MHS students in Mrs. Bartlett’s Honors Math 3 class were showing off their math skills and creativity before break! Students were given a graphic artistry performance task that involved creating an image using two polynomial functions. After students solved the math, they were challenged to display a model of their finished product.
Happy retirement to Pam Heaton! Her last day as a Mattoon High School Supervisor was Wednesday, December 21st. Pam started with us in September of 1994. We appreciate her 29 years of service and she will be missed greatly!
Pam says her retirement plans include a trip to Costa Rica to visit her sister.
Pam stated, "When I first started, I was everybody's mom, then I turned into everybody's grandma. When I turned into everyone's great grandma, I decided it was time to retire."
Photos from the 5th Grade Winter Band Concert held on Tuesday, December 20. This concert brought together students from Riddle and Williams Elementary schools. What a wonderful night of music!
Photos from the Holiday PAWS store at MMS. This event was designed to give students the opportunity to use their PAWS (Perfecting a Wildcat Standard) cash that they earn for meeting & exceeding expectations through the school year to purchase gifts for their friends & family.
Site change for the Paris F/S Boys Tourney
Photos from the Holiday Penguin Shop at Riddle Elementary. Parent volunteers and 4th and 5th graders help to run the shop so students from the school can come to purchase Christmas gifts for their family/friends. Volunteers serve about 5-6 classes a day during the week. The students LOVE the Penguin Shop!
Happy Holidays!
As we begin Winter Break, we should also be preparing for the Winter Weather Storm coming this week. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning in effect from Thursday (12/22) through Saturday. This warning includes below-freezing temperatures, dangerous winds, and snow. While our students will be away on break, we are still thinking about their safety.
Here are some safety tips for playing in the snow over break AFTER the storm has passed.
We wish you all a safe and relaxing holiday season. We look forward to seeing the kids back in 2023.
It's time to order your middle school yearbook on jostens.com
The Mattoon Middle School yearbook staff is in need of pictures of Cheerleaders, Purrfections, Wrestling, and Boys Basketball. Please email to michellecrary@mcusd2.com
GOOD (Group of Optimistic Deeds) members recently created an opportunity for MHS students to "Light the Season with Kindness"! Thank you to Aydin, Eisley, Grace, Lincoln, Ash, Donovan, and all who contributed on this project to brighten the halls!
The 5th Grade Winter Band Concert will be at 6 p.m. tomorrow (12/20) at Riddle Elementary School. Wear your festive holiday gear along with our musicians to celebrate a successful semester of music making!
Mark your calendars for March 1, 2023! More details on Future's Day at Mattoon High School are coming soon.
Get ready! Winter Break starts Thursday, December 22 and students will not return to school until Tuesday, January 3, 2023. Teachers will return on Monday, January 2nd for Teachers Institute.
Check out photos from the Birth-3 play group for December! There were sensor tables, cookies, and an art project for the children. Mr. and Mrs. Claus even visited! The Birth-3 Program hosts a play group each month, so be sure to join them in January for more fun.
Shout out to Williams Elementary! Students collected 490 pounds of cans to donate to the food pantry!
The MHS yearbook staff will be selling yearbooks at home Varsity Basketball games beginning this evening. For additional details, contact the editor-in-chief.
The Wavette Dance Camp for K-5 is happening tomorrow (12/15) at Riddle & Williams Elementary. Each camper will be taught by a group of high school dancers led by one or more veteran dancers of the team. $20 per participant - bring money tomorrow with the form linked (checks can be made out to MHS Dance Team)
All attending will be invited back to perform with the Wavettes during half-time of the Junior Varsity Girls Basketball Game on Friday, December 16th.
bit.ly/Wavette-Dance-Camp
The Birth to 3 Program was recently featured on 101.3 WMCI. Big thanks to Bub for interviewing the girls and allowing the community to learn more about the program. Miss the interview? No worries, listen with the link below:
https://bit.ly/BirthTo3-OnAir
(Pictured L to R): Katrina Farris, Bub McCullough, Tonya Reynolds, and NancyJeisy
Shout out to the Williams Elementary STEAM Club! They are currently creating a (mini) miniature golf course and here they are posing with their mini putters! 😍
They’ve been learning about 1:4 scaling, area, fractions, engineering design, physics and so much more!
MHS students are enjoying their new water bottle filling station granted by Delta Dental of Illinois!
Last year, the student Wellness Committee, a subcommittee of the student Lighthouse Team, surveyed students to find what enhancements could be made at MHS to improve students’ overall wellness. Updated water fountains was a very common response. The team applied for the "H2O on the Go Water Bottle Filling Station" grant. The grant also included water bottles and toothbrushes for every high school student.
The Wellness Committee is now busy presenting to each Wave Time on the importance of drinking water for oral and overall health.
Thank you, Delta Dental of Illinois!
@deltadentalil
