January 2015
January 30
Multicultural Club will have a work party today in B19 from 3:30pm to 5pm to finish and install the February bulletin board.
Attention all Betas: We need workers for this Saturday's Trivia Night fundraiser. Please see the Beta board to sign up. Betas can also earn service points by recruiting a team. Talk to Ms. Goode for more information.
Speaking of Trivia Night, do you have a team? 17th Street Warehouse is the place to be this Saturday night for the Annual Beta Club Trivia Night. There will also be giveaways and a silent auction. Prove that you've got what it takes...ALL STUDENTS get in for HALF PRICE!
FBLA will start selling "crush" sodas during both lunches for $1.00. They will be sold February 2 - 12 and delivered during ELP on the 13th.
SENIORS: MHS is hosting a financial aid night on February 3 at 6:00. Parents and students that need to complete the FAFSA are encouraged to attend. Stop in the Guidance Office for more information
Students- if you are interested in applying for Health Occupations class next year, please attend an informational meeting on Wednesday February 4th during ELP. You MUST get a pass from the guidance office to attend.
Seniors, please check in the Guidance Office with Ms. Mikulay to be sure you name is spelled correctly for your diploma.
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January 29
Students- if you are interested in applying for Health Occupations class next year, please attend an informational meeting on Wednesday February 4th during ELP. You MUST get a pass from the guidance office to attend.
Softball players - there is batting practice today after school. There is also open gym on Saturday from 2 – 4.
Multicultural Club will have a work party in B19 this Friday from 3:30pm to 5pm to finish and install the February bulletin board.
Attention all Betas: We need workers for this Saturday's Trivia Night fundraiser. Please see the Beta board to sign up. Betas can also earn service points by recruiting a team. Talk to Ms. Goode for more information.
Speaking of Trivia Night, do you have a team? 17th Street Warehouse is the place to be this Saturday night for the Annual Beta Club Trivia Night. There will also be giveaways and a silent auction. Prove that you've got what it takes...ALL STUDENTS get in for HALF PRICE!
Students interested in enrolling in the Honors Section of Algebra 2 for next year will be required to take a placement exam. This exam will be given next Friday, January 30th, in Math Room A76, at 7:15 A.M. There will be NO LATE ADMITTANCE. Please talk to your math teacher if you have any questions.
SENIORS: MHS is hosting a financial aid night on February 3 at 6:00. Parents and students that need to complete the FAFSA are encouraged to attend. Stop in the Guidance Office for more information.
Seniors, please check in the Guidance Office with Ms. Mikulay to be sure you name is spelled correctly for your diploma.
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January 28
Multicultural Club will have a work party in B19 this Friday from 3:30pm to 5pm to finish and install the February bulletin board.
Attention all Fall and Winter Athletes: The Athletic Dept will be in the cafeteria during lunch today to pass out t-shirts to all athletes. Please remember to pick yours up.
Progress reports will go home on Friday (1/20).
Students interested in enrolling in the Honors Section of Algebra 2 for next year will be required to take a placement exam. This exam will be given next Friday, January 30th, in Math Room A76, at 7:15 A.M. There will be NO LATE ADMITTANCE. Please talk to your math teacher if you have any questions.
The first planning meeting for Prom has been set for Tuesday, February 10, at 6:00 in Mrs. O’Leary’s room (A84). We'll discuss theme, decorations, DJ, etc. Juniors-please attend and/or send a parent!
SENIORS: MHS is hosting a financial aid night on February 3 at 6:00. Parents and students that need to complete the FAFSA are encouraged to attend. Stop in the Guidance Office for more information.
Seniors, please check in the Guidance Office with Ms. Mikulay to be sure you name is spelled correctly for your diploma.
If you would like to put a senior ad in the yearbook, you can pick up an order form on the front counter in the main office. If you have not ordered a yearbook and would like to do so, talk to Ms. Scott.
Seniors: Check your email for important information about financial aid, scholarship, and yearbook ad information. If you did not receive an email, please see Mrs. Hickam.
