The Sage Informer

Category: Community

  • Harvest Fest festivities

    Each year, Monticello’s FFA Chapter holds their annual Harvest Fest. Harvest Fest is an event to which local farmers, as well as the whole town, are invited in order to raise money for the high school chapter. Senior, and Monticello’s Chapter President, Mylin Bruhn, stated, “Harvest fest is Monticello FFA’s largest fundraiser. The event consists…

  • Passing on the Love of Ag

    This spring, the Monticello Agriculture Program took on a new project, having their sophomore Ag Science students be teachers and educate the district’s kindergartners. They introduced them to spring-related science and the basics of agriculture through fun and hands-on lessons, from planting seeds to learning the water cycle. Entertaining the kids with different crafts while…

  • Lifesavers host annual Daddy Daughter Dance

    The Daddy Daughter Dance is a cherished tradition that brings fathers and daughters together for a night of fun, laughter, bonding, and dancing. This goes on every year and is planned by a volunteer committee of Lifesavers .  The planning starts about six weeks in advance, allowing sufficient time for everyone to add it to…

  • Don’t miss “May We All”: a fun and heartfelt musical

    The cast and crew of May We All have been working hard to bring this year’s musical to life, and it’s almost time for audiences to see it all come together! With well-known country songs, exciting dance numbers, and an emotional story, this show has something for everyone. Senior Cal Knittle, who plays Joe, shared…

  • Showing Out For Orange Out

    Pep Club ran several events over the past several weeks to raise money in honor of Natalie McDowell. All if it culminated in a Pep Assembly on Wednesday, January 29th. Students heard from Mrs. McDowell’s husband, learned more about the St. Jude Run, and watched as their fellow classmates and teammates were pied in the…

  • CEO students develop new holiday tradition

    The Grinch Chase 5k developed by the local Sangamon Valley CEO Program will take place at Robert Allerton Park (515 Old Timber Road in Monticello) on December 21, 2024 at 9 am. The CEO Program has members from local schools, such as Cerro Gordo, Bement, and Monticello. Senior member Gabby Block from Bement High School,…

  • How are the staff at MHS spending their fall break?

    As fall break quickly approaches, it’s apparent that everyone is ready for it. However, it’s possible that the people most in need of a break here at MHS is the staff. After their hard work to keep everything and everyone in line, they need this break more than anyone. Mrs. Galbo, media center aide and…

  • How Thespians face burnout and stress

    It is not uncommon for MHS students to have multiple extracurriculars under their belt, but how do they do it all without burning out totally?  When referring to the difficulties of balancing multiple overlapping activities junior Landon Culpepper—an active madrigal, choir member, AP student, and year-round thespian—stated, “There is not enough time to do everything…

  • Wrapping up the first show of the year

    The MHS thespians successfully wrapped up their fall production of Bugs, this past weekend. Many people were not sure what to expect of it. Junior Amara Fulton described the play, saying, “Bugs working together with elements of Greek comedy and the gods.” Senior Calvin Knittle added to the plot, “Bugs of all different kinds coming…

  • Red Ribbon Week at MHS

    Every year in the month of October, MHS celebrates Red Ribbon Week, encouraging students to live drug-free lives. During this week, MHS students engage in a variety of activities designed to spread the message of staying drug-free and making healthy choices. Lifesavers worked hard to spread awareness throughout not only the high school, but the…