Mt. Carmel High School

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. 

Illinois Sheriffs’ Association$500 Scholarship The Illinois Sheriffs’ Association will be awarding over 100 scholarships throughout the State of Illinois to students wishing to pursue higher education during the 2021-2022 academic year. The student must be enrolled full-time at a certified institution of higher learning within the State of Illinois. Eligibility There shall be no restriction on any applicant by reason of race, age, creed, color, sex or national origin. The only limitations are the following:• Applicants must be permanent Illinois residents.• Scholarships are to be utilized at institutions of higher learning within the State of Illinois.• Students must be enrolled as a full-time student during the 2021-2022 school year(excluding summer session).Please read the following very carefully. Failure to comply with the rules could result in disqualification .How to Apply Applications are available at local sheriff’s offices or the internet at www.ilsheriff.org Fill out the application, complete the written essay and return all documentation to the sheriff’s office in the county of your permanent residence by March 15, 2021 (must be postmarked by March 15, 2021).Do not send completed applications to the ISA Office! YOU MUST MAIL THEM TO THESHERIFF’S OFFICE OF THE COUNTY IN WHICH YOU RESIDE   Applications Available in the Guidance Office

WADI Scholarship applications are available in the Guidance office for income eligible students. Deadline is April 15, 2021

Students whose parent/guardian or grandparent graduated from USI and have a 3.5 or higher cumulative high school GPA are eligible to apply for the USI Alumni Association Legacy Scholarship. The USI Alumni Association awards two $1,500 renewable scholarships annually to two outstanding incoming freshmen who are members of a legacy family. Applications are now available with a submission deadline of March 31, 2021. Completed application packets include: Application Resume that includes academic honors/achievements, extra-curricular activities and work experience 300-500 word essay responding to the question, "Who is your legacy connection to USI, and how has that individual impacted your life?" (You may have multiple legacy connections) High school transcript If you have questions regarding the USI Legacy Scholarship, contact Alumni Relations and Volunteer USI at 812-464-1924 or alumni@usi.edu. Undergraduate Admissions University of Southern Indiana 8600 University Blvd. Evansville, IN 47712 812-464-1765 enroll@usi.edu

https://www.iecc.edu/wvc/ If you are planning to attend WVC go to the link provided to apply for scholarships.

Mt. Carmel High School and Junior High School Athletic Events CANCELLED // The Mt. Carmel High School Girls Basketball game scheduled for tonight against Robinson has been cancelled due to COVID-19 issues with the Robinson Girls Basketball program. This contest will not be rescheduled. // The Mt. Carmel Jr. High Boys Basketball game scheduled for tonight against Olney has been cancelled due to a scheduling conflict with Olney. This contest will not be rescheduled.

Mt. Carmel High School and Junior High School Athletic Events for Friday, February 19th and Saturday, February 20th. // Mt. Carmel High School and Junior High School have had a number of changes to their Athletic Schedules in the last week. The following contests will take place this Friday and Saturday: // Friday, February 19th- High School Boys Basketball @ Lawrenceville. Freshmen game at 5:00pm. JV game at 6:15pm. Varsity game at 7:45pm. // Boys Jr High Basketball @ Fairfield. 7th Grade game at 4:00pm. 8th Grade game at 5:00pm. // Girls Jr High Volleyball @ Home vs Fairfield. C team game at 5:15pm. B team game at 6:15pm. A team game at 7:15pm. // Saturday, February 20th- High School Boys Basketball @ Salem. JV at 10:00am. Varsity at 11:30am. // High School Boys Basketball @ Woodlawn. JV at 2:30pm. Varsity at 4:00pm. // Boys Jr High Basketball @ Home vs Carmi. 7th grade at 10:00am. 8th grade at 11:00am. // Girls Jr. High Volleyball @ Albion. C team game at 1:00pm. B team game at 2:00pm. A team game at 3:00pm. // Girls High School Basketball @ Home against Carmi is CANCELLED. We are still looking for an opponent for Saturday.