Jostens will be in the MCHS Library on Thursday, Nov. 16, to take graduation orders. Seniors should have a graduation packet for them and their parents/guardians to look at prior to the order-taking day. If you have any questions, contact Mr. Kieffer by email at rkieffer@wabash348.com or by phone at (618)262-5104 ext 213.
Mt. Carmel will travel to Unity High School in Tolono, IL for the Quarterfinals of the IHSA Class 3A Football Playoffs. The game will start at 2:00pm and gates will open at 12:00pm.
Ticket Information:
Digital Tickets - $7 and can be bought using this link:
https://gofan.co/event/1218694?schoolId=IHSA
OR
Cash Tickets - $8 and can be bought at the gate on gameday.
As a reminder, if your child ever needs help with homework, study for test and quizzes, and submit papers for proofreading, tutor.com is a great resource that is funded by our Gear Up grant, which is designed to help students achieve success in future college and career decisions. To access tutor.com, go to www.tutor.com/isacgu and login.
In this week's Aces-TV episode we ask students about their favorite subject... talk to an art student about a special project... and hear from our new guidance counselor Tabby. >> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qpiq33DztLk <<
Selby Patberg, senior at Mt. Carmel High School will sign a National Letter of Intent to play Softball at Southeast Missouri State University (SEMO). Her signing will take place on Thursday, November 9th at 6:00pm in the Junior High Lobby at Mt. Carmel High School. The public is encouraged to attend.
MCHS students have been busy visiting a couple of IECC schools. Students visited Lincoln Trail College (LTC) last week for Senior Day where they went on a tour, played trivia, received financial aid information, and had free lunch! This week students visited Wabash Valley College (WVC) for Broadcasting Day, where they learned about careers in broadcasting, social media, and behind the scenes operations of a radio/tv station. The students also received free lunch from the Warrior Grill at WVC. Thank you to our local IECC schools for creating such fun and educational events for our students!
On Friday Oct. 27th, thirty Junior and Senior Science students traveled to Vincennes University to attend Fun Friday. There the students were able to attend a two hour science class where they were able to participate in an anatomy dissection, making soap and beauty cream using Chemistry, or sample fish using an electrofishing technique, to name a few of the classes available.
Thank you to JammOn Jaleigh’s for donating a portion of the proceeds made during the playoff Football game against Benton! JammOn Jaleigh’s food truck provided delicious treats such as loaded home fries, shrimp po’boys, egg rolls, and sweet apple crisps. JammOn Jaleigh’s will be set up again this Saturday for the second-round playoff game against Sullivan. Gates open at noon. Go Aces!
Jr. High Winter Sports pictures will take place on Thursday Nov 2nd at Mount Carmel Grade School.
Cheerleading @ 3:30
Girls Basketball @ 4:15
Boys Basketball @ 5:00
Congratulations to our 2024 Illinois State Scholars! This year, eight students from MCHS were selected as Illinois State Scholars. Those students are: Eric Acree, Wyatt Alka, Chandler Cusick, Lauren Fisher, Marissa Goldman, Maria Kennard, Shade Loudermilk, and Carleigh Wright.
The State Scholar Program recognizes students attending approved high schools for outstanding academic achievement based upon standardized test scores and performance-based academic data. State scholar designation provides honorary recognition with no monetary award. Congratulations again to our scholars, and keep up the good work!
Maria Kennard, senior at Mt. Carmel High School will sign a National Letter of Intent to play Golf at Marian University. Her signing will take place on Wednesday, November 1st at 6:00pm at West Berwick Golf Course. The public is encouraged to attend.
Applications for the MCHS Class of 1969 are available in the Guidance office. Two $500 awards will be presented at Awards night. One to a graduating senior planning to attend WVC and one to a graduating senior planning to attend a college other than WVC.Â
In this week's Aces-TV we ask MCHS students what they will be dressing up as for Halloween... play a game with Aces football players just in time for the first playoff game... and ask boys basketball players about the upcoming season. >>>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xkbAUwFxrXM <<<
Yesterday Juniors and Seniors at MCHS participated in a College and Career Fair. They had a chance to talk with over 30 participating partners, including military personnel, junior colleges and universities, and local businesses! The day was a great success, and we are very thankful for the professionals that took time out of their day to meet with our students. **Special thanks to the Villas of Hollybrook dining services for providing a delicious lunch for everyone!** The list of partners yesterday included: Blackburn College, Eastern Illinois University, Frontier Community College (and FCC Broadband Telecom), Lincoln Tech, Lincoln Trail College, Olney Central College, University of Southern Indiana, Wabash Valley College (and WVC Ag, Business, Social Services, Early Childhood Education, Physical Therapy Assistant, and Nursing), Air Force, Army, Marines, Champion Laboratories, HLR Engineering, Wabash General Hospital, B & G Machining, Wabash County Chamber of Commerce, Staff Quick, Diversity Vuteq, CAFCU, Villas of Hollybrook, Braunability, Stabilization, Wabash County Health Dept., and Toyota. Thank you again to our partners who made this day possible!
These students were the winners of the Creative Contest for Digital Citizenship Week at MCHS. Congratulations ladies!
Mount Carmel Junior/Senior High School participated in an intruder drill today. Not only are these drills required by state law, they are also helpful in ensuring the safety of our students and staff if an emergency arises. The staff did a great job in directing the students through the drill and the students did their part in following their direction.
Juniors, You will be taking the PSAT/NMSQT this TOMORROW Oct 24th. Please report to the Library after the 7:55 bell. You should only bring a fully charged Chromebook, an approved calculator (if you do not want to use the one provided by BlueBook) and a pen/pencil for scratch work. You will NOT be allowed to bring in Cell Phones, Headphones, or Smartwatches. If you bring any of the prohibited items to the test they will be locked in my office until all testing is completed. The school and staff are not responsible for any lost items that are prohibited in the testing area. Here is a link to a few articles that explain what is on the test that you may find helpful (https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt/whats-on-the-test) . Also you may take the practice test as often as you like using the Bluebook app on your Chromebook.
In this week's Aces-TV we talk with students and staff that attended WVC's Diesel Day... another Lemon Juice Challenge... a recap of Sunrise School Spirit, and more! >>>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0uSuwcTWpQ<<<
Mt. Carmel High School will face Benton High School in Round 1 of the IHSA football playoffs. The game will be held at Riverview Stadium on the campus of Mt. Carmel High School. Kickoff will be at 2:00pm on Saturday, October 28th. Gates will open at 12:00pm and all tickets will be $5. All tickets will be sold at the gate.
Juniors,
You will be taking the PSAT/NMSQT this TUESDAY Oct 24th. Please report to the Library after the 7:55 bell. You should only bring a fully charged Chromebook and a pen/pencil for scratch work. You will NOT be allowed to bring in Cell Phones, Headphones, or Smartwatches. If you bring any of the prohibited items to the test they will be locked in my office until all testing is completed. The school and staff are not responsible for any lost items that are prohibited in the testing area. Here is a link to a few articles that explain what is on the test that you may find helpful (https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt/whats-on-the-test) . Also you may take the practice test as often as you like using the Bluebook app on your Chromebook.