Mt. Carmel High School

Mt. Carmel High School is announcing plans for Homecoming, April 16, 2021. There will be a parade at 4:00 p.m. which will go uptown from the High School and will include the Fall Sports, Cheerleaders, and the Homecoming court. If any alumni wish to participate please contact Mike Mandrell immediately at: mmandrell@wabash348.com. The Homecoming Queen will be crowned at halftime of the Homecoming Football game against Breese Mater Dei at 7:00 p.m. A Dance will be held for Freshman and Sophomore that are enrolled at MCHS will be held from 7-9 p.m. on Saturday, April 17, 2021, at the top of the Stadium. This is only for current Mt. Carmel students in grades 9 and 10. The dance is casual and admission is free and water will be available.

Mt. Carmel High School Soccer Match POSTPONED // Today's soccer match at Centralia has been POSTPONED for today due to impending weather. The game will be rescheduled for Wednesday, March 24. The game will be played at Centralia with a 4:15 Varsity start and JV to follow. Bus will leave at 1:30.

There will be a "Makeup" FBLA Week March 23-26 ! Due to snow days, we missed it originally . See the attached flyer for dress up day themes. Please join us for this fun week and be on the lookout for prizes and donuts!

Masonic Lodge Scholarship Application Mt. Carmel Masonic Lodge #239 DEADLINE for scholarship application is Friday, April 9th, 2021 3:00 p.m. Submit application and all supporting materials to the Guidance Office at MCHS. Refer to criteria for eligibility requirements. Refer to application process for a list of the supporting documents needed (i.e., evidence of GPA.) Incomplete applications will not be considered. The Masonic Lodge award is based on financial need, academic performance, leadership potential, and community service. The funds will be submitted directly to WVC, FCC, OCC, LTC in the recipient’s name. Eligibility Criteria: Applicants must maintain at least a 3.5 GPA on a 5.0 scale (a C average or better). Submit application and essay by deadline. Applicants must be a MCHS graduating senior planning to attend WVC, FCC, OCC, or LTC in the fall semester. The scholarship is to be used for books, fees, or tuition. Applicants must be a U. S. citizen. Applications are available in the guidance office.

REMINDER: Don't miss out on FFA Chili Drive-Thru Fundraiser. 5-7 p.m. or until sold out. Free will donations accepted. Serving by the quart and half gallon containers. Behind the high school, top of the stadium by Ag Shop.

REMINDER FOR MCHS SENIORS: Jostens will be at MCHS during lunch hours to distribute Graduation announcements tomorrow, March 10, 2021.

Mt. Carmel High School Basketball Changes // Tuesday, March 9th - High School Boys Basketball at home against Salem. Freshmen will now play at 4:30. JV at 6:00. Varsity at 7:30. // Friday, March 12th - High School boys basketball at home against Olney. There will be NO freshmen game. JV will start at 6:15. Varsity will start at 7:45.

The national guard will be here 3/16 in the guidance office to speak with students interested in information, please email Mr. Taylor or come to the guidance office if you would like a time to come in.

After discussions with our local health department and state officials, all Wabash #348 schools will discontinue temperature checks at school bus pick ups and when entering the school buildings. We must stress that it is of the utmost importance that you do not send your child to school when he or she is not feeling well. I want to thank everyone with their patience throughout this process. As with everything right now, situations can and will immediately change. Stay safe and Go Aces!

MCHS guidance department is setting up a resource to assist students in completing the FAFSA for their graduation requirement this year. Seniors interested in receiving assistance and would like to come to an informational meeting please contact the guidance office.

