The Sage Informer

Category: Student Life

  • Powderpuff game and bonfire

    During homecoming week, two traditions that many students in the school take part in are the powderpuff games and the bonfire to get ready for the football game on Friday.  All the players and coaches get to the field about an hour before the games to warm up and get ready to play. It is…

  • The Jersey Impact getting teachers and students involved

    Each year, our school has a fun event called the Jersey Impact that senior athletes can sign up to participate in. This is an opportunity to show teachers of the past or teachers that you have currently that you appreciate them, and it’s a chance to return the favor.  Senior Charlie Ball commented, “The Jersey…

  • Crash simulation comes to MHS

    On Monday, September 25th, a car crash simulation was displayed for our students to view what could happen in the event of an accident due to drinking and driving. Thanks to Monticello First Responders, Think First – National Injury Prevention Foundation, and Connie Gyorr of Marissa’s Purpose, the students of Monticello High School learned the…

  • Creating homecoming murals

    When thinking of homecoming, there are many things that make the night memorable, and the one thing everyone can remember is the artwork. Art Club and the different art classes at Monticello High School play an important role in decorating for homecoming.  From the very beginning of school to the end of September, the art…

  • The importance of joining FFA

    Future Farmers of America (FFA) is an important club that has been a part of Monticello High School since 1935. The goal of FFA is to get people in Monticello introduced to agriculture and farming. The agriculture department at MHS offers several classes for people to take all four years of high school, including Intro…

  • MHS student’s homecoming preparations

    Homecoming 2023 has been all the rage in the Monticello High School. “Preparing for homecoming is a pretty stressful time, especially if you are a procrastinator. You have to be cautious about so many things. You have to make sure you don’t have the same dress as someone else, you have to find a group…

  • SWAG making an impact at MHS

    Every year at Monticello High School, the principal has hosted a student advisory group that focuses on hearing the voices from students throughout the school. SWAG’s (Students Who Advocate Group) goal is to help better the students, and assist the school to grow throughout the years.  SWAG has already had a positive impact on the…

  • The start of new beginnings for seniors

    After much waiting, the class of 2024 finally got their chance to attend the MHS annual Senior Sunrise on August 25, 2023 at 5:45am. This annual event consists of seniors coming together at first light in the morning for donuts, beverages, the chance to be around their peers, and make lifelong memories. Senior Sunrise is…

  • FFA kicks off year strong

    The Monticello FFA Chapter started off their year of activities with a fun night of games and food hosted by Mylin Bruhn, this year’s reporter for the FFA officers. Over 50 kids were present at the event and the two Monticello agriculture teachers, Elizabeth Rost, and Alicia Burge were both there to meet all the…

  • Balancing academics and sports.

    The load that student athletes take on is often overlooked, they have to balance homework, practice, and sporting events. This can be a lot for the athletes to handle, and can be very stressful. Planning is an essential way to stay organized as a student athlete. Sophomore River Derby likes to “do this with a…