MTHS College Financial Aid Night:
Wednesday, September 24, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm in the Auditorium
Learn about the college financial aid process including: student loans, work study programs, grants, scholarships and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA must be filed to be considered for state and federal financial aid programs (this includes student loans and grants). This presentation is highly recommended for seniors, juniors and parents, but anyone is welcome.
Remember seniors can start filing the FAFSA October 2025 and completing the FAFSA is a graduation requirement.
Wednesday, September 24, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm in the Auditorium
Learn about the college financial aid process including: student loans, work study programs, grants, scholarships and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA must be filed to be considered for state and federal financial aid programs (this includes student loans and grants). This presentation is highly recommended for seniors, juniors and parents, but anyone is welcome.
Remember seniors can start filing the FAFSA October 2025 and completing the FAFSA is a graduation requirement.
Meet the Leads of The Play That Goes Wrong... maybe?
It seems like the Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society is having some technical difficulties. We hope they straighten this out before their show in ONE WEEK!
The Play That Goes Wrong will be performed 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
It seems like the Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society is having some technical difficulties. We hope they straighten this out before their show in ONE WEEK!
The Play That Goes Wrong will be performed 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
HOCO tshirts are on sale now. Students and staff will wear these on Homecoming Friday to GLOW in the dark at the pep assembly! When purchasing, click "pick up at logowear", but tshirts will be distributed at school. Happy Hoco, let's glow!! 💛💖💚
Link: https://www.logowearunlimited.net/shop/2025-mths-home-coming/MN2RZW5T2OT5YJHN3XPJ4WF4
It was Senior Night for the boys golf team tonight as they defeated East Peoria and Morton at Metamora Fields. Congratulations to our seniors and their parents: Nolan Hyde, Jordan Kerr, Stanley Swanson and Tityn Wise.
D & D Club kicked off the year after school today. They formed groups and began creating characters!
Scholarship Opportunity for Seniors:
The Morgan Jayne Hill Scholarship was created to spread awareness of Illinois’ Safe Haven Law. Applicants may submit either an essay (up to 500 words) or original artwork designed to raise awareness of the Safe Haven Law. Submissions due March 1, 2026. Six eligible winners can receive $500 - $1,000.
https://saveabandonedbabies.org/scholarship
The Morgan Jayne Hill Scholarship was created to spread awareness of Illinois’ Safe Haven Law. Applicants may submit either an essay (up to 500 words) or original artwork designed to raise awareness of the Safe Haven Law. Submissions due March 1, 2026. Six eligible winners can receive $500 - $1,000.
https://saveabandonedbabies.org/scholarship
Great story on the MTHS Marching Band! Great example of working hard and doing things the right way. Way to go Marching Redbirds!
Here is the link to the story or check it out on cipround.com
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/local-news/metamora-band-stability-growth/
Parenting students had a baby shower + gender reveal as they prepare for their weekend with the RealCare baby simulator.
All of Frau Fandel's German students made a Schultüte this week, a traditional back-to-school gift. Students had a great time making the gift, and eating candy!
Thank you to Christian Union Church for supporting our Redbird Football Team this season. We appreciate you giving our team a place to have their first team meal of the season!
Congratulations to Jacob Cooper on his 4th place finish at the IVC Invitational at Arrowhead Country Club today!
Students in honors dual-credit senior English enjoyed a visit from Crosby and his weekly “Wags of Wisdom.” Today’s Wag of Wisdom: “Don’t judge a book by its cover!”
Students connected this week’s wisdom to their current class project—creating “Crash Courses” on major events of the 1920s to prepare for reading the Great American Novel, The Great Gatsby. Just like in literature, we must look deeper. Understanding the Jazz Age and F. Scott Fitzgerald’s background helps us truly appreciate the story beyond its surface.
And just like with people, it’s important to look beyond first impressions. Everyone has a story, and when we take the time to learn it, we can understand and appreciate them more fully.
Students connected this week’s wisdom to their current class project—creating “Crash Courses” on major events of the 1920s to prepare for reading the Great American Novel, The Great Gatsby. Just like in literature, we must look deeper. Understanding the Jazz Age and F. Scott Fitzgerald’s background helps us truly appreciate the story beyond its surface.
And just like with people, it’s important to look beyond first impressions. Everyone has a story, and when we take the time to learn it, we can understand and appreciate them more fully.
Student Council is looking for amazing parents that want to come help set-up for the Homecoming dance on Saturday, October 4 at 8:00 am. We will be meeting at MTHS in the South Gym. The goal is to have many hands on deck to make this year's Homecoming Dance the best it has ever been. Please fill out the form if you are interested! Thank you! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc1P7xgenKgLxtnAWLFzxFhcn4sC2vbqBmJBvCJ6q5EMeqTcw/viewform?usp=header
Student Council is excited to invite all MTHS students to the 2025 Homecoming Dance, Saturday, October 4 from 7-10 pm at the MTHS South Gym. This year's Glow in the Dark theme will not disappoint! The Bakery Bar will be serving delicious treats for purchase, so save room for dessert! See everyone there!
Battle scene projects in our Intro to CTE class Computer Science rotation. Students try a new CTE class every 6 weeks. Here is what they can program in just a few weeks!
https://studio.code.org/projects/gamelab/HLSbRgkWzMiLE8N2aOqhPazD4zPevLEApnLcAwldPrA
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness month and Student Council is excited to team up with OSF Children's Hospital in Peoria, IL to bring awareness and happiness to children suffering from cancer in our community. Many students at MTHS volunteer at the Children's' Cancer Center in Peoria, and they know how much joy a colorful band-aid brings to children enduring treatment. Student Council will be pre-selling pizza slices from Tuesday, September 9 - Thursday, September 11 at a discounted price with the donation of a colorful box of band-aids. Slices are $5 per slice, or $3 a slice with a band-aid donation. Student Council appreciates your support in this meaningful fundraiser!
Bird's Nest showed up for Senior Night!!!
Wags of Wisdom from Crosby:
Being kind and helpful doesn’t just make someone else’s day brighter—it makes you feel good, too! A simple act, like holding the door, helping a classmate, or offering a smile, can create ripples of kindness all around our school. Let’s keep wagging those tails of kindness together! Thank you to Charlotte Nauman for being kind and helpful by filling Crosby’s water dish every morning.
Being kind and helpful doesn’t just make someone else’s day brighter—it makes you feel good, too! A simple act, like holding the door, helping a classmate, or offering a smile, can create ripples of kindness all around our school. Let’s keep wagging those tails of kindness together! Thank you to Charlotte Nauman for being kind and helpful by filling Crosby’s water dish every morning.
Scholarship Opportunity for Grades 9-12
The Going Merry Future Fund Scholarship is a $500 scholarship opportunity open to all high school students, grades 9-12. You can use this scholarship to attend a 4-year university, community college, or a trade school. The funds can be used for tuition, books, supplies, or other education-related expenses. The application is simple, with no GPA requirement and no essay. The scholarship will be open from August 27 through September 30. https://tinyurl.com/59nfmr59
The Going Merry Future Fund Scholarship is a $500 scholarship opportunity open to all high school students, grades 9-12. You can use this scholarship to attend a 4-year university, community college, or a trade school. The funds can be used for tuition, books, supplies, or other education-related expenses. The application is simple, with no GPA requirement and no essay. The scholarship will be open from August 27 through September 30. https://tinyurl.com/59nfmr59
Game Day is one day away! We hope to see the entire community at Malone on Friday night as the Birds take on Sterling! The theme is Jersey night, it wouldbe great to see some throwback Redbird Gear!