Wabash Chamber Scholarship - This Scholarship is open to any graduating senior from Mt. Carmel High School in 2021. The Scholarship may be used at any college/university of the scholarship recipient’s choice and will be payable after June 10th, 2021 upon receipt of evidence of enrollment. The Chamber Scholarship Committee will consider all applications, and the recipients will be announced at the Senior Awards Program. The following criteria will be used in determining the winner(s) for 2021: ● The student(s) must work for a Chamber member or be a son/daughter of a Chamber member or the son/daughter of an employee of a Chamber member. *For a complete listing of members, contact the Chamber Office (618) 262-5116 or go to www.wabashcountychamber.com. ● Leadership ● Community Service/Involvement ● School Activities/Awards ● Academic Transcript ● Financial Need • Special consideration will be given to Chamber Event Volunteers To qualify, the following items must be submitted to the Chamber office by Friday, April 30thth , 2021

MCHS Golden Aces Soccer kicks off their season this Monday, March 8 at 4:30 p.m. at the WVC Soccer Field.

Check out our latest Episode of Aces-TV!! >>https://youtu.be/F5TuwrPrZYg << Aces love birds test how well they know each other in the Aces TV Newlywed Game, Aces TV TIK TOK contest, a glimpse of a CEO member's personal business, upcoming Soccer season player and coach interviews and a Special Update from MCHS Principal, Mr. Newkirk regarding Homecoming (April 16/17), Fresh/Soph Dance, Prom (May 1), the Musical (April 22-25) and Graduation (May 15).

MCHS 2021 Golden Aces Football Schedule

Mt. Carmel High School Boys Basketball Game Time Change // The game times for the Mt. Carmel High School JV and Varsity Boys Basketball Games vs Fairfield this Saturday, March 6th has been changed. The JV game will start at 11:30 a.m. The Varsity game will start at 1:00 p.m.. The games will be played at Mt. Carmel High School.

MT. CARMEL LODGE #715 HAL R. JOHNSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM RULES The Mt. Carmel Elks Lodge #715 Hal R. Johnson Memorial Scholarship was created in 1999. This program is intended to assist local students in furthering their education and job skills. The scholarship program is funded entirely by Mt. Carmel Lodge #715 and will be administered by a Hal Johnson Memorial Scholarship Committee from the local Lodge. A minimum of one (1) Scholarship Award for a minimum of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) will be presented each year. Additional awards and actual amounts will be determined annually. 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 a period of at least two (2) years prior to 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 Curricular Activities, Community Service/Involvement, and Financial Need. The application is available in Adobe Acrobat PDF format. Complete all fields on the application and then print the application and provide a signature on page two. Return the completed application with the required attachments to the MCHS Guidance Department for completion of the GPA and Class Rank Section and submittal to the Scholarship Selection Committee. Applicants please note that there is a section on grade point average and class rank that is to be completed by MCHS Guidance Office personnel. Attachments are also required to constitute a completed application. Applications will be available from the Hal Johnson Scholarship website, www.hjscholarship.com, in February of each year. Applications must be completed and submitted to the MCHS Guidance Office by no later than 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 29, 2021.

It's on!!! The annual MCHS FFA Alumni Chili is still being held this year! No auction items but the delicious chili made by Jerry Tennis is still happening! Come help support the Mt. Carmel High School FFA and drive by the shop (behind the school, top of the stadium) and get your free (accepting donations) chili! Wednesday, March 10th from 5-7 p.m. or until sold out. Serving by the quart and half gallon containers.

Taco Tierra (2) $500 Nursing Scholarships Guidelines and Application Forms Eligibility guidelines: (Essential) Any high school senior graduating from MCHS, is attending Wabash Valley College, and majoring in the field of nursing. Proven Citizenship qualities, such as … Participation in school, community, or church activities stressing concern for others. Good academic record. The successful applicant must have shown consistent good attitude and attention to high school classes taken. Personal statement: Write a personal statement, 200-300 words, about yourself; include your future plans and goals. Two letters of recommendation from adults who had an important part in your youth experience, such as teachers, ministers, or club leaders for civic clubs. Deadline: Due to MCHS Guidance Office on or before Thursday March 25, 2021. Applications Available in the Guidance Office

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If you are planning to major in the medical field and have a good academic record,  you may want  to apply for the Bev Morgan Scholarship. Applications are available in the Guidance Office.