Today we want to welcome our students back to school! Wishing you a wonderful day and an amazing semester.
Today we welcome teachers back and tomorrow students return from break to begin a new semester!
Happy New Year! Drop your 2023 resolutions & Wildly Important Goals in the comments!
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."
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.
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!
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.
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
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!
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Mark your calendars for the 43rd Annual Girls Basketball Holiday Tournament! December 27-29 at Mattoon High School.
First Wrestling Home Meet Tonight!
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The following students were selected to participate in the District 5 Band and Orchestra Festival:
Keenan K.- Percussion - Orchestra
Brie A. - Percussion - Band
Luke F. - Trumpet - Orchestra
Kyla A. - Flute - Orchestra
Gabe F. - Percussion - Band
Harlo W. - Percussion - Orchestra
Kaylin R. - Violin 1 - Orchestra
These students had to submit an audition video in early October. Being selected for the District 5 Festival is one of the highest achievements for a high school musician. The District 5 Festival was Saturday, November 19th in the Doudna Fine Arts Center at Easter Illinois University.
We are so proud of their hard work and achievement!
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Lake Land College is hosting a parent information night via zoom onTuesday, November 29th from 6:30 p.m-7:30 p.m. Learn more about the benefits of enrolling in dual credit classes at Lake Land!
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Happy Thanksgiving! We are so thankful for our students, family, staff, and community.
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Wishing everyone a safe and happy Thanksgiving week!
Reminder there is no school today (11/23), Thursday (11/24), or Friday (11/25).
Enjoy your time off. We'll see you Monday!
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MHS collected donations for the Coles County Veterans Support Coalition. They were able to get $167.50 in the boot. A special thank you to Mr. Walk's Class E course who donated $100 of that!
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