Jessica Moore of Moore Homes visited Ms. Riechmann's Housing and Interior Design class at MHS. She spoke about her journey owning her own business and the different careers she has had using her interior design degree. She shared some pictures of her home staging and discussed her thought process when selecting and creating her rooms based on the flow of the home and much more! Thank you for sharing your career and journey with our students, Mrs. Moore! #MHSTheHighSchoolOfChoice
The MHS staff came together to "Wear It Up Blue," show our support and raise awareness for those with autism. We are proud to stand with our students and families in celebrating the unique strengths and contributions of those on the autism spectrum! #MHSTheHighSchoolOfChoice
Success Academy, LIFE, and LCL had a great morning playing kickball, bags, Frisbee and just enjoying the beautiful weather together this past Friday. #MHSTheHighSchoolOfChoice
MHS Future Business Leaders of America competed at the State Conference in Springfield, IL. They had 54 members compete in events ranging from Accounting, Cybersecurity, Broadcast Journalism and Sports & Entertainment Marketing. Twenty-six students placed in the Top 10. Of those, 5 students, Taylor Cahill, Cameron Doyle, Lilah Fanous, Marissa Kjellsen, and Logan Zurbrugg placed in the Top 4, qualifying for Nationals in Anaheim, CA, this summer. Congrats to all! #MHSTheHighSchoolOfChoice
Congrats to our MHS 2025-2026 Illinois State Scholars! The combination of students' exemplary college entrance exam scores and record high school achievement indicate an especially high potential for success in college. The Illinois State Scholar Program is awarded to high school seniors based on ACT or SAT test scores, the sixth semester class size, unweighted class rank and GPA. To be named an Illinois State Scholar is an outstanding accomplishment! Congratulations! #MHSTheHighSchoolOfChoice
MHS LCL and LIFE had a great Friday afternoon working collaboratively in teams to complete a scavenger hunt all over the school. It included a book balancing contest, telling jokes, completing math problems, identifying road signs and so much more. Special thanks to all the teachers who volunteered to participate. #MHSTheHighSchoolOfChoice
Mrs. Ladwig recently took the MHS mathematics team to SLU for a puzzle hunt. #MHSTheHighSchoolOfChoice
Mrs. Ladwig and Ms. Dibadj took their Algebra 1 class to the gym to use stomp rockets and explore the unique properties of quadratic functions and gravity to determine the speed at which the rockets were launched and the heights they reached. #MHSTheHighSchoolOfChoice
MHS Fine Arts: Congratulations to Olivia Dittmer and Lillian Austin! Their artwork was accepted into the 2025 SIUE Regional High School Art Exhibition. The exhibition will run through March 18-27, 2025. The closing reception will take place on March 27th in the Art and Design West Gallery. Awards will be announced at 5:30pm. #MHSTheHighSchoolOfChoice
Congratulations to the MHS Model UN Team who represented Germany, Guyana, and Iran at the McKendree University Model UN Conference on March 4-6. Andy Reed and Ben Woodburn received Best Delegate Honorable Mention for representing Iran in the Human Rights Council and First Disarmament Committee, respectively. #MHSThe HighSchoolOfChoice
The MHS Black History Month Presentation, "Love, Peace, and Soul Can Unite This World!" brought the house down! From the electrifying energy of soul and funk to the powerful stories of resilience and change, we celebrated the impact of Black Americans who have shaped our history, culture, and music. Just like Soul Train brought people together through rhythm and unity, we honored a legacy that continues to inspire us all. A HUGE thank you to our incredible No Place for Hate and MHS BSU members for their dedication in making this production a success! Your hard work, passion, and commitment shined on stage with the best presentation yet! #MHSTheHighSchoolOfChoice
Mrs. Schneider and Ms. Bryant's geometry classes recently used building cubes to study how surface area and volume are affected when a cube is dilated. #MHSTheHighSchoolOfChoice
MHS celebrated National FFA Week and had such a great time! FFA hosted a fantastic staff luncheon and provided a wonderful Petting Zoo experience for our elementary students! A huge thank you to all of our FFA students and advisors!! #MHSTheHighSchoolOfChoice
The MHS Silver Creek Area CEO Program is looking for their Facilitator! Working with students is one of the most fulfilling things you can do as a professional. You could work with students and businesses to bring real-life experiences to students in our community. Our twenty students for the '25-'26 school year are from Freeburg HS, Lebanon HS, Mascoutah HS, and O'Fallon Township HS. Don't forget to apply to be the Silver Creek Area CEO facilitator today! Click here for job description: https://tinyurl.com/2z8pcue4 We are seeking a facilitator who is - A great relationship builder - First-class communicator - Willing and able to interact with business investors and partners - Comfortable working in a technology rich environment - Resourceful and adaptable - An excited learner and naturally curious - Able to get out of their own way. APPLY by March 15th! #MHSTheHighSchoolOfChoice
You are invited!! Come join us at MHS for our first Spring Musical experience of Little Women! Based on Louisa May Alcott's life, Little Women follows the adventures of sisters, Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy March. Jo is trying to sell her stories for publication, but the publishers are not interested – her friend, Professor Bhaer, tells her that she has to do better and write more from herself. Begrudgingly taking this advice, Jo weaves the story of herself and her sisters and their experience growing up in Civil War America. Little Women embodies the complete theatrical experience, guaranteeing a night filled with laughter, tears and a lifting of the spirit. Friday and Saturday at 7 PM - Scan the QR code for ticket info! #MHSTheHighSchoolOfChoice
MHS AVID students took a visit to MMS to talk to all 8th graders about what AVID is and why they should consider taking it as a class next year. #MHSTheHighSchoolOfChoice
The Future Business Leaders of America held a Coin Wars Challenge to raise money for the Alzheimer's Association. The Student Council representative from each class that had the most money in their jar got a surprise "Pie in the Face" at the Winter Assembly. FBLA raised $119 as part of the FBLA National challenge to raise funds for Alzheimer's. That's a lot of change, way to go MHS! #MHSTheHighSchoolOfChoice
MHS recently celebrated the Breakfast of Champions, a special event honoring students who go above and beyond in leadership, dedication, and excellence—both in and out of the classroom. These students exemplify not only academic and extracurricular achievement but also the character of integrity, perseverance, and kindness that make our school community stronger. Nominated by our dedicated staff, these champions serve as role models, demonstrating what it means to lead with purpose and positively impact those around them. Congratulations to our Champions!! #MHSTheHighSchoolOfChoice
The Artificial Intelligence virtual presentation by the Learning Technology Center and MSD19 will provide families with details on the benefits and use of AI in school.
Virtual Event Registration: https://ltcillinois.zoom.us/meeting/register/R2WOasyTR0GIPTl__mwLZQ#/registration
MHS Future Business Leaders of America, led by Mrs. Heather Land, recently attended the Southwestern Area Conference at McKendree University with over 360 students and industry professionals. MHS FBLA had 65 participants and brought home 39 top 3 places in competitive events ranging from Accounting and Health Care Administration to Visual Design and Entrepreneurship. In addition to competing, they attended professional workshops and networked with students from eight other metro area high schools. MHS also had three student candidates running for Southwestern Area Officers. Darnell Jones was voted in as the 25-26 SWA FBLA Vice President.
The FBLA Southwestern Area would like to thank the many sponsors, judges, and volunteers who helped make this day possible! In March, students will attend the IL FBLA Conference in hopes to qualify for the National FBLA Conference in Anaheim, CA, this summer. #MHSTheHighSchoolOfChoice
