
⌨️ Did you know MMJH offers an exploratory class just for typing? Our students have been working hard to improve their skills and become more efficient at the keyboard.




📸 Today in Yearbook class, our students were busy bringing the yearbook to life! Some worked on planning out pages while others got creative with designing layouts. We can’t wait to see their hard work come together into memories that will last a lifetime!




Our MMJH Lady Panthers will play their first basketball game of the season on Monday, September 29, at 5:00 PM in Bement. 🏀🐾
We’d love to see our community come out and support these athletes as they kick off their season. Let’s go Panthers!
We’d love to see our community come out and support these athletes as they kick off their season. Let’s go Panthers!


Yesterday morning at MMJH, local churches sponsored See You at the Pole. Afterwards they enjoyed some donuts! 🍩

Early mornings + basketball = a great way to start the day! 🏀☀️
Students in Mr. Barney’s exploratory are getting active and having fun with a game of basketball this morning. What better way to wake up than with some teamwork, energy, and friendly competition?
Students in Mr. Barney’s exploratory are getting active and having fun with a game of basketball this morning. What better way to wake up than with some teamwork, energy, and friendly competition?



STEM fun is in full swing in Mrs. Hunter’s class! 🌟
Some of our students are busy building rollercoaster models 🎢 while others are diving into electronics ⚡—and everyone is putting their creativity and problem-solving skills to the test.
We love seeing all the teamwork, big ideas, and smiles that come with hands-on learning! 💡
Some of our students are busy building rollercoaster models 🎢 while others are diving into electronics ⚡—and everyone is putting their creativity and problem-solving skills to the test.
We love seeing all the teamwork, big ideas, and smiles that come with hands-on learning! 💡






🏃♂️🏃♀️ It’s time to celebrate our 8th graders!
Join us on Tuesday, September 30th as we honor our MMJH Cross Country 8th graders at their final home meet of the season. The meet begins at 4:30 PM—come out and cheer on our Panthers as they race!
Let’s show our support for these hardworking student-athletes! 🐾
Join us on Tuesday, September 30th as we honor our MMJH Cross Country 8th graders at their final home meet of the season. The meet begins at 4:30 PM—come out and cheer on our Panthers as they race!
Let’s show our support for these hardworking student-athletes! 🐾


🌟Tomorrow is Wear It Wednesday at MMJH 🌟
Tomorrow, our 6th graders and teachers will come together to celebrate House spirit! 💙💚❤️🖤
💙 Rêveur – Blue
💚 Isibindi – Green
❤️ Amistad – Red
🖤 Altruismo – Black
Let’s fill the halls with color and show that while we are Four Houses, we are always One Den. 🐾
Tomorrow, our 6th graders and teachers will come together to celebrate House spirit! 💙💚❤️🖤
💙 Rêveur – Blue
💚 Isibindi – Green
❤️ Amistad – Red
🖤 Altruismo – Black
Let’s fill the halls with color and show that while we are Four Houses, we are always One Den. 🐾


The Staff at MMJH has been "Crushing It".so to thank them for all they do, we wheeled around our treat cart. Today's treat was a Crush can with the option of adding some flavored coffee creamer to make it a "dirty soda". We even got the PC admin to stop in.











Students in Exploratory today put their problem-solving skills to the test with some challenging puzzles. It was great to see them working hard, thinking critically, and collaborating to reach their goals.


🪐🌟 Our MMJH scientists have been hard at work! 🌟🪐
7th grade students recently wrapped up their Solar System projects, and the results are out of this world! 🚀 From creative models to detailed research, they showed off their knowledge and imagination while exploring the planets and beyond.
We’re so proud of their effort and creativity—check out some of the awesome projects below! 🌍✨
7th grade students recently wrapped up their Solar System projects, and the results are out of this world! 🚀 From creative models to detailed research, they showed off their knowledge and imagination while exploring the planets and beyond.
We’re so proud of their effort and creativity—check out some of the awesome projects below! 🌍✨







🎉 It’s Dance Day at MMJH! 🎉
Student Council is kicking off the school year with our first dance — and you won’t want to miss it!
📅 Today! Friday, September 19th
🕔 5:00–7:00 PM
📍 MMJH Gym
💵 Entry: $3
Wear your favorite jersey and get ready for a night of fun with music, concessions, and photo ops to capture the memories!
After the dance, we’ll head out together to cheer on our team at the Coal Bucket Game! 🏈
Student Council is kicking off the school year with our first dance — and you won’t want to miss it!
📅 Today! Friday, September 19th
🕔 5:00–7:00 PM
📍 MMJH Gym
💵 Entry: $3
Wear your favorite jersey and get ready for a night of fun with music, concessions, and photo ops to capture the memories!
After the dance, we’ll head out together to cheer on our team at the Coal Bucket Game! 🏈


