Seniors Elliott Laws, Cade Newkirk, and Kyle Kline visited Mrs. Hagerty's kindergarten class on Thursday to read funny Halloween stories.
Jr/Sr High Halloween Guidelines: Students may dress up on Thursday only given (1) The regular dress code still governs length of shorts/skirts, content of the message, etc. (2) No paint or mask that covers the face (3) No weapons (real or fake) (4) Ultimately, nothing that distracts from the learning environment
There will be a FBLA meeting Wednesday during advisory in the auditorium.
Congratulations to the MCHS Cross Country Team. They took 7th place at their Regionals this morning and move on to Sectionals next Saturday, November 2. Go Aces!
IMPORTANT MESSAGE REGARDING CROSS COUNTRY MEET SATURDAY:
Due to possible weather issues, we have been told that if the decision is made that the course is unsafe to run, it will be made a road race with the following instructions:
1. please have your runners have their spikes and running shoes so they are ready for either course.
2. we will open the gym for teams to come in and stretch before the race (please no spikes in the gym)
3. we will open the P.E. locker rooms so runners can go in and change after the race, so they are not in wet clothes. The showers will be available if they would like to shower but they will need to bring their own towel.
4. We will start the girls race at 10:00 sharp and then start the boys race at exactly 15 minutes after the girls race has started.
5. After the conclusion of both races, the officials will review the video finish and then the results will be posted for 15 minutes in the coaches office in the northeast corner of the gym.
6. Awards will take place in the gym at the conclusion.
7. Concession stand will be open in the gym.
8. Restrooms will be available in the gym.
9. T-Shirts will be sold for $17.00 and sold in the concession stand.
Mrs. Witsman's Computer Applications class started their Children's Story project. Each group has the opportunity to write and illustrate their own stories using Google Slides to make an interactive presentation or augmented reality video!
Mount Carmel High School is hosting a brief assembly for the Lady Aces Golf Team on Thursday, October 24. The assembly will begin at 2:45pm at which time the Lady Aces will present their IHSA Runner-Up Trophy to the school. The community is invited to attend this short assembly.
FFA HIT THEIR GOAL!! Mt. Carmel High School FFA raised $2130 with their Fish Fry. Many thanks to donors, sponsors, volunteers, and everyone who came and enjoyed the fish. Because of fundraising, EVERY Ag student becomes an FFA MEMBER FREE OF CHARGE! Members are given countless opportunities throughout the year. Congratulations to Draper Alka who sold the most fish fry tickets!!
Congratulations to our Mt. Carmel High School Girls Golf team who came in 2nd at the October 18-19 IHSA State Playoffs! We are so proud! Go Aces!!
Madrigal Tryouts today. Tuesday, October 22, 4-6 p.m.
Seniors:
FAFSA completion is still needed by most Seniors!!! Currently, only 32 seniors have completed the FAFSA. College representatives are recommending you complete the FAFSA by October 31.
Seniors:
The Cowen Scholarship applications are available in the Guidance Office. The goal of the Scholarship is to provide financial assistance to young adults from small towns in Southern Illinois, who are pursuing training in the vocational or technical fields. The deadline is March 31, 2020.
Great turn out for the MCHS/MCES Lunch Buddy Volunteer program!
SENIORS: WVC Scholarship applications are available to print out at www.iecc.edu/wvc
SENIORS: A representative from U of E will be here Monday October 21 at 9:40 am. Sign up in the Guidance office if interested.
Mt. Carmel FFA Fish Fry this Saturday, October 19th! 5:00-7:00 p.m. Advance tickets are $10 and available from Ms. Nina Geiling or any FFA member. $12 at the door. Kid's Meal $5.00. Dine in or Carry out. WCYC-Anderson Building.
Members of FBLA were busy this weekend cleaning up toilet paper for the TP Insurance houses! Thank you to those supporting our club!
Congratulations to the MCHS Girls Golf Team who aced Sectionals and are heading to State this weekend! Go Aces!
Picture Retakes Tuesday, October 15 for Mt. Carmel Jr./Sr. High School. This is for students who did not get their picture taken or students who are bringing their picture packets back to get them retaken.
Get registered to vote!
A deputy registrar will be in the High School Lobby Wednesday October 16th, during both lunch hours to register anyone eighteen or older or who will be turning 18 in the next few months. Bring your driver's license and your social security number.
Voting is the right and duty of every American Citizen.
--Citizens Group of Wabash County, Illinois
Contact:
Victoria Bayne, 618-263-7082