Here's what is happening at MMJH this week!
Let’s cheer on Josh Richards as he heads to State for Track!
Josh will be competing in shot put, and we are so proud of his hard work and dedication this season. Best of luck—go represent! 💪🏽
Josh will be competing in shot put, and we are so proud of his hard work and dedication this season. Best of luck—go represent! 💪🏽
🌟 Spotlight Student: Lilee 🌟
Lilee has been competing in pageants since 3rd grade and has loved the experience of meeting people from all around and making new friends along the way. One of the most challenging parts for her is the formal wear competition because it requires walking slowly and confidently, even when feeling nervous.
Lilee is currently serving as the American Elegance Pageant Preteen Miss, and we are so proud of her accomplishments and dedication. Congratulations, Lilee! 👑
Lilee has been competing in pageants since 3rd grade and has loved the experience of meeting people from all around and making new friends along the way. One of the most challenging parts for her is the formal wear competition because it requires walking slowly and confidently, even when feeling nervous.
Lilee is currently serving as the American Elegance Pageant Preteen Miss, and we are so proud of her accomplishments and dedication. Congratulations, Lilee! 👑
Students in Mrs. Lewsader and Mrs. Jennings’ class put their engineering skills to the test yesterday by building earthquake-safe structures during science class!
A huge thank you to Pine Crest for donating several Stranger Things books to our library here at MMJH! These books are a fantastic addition to our collection, and we know our students will enjoy reading them!
Our Yearbook Signing Party was a blast! Students spent time laughing, sharing memories, writing heartfelt messages, and filling each other’s yearbooks with notes they’ll cherish for years to come. It was a fun way to celebrate friendships and another amazing school year together!
Here’s what’s happening at MMJH this week!
📚 MMJH Yearbook Signing Party 📚
MMJH students, join us Tuesday, May 12th during Exploratory in the gym to celebrate the school year with friends, memories, and yearbook signing fun!
Students who purchased a yearbook will receive FREE signing pages. Haven’t ordered one yet? There’s still time through Jostens.com or the front office!
🧵 Our students in Sewing class have been hard at work creating their very own pot holders! From learning basic stitching techniques to choosing fabrics and putting their creativity to use, these students are gaining hands-on skills one project at a time.
🏃♀️🏃 Track Sectionals are Here! 🏃♂️🏃
Good luck to our MMJH track athletes as they compete at Sectionals this Saturday, May 9th in Catlin! We are proud of all the hard work, dedication, and determination this team has shown throughout the season.
Let’s cheer on our Panthers and wish them the best of luck!
Good luck to our MMJH track athletes as they compete at Sectionals this Saturday, May 9th in Catlin! We are proud of all the hard work, dedication, and determination this team has shown throughout the season.
Let’s cheer on our Panthers and wish them the best of luck!
🥋 Student Spotlight 🥋
Today we are spotlighting Jaxon!
Outside of school, Jaxon participates in Tae Kwon Do at Kruger's ATA Martial Arts. He recently became a Legacy Member and is now a certified trainee instructor! Jaxon is also a 2nd degree black belt, which is an incredible accomplishment.
When asked about his favorite part of Tae Kwon Do, Jaxon said he enjoys the exhilaration of getting to perform his forms in front of lots of people. He shared that one of the most challenging parts is learning the forms and continuing to improve his skills.
On top of his martial arts achievements, Jaxon is also musically talented! He plays the guitar, bass, baritone ukulele, and soprano ukulele. 🎸🎶
We are so proud of Jaxon and all of his hard work and dedication both in and out of school!
Today we are spotlighting Jaxon!
Outside of school, Jaxon participates in Tae Kwon Do at Kruger's ATA Martial Arts. He recently became a Legacy Member and is now a certified trainee instructor! Jaxon is also a 2nd degree black belt, which is an incredible accomplishment.
When asked about his favorite part of Tae Kwon Do, Jaxon said he enjoys the exhilaration of getting to perform his forms in front of lots of people. He shared that one of the most challenging parts is learning the forms and continuing to improve his skills.
On top of his martial arts achievements, Jaxon is also musically talented! He plays the guitar, bass, baritone ukulele, and soprano ukulele. 🎸🎶
We are so proud of Jaxon and all of his hard work and dedication both in and out of school!
After 21 long days, Mrs. Lambert’s junior high class finally met their chicks! 🐣
Throughout the incubation process, students kept detailed logs and are now checking in weekly to monitor the chicks’ health and growth. This hands-on unit brings learning to life as students explore everything from egg development to raising chickens, along with understanding the poultry industry and its role in our everyday lives.
Throughout the incubation process, students kept detailed logs and are now checking in weekly to monitor the chicks’ health and growth. This hands-on unit brings learning to life as students explore everything from egg development to raising chickens, along with understanding the poultry industry and its role in our everyday lives.
⚽ Student Spotlight ⚽
Today we are shining the spotlight on some of our students who play soccer at Winter Park: Alyssa, Gemma, Rylee, Sadie, Liam, Fernando, Karter, and Alex!
When asked about their favorite part of soccer, they shared that they love being with friends, playing with classmates, experiencing new teams, and the excitement of defending and shooting.
