Wabash CUSD #348 will be dismissing students two hours early on September 22 for Homecoming Activities. MCHS will be holding a pep session prior to dismissal for high school students and staff only. The parade will be kicking off at 3:30.
Parents still have a chance to purchase Chromebook insurance utilizing the form listed below as well as sending check or cash for $29 to the school office. Â The open enrollment period for the insurance will end on Friday, September 29th. Â Remember that the form needs to be complete and payment made to the office in order for the insurance to be valid. Â There are a few parents who have completed one or the other, but not both.
The Mt. Carmel Boys Soccer Match scheduled for Thursday, September 7th at Mt. Vernon, IL will start at 6:00pm. The bus will now leave at 3:30pm. The game will be played on their turf field at Mt. Vernon Township High School.
Bring items to the football game for a discount on the entrance fee!
High School FALL Picture Day is WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2023, 8 a.m. - 11:30 p.m. To order, click this link >>
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1st period classes will be competing to win breakfast provided by FBLA for the Sunrise School Spirit. Bring in unexpired and nonperishable items from now until October 10th!
Congratulations to senior, Maria Kennard! Maria broke the Mt. Carmel High School record for 18 holes, with a 6 under par round of 65! The Lady Aces would go on to win the Patriot Invite in Massac County by 39 strokes. Go Lady Aces!
BREAKING... Due to the heat index, tonight's Mt. Carmel vs. Gibson Southern football game will not start until 8:30 PM.
MCHS is participating in the Sunrise School Spirit through 14News on October 13, 2023. We are asking for donations of unexpired and nonperishable items. You may drop off these items at MCHS in the lobby or outside Mrs. Witsman's room, as well as other locations throughout town, between August 28-October 10. All items collected will be given to the Tri-State Food Bank. Please consider contributing to this event to make it a success! More details to come about the event on October 13!
Yesterday, August 24th at approximately 1 PM the Mount Carmel Police Department alongside the Wabash County Sheriff Department's K-9 Unit assisted MCHS Administration in our south parking lot. This led to a student being arrested and removed from school property for possession of illegal controlled substances. We would like to thank our local law enforcement for keeping our Golden Aces safe!
The Mount Carmel Jr. High Baseball and Softball games at home against Carmi has been rescheduled for Thursday September 7th at 4:30.
Mark your calendars! FALL School Picture Day dates for Wabash #348 are as follows: MCHS - September 6th / MCJHS - September 7th / MCGS - September 20th / MCES ECE/Kindergarten - September 26th / MCES 1st & 2nd Grade - September 27th.
Attention Juniors and Seniors: MCES is taking applications from Junior and Senior High Students to become a Lunch Buddy Mentor.
For this program, each high school student is paired with one elementary student to mentor. The high school student comes to the Elementary School one day a week during their lunch hour. During that time you will eat lunch with your students and then get to know them during recess time. Please answer the following questions to apply. Students who are selected to participate will be contacted by email for an orientation meeting. The program will start the week of September 26th. Please note, we are only accepting mentors who have 5A lunch this year.
To apply go to: https://forms.gle/Xpi9yzZ1Favs1y1Z6
Applications are due: on Friday, September 8th.
2023 MCHS Football Gameday Information:
Due to the excessive heat warning, ALL Mt. Carmel High School outdoor athletic contests will be cancelled for Tuesday, August 22nd, Wednesday, August 23rd, and Thursday, August 24th. This includes the following events: Tuesday - Boys Golf and Girls Tennis. Wednesday - Boys and Girls Golf. Thursday - Girls Golf and Girls Tennis. All athletic practices must start no earlier than 6:00pm, and must fall in the temperature guidelines set forth by the IHSA.
The Mt. Carmel High School girls tennis match scheduled for Tuesday, August 22nd at Mt. Vernon has been postponed. This match will be rescheduled for Tuesday, October 3rd at 4:00pm in Mt. Vernon.
The Mt. Carmel High School Week 1 football game against Gibson Southern will now start at 8:00pm due to excessive heat. Gates will now open at 6:30pm.
The MCHS Boys Soccer match scheduled for today at Pinckneyville has been postponed. This match will be rescheduled for Monday, October 2nd in Pinckneyville at 4:00pm.
The MCHS Cross Country team will not be running in the Fairfield Invite as previously scheduled. Their first meet will be at Angel Mounds in Evansville on Saturday, August 26th at 9:00am.
Nearly all MCHS and MCJHS students were issued Chromebooks today. Once again we will be offering Chromebook insurance. The insurance covers accidental Chromebook damage such as cracked screens, broken hinges, and liquid submersion as well as accidental damage to chargers. The cost for the insurance for the school year will be $29 and there is no deductible for claims. In order to purchase the insurance, you will need to complete the form below and send $29 to the school office. Cash or checks will be accepted. Your insurance will not be valid until both are complete.