MHS students had another great opportunity to experience an US Army asset trailer today. Sponsored by our recruiter, students in JROTC, PLTW, and Advisory classes experienced a Oculus Rift simulator, a flight simulator, and were able to operate an EOD Robotic arm. #19EveryStudent
Today is #ParaprofessionalAppreciationDay and MHS is supported by some of the most dedicated aides that always go above and beyond the call of duty to support the instruction of our students. Please join me in thanking them for all they do. #19MHSPride #19EveryStudent
The Future Business Leaders of America held their State Conference in Springfield, IL, this past weekend. MHS FBLA Members competed in events and were able to attend workshops helping build skills and knowledge for future careers. Congrats to our award winners! #19EveryStudent
MHS students had the opportunity to experience the US Army Gaming Asset during JROTC, Computer Science, and Advisory classes. Assets like this allow students to see the many different roles people can have in the Army. Thank you to our Army Recruiters for the opportunity.
Congrats to Mrs. Whiteside on being selected to historians and other teachers at the New York Historical Society's Institute, Rethinking American Feminism: 1948-1977. There, she will spend two weeks this summer researching at museums and sites and reviewing curriculum. #MHSPride
Congratulations to Mr. Latham on receiving the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution History Teacher Recognition Award "for an outstanding contribution in the field of education, in the area of history." #19EveryStudent #MHSPride
Congratulations to Junior Imani Wade who was recognized at last night's school board meeting for her recent recognition as a Racial Harmony Award recipient through Belleville's Center for Racial Harmony. #19EveryStudent
Congratulations to the MHS Science Olympiad Team! Headed back to the State by defending their Regional Title. The 9-person squad scored 7 gold medals and 7 silvers to edge Edwardsville and O'Fallon to be named Champions of the southern region. Good luck in April! #19EveryStudent
Students in Ms. Corbier's Modern Problems class presented on specific topics identified at MHS. Students selected an issue, created a data collection form, surveyed various populations of MHS, and analyzed their data prior to the presentation. #19EveryStudent
AP Statistics students conducted an experiment today to see if students/teachers could determine which sample of soda was different. They are using the results to conduct hypothesis testing to see if our population does better than random chance. #19EveryStudent
MHS was the place to be last night as STUCO hosted the annual Dodgeball Tournament. This was our first tournament since the pandemic forced a halt on the fun 2 years ago. Pictured are the champions (in pink) and runners up! Competitors on the court; friends off! #19EveryStudent
Congratulations to the MHS students who competed at McKendree's Model UN Conference on March 8-10. Special delegate awards went to Thomas Miller, Kenny Dull, Jack Beaird, and Alyssa Davis. #19EveryStudent
MHS would like to recognize our two AMAZING Social Workers Mrs. Smith and Ms. Baker as we celebrate National School Social Work Week. Their dedication and passion for our students is inspiring and we appreciate all they do for our school community. #19EveryStudent
Here are several pictures of the MHS Marching Band performing at The Magic Kingdom over the weekend! What an incredible opportunity for these student musicians. Memories were made that will last forever! #19EveryStudent
Congrats to our ACES team-Academic Challenge for Engineering and Science-for winning the Southwestern IL Sectional. All members medaled and MHS claimed gold in each of the six events. For the first time ever, we are going to the state competition in consecutive years.
German II students showing off their award-winning 'When I Was A Kid' posters. To create them, students answered German past-tense questions about their childhoods and created themed posters. Winners were Seth Billyk, Blane Crockett and Andee Erickson. #19EveryStudent
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As principal, I have the privilege of displaying student artwork in my office. Art is rotated in and out by our art teacher, Mr. Erickson. The latest piece selected to be displayed is from a very talented Freshman artist, Jake Lara. Isn't this impressive? #19EveryStudent
On March 1 the River Bend Astronomy Club came to MHS to show off their telescopes and knowledge about stars, supernovas, black holes, and more with members of the astronomy classes and the MHS Ecology Club. #19EveryStudent
And they are off! The MHS Band, Chorus, and Winter Guard are enroute to Orlando, FL with their final destination being on stage at Disney World. They have worked hard to get to this point and we could not be more proud of them. Go break a leg on your performances! #19EveryStudent
Congratulations to our No Place For Hate students on their successful presentation "Black Joy and Celebration" in honor of Black History Month. Thank you to our JROTC, Choir, Drumline, Step Team, and all participating students for your efforts! #19EveryStudent #NPFH