Freshman – Don’t forget to sell your Wiffle Boy's cards. All money is to be turned into Mrs. O’Dell no later than January 30th.
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January 27
Attention all Fall and Winter Athletes: The Athletic Dept will be in the cafeteria during lunch today and tomorrow to pass out tshirts to all athletes. Please remember to pick yours up.
Progress reports will go home on Friday (1/20).
There is a work party to install and work on the bulletin board after school on Friday (1/30) in room B-19.
Students interested in enrolling in the Honors Section of Algebra 2 for next year will be required to take a placement exam. This exam will be given next Friday, January 30th, in Math Room A76, at 7:15 A.M. There will be NO LATE ADMITTANCE. Please talk to your math teacher if you have any questions.
Colin Wisinski, Chloe Parr, Jacob Huggins Emily Finke and William Lynch need to see Mrs. Ehlers as soon as possible. Also, practice tests for WYSE team are available in room A75.
All Red Devils Against Cancer Members Please see Mrs. Elwell before Lunch today.
The first planning meeting for Prom has been set for Tuesday, February 10, at 6:00 in Mrs. O’Leary’s room (A84). We'll discuss theme, decorations, DJ, etc. Juniors-please attend and/or send a parent!
SENIORS: MHS is hosting a financial aid night on February 3 at 6:00. Parents and students that need to complete the FAFSA are encouraged to attend. Stop in the Guidance Office for more information.
Seniors, please check in the Guidance Office with Ms. Mikulay to be sure you name is spelled correctly for your diploma.
If you would like to put a senior ad in the yearbook, you can pick up an order form on the front counter in the main office. If you have not ordered a yearbook and would like to do so, talk to Ms. Scott.
Seniors: Check your email for important information about financial aid, scholarship, and yearbook ad information. If you did not receive an email, please see Mrs. Hickam.
Freshman – Don’t forget to sell your Wiffle Boy's cards. All money is to be turned into Mrs. O’Dell no later than January 30th.
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January 23
The first planning meeting for Prom has been set for Tuesday, February 10, at 6:00 in the cafeteria. We'll discuss theme, decorations, DJ, etc. Juniors-please attend and/or send a parent!
The Guidance Office will be closed on Friday, January 23.
SENIORS: MHS is hosting a financial aid night on February 3 at 6:00. Parents and students that need to complete the FAFSA are encouraged to attend. Stop in the Guidance Office for more information.
Seniors, please check in the Guidance Office with Ms. Mikulay to be sure you name is spelled correctly for your diploma.
If you would like to put a senior ad in the yearbook, you can pick up an order form on the front counter in the main office. If you have not ordered a yearbook and would like to do so, talk to Ms. Scott.
Students taking online classes at JALC this spring: classes start today! If you need help logging in to your class, please see your counselor ASAP
Seniors: Check your email for important information about financial aid, scholarship, and yearbook ad information. If you did not receive an email, please see Mrs. Hickam.
Are you interested in owning your own business? Do you want to become a CEO? If you answered yes to either of those questions and are a current Junior, see Mrs. Hickam or Mr. Lunz in the Guidance office for information about a NEW Business class being offered at MHS.
Freshman – Don’t forget to sell your Wiffle Boy's cards. All money is to be turned into Mrs. O’Dell no later than January 30th.
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January 22
Marion Memorial Health Scholarship--$1,000 scholarship to a graduating senior that is planning a career in human health care. Deadline is March 6, 2015
SIU Credit Union Scholarship--$1,000 scholarship to a student of an SIU Credit Union Member in good standing. Deadline is March 31, 2015
South East Illinois Area Health Education scholarship--Available to a senior with an interest in a career in the health care field. Deadline is March 13, 2015
Illinois Elks Association--Scholarship for Physical & Occupational Therapy Two Year Program. Deadline is March 13, 2015
Seniors, please check in the Guidance Office with Ms. Mikulay to be sure you name is spelled correctly for your diploma.
