Daily Announcements

Announcements Wednesday, October 21st, 2026

 

WEDNESDAY SPORTS/ACTIVITIES:

HOME 10/21

Soccer IHSA Regionals

4:30 pm (2) Sycamore vs  Dixon (7)

6:30 pm (3) Sterling vs (6) Illinois Math & Science Academy

 

AWAY 10/21

Tennis Departing for STATE 3:15pm

Singles - Stella Wright & Doubles team Lyla Conley & Emerson Wheeler  

 

STUDENTS:

Students, on Thursday, October 29, the library is hosting a live action game of Clue! Only you can solve the mystery of who killed the beloved Jay Matsby. Was it Lilly Lilac with a lawn gnome? Or Barry Brown with a wrench? You must sign up in the library ahead of time to participate. Sign ups close at noon on Wednesday, October 28. 

 

A representative from Concordia University will be visiting on Thursday, October 29th @ 10:30AM. If interested, please report to the Guidance office to sign up and receive a pass to attend. 

 

Ready for an adventure? Join us this weekend for the 2026 fall play,  The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane!  Follow Edward, a very special rabbit, on an unforgettable journey that will make you laugh, tug at your heartstrings, and remind you of the power of love. Shows are Friday and Saturday at 7:30 and Sunday at 2:30. Get your tickets online at morrishstheatre.ludus.com or from Mrs. G in room 141. Don't miss this journey. You might leave with a little more love in your heart.  

 

A representative from Saint Norbert College will be visiting on Tuesday, October 27th @ 8:40AM. If interested, please report to the Guidance office to sign up and receive a pass to attend.

 

A representative from Ohio University will be visiting on Tuesday, October 27th @ 9:35AM. If interested, please report to the Guidance office to sign up and receive a pass to attend.

 

Attention Sophomores: Grundy Area Vocational Center (GAVC) will present information on the  November Sophomore Tour in the auditorium TODAY, October 21st from 9:05 to 9:30 AM.  Students should bring their chromebook to the presentation.  All Sophomores will be dismissed from their 2nd Period class at 9:05. 

 

Attention all varsity and sophomore baseball players: the annual work day on the field will be this Sunday, October 25th at 10:00 AM. If for some reason you cannot attend, you must speak with Coach Kein personally before the end of the week. 

 

There will be a mandatory meeting TOMORROW, October 22, at 7:10 AM in Mr. Windy’s Room 212 for all girls interested in playing girls basketball this year.  If you can not attend, see Mr. Windy. 

 

A representative from Joliet Junior College will be visiting on Friday, October 23rd @ 10:30AM. If interested, please report to the Guidance office to sign up and receive a pass to attend. 

 

Attention freshmen boys interested in joining the Baseball Program this year: there will be an informational meeting TODAY, October 21st immediately after school in Coach Kein's classroom (219, across from the library). If you plan to be on the roster this spring, you need to attend this meeting. If you are unable to attend, see Coach Kein personally.

 

Attention all returning baseball players (and any new sophomore, junior, or senior considering trying out this spring): our first meeting will be right after school TODAY, October 21st in Mr. Muntz's classroom (215). Football guys, Coach Thorson is aware. If for some reason you cannot attend, see Coach Kein prior to that day.

 

Freshmen Class of 2030, if you're thinking about getting a job in the near future then the Certificate of Employability program is for you! Learn what it takes to become employable and hear from many local businesses on how to stay employable and balance that delicate work/school schedule through this program. Your first meeting is TOMORROW, October 22nd, 3rd period. You will check in to 3rd period for attendance, and then you will report directly to the auditorium. All freshmen are required to attend unless a parent/guardian has opted you out of the program.

 

MCHS athletes and club members, there's still time to register your team for the Trunk or Treat event! Chat with your coaches and advisors on a costume theme and ideas to decorate your vehicles for what is such a memorable night for our future MCHS kiddos! The event is Wednesday, Oct. 28th from 5-6PM and teams should register by emailing our student body president, Brady Babington at [email protected]. The deadline to register is Friday, Oct. 23rd. 

 

A representative from Western Michigan University will be visiting on Thursday, October 22nd @ 2:05PM. If interested, please report to the Guidance office to sign up and receive a pass to attend. 

 

LUNCH SPECIAL:

Onion Rings

Spaghetti and Meatballs

 

THURSDAY LUNCH SPECIAL:

Bosco Sticks with Marinara

Boneless Chicken Wings

 

School Closings Yr 2026-2027

 

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