✨ Student Spotlight: Julianna ✨
Today we’re highlighting Julianna and her incredible dedication to horseback riding! 🐎
Julianna has spent years dedicated to riding horses—that’s true commitment! She spends her time at her grandma’s stables caring for and riding the horses, building both skill and responsibility along the way.
Over the years, she has competed in many shows and events, traveling to different places and gaining valuable experience. She participates in a variety of events, including barrel racing!
Her favorite part of riding is the special bond she forms with the horses and earning their trust. ❤️
We are proud of Julianna for her dedication, passion, and the hard work she puts into something she truly loves!
Today we’re highlighting Julianna and her incredible dedication to horseback riding! 🐎
Julianna has spent years dedicated to riding horses—that’s true commitment! She spends her time at her grandma’s stables caring for and riding the horses, building both skill and responsibility along the way.
Over the years, she has competed in many shows and events, traveling to different places and gaining valuable experience. She participates in a variety of events, including barrel racing!
Her favorite part of riding is the special bond she forms with the horses and earning their trust. ❤️
We are proud of Julianna for her dedication, passion, and the hard work she puts into something she truly loves!


Students competed in two back-to-back livestock competitions on Thursday and Friday last week, and we couldn’t be more proud! Both our high school and junior high teams did an amazing job representing our schools and chapter.
Next up: Georgetown! We’re excited to compete on our home turf and can’t wait to see how our hard work pays off!
Next up: Georgetown! We’re excited to compete on our home turf and can’t wait to see how our hard work pays off!



✨ Student Spotlight: Ledger ✨
We’re excited to highlight Ledger and his hard work showing livestock! 🐷
Ledger has been showing pigs for 2 years and even shows a heifer as well! He takes great pride in caring for his animals—and yes, they all have names! His favorite pig is Squabbles. 🐽
Ledger shares this responsibility with his grandpa, making it even more special as they work together to raise and show their animals.
His favorite part of showing pigs is meeting new people and everything it teaches him. Showing livestock takes patience, responsibility, and calmness. From feeding and caring for the pigs to spending time with them daily, Ledger has learned valuable life skills through this experience.
We are proud of Ledger for his dedication, responsibility, and the pride he takes in his work!
We’re excited to highlight Ledger and his hard work showing livestock! 🐷
Ledger has been showing pigs for 2 years and even shows a heifer as well! He takes great pride in caring for his animals—and yes, they all have names! His favorite pig is Squabbles. 🐽
Ledger shares this responsibility with his grandpa, making it even more special as they work together to raise and show their animals.
His favorite part of showing pigs is meeting new people and everything it teaches him. Showing livestock takes patience, responsibility, and calmness. From feeding and caring for the pigs to spending time with them daily, Ledger has learned valuable life skills through this experience.
We are proud of Ledger for his dedication, responsibility, and the pride he takes in his work!
✨ Student Spotlight: Cadence ✨
We’re excited to highlight Cadence and her unique passion for showing rabbits! 🐰
Cadence has been showing rabbits for about 3 years and travels all over for competitions—from Georgetown all the way to Texas! Her dedication and love for her animals truly shines through in everything she does.
Not only does she show rabbits, but she also breeds them—and exciting news… she has a litter due TODAY!
Her favorite part of showing rabbits? The memories made along the way… and of course, grabbing Taco Bell on the road to shows! 🌮
We are proud of Cadence for her hard work, responsibility, and passion for something so unique!
We’re excited to highlight Cadence and her unique passion for showing rabbits! 🐰
Cadence has been showing rabbits for about 3 years and travels all over for competitions—from Georgetown all the way to Texas! Her dedication and love for her animals truly shines through in everything she does.
Not only does she show rabbits, but she also breeds them—and exciting news… she has a litter due TODAY!
Her favorite part of showing rabbits? The memories made along the way… and of course, grabbing Taco Bell on the road to shows! 🌮
We are proud of Cadence for her hard work, responsibility, and passion for something so unique!

✨ Student Spotlight: Jaycie ✨
We’re excited to highlight Jaycie for her dedication to dance outside of school! 💃
Jaycie has been dancing for about 5 years at Jodi’s Dance Unlimited in Danville. Through her hard work and commitment, she continues to grow as a dancer and performer.
Her favorite part of dance is putting in the effort to perfect a routine and seeing that hard work pay off—especially when she places in the top 3 at competitions! 🏆
One of the biggest competitions she has participated in is Kudo, a national dance competition, where she has had the opportunity to compete at a high level and challenge herself even more.
We are proud of Jaycie for representing our school through her passion, dedication, and talent!
We’re excited to highlight Jaycie for her dedication to dance outside of school! 💃
Jaycie has been dancing for about 5 years at Jodi’s Dance Unlimited in Danville. Through her hard work and commitment, she continues to grow as a dancer and performer.
Her favorite part of dance is putting in the effort to perfect a routine and seeing that hard work pay off—especially when she places in the top 3 at competitions! 🏆
One of the biggest competitions she has participated in is Kudo, a national dance competition, where she has had the opportunity to compete at a high level and challenge herself even more.
We are proud of Jaycie for representing our school through her passion, dedication, and talent!