🐾 In Miss Cottrell’s Pet Ownership class, students are getting a taste of responsibility! Today they began researching what it takes to care for a new puppy—from food and toys to all the essentials a furry friend needs to stay happy and healthy. 🐶💙
We can’t wait to see the projects they put together as they learn what it really means to be a great pet owner!
We can’t wait to see the projects they put together as they learn what it really means to be a great pet owner!


Creativity is in full swing in Miss Franzen’s Sewing Exploratory! Students have been working hard on their monster creations, putting their sewing skills to the test while adding their own unique flair.



It’s been a busy couple of weeks for our Ag and FFA students!
We wrapped up last week with Such Seeds Plot Day, where students had the opportunity to speak with business owners, colleges, and other agricultural organizations. Over 200 students from across the section joined us at our plot at GRHS!
We kicked off this week with officer visits from our Illinois FFA state team and Section 18 FFA officers. They shared an awesome lesson about how much farmers depend on Mother Nature, and how what may seem like a setback can actually be a new path toward reaching your goals.
On Tuesday, our students headed to Catlin Junior High School to compete in dodgeball, and they did amazing as the only full junior high team there!
And Wednesday, they were off to LTS to work with the same students they faced in dodgeball, focusing on problem-solving and sharpening their leadership skills.
We are so proud of the hard work, energy, and enthusiasm our students are putting into these opportunities!
We wrapped up last week with Such Seeds Plot Day, where students had the opportunity to speak with business owners, colleges, and other agricultural organizations. Over 200 students from across the section joined us at our plot at GRHS!
We kicked off this week with officer visits from our Illinois FFA state team and Section 18 FFA officers. They shared an awesome lesson about how much farmers depend on Mother Nature, and how what may seem like a setback can actually be a new path toward reaching your goals.
On Tuesday, our students headed to Catlin Junior High School to compete in dodgeball, and they did amazing as the only full junior high team there!
And Wednesday, they were off to LTS to work with the same students they faced in dodgeball, focusing on problem-solving and sharpening their leadership skills.
We are so proud of the hard work, energy, and enthusiasm our students are putting into these opportunities!











🌟Tomorrow is Wear It Wednesday at MMJH 🌟
Tomorrow, our 6th graders and teachers will come together to celebrate House spirit! 💙💚❤️🖤
💙 Rêveur – Blue
💚 Isibindi – Green
❤️ Amistad – Red
🖤 Altruismo – Black
Let’s fill the halls with color and show that while we are Four Houses, we are always One Den. 🐾


🏃♂️ Good luck to our Mary Miller Junior High Cross Country team as they compete in the Conference Meet this Saturday!
📍 Location: Potomac
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM
Come out and cheer on our runners as they represent MMJH with hard work and Panther pride! 🐾
📍 Location: Potomac
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM
Come out and cheer on our runners as they represent MMJH with hard work and Panther pride! 🐾


MMJH Student Council is kicking off the school year with our first dance — and you won’t want to miss it!
📅 This Friday, September 19th
🕔 5:00–7:00 PM
📍 MMJH Gym
💵 Entry: $3
Wear your favorite jersey and get ready for a night of fun with music, concessions, and photo ops to capture the memories!
After the dance, we’ll head out together to support our team at the Coal Bucket Game!
📅 This Friday, September 19th
🕔 5:00–7:00 PM
📍 MMJH Gym
💵 Entry: $3
Wear your favorite jersey and get ready for a night of fun with music, concessions, and photo ops to capture the memories!
After the dance, we’ll head out together to support our team at the Coal Bucket Game!


Please join us on Monday, September 15 for our MMJH Girls' Basketball parent meeting at 5:30pm in the MMJH Cafeteria. This is for any parent/guardian of a 6-8th grade girl interested in playing this season. We look forward to seeing you there!


♟️ Students in Mr. Carey’s Chess Exploratory are sharpening their strategies and building their skills!
Through practice and friendly competition, they’re learning patience, problem-solving, and how to think several moves ahead.
Through practice and friendly competition, they’re learning patience, problem-solving, and how to think several moves ahead.