If you would like to put a senior ad in the yearbook, you can pick up an order form on the front counter in the main office. If you have not ordered a yearbook and would like to do so, talk to Ms. Scott.
Students taking online classes at JALC this spring: classes start today! If you need help logging in to your class, please see your counselor ASAP
Seniors: Check your email for important information about financial aid, scholarship, and yearbook ad information. If you did not receive an email, please see Mrs. Hickam.
Are you interested in owning your own business? Do you want to become a CEO? If you answered yes to either of those questions and are a current Junior, see Mrs. Hickam or Mr. Lunz in the Guidance office for information about a NEW Business class being offered at MHS.
Freshman – Don’t forget to sell your Wiffle Boy's cards. All money is to be turned into Mrs. O’Dell no later than January 30th.
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January 21
If you would like to put a senior ad in the yearbook, you can pick up an order form on the front counter in the main office. If you have not ordered a yearbook and would like to do so, talk to Ms. Scott.
Congratulations to our Dazzlers who took 1st place in the IDTA competition at Marion this past weekend and 2nd place in the IHSA category.
Students taking online classes at JALC this spring: classes start today! If you need help logging in to your class, please see your counselor ASAP
Seniors: Check your email for important information about financial aid, scholarship, and yearbook ad information. If you did not receive an email, please see Mrs. Hickam.
There is a Key Club meeting Wednesday night at 8:00 in the auditorium. The agenda will include election of next year’s officers.
Are you interested in owning your own business? Do you want to become a CEO? If you answered yes to either of those questions and are a current Junior, see Mrs. Hickam or Mr. Lunz in the Guidance office for information about a NEW Business class being offered at MHS.
Freshman – Don’t forget to sell your Wiffle Boy's cards. All money is to be turned into Mrs. O’Dell no later than January 30th.
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January 16
Any Junior interested in serving on the Prom Committee needs to sign up in Mrs. O'Leary's room. Deadline is today!
There is a Multicultural Club work party for the bulletin board today from 3:30 – 4:30 in the cafeteria.
WYSE nominees – today is the last day to take tests in Mrs. Ehlers room. Remember you have to take a minimum of 2 tests to be on the team.
Today is the last day to get your Devil Bots apparel ordered during both lunches.
Seniors – Please check with Ms. Mikulay in the Guidance office today that your name is printed and spelled correct for your diploma.
The Guidance Department is looking for students interested in tutoring middle school students. Please see Ms. Mikulay in the Guidance office if you are interested.
Are you interested in owning your own business? Do you want to become a CEO? If you answered yes to either of those questions and are a current Junior, see Mrs. Hickam or Mr. Lunz in the Guidance office for information about a NEW Business class being offered at MHS.
Attention Students interested in the John A Logan College Writing Contest: Don't forget that the deadline to turn in any submission for the writing contest is January 20th. See Ms. Morris if you have any questions
All Betas need to check the Beta Board for important information!
Freshman – Don’t forget to sell your Wiffle Boy's cards. All money is to be turned into Mrs. O’Dell no later than January 30th.
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January 15
Are you interested in owning your own business? Do you want to become a CEO? If you answered yes to either of those questions and are a current Junior, see Mrs. Hickam or Mr. Lunz in the Guidance office for information about a NEW Business class being offered at MHS.
Congratulations to the Red Devils Wrestling Team. The 2 victories over Benton and Pinckneyville leave the Devils atop the SIRR Conference with an unblemished and perfect mark of 6-0!
Congratulations to the Red Devils JV & Varsity Boys Basketball Teams on big wins in the Jackson County Battler over Trico. The boys travel to Benton Friday night and invite you to come along!
The History Club and Youth and Government will meet in the library after school tomorrow (1/15)
Attn Senior Athletes: If you would like to be a senior representative at the 2015 Hall of Fame Banquet on Jan 31, please see Mrs. Korando in the Athletic Dept by this Friday.