Here’s what’s happening at MMJH this week!

Students reenacting the Lincoln/Douglas debates in Mrs Balgeman's 7th grade History class.

🎯 2026 Vermilion County Championship – Bullseye Edition 🎯
Our MMJH archery team is locked in and ready to compete at the Vermilion County Championship!
The meet will be held at Danville High School on April 11th, and we can’t wait to see our students showcase their focus, precision, and hard work. 💪🎯
Good luck to all of our archers—aim small, miss small! We are proud of you and cheering you on all the way!
Our MMJH archery team is locked in and ready to compete at the Vermilion County Championship!
The meet will be held at Danville High School on April 11th, and we can’t wait to see our students showcase their focus, precision, and hard work. 💪🎯
Good luck to all of our archers—aim small, miss small! We are proud of you and cheering you on all the way!

Today we’re highlighting Josh Richards and his dedication outside of school!
Josh has been involved in wrestling for several years and competes with Storm Wrestling. His hard work and commitment paid off this year as he qualified for State—what an incredible accomplishment!
When asked what his favorite part of wrestling is, Josh kept it simple: “Winning.” 💪
We are proud of Josh for representing our school and community through his determination and success on the mat. Keep up the great work!
Josh has been involved in wrestling for several years and competes with Storm Wrestling. His hard work and commitment paid off this year as he qualified for State—what an incredible accomplishment!
When asked what his favorite part of wrestling is, Josh kept it simple: “Winning.” 💪
We are proud of Josh for representing our school and community through his determination and success on the mat. Keep up the great work!

♟️✨ Who knew chess could be so fun?! ✨♟️
Students are building friendships and enjoying some friendly competition during Exploratory. It’s great to see their strategy skills (and smiles!) in action!
Students are building friendships and enjoying some friendly competition during Exploratory. It’s great to see their strategy skills (and smiles!) in action!





📚🏆 Join us in celebrating our Scholastic Bowl team! 🏆📚
Scholastic Bowl will honor their 8th grade players on Monday, April 13th at approximately 5:30 PM (between their 2nd and 3rd matches).
We invite everyone to come out, support the team, and help us celebrate our 8th graders—Cullen, Cadence, Spencer, and Hanley! 🎉
Georgetown’s first match will begin at approximately 4:45 PM. Come cheer them on! 📣
Scholastic Bowl will honor their 8th grade players on Monday, April 13th at approximately 5:30 PM (between their 2nd and 3rd matches).
We invite everyone to come out, support the team, and help us celebrate our 8th graders—Cullen, Cadence, Spencer, and Hanley! 🎉
Georgetown’s first match will begin at approximately 4:45 PM. Come cheer them on! 📣



We have TWO students heading to the U.S. Finals Cheerleading Competition this Saturday in DeKalb! 🎉
Kady will be competing with 217 Athletics, and Brylee will be taking the floor with VC Cheer! 📣
We are so proud of their hard work, dedication, and spirit. Join us in wishing them the best of luck on the big stage!
Go get it, Kady and Brylee! 💪
WOW—look at that drone! 🚁✨
Students in STEM are taking learning to new heights as they test out drones!
Students in STEM are taking learning to new heights as they test out drones!




Students in Budgeting class are bringing their learning to life—literally! 💵💰

Students in Pet Ownership class kicked off their breed research this morning as they begin working on their upcoming projects! 🐾 Students are diving in to learn about different breeds, their traits, and what it takes to care for them.



Students in Exploratory were learning new games today! 🧠🎲 Lots of teamwork, friendly competition, and strategic thinking were on display. Every game challenged students to use their brainpower to come out on top—great job working together and having fun!






📣 MMJH Scholastic Bowl Meet – Today! 📣
🧠✨ Join us today at MMJH as our students put their knowledge to the test and compete in a fast-paced, exciting meet.
Come out and support these hardworking students as they represent MMJH with pride—we can’t wait to see what they accomplish! 💜💛
🧠✨ Join us today at MMJH as our students put their knowledge to the test and compete in a fast-paced, exciting meet.
Come out and support these hardworking students as they represent MMJH with pride—we can’t wait to see what they accomplish! 💜💛

Tomorrow is Wear It Wednesday at MMJH!
💙 Rêveur – Blue
💚 Isibindi – Green
❤️ Amistad – Red
🖤 Altruismo – Black
Let’s fill the halls with color and show that even though we are Four Houses, we are always One Den.
💙 Rêveur – Blue
💚 Isibindi – Green
❤️ Amistad – Red
🖤 Altruismo – Black
Let’s fill the halls with color and show that even though we are Four Houses, we are always One Den.

Our MMJH Panthers are hitting the track and ready to race! Come out and support our athletes as they compete in their next meet.
📍 Hoopeston
🗓April 7th
⏰ 4:15 PM
Let’s cheer them on and wish them the best of luck as they give it their all!
📍 Hoopeston
🗓April 7th
⏰ 4:15 PM
Let’s cheer them on and wish them the best of luck as they give it their all!

Here’s what’s happening at MMJH this week!

