Mt. Carmel High School

IMPORTANT MESSAGE REGARDING CROSS COUNTRY MEET SATURDAY: Due to possible weather issues, we have been told that if the decision is made that the course is unsafe to run, it will be made a road race with the following instructions: 1. please have your runners have their spikes and running shoes so they are ready for either course. 2. we will open the gym for teams to come in and stretch before the race (please no spikes in the gym) 3. we will open the P.E. locker rooms so runners can go in and change after the race, so they are not in wet clothes. The showers will be available if they would like to shower but they will need to bring their own towel. 4. We will start the girls race at 10:00 sharp and then start the boys race at exactly 15 minutes after the girls race has started. 5. After the conclusion of both races, the officials will review the video finish and then the results will be posted for 15 minutes in the coaches office in the northeast corner of the gym. 6. Awards will take place in the gym at the conclusion. 7. Concession stand will be open in the gym. 8. Restrooms will be available in the gym. 9. T-Shirts will be sold for $17.00 and sold in the concession stand.

Mrs. Witsman's Computer Applications class started their Children's Story project. Each group has the opportunity to write and illustrate their own stories using Google Slides to make an interactive presentation or augmented reality video!

Mount Carmel High School is hosting a brief assembly for the Lady Aces Golf Team on Thursday, October 24. The assembly will begin at 2:45pm at which time the Lady Aces will present their IHSA Runner-Up Trophy to the school. The community is invited to attend this short assembly.

FFA HIT THEIR GOAL!! Mt. Carmel High School FFA raised $2130 with their Fish Fry. Many thanks to donors, sponsors, volunteers, and everyone who came and enjoyed the fish. Because of fundraising, EVERY Ag student becomes an FFA MEMBER FREE OF CHARGE! Members are given countless opportunities throughout the year. Congratulations to Draper Alka who sold the most fish fry tickets!!

Congratulations to our Mt. Carmel High School Girls Golf team who came in 2nd at the October 18-19 IHSA State Playoffs! We are so proud! Go Aces!!

Madrigal Tryouts today. Tuesday, October 22, 4-6 p.m.

Seniors: FAFSA completion is still needed by most Seniors!!! Currently, only 32 seniors have completed the FAFSA. College representatives are recommending you complete the FAFSA by October 31.

Seniors: The Cowen Scholarship applications are available in the Guidance Office. The goal of the Scholarship is to provide financial assistance to young adults from small towns in Southern Illinois, who are pursuing training in the vocational or technical fields. The deadline is March 31, 2020.

Great turn out for the MCHS/MCES Lunch Buddy Volunteer program!

SENIORS: WVC Scholarship applications are available to print out at www.iecc.edu/wvc

SENIORS: A representative from U of E will be here Monday October 21 at 9:40 am. Sign up in the Guidance office if interested.

Mt. Carmel FFA Fish Fry this Saturday, October 19th! 5:00-7:00 p.m. Advance tickets are $10 and available from Ms. Nina Geiling or any FFA member. $12 at the door. Kid's Meal $5.00. Dine in or Carry out. WCYC-Anderson Building.

Members of FBLA were busy this weekend cleaning up toilet paper for the TP Insurance houses! Thank you to those supporting our club!

Congratulations to the MCHS Girls Golf Team who aced Sectionals and are heading to State this weekend! Go Aces!

Picture Retakes Tuesday, October 15 for Mt. Carmel Jr./Sr. High School. This is for students who did not get their picture taken or students who are bringing their picture packets back to get them retaken.

Get registered to vote! A deputy registrar will be in the High School Lobby Wednesday October 16th, during both lunch hours to register anyone eighteen or older or who will be turning 18 in the next few months. Bring your driver's license and your social security number. Voting is the right and duty of every American Citizen. --Citizens Group of Wabash County, Illinois Contact: Victoria Bayne, 618-263-7082

Juniors and Seniors: Looking for something impressive to put on your college applications and scholarship forms: Become a Lunch Buddy with a student from Mt. Carmel Elementary School. Once a week you would have lunch/recess with the same student. It is a great program to help a younger student feel special. . As a Lunch Buddy you would build self-confidence in your student and also form a valuable relationship with them. First grade lunch hour is 11:30-12:15 which works well with high school students whom have 5A lunch. Second Grade lunch is 12:05-12:50. As a Lunch buddy you can eat free at the elementary school or bring in a healthy lunch from home. Students usually come on Tuesdays or Thursdays. The program starts in Oct and through to the end of the school year. If you switch lunch hours during Spring Semester we just have you get a different buddy whom is being serviced. Please speak to: Mrs. Laura Taylor if you are interested. This is an upper level program for Juniors and Seniors. A student must be able to get transportation to elementary school. Your parents will fill out a consent saying you can be off school grounds for the program. Teachers work with you about arriving in a timely manner. Mrs. Nancy Vargo is the sponsor at the MCES for the program. You may reach her at 263-3876 if you have any questions. The Lunch Buddy program leaves a big impact on the Elementary Students. Please consider volunteering for this program.. We will meet in the Guidance Conference Room on 10/17 during activity periods.

Cross Country celebrated senior "night" tonight vs. Fairfield. Pictured (L-R) Skyler Pritchett and Boyd Holt.

Lots of Happenings at MCHS. Girls Golf plays in their regionals today. Cross Country has their first home meet vs. Fairfield at 4:15. Undefeated Boys Soccer ventures to Harrisburg for their final regular season match at 5:00. Girls Tennis takes on Mt. Vernon at home at 5:00. Girls Volleyball takes on Washington at home at 5:30. Friday, undefeated Boys Varsity Football plays at Vincennes at 6:30. Saturday, the Marching Aces compete in Bloomington, Illinois and Girls Swimming will have their first meet at home. Friday will end the first quarter of the school year! No School Friday for students. Best of luck Golden Aces!

Seniors: The Hagan Scholarship is a nationwide need-based merit scholarship. The scholarship is designed to help recipients graduate college debt free. To access the application visit www.hsfmo.org. The deadline is November 15, 2019 Eligibility requirements: 1. Must be a U.S. citizen 2. Must attend a public high school 3. Must be in the high school graduating class. 4. Must have achieved a 3.75 CGPA or higher 5. Must 24 on ACT or 1150 on SAT 6. Must enroll at an eligible four year college or university the fall semester following high school graduation. 7. Must work 240 hours in the twelve months prior to the start of each academic 8. At least a 24 on ACT 9. Must complete the FAFSA in 2019 and get less than $6500 10. Must apply for eligible Federal and State grants 11. Must apply for eligible federal state grants