Wisdom for the week: “Paws what you’re doing—German class is barking with opportunity!”
This week we’re spotlighting German class!
Learning a new language opens doors you didn’t even know existed. German is not only spoken by over 100 million people worldwide, but it’s also the most widely spoken language in Europe. Taking German gives you a chance to:
• Connect with new cultures and people.
• Build skills that look great on college and job applications.
• Challenge your brain and improve memory.
• Open opportunities in travel, science, engineering, and business—fields where German is a leading language.
This week we’re spotlighting German class!
Learning a new language opens doors you didn’t even know existed. German is not only spoken by over 100 million people worldwide, but it’s also the most widely spoken language in Europe. Taking German gives you a chance to:
• Connect with new cultures and people.
• Build skills that look great on college and job applications.
• Challenge your brain and improve memory.
• Open opportunities in travel, science, engineering, and business—fields where German is a leading language.
Congratulations to the boys golf team on today's 5th place Conference Tournament! Jordan Kerr finished tied for 8th overall and earned 2nd team all-conference. Isaiah Farraher and Stanley Swanson both earned 2nd team All-Conference honors! Way to go guys!
THANK YOU to everyone who attended our Fall Play production of The Play That Goes Wrong! Our cast and crew appreciate your support of the MTHS Theatre Program! We are so proud of all of the hard work and dedication from this group of students.
Stay tuned for more information on our Spring Musical, Disney's Frozen - Coming to MTHS: March 2026!
Photo: Capture by Stacy
Stay tuned for more information on our Spring Musical, Disney's Frozen - Coming to MTHS: March 2026!
Photo: Capture by Stacy
We love seeing our students in action! Last week, MTHS students enjoyed participating in a series of fantastic fall workshops led by our staff. Take a look at some of the highlights! A big shout-out to our amazing teachers and staff for creating such a fun and educational experience for everyone. #MTHS #StudentSuccess #RedbirdPride
Our MTHS Girls' Tennis team captains, Lexi Burton and Lauren Poole, continue to dominate the competition. Way to go, ladies!
The MTHS Girls' Tennis team enjoyed a great Senior Night together last week. Our Lady Redbirds are hard-working, kind, and determined!
Our Cast can hardly contain themselves due to the audiences that have seen the disasters onstage so far.. TWO MORE CHANCES TO GET IT RIGHT!
The Play That Goes Wrong continues tonight at the Kenneth H. Maurer Performing Arts Center. Tonight at 7 PM, and 2 PM tomorrow!
Tickets are still available through the online MTHS Box Office: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=276996
Tickets are $8 for adults, $5 for senior citizens 60 & older, $5 for students 8th grade & younger, and all MTHS Students with a school ID are free.
For questions about tickets or the box office, please contact (309) 367-4151, ext. 574 or kherrick@mths.us
Photos: Capture by Stacy
Wrapped up our first unit in Food Science 1 today with a free lab!
This week’s Wags of Wisdom: Make sure your message is worth carrying!
Dual credit Biology class is studying Central Dogma. DNA gives the message, RNA carries it, and proteins act it out—just like your thoughts, words, and actions. Make sure your message is worth carrying.
Dual credit Biology class is studying Central Dogma. DNA gives the message, RNA carries it, and proteins act it out—just like your thoughts, words, and actions. Make sure your message is worth carrying.
Well, Opening Night went... Wrong? We hope to have fixed all of the issues from last night's performance for the rest of the weekend!
The Play That Goes Wrong continues tonight at the Kenneth H. Maurer Performing Arts Center. Tonight and Tomorrow at 7 PM, and 2 PM on 21st.
Tickets are still available through the online MTHS Box Office: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=276996
Tickets are $8 for adults, $5 for senior citizens 60 & older, $5 for students 8th grade & younger, and all MTHS Students with a school ID are free.
For questions about tickets or the box office, please contact (309) 367-4151, ext. 574 or kherrick@mths.us
Photos: Capture by Stacy
The Play That Goes Wrong continues tonight at the Kenneth H. Maurer Performing Arts Center. Tonight and Tomorrow at 7 PM, and 2 PM on 21st.
Tickets are still available through the online MTHS Box Office: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=276996
Tickets are $8 for adults, $5 for senior citizens 60 & older, $5 for students 8th grade & younger, and all MTHS Students with a school ID are free.
For questions about tickets or the box office, please contact (309) 367-4151, ext. 574 or kherrick@mths.us
Photos: Capture by Stacy
MTHS, get your votes in for Gill Tyra for PJSTAR Female Athlete of the Week! Congratulations to Lauren Poole for winning last week. Vote by Friday, at noon.
https://www.pjstar.com/story/sports/high-school/athlete-of-the-week/2025/09/16/vote-in-poll-for-journal-star-girls-athlete-of-the-week-presented-by-cecfu/86163791007/
https://www.pjstar.com/story/sports/high-school/athlete-of-the-week/2025/09/16/vote-in-poll-for-journal-star-girls-athlete-of-the-week-presented-by-cecfu/86163791007/
Thank you to Vivo for providing MTHS with some free products. VIVO, headquartered in Goodfield, Illinois, designs, engineers, and distributes a wide selection of ergonomic office furniture, specializing in products like height-adjustable desks, monitor mounts, and TV carts/stands. VIVO focuses on providing affordable and accessible solutions for both home and office workspaces, with operations and support teams all based in Central Illinois. https://vivo-us.com/
MEET THE CATS (fix typo before posting to Facebook) OF THE MURDER AT HAVERSHAM MANIR (another typo - fix before posting!!)
