Mascoutah Community High School

Mascoutah Community High School
Location
Mascoutah, Illinois United States
Information
Type	Public
Principal	Sandy Jouglard
Faculty	83
Grades	9-12
Number of students	≈1,000
School color(s)	Purple and White (Black)
Mascot	Indians
Website	MCHS Homepage

Mascoutah Community High School is a high school in Mascoutah, Illinois. Mascoutah High School (also seen MCHS or MHS) serves students grades 9 to 12 from the city of Mascoutah and surrounding areas, including parts of Belleville and Scott Air Force Base. A new high school building has been completed as of the 2011-2012 school year. The new high school accommodates major growth in the town since the 2000 census. The new building provides a wide variety of new student opportunities, upgraded facilities, including new athletic fields, gymnasium facilities, and separate athletic and performing arts auditorium spaces. The school mascot is the "Indians". School colors are purple and white, black also appears as an accent in many athletic uniforms. Mascoutah was ranked a Top 100 Illinois High School in the most recent rankings (2009)

Athletics

Mascoutah Students participate in athletics as a member of the Mississippi Valley Conference (MVC). Conference membership includes Highland, Triad, Waterloo, Civic Memorial, and Jerseyville high schools. Mascoutah teams include:

Fall Sports

Cross Country

Boy's Soccer

Football

Girl's Tennis

Golf

Winter Sports

Volleyball

Basketball

Wrestling

Bowling

Spring

Baseball

Softball

Track

Boy's Tennis

Girl's Soccer

Mascoutah has won multiple state champions in Poms including 2005, 2007, and 2010. Cheer leading has also placed at state. In recent years Men's soccer has won several MVC championships and has multiple victories in the St. Louis wide CYC tournament. The football team reemerged making several playoff runs.

Activities

Mascoutah hosts a variety of clubs, groups, and activities for students. A typical year includes a Fall Play and Spring Musical. Students can perform in the Marching Band, Colorguard/Winterguard, Chorus, and Show Choir. Service organizations include The National Honors Society and Beta Club. Future Farmers of America and Future Business Leaders of America are among professional interest clubs. The Model United Nations attracts dozens of student for several conferences throughout the year.

Cheerleading

Mascoutah Varsity cheerleaders have made outstanding contributions to their school and community throughout the years. In 2010, the squad decided to incorporate multiple service projects into their annual schedules. Between June 2010 and March 2011 the Varsity cheerleaders have participated in over 40 community service projects. Last year, the squad was awarded the American School Spirit Award. This is a very prestigious award, given to the most exceptionally spirited and whole-hearted squad in the entire nation. The team won a trip to Disney World in Orlando, Florida, to watch the High School Nationals. They also were featured in 4 newspapers, 2 magazines, numerous websites, and on ESPN. Along with volunteering, the cheerleaders have been very successful in competitions. The competed in 4 judged competitions during the 2010-2011 season and were crowned 1st place champions in each, including their sectional, which featured 25 teams around the area. They then advanced to state, where they competed against another 25 teams and placed 6th. To say the least, the Mascoutah Varsity cheerleaders have made a name for themselves, and have greatly prided the community.

Traditions

Students participate in several traditions. There is a homecoming parade and competition between the classes each fall. Students also compete several times a year at pep rallies for "The Jug." The Jug is a large mason jar that is awarded to the classes that demonstrates the most school spirit and sings the loudest rendition of the fight song. The school nominates homecoming and prom courts. A winter dance is a newer tradition among students typically held in February. The "JUG" was actually stolen quite a few years ago.