School pictures are this Thursday, September 17.
Join us on Tuesday for our Unified Redbirds meeting! Never been before? That's okay! Just show up! We would love to have you.
Homecoming is only a few weeks away! Student Council has two amazing ways to help make HOCO the best event for our students! Own a convertible or jeep? Sign up to drive our Homecoming Royalty in the parade! Enjoy decorating? Sign up to help decorate and transform our gym into a Rio Carnival extravaganza.
THE OUTSIDERS OPENS NEXT WEEK! Tickets still available!
Based on the classic novel by S.E. Hinton, The Outsiders is a poignant and heroic story about class, broken homes, protecting one's turf, and of belonging, friendship, and maintaining hope in the face of struggle, a powerful reminder of what young people encounter. It's a searing story of real kids of every sort, from destitute outlaws, gas station workers, and high school dropouts (the Greasers), to the college-bound, have-it-made rich kids (the Socs) in tough situations with consequences seen through the eyes of young Ponyboy. As these young people try to find themselves and each other, the sadness of sophistication begins to reach them. A brawl between the two gangs ends in disaster and sets off a series of events that will change their lives. While some Greasers try to achieve redemption, others meet tragic ends.
The Outsiders will be performed at the Kenneth H. Maurer Performing Arts Center from September 17-20, 2026. Performances begin at 7 PM on the 17th, 18th, and 19th and 2 PM on the 20th. Tickets are on sale now and will be available through the online MTHS Box Office: https://mthstheatredept.ludus.com/
Tickets are $10 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
Based on the classic novel by S.E. Hinton, The Outsiders is a poignant and heroic story about class, broken homes, protecting one's turf, and of belonging, friendship, and maintaining hope in the face of struggle, a powerful reminder of what young people encounter. It's a searing story of real kids of every sort, from destitute outlaws, gas station workers, and high school dropouts (the Greasers), to the college-bound, have-it-made rich kids (the Socs) in tough situations with consequences seen through the eyes of young Ponyboy. As these young people try to find themselves and each other, the sadness of sophistication begins to reach them. A brawl between the two gangs ends in disaster and sets off a series of events that will change their lives. While some Greasers try to achieve redemption, others meet tragic ends.
The Outsiders will be performed at the Kenneth H. Maurer Performing Arts Center from September 17-20, 2026. Performances begin at 7 PM on the 17th, 18th, and 19th and 2 PM on the 20th. Tickets are on sale now and will be available through the online MTHS Box Office: https://mthstheatredept.ludus.com/
Tickets are $10 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
On Friday, MTHS choir students were invited to sing the National Anthem to kick off a 24-hour fishing venture for the Marathon Man at Camp Dallas. His goal is to catch 2,500 fish!
MTHS Book Club had a great turnout tonight in our beautiful new library space!
Student Council invites all MTHS students to the 2026 Homecoming . This year's theme is Rio Carnival!! The dance is on Saturday, September 26 from 7:00-9:30. Cost is $10/student along with a student ID. See the flyer for more details!
Want to help us create the 26-27 yearbook? Apply here by next Friday, Sep. 4. For more information see Mr. Danner in Room 231 or Mrs. Shoopman in Room 118.
DC II/Honors IV students got back into the swing of things as they acted out different versions of Beauty and the Beast! So happy to be back together having fun!
The MTHS Homecoming Parade is on Friday, September 25. If you have a club or group affiliated with our community or schools and want to participate in the parade, please visit the MTHS 2026 Homecoming website for more information and registration.
The 2025-26 Yearbooks are in and will be passed out on Monday in 3rd hour class. Graduates may pick up their book or have someone pick it up for them in the main office during school hours. A very limited number of extras are available for $53 on a first come/first serve basis. Thanks!
🏈 RED BIRD COMMUNITY KICKOFF TONIGHT! 🚁
The Big Bird HAS LANDED! Head down to MTHS Malone Field to check out the UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter from the 1st Battalion, 106th Aviation Regiment (Illinois Army National Guard based out of Decatur)—now parked and open for everyone to see!
Here is tonight's schedule of events at Malone Field:
3:00 PM: JFL Scrimmage
4:00 PM: GHAA Fire Soccer
4:45 PM: Fall Sport & Marching Band Introductions
6:00 PM: Scrimmages & Marching Band Halftime Performance
Food & Activities:
Silent Auction (closes at Halftime)
Inflatables & Dessert Trucks
Full Concessions featuring Ribeye Sandwiches, Cheeseburgers, and Hot Dogs
All proceeds directly benefit all MTHS athletic programs via the MTHS Sports Boosters. For questions, contact mthssportsboosters@gmail.com.
Come out, support the Redbirds, and get a close-up look at the Blackhawk! 🔴⚫
Food Truck Frenzy and Car Show - All donations go to the MTHS Auto Shop.
Student Council is excited to host another Back to School Bash for all MTHS students! Come on out after the Redbird Community Kickoff and enjoy a waterslide, slip 'n slide, Papa Murphy's pizza, yard games, and more! 8:00-10:00 pm out at the practice soccer fields!
Spanish Club at MTHS provides an amazing opportunity to practice your Spanish skills, get to know other MTHS students, and immerse yourself in culture from all 21 Spanish-speaking countries! Come out to our first meeting on Tuesday, August 25 at 7:30 am in room 119 (Setterlund Ambrosch)
Ms. Janine Sudbrink is really enjoying the new library and the new shelves built by Ken Mattson!
