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.
Absentee/Retake Picture Day is Monday, October 18, 2021.
Wagner Portrait Group will be at school to photograph any students who were absent on the initial picture day or any student that needs his/her picture retaken.
If you are having a picture taken as a RETAKE, please make sure your student
returns their package in its entirety, including the package insert sheet, to the photographer on retake day. (Feel free to attach a note to describe what you’d like the photographer to do differently.)
FOR ABSENTEE STUDENTS-https://bit.ly/3igOOyr
Please see the image for more information about EIU on-site admissions at MHS.
Brock Davee finished 3rd and Sam Ferrar 14th at the Apollo Conference Cross Country Meet yesterday. Congrats to both on great finishes!
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.
https://www.leaderinme.com/s/mattoon-high-il/parent
The October Teachers Networking for Tomorrow (TNT) video highlights the amazing work of the Mattoon High School foreign language department.
https://youtu.be/3Y4d_vjsCXg
Blaine Powers and Madden Johnson represented the Green Wave Boys Golf Team at the IHSA Class 2A State Finals last weekend. Blaine shot an 81, and Madden an 85 at D.A. Weibring Golf Course in Bloomington. While neither made the cut to the final day, it was still a good ending to a great season for both individuals.
The Pride of the Green Wave Marching Band performed at the Coles County Clash for the last time under the direction of Todd Black. Here are some images from last week's game.
Congratulation to the Green Wave Girls Tennis Team on winning the 2021 Apollo Conference Championship!!
MHS is excited to host a College and Career Readiness Night. Hope to see you all there!
SkillsUSA officers from MHS will be participating in a virtual leadership conference on October 20. Please see the graphic for more information.
