Category: Academics
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Flipped classrooms keep students engaged
Flipped classrooms are classes that have the notes assigned at home in the form of a reading or video lecture and worksheets and activities are done in class. They offer many benefits that aren’t very well known, including helping kids who find it hard to sit still learn in an environment catered to them. Slowly,…
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MHS Holocaust Museum
On March 9th, 10th, and 12th, Monticello High School will have their Holocaust Museum open to the public made by MHS sophomores. People from the community are coming to see the museum, and the students are excited to show off their projects that they have been working on for the past two weeks. Sophomore Khloe…
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Little Sages in full swing
Lots of people love the class at MHS called Child Growth and Development. It’s a great class to take if you plan to go into early education. A unit for this class that has just begun is the preschool! The preschool is a really cool learning experience for not only the kids but also the…
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Teachers who go above and beyond
Behind each successful student at Monticello High School, there often is a teacher who did more than just teach a lesson. Whether it’s creating learning environments that enhance students’ experience, helping kids who are struggling, or just being a friend, they help to change MHS for the better. Ms. Hettinger, a MHS English teacher, has…
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Academic reflection
As the second semester of the 2025-2026 school year begins, students start registering for their classes for next year. Choosing classes to take each year to fit in your schedule can be stressful for some students. Junior Addison Dorjahn reflected on the classes she wished she’d taken throughout her past years; “I wish I had…
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Teachers weigh in: AI usage in the classroom
Teachers at Monticello High School have built strong, wide-ranging opinions about AI usage in the classroom. These teachers have made up their minds about how AI affects their classroom, others classrooms, and how they will allow its usage in their own classroom. Teachers claimed that one of the downsides of students using AI is that…
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Feelings on finals throughout MHS
As students at MHS start to prepare themselves mentally for final exams in late December, many students are feeling good with a slight side of anxiety. Sophomore Makayla Ater now knows how to prepare herself for exams after taking them for the first time last year. “I have prepared myself so much better for finals…
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Face your fears: Art 11 critique
Recently, art class 11 has been busy working on their fear paintings. With the semester coming to a close in a few weeks, the students participated in a critique of their paintings to improve their skills. Junior Gemma Vance explained, “I actually enjoy when people tell me what I can do to improve my art…
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ACT prep homerooms required for all juniors
The new ACT prep homerooms are helping students focus on getting ready to take the ACT. According to junior Vivienne Bullwinkle, the homerooms could really work if students take them seriously. She said, “If you’re paying attention, you’ll most likely get a better score.” She also mentioned that two days of prep is enough since…
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One month countdown: making the most of our last days of school
As the countdown to summer begins, students at Monticello High School are feeling a mix of excitement and anxiety with just one month left in the school year. With the ACT behind them, many juniors are moving their focus to finals and AP tests. Junior Emma Juvinall shared, “After the ACT I’m preparing for finals!…