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2300 West Main St., Mendota, IL 61342
Phone: (815)539-7446 Bilingual: (815)539-8377 Fax: (815)539-3103
BusRight App
BusRight App
MHS has partnered with BusRight - a transportation technology startup - to allow you to keep track of your child's school bus route to and from school directly from your smartphone.
The BusRight app will allow you to, in real time, follow your child's bus route to and from school, receive notifications when the bus begins and ends its route, view the expected arrival time at your child's designated bus stop, and receive ad-hoc communications from the Transportation Department.
School Bus Safety
School Bus Safety
Remember that it is illegal to pass a school bus with red lights flashing and stop signs out. We have seen an increase in drivers passing buses that are dropping off kids. Please help us to keep the students of Mendota safe.
Final Exams
Final Exams
Friday, May 22
8:10-9:30 Period 1 Final Exam
9:50-11:10 Period 2 Final Exam
11:30-12:50 Period 3 Final Exam
12:55 Buses depart
Tuesday May 26
8:10-9:30 Period 4 Final Exam
9:50-11:10 Period 5 Final Exam
11:30-12:50 Period 6 Final Exam
12:55 Buses Depart
Wednesday, May 27
8:10-9:30 Period 7 Final Exam
9:35 Buses Depart
Breakfast will be served on May 22, 26, 27 but no lunches are served.
Students are not required to attend study halls. Students who choose to study at school should report to the cafeteria with study hall supervisors.
Final exams will be given in all classes and only according to the exam schedule. Semester exams will count 15% of the semester's final grade. Final exams will not be given more than one week prior to the scheduled exam time unless an extenuating circumstance is pre-approved by the administration (see handbook). Students who do not take the final exam for whatever unexcused reason, or students who do not stay the full exam period (leave an exam early) will receive a zero for the final exam grade.
Students must have met all four exemption criteria to be excused from their finals.
No more than 5 absences
Fewer than 30 discipline points
Must have an A or B in the class
Must be passing all classes to exempt any final.
Students MUST remain in class until the test period is over. Students will receive a zero if they leave the class early unexcused.
Pulleying Program
Notice of Public Meeting
Notice of Public Meeting
On May 13, 2026, at 9:00 am, a meeting will be held to discuss the district's plans for providing special education services to students with disabilities who attend private schools and home schools. More information can be found at this link.
Concession Supervisor
Concession Supervisor
MHS is hiring a concession supervisor. The position's duties may be split between individuals. If interested, contact Denise Aughenbaugh at daughenbaugh@mendotahs.org.
Vision 2030
Vision 2030
Mendota Township High School #280 is proud to support the Vision 2030 blueprint for excellence in K-12 public education through future-focused learning, shared accountability, and predictable funding. To learn more about how you can support policy, legislative, and fiscal solutions to advance this goal, visit IllinoisVision2030.com.
Homeless Services
Homeless Services
If you or someone you know does not have a stable, regular, and safe place to live, Mendota High School can help. Please see the attached Doc for available services.
McKinney-Vento Act Services Available
Illinois Seal of Biliteracy
Illinois Seal of Biliteracy
Mendota High School Superintendent, Dr. Denise Aughenbaugh, is pleased to announce that 20 Mendota High School students have been recognized as “2023-2024 Illinois State Seal of Biliteracy and State Commendation toward Biliteracy” scholars. See the attached press release for more information.
Seal of Biliteracy Press Release
Free and Reduced Lunch
Free and Reduced Lunch
Please follow these links to the free and reduced lunch application forms
Free and Reduced Lunch Form (English)
Free and Reduced Lunch Form (Spanish)
BPAC
BPAC
Everything You Need to Know About BPACs (Bilingual Parent Advisory Councils) (Spanish)
Athletic Calendar
Athletic Calendar
For the most up-to-date athletic information, including cancellations, please check the athletic calendar at mendotaathletics.org
MHS Custom Mobile App
Mendota High School has a custom mobile app! Search for MENDOTA HS on the Google Play store or Apple store or use QR codes. Download the app and have access to news stories, events calendar, activity feed, cafeteria menu, social media for as many clubs/organizations as you choose, district calendar, announcements, and more! Please click on the link provided below to access the QR codes for the MHS Custom Mobile App.
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