Seniors – Please check with Ms. Mikulay in the Guidance office that your name is printed and spelled correct for your diploma. Please do so by Friday (1/16).
There is a Multicultural Club work party for the bulletin board on Friday (1/16) from 3:30 – 4:30 in the cafeteria.
WYSE nominees please do not forget to test this week after school in Mrs. Ehlers room or before school in Ms. Morris room. Remember you have to take a minimum of 2 tests to be on the team. Good luck!!
Don’t forget to get your Devil Bots apparel. It will be for sale during both lunches through Friday, January 16th.
Attention Students interested in the John A Logan College Writing Contest: Don't forget that the deadline to turn in any submission for the writing contest is January 20th. See Ms. Morris if you have any questions
All Betas need to check the Beta Board for important information!
Freshman – Don’t forget to sell your Wiffle Boy's cards. All money is to be turned into Mrs. O’Dell no later than January 30th.
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January 14
Any CTE student interested in joining Skills USA please attend a meeting Thursday, 1/15 at 8:00 am in Room D1.
Attn Senior Athletes: If you would like to be a senior representative at the 2015 Hall of Fame Banquet on Jan 31, please see Mrs. Korando in the Athletic Dept by this Friday.
Any Junior interested in being on the Prom Committe, please sign up on the sign-up sheet on Mrs. O'Leary's door (A-84)
Seniors – Please check with Ms. Mikulay in the Guidance office that your name is printed and spelled correct for your diploma. Please do so by Friday (1/16).
Key Club – Concessions and scrapbook for tonight have been canceled.
Today after school at 3:30 in room B-5, the Zoology Club will have their next guest speaker come and talk to us about research at SIU regarding white-tail deer. Zoology Club members are expected to attend, and all students are invited to this presentation.
WYSE nominees please do not forget to test this week after school in Mrs. Ehlers room or before school in Ms. Morris room. Remember you have to take a minimum of 2 tests to be on the team. Good luck!!
Don’t forget to get your Devil Bots apparel. It will be for sale during both lunches through Friday, January 16th.
Attention Students interested in the John A Logan College Writing Contest: Don't forget that the deadline to turn in any submission for the writing contest is January 20th. See Ms. Morris if you have any questions
All Betas need to check the Beta Board for important information!
Freshman – Don’t forget to sell your Wiffle Boy's cards. All money is to be turned into Mrs. O’Dell no later than January 30th.
The 2015 SIT Conference is February 21, 2015 at five locations: Normal, DeKalb, Carbondale, Buffalo Grove and Downers Grove. You can go online to find registration information.
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January 13
Key Club – Concessions and scrapbook for Wednesday night have been canceled.
On Wednesday January 14 after school at 3:30 in room B-5 (Mr. Mucher's room) the Zoology Club will have their next guest speaker come and talk to us about research at SIU regarding white-tail deer. Zoology Club members are expected to attend, and all students are invited to this presentation
Don’t forget to get your Devil Bots apparel. It will be for sale during both lunches through Friday, January 16th.
Attention Students interested in the John A Logan College Writing Contest: Don't forget that the deadline to turn in any submission for the writing contest is January 20th. See Ms. Morris if you have any questions
All Betas need to check the Beta Board for important information!
Freshman – Don’t forget to sell your Wiffle Boy's cards. All money is to be turned into Mrs. O’Dell no later than January 30th.
The 2015 SIT Conference is February 21, 2015 at five locations: Normal, DeKalb, Carbondale, Buffalo Grove and Downers Grove. You can go online to find registration information.
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January 12
Sergeant Henry with the Illinois National Guard will be here today during ELP. Only juniors or seniors interested in joining the National Guard should attend. Please report to your ELP for attendance first.
There is a Beta Club fundraising committee meeting today after school in Ms. Goode’s room. To join a Beta committee, please check the Beta Board.
On Wednesday January 14 after school at 3:30 in room B-5 (Mr. Mucher's room) the Zoology Club will have their next guest speaker come and talk to us about research at SIU regarding white-tail deer. Zoology Club members are expected to attend, and all students are invited to this presentation
Don’t forget to get your Devil Bots apparel. It will be for sale during both lunches through Friday, January 16th.
