District News

Moline High Student Nominated for the Congress of Future Medical Leaders

Chloe Rouse, a junior at Moline High School, will be a Delegate to the Congress of Future Medical Leaders in Boston, Massachusetts on June 23-25, 2019. The Congress is designed to inspire qualified young people to become physicians or go into medical research fields and encourages leadership in medicine.

To be considered for this honors-only program, students must meet the following criteria: aspire to become physicians, scientists or technologists; possess leadership potential; and have a GPA of 3.25 or above, either current or cumulative.

New Physical Education Facility at Moline High School

The Moline-Coal Valley Board of Education has approved a plan for a new multi-purpose physical education facility at Moline High School. The $14 million physical education facility will feature a six-lane track, four multi-use courts, improved locker rooms and a new weight room. Funding for new weight room equipment is included in the project cost.

The facility design will be open concept and multi-use, allowing for improved physical education opportunities for PE students. It will also include recreational space for a variety of health and wellness activities.

With student safety as a top priority, the new facility will create a safer physical education space for Moline High School students. The need for additional physical education space at the high school is great. The three gymnasiums are in constant use. Often PE classes and sports practices are held outside or indoors in hallways, or where space allows. Moline’s weight room and locker rooms are in need of updating, and limited space has caused overcrowding.

The District has selected Shive-Hattery as the architect and Russell as construction manager for the project. A timeline is being established and a rendering of the facility will be created during the design phase. The target date for having students using the completed facility is December 2020.

The new multi-purpose physical education facility will be funded through bond repayment over eight years. With bond funding, Moline residents will not see tax increases related to the new facility.

A committee is also being established to seek a cooperative partnership to build a new swimming pool. The committee will include representatives from the Board of Education and the Moline community, and will discuss ideas and funding options for a new swimming pool. The current pool was built in the 1950’s.

Moline High School Hall of Honor Committee Now Accepting Nominations

The Moline High School Hall of Honor recognizes graduates who have achieved distinction in a profession, public, and/or community services, and has had a positive influence on the lives of others. The MHS Hall of Honor Committee is now accepting nominations for this year's class of inductees. Nominees must have graduated from Moline High School at least ten years before being nominated. All previous nominations are still on file and will be considered, in addition with any new nominees, for this year’s selection of inductees.

Nomination forms are available online at the District website www.molineschools under "District”, “Hall of Honor Nomination Form" or at the office of the principal, at Moline High School.

*Nomination forms can be returned to Moline High School by mail (postmarked no later than August 1, 2019): Attn: Hall of Honor Committee c/o Dr. William J. Burrus Moline High School 3600 Avenue of the Cities Moline, Illinois 61265

*Alternatively, forms may also be dropped off at Moline High School in the main office no later than August 1, 2019.
*Nomination forms are accepted throughout the year but for the purpose of consideration for this year’s class of inductees, the nomination must be submitted by August 1, 2019.

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2018-2019 News Releases
MHS To Host "Bridging the Gap" Career Fair for Seniors 04/22/19
MHS Hall of Honor Committee Accepting Nominations 03/22/19
Moline High basketball players of all abilities join together to benefit Special Olympics 03/14/19
MHS Student Recognized as National Merit Finalist 03/12/19
New Superintendent Meet & Greet 03/04/19
Mike Morrissey to remain at MHS 03/01/19
Moline Board of Education Candidates Forum 02/14/18
Ranger Rick to Visit Willard Elementary in Support of Reading Partnership with Moline Kiwanis 02/19/18
MHS Students Named as Illinois State Scholars 01/09/19
Signing Exact English Lessons - Spring Session 01/09/19
Moline Optimists Support Jefferson students with "Shoes/Coats that Fit" 12/03/18
MHS Kicks Off Annual Share Joys Campaign 11/6/18
MHS Helps Fight Hunger with Empty Bowls Project 10/22/18
MHS Seniors Named Commended Students in National Merit Scholarship Program 09/27/18
Community Forum for New Superintendent Search 09/19/18
Read Moline Family Night Kick-Off Event 09/19/18
Homecoming 2018
Franklin Welcomes Students Home 08/20/18