Chris Bean/Inspector Carter - Jeremy Wilkes
Max Bennett/Cecil Haversham - Seb Ward
Robert Grove/Thomas Colleymoore - Jackson Bevard
Dennis Tyde/Perkins - Evan Enderle
Jonathan Harris/Charles Haversham - Derek Hover
Sandra Wilkinson/Florence Colleymoore - Lizzie Jones
Annie Twilloil - Olivia Weldon
Trevor Watson - Nico Krasin
The Play That Goes Wrong opens TONIGHT at the Kenneth H. Maurer Performing Arts Center from September 18-21, 2025. Tonight's added performance starts at 7:30 PM, 7 PM on 19th and 20th, and 2 PM on 21st.
Tickets are on sale now and will be available through the online MTHS Box Office: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=276996
Tickets are $8 for adults, $5 for senior citizens 60 & older, $5 for students 8th grade & younger, and all MTHS Students with a school ID are free.
For questions about tickets or the box office, please contact (309) 367-4151, ext. 574 or kherrick@mths.us
Chris Bean/Inspector Carter - Jeremy Wilkes
Max Bennett/Cecil Haversham - Seb Ward
Robert Grove/Thomas Colleymoore - Jackson Bevard
Dennis Tyde/Perkins - Evan Enderle
Jonathan Harris/Charles Haversham - Derek Hover
Sandra Wilkinson/Florence Colleymoore - Lizzie Jones
Annie Twilloil - Olivia Weldon
Trevor Watson - Nico Krasin
The Play That Goes Wrong opens TONIGHT at the Kenneth H. Maurer Performing Arts Center from September 18-21, 2025. Tonight's added performance starts at 7:30 PM, 7 PM on 19th and 20th, and 2 PM on 21st.
Tickets are on sale now and will be available through the online MTHS Box Office: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=276996
Tickets are $8 for adults, $5 for senior citizens 60 & older, $5 for students 8th grade & younger, and all MTHS Students with a school ID are free.
For questions about tickets or the box office, please contact (309) 367-4151, ext. 574 or kherrick@mths.us
Homecoming week is almost here! See the attached flyers for all events, orders, and sign ups.
This set may look nice now, but just wait until the actors take the stage...
The Play That Goes Wrong opens THIS WEEK at the Kenneth H. Maurer Performing Arts Center from September 18-21, 2025, with a new added Thursday performance starting at 7:30 PM, 7 PM on 19th and 20th, and 2 PM on 21st. Tickets are on sale now and will be available through the online MTHS Box Office: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=276996
Tickets are $8 for adults, $5 for senior citizens 60 & older, $5 for students 8th grade & younger, and all MTHS Students with a school ID are free.
For questions about tickets or the box office, please contact (309) 367-4151, ext. 574 or kherrick@mths.us
The Play That Goes Wrong opens THIS WEEK at the Kenneth H. Maurer Performing Arts Center from September 18-21, 2025, with a new added Thursday performance starting at 7:30 PM, 7 PM on 19th and 20th, and 2 PM on 21st. Tickets are on sale now and will be available through the online MTHS Box Office: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=276996
Tickets are $8 for adults, $5 for senior citizens 60 & older, $5 for students 8th grade & younger, and all MTHS Students with a school ID are free.
For questions about tickets or the box office, please contact (309) 367-4151, ext. 574 or kherrick@mths.us
Student Council wants to thank all staff and students for their generous donations to the Care and Crust fundraiser to bring joy to children at the Children's Hospital of Illinois.
Congratulations to the boys golf team on their 2nd place finish in the Redbird Classic! The Redbirds finished the 2-day tournament losing to Morton by 1 stroke. Jacob Cooper finished the event in 6th place while Jordan Kerr finished in 7th place. Great day to be a Redbird!
Get ready, Redbirds! It's game day! 🏈
Tonight, under the lights, our team takes on Washington in a rivalry game you won't want to miss.
Come hungry—the grill will be fired up and ready to go!
This is a blackout night, so be sure to wear your best black gear to show your support.
Before kickoff, we will be honoring the legendary 1975 State Championship team and rededicating the field as Malone Field.
Dust off your cowbell and let's get loud! Kickoff is at 7:30 PM. See you there!
Tonight, under the lights, our team takes on Washington in a rivalry game you won't want to miss.
Come hungry—the grill will be fired up and ready to go!
This is a blackout night, so be sure to wear your best black gear to show your support.
Before kickoff, we will be honoring the legendary 1975 State Championship team and rededicating the field as Malone Field.
Dust off your cowbell and let's get loud! Kickoff is at 7:30 PM. See you there!
School pictures are this coming Thursday, September 18
Dual Credit II/ Honors Spanish IV students did a "chocolate tasting", trying different types of chocolate as they learn about where chocolate comes from, the history of the cacao bean, and sustainable chocolate companies.