Attention Students interested in the John A Logan College Writing Contest: Don't forget that the deadline to turn in any submission for the writing contest is January 20th. See Ms. Morris if you have any questions
All Betas need to check the Beta Board for important information!
MHS Beta Club is hosting a TRIVIA NIGHT at the 17th Street Warehouse on Saturday, Jan. 31. Talk to a Beta or Ms. Goode for more info.
Freshman – Don’t forget to sell your Wiffle Boy's cards. All money is to be turned into Mrs. O’Dell no later than January 30th.
The 2015 SIT Conference is February 21, 2015 at five locations: Normal, DeKalb, Carbondale, Buffalo Grove and Downers Grove. You can go online to find registration information.
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January 9
Auditions for the all school musical will be next week in the MMS auditorium. This year's musical is Beauty and the Beast. See Ms. Herring in the auditorium before school for more information. Auditions are open to all MHS students. Sign up and audition materials are in the auditorium.
All Betas need to check the Beta Board for important information!
MHS Beta Club is hosting a TRIVIA NIGHT at the 17th Street Warehouse on Saturday, Jan. 31. Talk to a Beta or Ms. Goode for more info.
On Wednesday January 14 after school at 3:30 in room B-5 (Mr. Mucher's room) the Zoology Club will have their next guest speaker come and talk to us about research at SIU regarding white-tail deer. Zoology Club members are expected to attend, and all students are invited to this presentation
Attn: Students interested in the John A Logan College Writing Contest: Don't forget that the deadline to turn in any submission for the writing contest is January 20th. See Ms. Morris if you have any questions
Sergeant Henry with the Illinois National Guard will be here on Monday, January 12 during ELP. Any interested junior or senior interested in joining the National Guard should attend.
Help support the robotics team. Devil Bots apparel will be for sale during both lunches through Friday, January 16th.
The 2015 SIT Conference is February 21, 2015 at five locations: Normal, DeKalb, Carbondale, Buffalo Grove and Downers Grove. You can go online to find registration information.
Freshman – Don’t forget to sell your Wiffle Boy's cards. All money is to be turned into Mrs. O’Dell no later than January 30th.
If you applied for a Medal Pride card, check with Mrs. Geis to see if you earned one. Seniors who earned “off campus” lunch last quarter, your cards are only good for the rest of this week if you did not earn a new one. You must check with Mrs. Geis to see about your new card.
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January 8
All Betas need to check the Beta Board for important information!
MHS Beta Club is hosting a TRIVIA NIGHT at the 17th Street Warehouse on Saturday, Jan. 31. Talk to a Beta or Ms. Goode for more info.
Help support the robotics team. Devil Bots apparel will be for sale during both lunches through Friday, January 16th.
The 2015 SIT Conference is February 21 at five locations: Normal, DeKalb, Carbondale, Buffalo Grove and Downers Grove. You can go online to find registration information.
Freshman – Don’t forget to sell your Wiffle Boy's cards. All money is to be turned into Ms. Kunz no later than January 30th.
If you applied for a Medal Pride card, check with Mrs. Geis to see if you earned one. Seniors who earned “off campus” lunch last quarter, your cards are only good for the rest of this week if you did not earn a new one. You must check with Mrs. Geis to see about your new card.
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Freshman – Don’t forget to sell your Wiffle Boy's cards. All money is to be turned into Ms. Kunz no later than January 30th.
There is a Key Club meeting Wednesday night at 8:00 in the auditorium.
Congratulation to our Lady Red Devils on their win against Carbondale and on taking the championship at the Fairfield tournament, making us 14 - 1. Come out tomorrow night and help cheer them on to a win over undefeated Benton, in Benton. The next home game is Thursday against Pinckneyville.
Just a reminder that Baseball open gym begins tomorrow January 6th at GJAL @ 4:15.