Daily Announcements

Announcements Wednesday September 9th, 2026

 

WEDNESDAY SPORTS/ACTIVITIES:

HOME

Varsity & JV Golf 4:00 vs Newark (The Creek)

AWAY

JV Soccer @ Ottawa 4:30

Varsity Soccer @ Ottawa 6:15

 

HOMECOMING WEEK:

Wednesday Yacht Club; Look sharp and sail smooth!   AM Ships & Sailors  PM Powderpuff   

Thursday Class Shirt; Wear your class Hoco shirt!   AM Central Focus   PM Pickleball

Friday Spirit Wear; Show your spirit!   AM Chicken on a Hill

 

STUDENTS:

Attention Students, if you are attending the homecoming dance this Saturday we have some reminders:

  • Doors will open at 7:30 PM. 
  • Students will be asked to remove items from their pockets, and their purses will be searched. 
  • No bags larger than their hand will be permitted.  
  • Pointed-heeled shoes will not be allowed on the floor during the dance. 
  • All non MCHS students will have to check in at the check-in desk and show identification.
  • Once you leave the dance you will not be allowed to re-enter the dance. 

 

MCHS, tomorrow's dress up is class T-shirt day! Have you purchased yours yet? If not, they will be available at the XHS dismissal (11:20) TODAY in the gym lobby. They will also be available to purchase at the powder puff game tonight at the covered pavilion concession stand. We'll see everyone tonight for powder puff and the bonfire, and tomorrow morning for Central Focus! The evening game tomorrow night is Pickleball in the fieldhouse! 

 

Students, please be advised that the Morris Country Club will be unavailable all day on Saturday, Sept. 12th, for homecoming photos. There is an event scheduled that day and therefore will not be allowing anyone else on their property.  

 

A representative from University of Northern Iowa will be visiting on Wednesday, SEPTEMBER 16TH @ 7:40AM. If interested, please report to the Guidance office to sign up and receive a pass to attend.

 

A representative from St. Ambrose University will be visiting on Wednesday, SEPTEMBER 16TH @ 10:30AM. If interested, please report to the Guidance office to sign up and receive a pass to attend.

 

A representative from IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY will be visiting on Wednesday, SEPTEMBER 16TH @ 2:05PM. If interested, please report to the Guidance office to sign up and receive a pass to attend.

 

A representative from Joliet Junior College will be visiting on Tuesday, September 15th @ 10:30AM. If interested, please report to the Guidance office to sign up and receive a pass to attend. 

 

Do you want to be a part of the homecoming pep assembly? Sign up via the Google form in your classroom to be entered to play the assembly games! You can sign up until 3PM Thursday. If you submit a successful entry and your name is pulled, you will be called down to the floor during the assembly for your event!  

 

A representative from Saint Mary's College will be visiting on Monday, September 14th @ 9:35AM. If interested, please report to the Guidance office to sign up and receive a pass to attend. 

 

The Tabletop Gaming Club will be having its first meeting of the year tomorrow, September 10 at 3 in the library. This will be a quick, 15-minute meeting. Whether you play card games, board games, Dungeons and Dragons, or are a casual player or complete newbie to tabletop games, this club is open to anyone. If you have any questions or are unable to attend the meeting, please email Mr. Allbert at [email protected]

 

Missed our first meeting? It’s not too late to join MCHS Promotions. Our next meeting is TODAY after school in Mr. Muntz’s Room 215. Students interested in social media, graphics, game-day production, student section promotions, announcing, interviews, and more are welcome. No experience is required. All are welcome! 

 

A representative from Ball State University will be visiting tomorrow, September 10th @ 7:40AM. If interested, please report to the Guidance office to sign up and receive a pass to attend. 

 

A representative from Michigan State University will be visiting on Friday, September 11th @ 10:30AM. If interested, please report to the Guidance office to sign up and receive a pass to attend. 

 

LUNCH SPECIAL:

No Lunch served - XHS day

 

THURSDAY LUNCH SPECIAL:

Bosco Sticks with Marinara

Boneless Chicken Wings

School Closings Yr 2026-2027

 

Labor Day September 7

Columbus Day October 12

Election Day November 3

Thanksgiving Break November 25-27

Winter Break December 23-January 6

M.L. King Day January 18

Presidents Day February 15

Casimir Pulaski Day March 1

Spring Break March 26-April 4

Memorial Day May 31