The Sage Informer

Category: Student Life

  • Battling senioritis early

    Seniors are feeling senioritis already this year. The motivation to keep up with schoolwork started to fade earlier than expected. As graduation grows closer and closer, the seniors are already full of anticipation and ready to be done, and it’s only December. Senior Grayce Lilly commented, “I first started feeling senioritis close to the end…

  • Thinking about getting a job? Here’s what students say

    Students at Monticello High School are very busy with academics, sports, extracurricular activities, and, now, they are finally to the age where jobs are a part of their busy schedules too. Junior Kali Griffith currently works at Tatman Village Nursing Home in Monticello. Regarding what motivated her to apply for this job, Griffith explained that…

  • Trotting around: how do Monticello students spend their Thanksgiving break?

    With Thanksgiving break right around the corner, many Monticello students are anticipating their week off school to be filled with fun travel plans and spending quality time with family.  Junior Annie Robinson and her family like to spend the break somewhere new. Robinson stated, “We travel somewhere new every year. Last year, we went to…

  • Thanksgiving break for MHS students

    Excitement has been buzzing throughout the halls of MHS一Thanksgiving break is just around the corner, leaving students with a sigh of relief. Not only is it a pause from school and stressful classes, but it is also a time to spend with friends and family.  Students’ thoughts are currently consumed by the events and plans…

  • Traditions and pastimes for the class of 2026

    Senior year marks the end of one chapter and beginning of another, and the MHS senior class is celebrating every moment along the way.  Senior Maddie Bonds provided a look into her senior activities so far, saying, “I went to senior sunrise at the beginning of the year, and we had breakfast pizza and drinks,…

  • 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…

  • Sages host 5th Quarter after football game

    MHS groups united on Friday to put together the 5th quarter, a movie night that followed the Sages football game against BCC. Lifesavers, Facs club, and Pep club hosted the event at the MHS soccer field, playing The Goonies.  Lifesaver Senior Leader, Chloe Silver, was looking forward to the event. “I am looking forward to…

  • Fall fashion at MHS

    Fall officially started on September 22nd, and with this, more students started embracing their fall fashion. This consisted of things like off-the-shoulder sweaters, leggings, and uggs. While these articles of clothing have been common among past years, the color brown seems to be a new trending color. Many students prefer fall clothing to what they…

  • From Powderpuff to the big game: Homecoming recap

    Every year, students count down the days until Homecoming Week so that they can partake in many spirit-filled festivities. MHS staff members and students worked very hard to make it a week filled with fun for the Sages. Mrs. Allen and all of the Student Council were especially important in guaranteeing that Homecoming Week was…

  • How do students feel about the new school year?

    The new school year has started, and students already have a lot to say about how it’s going. Some are stressed about tough classes, while others are excited about sports, clubs, and everything that comes with being back in school. For some, the workload feels heavy. Junior Claire Foster explained, “This school year has been…