Mary Miller Junior High

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! 🌍✨

🎉 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! 🏈

🐾 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!

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!

🏃‍♂️ 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! 🐾

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!

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.

Mrs. Balgeman's Spiral Skills class is playing Monopoly as it shows what the Gilded Age was like since one player is trying to take over everything and pushing others out. During the Gilded Age, big business leaders like Rockefeller and Carnegie did the same thing by controlling whole industries, setting prices, and becoming super rich. This made it hard for smaller businesses and regular people to compete, which caused a lot of unfair situations.

📸⭐ LAST CHANCE, Panthers! ⭐📸
Don’t miss out—pre-order your MMJH yearbook now for just $22 and keep every memory from this school year!

💵 Pay with cash or check, or order online anytime at Jostens.com
⏰ Our $10 OFF deal ends THIS FRIDAY, September 12!

After that, the price jumps to $32—so snag yours now and save!
Your yearbook = your memories, forever.

Washington, D.C. Trip Meeting
Attention 8th grade parents and families—don’t forget, the informational meeting is today at 5:30 PM in the Junior High Cafeteria!
We’ll cover important details about the itinerary, fundraising opportunities, and more. 🏛️

See you tonight!

📸 Reminder, MMJH! 📸
Picture Day is this Friday! Don’t forget to bring your picture forms and your best smile. 😁

We can’t wait to see everyone looking their best!

⚾ Big news from last night’s game! ⚾
In the final regular season matchup, Wesley English crushed his very first MMJH home run! 🎉
Way to go, Wesley!

📸⭐ Don’t miss your chance, Panthers! ⭐📸
Pre-order your MMJH yearbook now for just $22 and make sure you don’t miss a single memory from this school year!

💵 Pay with cash or check, or order online anytime at Jostens.com
⏰ The $10 OFF deal ends September 12 – THIS FRIDAY!

Prices go up to $32 later, so lock in the savings today. 💜💛
Your yearbook = your memories, forever.

🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ Good luck to our MMJH Panthers Cross Country team as they compete today!
📍 Meet: Salt Fork
🕓 Time: 4:15 PM

Come out and cheer on our runners as they represent MMJH with Panther pride!