Principal's Blog 2025-2026 #4
Dear Mustang Families,
Next week is Homecoming Week! We are excited to celebrate with our time-honored traditions and welcome our alumni back to visit on Friday for the home football game and Saturday for our Alumni Tour. If you haven't signed up for the Alumni Tour yet, it's not too late. Just click here to register.
Wednesday, September 10th is student picture day. Be sure to read see all the details in the "Upcoming Events" section of this blog post.
Sincerely,
Dr. Alexandria Taylor
Principal
Mundelein High School
847-949-2200
We want to ensure our families are aware of our updated grading and academic integrity policies. These updates are designed to keep grading fair and consistent and to support a culture of academic success and responsibility.
Please take a moment to review the link below for details on both policies.
Meal and School Fee Assistance
Families may apply for meal and school fee assistance at any time during the school year. Please note the following deadlines and guidelines:
Returning Families:
To be considered for a waiver of registration and beginning-of-year fees, applications must be submitted by September 15.
Applications received after September 15 will still be reviewed; however, fee waivers will only apply to future fees and will not be applied retroactively.
New Families:
New families have 30 days from their student’s first day of school to apply for assistance.
If approved within this 30-day window, registration fees may be waived.
After the 30-day period, families may still apply for assistance, but only future fees will be waived.
Do I qualify for Financial Assistance?
If you have questions about the application process or need help completing the form, please contact Yuliana Cordova at 847-949-2200 Ext. 1494.
Hispanic Heritage Month
Featuring - Dr. Ellen Ochoa
Ochoa flew aboard the space shuttle Discovery and became the first Latina to go to space in 1993. Her inspirational journey includes a 30-year career with NASA and serving as Johnson Space Center’s first Hispanic director.
Text Courtesy of: The Smithsonian Institution - https://latino.si.edu/learn/latino-history-and-culture/latino-history/famous-latinos-and-latinas
Image Courtesy of: NASA - https://www.nasa.gov/people/ellen-ochoa/
Red Rage Spirit Store
MHS Students! Check out the Red Rage Spirit Store to get ready for our Friday Night Lights.
The store will be open until the end of the season! Every shirt closes after a certain amount of time, so make sure to purchase your shirts before the time runs out.
September 5 - Registration for the PSAT/NMSQT Testing Due
We are currently scheduled to offer the PSAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) on Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at Mundelein High School. This exam is optional, open to Grade 11 students. Students who wish to take this exam will be required to pay a $35 fee. Free and reduced lunch arrangements will be honored for this exam. This exam is the qualifying exam for the National Merit Scholarship.
Testing accomodations must be conformed by Friday, August 22nd.
Click here to read the parent letter.
Register HERE for the PSAT/NMSQT!
To learn more about the PSAT/NMSQT, visit www.collegeboard.org/psat. Please feel free to contact me with any additional questions.
September 5 - Girls' Varsity Flag Football: First Home Game of the Pilot Season 🏈
This Friday, September 5, 2025, marks a special occasion as we kick off the inaugural game of our girls' flag football pilot program! Come cheer on your Mundelein Mustangs as they face off against the Grayslake Central Rams.
Contest
Mundelein Mustangs versus Grayslake Central Rams
Start Time
5:00pm
Tickets
Current MHS Students with ID - Free
Child (ages 3-10)/Seniors (65+) - $3
General Admission $6
**Tickets for flag football and/or football game allow entry for both events that night.
September 5 - Home Football Game Versus Niles West
Join us for our 1st home varsity football game of the season!
Contest
Mundelein Mustangs versus Niles West
Theme
Senior Night: Football, Cheer, Dance
Red Rage Student Section: Red Out
Start Time
7:30pm
Tickets
Current MHS Students with ID - Free
Child (ages 3-10)/Seniors (65+) - $3
General Admission $6
Gates open 60 minutes before kickoff for single varsity games. On nights when we have a lower-level game prior to varsity, gates will open 30 minutes prior to kickoff of the lower-level game and remain open through the varsity game.
Permitted Items
Permitted items that are allowed are sealed water bottles, carried rain gear, baby food, blankets, coats, and umbrellas, wheelchairs and walkers, service dogs trained to aid patrons with a disability and pre approved signs or posters.
