Mattoon High School

A message from the MHS Ag Department. They appreciate your understanding and apologize for any inconvenience. 🪴

Hollywood Screenwriter and Mattoon Native, Craig Titley visited a couple of our schools on September 21st. Titley spoke about his time in the district and how that helped prepare him for his career. He also took questions from students about some of his film projects, including "Cheaper By the Dozen", "Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief", and the 2002 live action "Scooby Doo" film. We are thankful for Titley's time and how he left everyone feeling inspired.

Check out our student-voted best dressed high schoolers from Homecoming Spirit Week! Who else votes that our Bus Aide Celeste Webb should win for the staff with her Tacky Tourist getup?! 🏜🏖🏕

The Annual Coles County Clash takes place this Friday (September 29th) at EIU O'Brien Stadium! Kickoff is at 7 p.m. Purchase tickets this week at the MHS Athletic office for $5. They will be $6 at the gate. 🏈 #HailGreenwave

Due to the upcoming changes of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) the Financial Aid presentation provided by Lake Land College previously scheduled for today (September 25th) has been rescheduled for Tuesday, January 16th at 5pm. The event will be held in the MHS cafeteria. More information and details will be provided at a later time.

Shout-out to Justrite in Mattoon for once again blessing the MHS Pantry with such generosity! This year's gift is 30 cases of water and a check for $800.00! MHS values the partnership with Justrite. Their continued support of our staff and students is heartwarming. 🫶 Pictured from Justrite: Tonya Herman, Allen Webb, Tina Stewart, Julie Curtis, Kyia Cooper, Kali Tucker, Stacey Phillps, John Phillips, Cheryl Brown and Rebecca Kempton. Pictured from MHS: Taylor Beals-Nichols and Tammy Munyon. 📸

The Annual Coles County Clash takes place on Friday, September 29th at EIU O'Brien Stadium! Kickoff is at 7 p.m. Purchase tickets now at the MHS Athletic office for $5. They will be $6 at the gate. 🏈 #HailGreenwave

Cheer on the Greenwave as they run the annual Broadway Bolt tomorrow! The Boys start at 4:45 p.m. and the girls start at 4:50 p.m.! They will start and finish by the Train Depot Bridge. The Homecoming Parade will start at 5:30 p.m. The theme for this year's parade is "A Night Under The Stars". The parade route will run from 16th and Broadway and terminate at North 1st and Broadway a block past Peterson Park.

Check out these behind-the-scenes photos of the 2023-2024 Building Trades Home! Last week they poured the foundation. We can't wait to watch the progression the class makes! 🏠🛠

Homecoming is next week! Check out the list of spirit wear for the week at MHS and MMS. For additional details on homecoming festivities, click the link below.🎉👇 mcusd2.org/homecoming

The MHS Homecoming parade will take place on September 13th starting at 5:30 p.m. The theme for this year's parade is "A Night Under The Stars". The parade route will run from 16th and Broadway and terminate at North 1st and Broadway a block past Peterson Park. 🎉 Parade entries are due prior to 9/12. Please click the link below to get more information, view the parade route, and sign up.👇 mcusd2.org/HOCOParade23 For additional homecoming information click the link below.👇 mcusd2.org/homecoming

MHS had 40 tables with clubs and activities for students to explore at this year's Club Engagement Day. The event took place on August 22, 2023. Many of the clubs gained new members, with Freshman accounting for the highest amount of new members. Several students and staff, new at MHS, commented on how impressive the number of clubs, sports, and activities available was. For more information on athletics, clubs, and activities at MHS, click the link below.👇mcusd2.org/MHSExtracurriculars

The MHS Homecoming parade will take place on September 13th starting at 5:30 p.m. The theme for this year's parade is "A Night Under The Stars". The parade route will run from 16th and Broadway and terminate at North 1st and Broadway a block past Peterson Park. 🎉 Parade entries are due by the end of the day today (09/06/2023). Please click the link below to sign up and view the parade route.👇 mcusd2.org/HOCOParade23 For additional homecoming information click the link below.👇 mcusd2.org/homecoming

📣 We are just ONE week away from Green & Gold Day! Students from across our district will participate in community service projects throughout the school day. Green & Gold Day values include: +Service to others: community, district, school, etc. +Team building +Utilizing unique talents & strengths +Student voice & choice +Mentoring & being a role model +Skill building +Serving or meeting the needs of others +Expressing gratitude +Sharpening the saw: body, heart, mind, spirit +Building a positive culture and community On Green & Gold Day, we look forward to serving with pride, leading with confidence, and inspiring to impact lives.🛠🫶

Volleyball traveling to Decatur Eisenhower on 9/7/ 23 has been cancelled.

The MHS Open House will be held Wednesday, September 6th from 5:30-7:00 p.m. Families will be able to meet teachers and learn about student opportunities and resources. Please make it to Wave Time by 5:30 p.m. Doors will open early. For the full schedule, click the link below. 📚👇 mcusd2.org/OpenHouseMHS

A quick reminder that there will be no school tomorrow in observance of Labor Day.

📣Join us for The Greenwave Kickoff and Rededication of Gaines Field tomorrow night! 🏈 🌭 Serving free food from 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. (while supplies last) 🎼 Live performance from Nashville country duo “Lazy Jane” from 5:00-6:15 p.m. 📻 Live remote with 101.3 WMCI 🤝 Rededication of Gaines Field 🛩WWII 1949 North American T-6G Texan airplane flyover 🏈 Mattoon High School Football vs. Olney 🎉We hope to see you there! 🥳

We are excited to announce this year's Homecoming parade will take place on September 13th starting at 5:30 p.m. The theme for this year's parade is "A Night Under The Stars". The parade route will run from 16th and Broadway and terminate at North 1st and Broadway a block past Peterson Park. 🎉 Parade entries are due 09/06/2023. If you would like more information or to be a part of the Community Homecoming Parade, please click the link below.👇mcusd2.org/HOCOParade23 More homecoming activities will be announced in the coming week.📣

The MHS Open House will be held one week from today on Wednesday, September 6th from 5:30-7:00 p.m. Families will be able to meet teachers and learn about student opportunities and resources. Please make it to Wave Time by 5:30 p.m. Doors will open early. For the full schedule, click the link below. 📚👇 mcusd2.org/MHSOpenHouse23