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!
⚾️ Student Spotlight ⚾️
Today we’re shining the spotlight on Jase, Wesley, Gunner, Colby, and Ethan! These boys play for the Showcase Baseball Association (SBA), and most of them are in their second season with the team.
SBA is a travel baseball team—and they definitely travel far! When asked what they enjoy most about travel ball, their answers included traveling all around, staying in hotels, seeing new places, spending time with friends, stepping up to bat, and getting to explore new areas.
Of course, travel ball comes with its challenges too. The boys shared that facing stronger pitchers, staying mentally focused, keeping confidence up, competing at a higher level, and playing unfamiliar teams can all be tough—but they continue to push through and grow with every game.
We’re proud of your hard work and dedication both on and off the field. Keep it up, boys!
Today we’re shining the spotlight on Jase, Wesley, Gunner, Colby, and Ethan! These boys play for the Showcase Baseball Association (SBA), and most of them are in their second season with the team.
SBA is a travel baseball team—and they definitely travel far! When asked what they enjoy most about travel ball, their answers included traveling all around, staying in hotels, seeing new places, spending time with friends, stepping up to bat, and getting to explore new areas.
Of course, travel ball comes with its challenges too. The boys shared that facing stronger pitchers, staying mentally focused, keeping confidence up, competing at a higher level, and playing unfamiliar teams can all be tough—but they continue to push through and grow with every game.
We’re proud of your hard work and dedication both on and off the field. Keep it up, boys!
⭐Student Spotlight: MMJH Panthers ⭐
Shoutout to Mallory, Gemma, Aubree, Brielle, and Kinslee for their hard work on the travel volleyball team VC Power! 🏐🔥
This is their first year participating, and they’ve already been putting in the work—traveling on weekends and competing in tournaments. When asked what they love most about travel volleyball, they shared things like the exciting environment, supportive teammates, traveling together, and learning new skills.
Of course, it comes with challenges too! The girls mentioned tougher competition, playing with new teammates, and learning new rotations—but they’re rising to the challenge and growing every step of the way.
We’re proud of these Panthers for representing MMJH both on and off the court. Keep up the great work! 🐾
Join us tonight as we celebrate our 8th grade track athletes! 🏃♀️🏃♂️💜💛
8th Grade Recognition will take place at 3:45 PM before our home meet. Come out and help us recognize these athletes for their hard work and dedication this season!
Meet starts at 4:15 PM @ GRHS.
Let’s pack the stands and support our Panthers! 🐾
8th Grade Recognition will take place at 3:45 PM before our home meet. Come out and help us recognize these athletes for their hard work and dedication this season!
Meet starts at 4:15 PM @ GRHS.
Let’s pack the stands and support our Panthers! 🐾
Get ready, Panthers! 🐾💜💛
MMJH Scholastic Bowl is headed to Regionals this Wednesday, 4/29 in Westville!
This is a Varsity-only meet, and our team is ready to compete, focus, and achieve. Let’s wish them the best of luck as they take on the competition!
Go Panthers!
MMJH Scholastic Bowl is headed to Regionals this Wednesday, 4/29 in Westville!
This is a Varsity-only meet, and our team is ready to compete, focus, and achieve. Let’s wish them the best of luck as they take on the competition!
Go Panthers!
Join our team! We are currently looking for passionate and dedicated individuals for the following anticipated positions:
ELA Teacher
Science Teacher
Social Studies Teacher
Teacher’s Aides
Choir Teacher
Cheer Coach
If you’re interested in applying, please reach out to Principal Josh Cavanaugh at jcavanaugh@gobuffaloes.org.
Come make a difference with us! 🍎
ELA Teacher
Science Teacher
Social Studies Teacher
Teacher’s Aides
Choir Teacher
Cheer Coach
If you’re interested in applying, please reach out to Principal Josh Cavanaugh at jcavanaugh@gobuffaloes.org.
Come make a difference with us! 🍎
Good afternoon, families. Today, Monday, April 27, due to an abundance of caution with the incoming potential for severe weather, Mary Miller Junior High will be cancelling Project Success today after school.
Here’s what’s happening at MMJH this week!
🐾 MMJH Pet Exploratory Needs Your Help! 🐾
Recently, the Vermilion County Animal Shelter took in five unweaned litters of kittens in less than 24 hours and they need our help!
Our MMJH Pet Exploratory class is collecting donations to help care for these tiny kittens as they grow and get stronger. 💛
This morning, some of our students even visited classrooms to share more about the situation and encourage others to get involved!
We are looking for:
Wet cat food
Paper towels
Kitten feeding bottles
Miracle nipples for feeding bottles
Kitten Milk Replacer
If you’re able to donate, please place your items in the black crate outside the school doors.
Thank you for helping our students make a difference in the lives of these animals! 🐾
Recently, the Vermilion County Animal Shelter took in five unweaned litters of kittens in less than 24 hours and they need our help!
