District News

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 next step will be for the District to select an architect and construction manager for the project and establish a timeline. 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 National Honor Society Induction Ceremony

The annual Harold P. Griffith Chapter Moline High School National Honor Society induction will take place on Thursday, April 18, 2019, at 7:30 p.m. in the new Bartlett Performing Arts Center at Moline High School.

One hundred (100) senior members will receive $125 scholarships. The Harold P. Griffith Chapter Moline High School National Honor Society is the only chapter in the country where all of its senior members are awarded scholarships. In addition, one Moline High School Senior National Honor Society Member will receive the sixth annual Harold P. Griffith Scholar Award. This award is for $1,000 and is renewable, for a total award of four years ($4,000 total).

One hundred and one (101) first year juniors and eight (8) first year seniors will be inducted during the ceremony as well.

This is the 30^th year that the MHS National Honor Society Foundation has awarded scholarships. Harold P. Griffith began the trust for the MHS National Honor Society Foundation. The Griffith family manages the trust and annually donates the funds for the scholarships, as well as receiving donations from those in the community.

During the induction ceremony, NHS student officers will give speeches on Character, Scholarship, Leadership and Service. There will also be a musical performance by the NHS members. After the induction, students and their families are invited to a reception in the cafeteria. It is always an enjoyable evening. This induction program is open to the public.

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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 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