They also talked about some of the challenges that come with the game, including tough competition, receiving a bad cross, keeping up their confidence, having dad as a coach (😂), and even getting juked!
We love seeing our students stay active, build friendships, and grow through sports. Keep up the great work! We are proud of you all!
Today we are shining the spotlight on some of our students who play soccer at Winter Park: Alyssa, Gemma, Rylee, Sadie, Liam, Fernando, Karter, and Alex!
When asked about their favorite part of soccer, they shared that they love being with friends, playing with classmates, experiencing new teams, and the excitement of defending and shooting.
They also talked about some of the challenges that come with the game, including tough competition, receiving a bad cross, keeping up their confidence, having dad as a coach (😂), and even getting juked!
We love seeing our students stay active, build friendships, and grow through sports. Keep up the great work! We are proud of you all!
📚✨ Yearbook Party Coming Soon! ✨📚
Get ready, MMJH! Our Yearbook Signing Party is just around the corner, and everyone is invited!
🗓 Tuesday, May 12th
⏰ 8:05 AM (Exploratory)
📍 Gym
Come celebrate the school year with your friends by signing yearbooks, swapping messages, and sharing your favorite memories. Students who purchased a yearbook will receive FREE signing pages to add even more memories to their book!
Haven’t ordered your yearbook yet? There’s still time! Order online at Jostens.com or send cash/check to the front office.
We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
Get ready, MMJH! Our Yearbook Signing Party is just around the corner, and everyone is invited!
🗓 Tuesday, May 12th
⏰ 8:05 AM (Exploratory)
📍 Gym
Come celebrate the school year with your friends by signing yearbooks, swapping messages, and sharing your favorite memories. Students who purchased a yearbook will receive FREE signing pages to add even more memories to their book!
Haven’t ordered your yearbook yet? There’s still time! Order online at Jostens.com or send cash/check to the front office.
We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
Golden Ruler Award Recognition ⭐
We are proud to recognize Mrs. Carrell as this year’s Golden Ruler Award recipient!
Mrs. Carrell is an outstanding educator whose impact is felt throughout our entire school community. Her eighth-grade ELA students achieved some of the highest scores in the county on the Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR), with an incredible average growth of 20.19 points per student.
Beyond the classroom, she serves as our high school cheer coach and is a leader on our Ron Clark Academy House Committee. She builds strong, positive relationships with both students and staff, and it shows in everything she does.
Mrs. Carrell approaches her work with professionalism and purpose, creating a classroom environment that is engaging, supportive, and enjoyable. She inspires excellence, pride, and confidence in every student she teaches.
Congratulations, Mrs. Carrell! We are so proud of you and grateful to have you as part of our MMJH family!
🌟 MMJH Students of the Month for April 🌟
Congratulations to our April Students of the Month: Abby, Titus (not pictured), and Weston!
Our word of the month was Respect, and these students truly exemplified what it means to show respect through their actions, attitudes, and the way they treat others each day. They set a great example for their peers and help make MMJH a positive place to learn and grow.
We are so proud of them!
Congratulations to our April Students of the Month: Abby, Titus (not pictured), and Weston!
Our word of the month was Respect, and these students truly exemplified what it means to show respect through their actions, attitudes, and the way they treat others each day. They set a great example for their peers and help make MMJH a positive place to learn and grow.
We are so proud of them!
🐾 Thank You, MMJH Students! 🐾
We are so proud of our students for their generosity and compassion! Thanks to your efforts, we were able to donate $206.69 in cash, along with multiple rolls of paper towels and several cases of wet food to support our local animal shelter.
Your kindness is making a real difference for animals in need. Thank you for stepping up and showing what it means to care for your community! 💙
We are so proud of our students for their generosity and compassion! Thanks to your efforts, we were able to donate $206.69 in cash, along with multiple rolls of paper towels and several cases of wet food to support our local animal shelter.
Your kindness is making a real difference for animals in need. Thank you for stepping up and showing what it means to care for your community! 💙
Mrs. Balgeman’s class took a hands-on step back in time while learning about the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire and the rise of assembly lines during industrialization. Students participated in a fast-paced competition to replicate a detailed blouse, racing against the clock to experience the pressure and precision of factory work. This engaging activity sparked meaningful conversations about efficiency, working conditions, and the human impact behind America’s industrial growth.
All MMJH Families Welcome!
📘✨ Yearbook Party Coming Soon! ✨📘
We’re getting ready for one of the most fun days of the year! 🎉
Students who have ordered a yearbook will get to take part in our Yearbook Party on Tuesday, May 12th during Exploratory—including special signing pages and time to hang out with friends!
Haven’t ordered a yearbook yet? There’s still time!
Order online at jostens.com or send $32 (cash or check) to the office to make sure your student doesn’t miss out on the fun.
Let’s celebrate an awesome year together with friends, memories, and lots of signatures!
We’re getting ready for one of the most fun days of the year! 🎉
Students who have ordered a yearbook will get to take part in our Yearbook Party on Tuesday, May 12th during Exploratory—including special signing pages and time to hang out with friends!
Haven’t ordered a yearbook yet? There’s still time!
Order online at jostens.com or send $32 (cash or check) to the office to make sure your student doesn’t miss out on the fun.
Let’s celebrate an awesome year together with friends, memories, and lots of signatures!
