MCHS Cheer Tryouts are coming soon for the 2024-2025 school year! The MCHS Golden Aces Cheer Tryout is on April 5th, 2024. Clinics are on April 2nd, 3rd, and 4th from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Please click on the following link and fill out the contact info to receive all information regarding tryouts! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1RXCAXE8vqHDKFbqslrWUP9P6Ll1VYv4tXeq0lqkjosQ/viewform?pli=1&fbclid=IwAR2wMFawpIxg-Hed7fHAcArQ0-B9crzlbCMhNpTG1y5sQ91aiym22FsCrQA&pli=1&edit_requested=true
The Ribbon Cutting Ceremony of the new building at the Mt. Carmel High School with The Wabash County Chamber is scheduled for April 2nd at 4 p.m. After the ceremony,
there will be an open house until 6 p.m. https://www.wabashcountychamber.com/multi-sport-complex-ribbon-cutting/
Human Body Systems are constructing a digestive system. Mr. Glover has them using skeletal "ManiKens". Well done!
MCHS Class of 2024 Important Dates:
Honors Night-Thursday, May 9th at 7pm
Graduation-Saturday, May 11th at 10am
Both in the MCHS Gym
The MCHS Softball Game scheduled for today at home against Oblong has been postponed. The game has been rescheduled for tomorrow at 4:30pm at 4th St Ballpark.
The PE department just wrapped up a Basketball Tournament. Mr Simmons and Mrs. Schilb worked hard to organize a round-robin and bracket-style tournament.
The MCHS Baseball game scheduled for today against Lawrenceville will now begin at 4:00pm at Dee White Field.
The MCHS Baseball game scheduled for tomorrow in Fairfield will now start with Varsity at 1:00pm and the JV game to follow. The bus will now leave at 11:15am.
Elks Hal R. Johnson Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship applicants must be Children, Grandchildren, and Stepchildren of members of Mt. Carmel Elks Lodge #715. Members must be in good standing at the time of application and must have been members in good standing for at least two (2) years before application.
Scholarship awards will be available to graduating MCHS Seniors intending to attend post-secondary schools.
Scholarships can be used at a College or University of choice. Funds will be administered through a voucher system directly to the College upon verification of enrollment.
Applications will be based primarily on: Academic Achievement, Extra extracurricular activities, Community Service/Involvement, and Financial Need.
Applications are available in the Guidance Office. The deadline is April 26, 2024.
Illinois Oil and Gas Association Scholarship
The Tri-State Desk and Derrick Technical or Trade School scholarship opportunity is offered to a worthy high school graduate or GED recipient who plans to attend a trade school in 2024. The goal of this scholarship program is to provide the means for an individual to obtain a trade that is likely to be used in the oil, gas, and energy industries.
Minimum Requirements: Must be a U.S. Citizen; Must have a career goal in the natural gas and oil industry; No age restrictions as long as the applicant has a high school diploma, GED, or high school transcript showing completion through homeschooling; Must be an Indiana, Illinois or Kentucky resident OR a student attending, or planning to attend an accredited Indiana, Illinois or Kentucky technical or trade school. If awarded, must maintain an equivalent of a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
If you have any questions, please email michael.nelligan@countrymark.com.
The deadline for the scholarship application is April 1, 2024.
Download the application here https://files.constantcontact.com/.../afcce520-c0b1-4c62...
The Foundation for Enhancement of Life Scholarship application is now available in the Guidance Office. The deadline is April 30, 2024.
High School Parents: Conferences are next week! Call the guidance office if you need to get on the schedule (262-8886)!
Anything Goes! Love being able to see our Aces grow from the ground up! Get your tickets now!
The MCHS Girls Soccer Match scheduled to start at 4:30pm today in Mt. Vernon, IL will now start at 6:00pm. The match will be played on the turf field behind their high school. The bus will leave at 3:30pm.
The MCHS Baseball game scheduled for Thursday, March 14th at Newton, will now be played at Dee White Field in Mt. Carmel on Thursday, March 14th with a 4:30pm start time.
Today marks the end of the 3rd quarter of school. Thankful for our faculty and staff as we push forward to the end of the school year. Go Aces!
There will be a lunch menu change at the Junior/Senior High School for Tuesday, March 12th. The new menu will be:
Biscuits & Gravy
Tri-Tater
Sausage Patty
Baby Carrots
Side Salad
Fruit/Vegetable Choice
Due to time constraints with the PSAT Exams, Mount Carmel High School Juniors will now take the Illinois Science Assessment on Friday April 5th. The updated High School Testing schedule is listed below
(ISA Juniors Friday April 5th)
(PSAT Freshmen Wednesday April 10th)
(SAT Juniors Thursday April 11th)
(PSAT Sophomores Friday April 12th)
Seniors: If you have received any awards, or scholarships, or have signed up to play a sport that you would like to be recognized for during awards night please email me at cpitzer@wabash348.com
"The Wabash Co Chamber of Commerce 2024 Scholarship Applications is now open for any MCHS graduating Senior. You or your Parent/Guardian must work for a Wabash Co Chamber of Commerce Member in good standing to be eligible. A complete list of Chamber Members can be found at www.wabashcountychamber.com/chamber_members/. Applications are in the MCHS Guidance Office or at www.wabashcountychamber.com/forms/. Deadline to apply with all support documentation is APRIL 24th, 2024 at NOON. "