Disallowed Items
Mundelein High School is reminding our parents/guardians and students that we have a list of items that we do not allow into the stadium on game days. Disallowed items that are not allowed in the stadium are backpacks, large purses, beach bags, outside coolers, outside food or drink, noise makers, balls, inflatable toys, laser pointers, paint, baby powder, streamers, alcoholic beverages, tobacco of any kind including e-cigarettes, drones (except for MHS School Issued Drones), pets. If someone has these items they will be confiscated at the entry gates. All bags are subject to search.
September 10 - Cap and Gown Ordering Begins
September 10, 2025 | Herff Jones will be in the MHS Main Gym on picture day. Students will be measured for their gown and receive an order packet. The order process must be completed at home.
December 5, 2025 | Early Bird Discount Ends! Order your cap and gown by December 5th to receive your Early Bird Discount! Orders received after December 5th will be charged at full price!
February 28, 2026 | Last Day to Order Cap and Gown! Orders received after February 28th will incur late fees and may not arrive in time for graduation.
May 14, 2026 | Cap and Gown Pickup. Students will drop off MHS books, Chromebooks, etc., pay any fee balances and pickup their cap, gown and graduation tickets.
If you miss Herff Jones at MHS, or miss your order date, please visit them online at www.herffjonesil.com or call them directly at 815-756-4743.
September 10 - Senior Girls Night
Wednesday, September 10th from 8-10:30 PM
Students must stay until 10:30 PM
$15 Admission - must be purchased on Omella by September 5th at 11:59 PM
$34 for scrubs + t-shirt - must be purchased by August 18th at 3:30 PM
A limited number of extra t-shirts and scrubs will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis at Senior Girls Night
The permission form is embedded in the admission purchase on Omella.
Please be sure to read all the information prior to approval.If you are experiencing financial hardship, please contact Mr. Schiffer (jschiffer@d120.org) for financial assistance.
September 12 - Homcoming Football Game Versus Zion-Benton
Join us for our Homecoming varsity football game!
Contest
Mundelein Mustangs versus Zion-Benton
Theme
Homecoming
Red Rage Student Section: Black Out
Start Time
7:30pm
Tickets
Current MHS Students with ID - Free
Child (ages 3-10)/Seniors (65+) - $3
General Admission $6
Gates open 60 minutes before kickoff for single varsity games. On nights when we have a lower-level game prior to varsity, gates will open 30 minutes prior to kickoff of the lower-level game and remain open through the varsity game.
Permitted Items
Permitted items that are allowed are sealed water bottles, carried rain gear, baby food, blankets, coats, and umbrellas, wheelchairs and walkers, service dogs trained to aid patrons with a disability and pre approved signs or posters.
Disallowed Items
Mundelein High School is reminding our parents/guardians and students that we have a list of items that we do not allow into the stadium on game days. Disallowed items that are not allowed in the stadium are backpacks, large purses, beach bags, outside coolers, outside food or drink, noise makers, balls, inflatable toys, laser pointers, paint, baby powder, streamers, alcoholic beverages, tobacco of any kind including e-cigarettes, drones (except for MHS School Issued Drones), pets. If someone has these items they will be confiscated at the entry gates. All bags are subject to search.
September 13 - Homecoming Dance
Saturday, September 13th from 7-10 PM
Tickets $20
Online Sales: August 20th - September 10th (purchase on Omella)
In-Person (Cash Only) Sales: September 4th, September 9th during lunches
Guest Forms available in the Dean's Office.
Due by Tuesday, September 9th *no exceptions*
No tickets will be sold at the door
Concessions will be available.
If you are experiencing financial hardship, please contact Mr. Schiffer (jschiffer@d120.org) for financial assistance.
September 14 - Jazz Concert at Durty Nellies
Join the MHS Jazz Ensemble at:
Durty Nellies
180 N Smith Sr.
Palatine, IL 60067
Reserve your spot: 847-358-9150
Literacy Center
Need homework help? Adult and student tutors are available. Stop in or reach out on Remind: Text @ peerapmhs to 81010
Media Center
Wellness Center
The Wellness Center team is proud to share Mental Health Must-Haves for Mundelein Mustangs, a resource packet filled with tips and tricks to manage emotions and stress, regulate thoughts and anger, improve self-love and self-confidence, increase executive functioning, and enhance overall self-care.
Hope Squad - Monthly Theme is Hope
MHS Supports
MHS has many supports to offer students. Students can access a quick-reference guide of all supports available on this page. Available is everything from social-emotional support, to financial support. Check it out!
Click here to see all the student support areas we have to offer.
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