Our MMJH Pet Exploratory class is collecting donations to help care for these tiny kittens as they grow and get stronger. 💛
This morning, some of our students even visited classrooms to share more about the situation and encourage others to get involved!
We are looking for:
Wet cat food
Paper towels
Kitten feeding bottles
Miracle nipples for feeding bottles
Kitten Milk Replacer
If you’re able to donate, please place your items in the black crate outside the school doors.
Thank you for helping our students make a difference in the lives of these animals! 🐾
🐄🏆 What a great day at Section 18 Livestock Judging! 🏆🐄
We’re excited to announce that five of our students have qualified for state in Bloomington!
High School Qualifiers:
Jordyn Fourez, Addisen Ellis, and Layla Portis
Junior High Qualifiers:
Mallory Rollins and Ledger Fourez
We also had an outstanding showing from our junior high students, with four placing in the Top 5:
1st – Ledger Fourez
2nd – Mallory Rollins
4th – Cadence Brewer
5th – Jase Blacketer
Congratulations to these students on their hard work and success! We’re proud of everyone who competed—it was a fantastic day all around.
Best of luck to our state qualifiers as they head to Bloomington!
We’re excited to announce that five of our students have qualified for state in Bloomington!
High School Qualifiers:
Jordyn Fourez, Addisen Ellis, and Layla Portis
Junior High Qualifiers:
Mallory Rollins and Ledger Fourez
We also had an outstanding showing from our junior high students, with four placing in the Top 5:
1st – Ledger Fourez
2nd – Mallory Rollins
4th – Cadence Brewer
5th – Jase Blacketer
Congratulations to these students on their hard work and success! We’re proud of everyone who competed—it was a fantastic day all around.
Best of luck to our state qualifiers as they head to Bloomington!
🎊 Get ready—our Yearbook Party is coming up! 🎊
Mark your calendars for Tuesday, May 12th during Exploratory! Students will have the chance to sign yearbooks, share memories, and celebrate an amazing school year. ✍️📘
Already ordered your yearbook? You’ll get FREE signing pages!
Still need one? You can order at jostens.com or send $32 (cash or check) to the office.
Don’t miss out on the fun—be part of the celebration!
Mark your calendars for Tuesday, May 12th during Exploratory! Students will have the chance to sign yearbooks, share memories, and celebrate an amazing school year. ✍️📘
Already ordered your yearbook? You’ll get FREE signing pages!
Still need one? You can order at jostens.com or send $32 (cash or check) to the office.
Don’t miss out on the fun—be part of the celebration!
✨ Student Spotlight: Ryker ✨
Today we’re highlighting Ryker and his passion for motocross racing! 🏁🏍️
Ryker has been racing motocross for many years and continues to dedicate his time to improving his skills. He races and rides at Lincoln Trail Motorsports and other tracks, practicing almost every weekend.
His hard work has paid off—he has even placed 1st in a race! 🏆 His favorite part of motocross is jumping and catching air, while he says the toughest part is managing speed going into certain turns.
You can spot Ryker out on the track riding bike number 257!
We are proud of Ryker for his dedication, determination, and love for the sport!
Today we’re highlighting Ryker and his passion for motocross racing! 🏁🏍️
Ryker has been racing motocross for many years and continues to dedicate his time to improving his skills. He races and rides at Lincoln Trail Motorsports and other tracks, practicing almost every weekend.
His hard work has paid off—he has even placed 1st in a race! 🏆 His favorite part of motocross is jumping and catching air, while he says the toughest part is managing speed going into certain turns.
You can spot Ryker out on the track riding bike number 257!
We are proud of Ryker for his dedication, determination, and love for the sport!
Huge congratulations to Mallory Rollins and Ledger Fourez for qualifying for State in Livestock Judging yesterday! 🐄🏆
We’re so proud of your hard work and dedication. Good luck tomorrow—we’re all cheering you on!
We’re so proud of your hard work and dedication. Good luck tomorrow—we’re all cheering you on!
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.
🎉 It’s time to celebrate—MMJH Yearbook Party! 🎉
Join us on Tuesday, May 12th during Exploratory for our Yearbook Party! This is a great time for students to sign yearbooks and celebrate all the memories from this school year. ✍️📘
Students who have already ordered a yearbook will receive FREE signing pages!
Haven’t ordered yet? There’s still time! Order your yearbook at jostens.com or send $32 (cash or check) to the office.
Don’t miss out on the fun—grab your yearbook and get ready to celebrate!
Join us on Tuesday, May 12th during Exploratory for our Yearbook Party! This is a great time for students to sign yearbooks and celebrate all the memories from this school year. ✍️📘
Students who have already ordered a yearbook will receive FREE signing pages!
Haven’t ordered yet? There’s still time! Order your yearbook at jostens.com or send $32 (cash or check) to the office.
Don’t miss out on the fun—grab your yearbook and get ready to celebrate!
