in the JV divison; Justyce Prather and Katie Clatfelter 3rd place in the Varsity division.
In solos, Ellie Miller from MMS and Lexi Miller from MHS both earned 1st place in their divisons.
Financial Aid night at MHS is Tuesday October 19. Please see the image for more details.
