REMINDER:
Dear Parents / Guardians,
This letter is to inform you about the Wabash Community Unit School District #348 breakfast program. Wabash District #348 has a breakfast program like our lunch program. Breakfast is provided by the kitchen staff at all schools. Breakfast as of now through the end of December is FREE and is served from 7:20 a.m. until 7:53 a.m. Please tell your child about our breakfast program. We look forward to seeing them.
In compliance with federal law and the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) policy, this institution is prohibited from discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.
Thank you,
Wabash #348 Kitchen Staff
Seniors: Hagan Scholarship is a need -based scholarship, designed to help high achieving students graduate college debt free. To qualify, recipients must have achieved a 3.75 CGPA and be ranked by the school in the top 20% of their graduating class. For more information and to access the Hagan Scholarship application go to www.hsfmo.org. The application Deadline is 5:00pm CST, November 15, 2020.
Mt. Carmel High School has put together a Homecoming Planning Committee that consists of four faculty members, a senior parent, a senior student representative, as well as an Alumni Foundation member. The committee's goal is to come up with a plan that provides our students, alumni, and community the opportunity to experience all the excitement and pageantry homecoming has to offer within the current guidelines. The committee has begun meeting and the intentions are to hold homecoming in late winter or early spring. We will release related information as it is available.
Check out ACES tv EPISODE 3!!! https://youtu.be/UolNs_h6hlM Highlights from CEO program, Fun Facts about new staff members, Tech Tips from Mrs. Witsman, Minute to Win It with Soccer against Cheer and upcoming Weather.
On Wednesday, October 14th, we will administer the PSAT test to Juniors and the SAT test to Seniors, at the school. Freshmen and Sophomores will be remote learners on that day. Remote learners should report to the Guidance Office on Monday, October 5th to fill out pre-admin information for the test. Please contact the MCHS Guidance Office with any questions or email Chris Taylor at cetaylor@wabash348.com.
OCTOBER MENUS
BREAKFAST - https://5il.co/lmn3
LUNCH - https://5il.co/lmn4
Seniors: Elks Legacy Award. College- bound or high school seniors who are the children or grandchildren of dues paying members are welcome to apply. Visit enf.elks.org/Leg Deadline is February 5, 2021.
Seniors: Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship. Applications available online at enf.elks.org/MVS. Deadline for applications is November 15, 2020.
Interact Clubs first meeting will be Wednesday September 30th during lunch hours by the greenhouse.
Check out ACES tv, Episode 2!!! https://youtu.be/4JvFKZysamQ
First quarter midterm has passed at MCHS & MCJHS. If you have not done so yet, please log into Lumen and check your student's grades. If you do not know how to log on, call the school. If you have a question about a specific grade, it is best to start by emailing the teacher(s).
Here is a Quick Tip tutorial on how to access and use the Scores and Schedules on the Wabash 348 App. https://youtu.be/0m-cAAPRIxU
Seniors: The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the form you need to fill out to get any financial aid from the federal government to help pay for college. Each year, over 13 million students who file the FAFSA get more than $120 billion in grants, work-study, and low-interest loans from the U.S. Department of Education. The FAFSA asks for information about you and your family’s finances, including tax returns, so you’ll need your parents’ help to complete it. The 2020-2021 FAFSA opens on Oct. 1. If you miss a priority filing date, you may miss out on grant money. The website is https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa
All high school students were sent an email with information about ordering class rings. Our Balfour representative will be here next Tuesday, September 15th, from 3:00 - 5:30 p.m. so that parents and students can view the ring display, get their fingers sized, and ask questions. Ask your student to see the email for more information, including a video and booklet.
Seniors: United States Military Academies. A congressional nomination is required for students wishing to enter the U.S Military Academy, West Point,NY; the U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD; the U.S Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs,CO; and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, NY. Successful applicants will have a broad academic background, the ability to pass a physical aptitude test, and strong leadership skills. Students may apply online at shimkus.house.gov/services/academy. If you have any questions, please contact Mary Ellen Maxwell at 1-618-288-7190 or email at MaryEllen.Maxwell@mail.house.gov
Check out our first 2020/2021 ACES TV episode! https://youtu.be/bc9YOtwjtCo
The student option to remain in full remote learning or transfer to in-person learning deadline is September 11, 2020. After September 11th, students in full remote learning will remain in full remote learning until the end of the first semester, December 18, 2020.
As a reminder, students in full remote learning must comply with the following: a) Reliable internet access. b) Parent/Guardian commitment to supervise and assist in the facilitation of learning in the home environment. c) Must be periodically progress monitored by trained
Wabash #348 personnel. This may entail in-person progress monitoring at the school.
Parents are encouraged to work with the administration and teachers throughout this process.
MCHS Cross Country opened their 2020 season Thursday with a Home meet against the Carmi Bulldogs. The Aces came away with a 23-35 victory.
Junior, Gehrig Jones of MCHS led the way with a first place finish in the time of 19:18 over the 3 mile course. Tanner Spencer led Carmi with a second place finish. Aces runners Jason Miller, Anthony Bleyer, Caleb Carwile, Eric Leffler and Chase Keepes captured 4th thru 8th places to secure the victory.
In the girls race, neither team fielded a full team. McKenzie Willis of Carmi was individual medalist with a time of 24:38. Jada Smith led the Lady Aces with a second place finish, followed by Lily Keepes (3rd), Jayla Smith (4th) and Jacaelah Wheeler (7th)
Girls Tennis Match Cancelled for 9/3/2020 vs Fairfield
The girls tennis match today against Fairfield has been cancelled. Fairfield is unable to attend. We will announce a make-up date at a later time.
There will be no charge to ALL Wabash District #348 students for breakfast and/or lunch through first semester ending December 18, 2020. The Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that it would allow schools to continue serving free meals to all kids through the end of 2020.