The Sage Informer

Category: Student Life

  • Could girls’ flag football become a high school sport in Monticello?

    Flag football is one of the fastest growing sports in America. It is set to become an Olympic sport in 2028. At the highschool level there was an increase of 32% participation from the 2022 season to the 2023 season. Currently 7 states sponsor a state championship, and Illinois is looking to become the eighth. …

  • Red Ribbon Week at MHS

    Lifesavers is constantly working to put on events and help better Monticello High School. Red Ribbon Week, October 23rd through October 31st, is all about spreading awareness on drug and alcohol abuse along with teaching self confidence to younger kids in the district. Junior Megan Allen said, “My favorite part about Red Ribbon Week is…

  • The importance of Pink Out at MHS

    The month of October is well known at almost every high school in Illinois for being one of the most important times during the school year. Breast Cancer Awareness Month is when all communities across the state raise awareness and acknowledge facts about breast cancer, while also donating money and items to the cause to…

  • The impact of joining Lifesavers

    Lifesavers is a peer-support group that deals with ways to help students cope with challenges they may face regarding drugs, alcohol, suicide, relationships, and other similar issues. It has been a part of Monticello High School for many years, being able to make a major impact on both the lives of students who take part…

  • Columbus Day

    Monday, October 9th is Columbus Day, which is one of the 11 federal holidays. Columbus Day is a  holiday celebrating the landing of Christopher Columbus in the New World on October 12, 1492.  Columbus was an Italian explorer who led a Spanish expedition to cross the Atlantic Ocean for an alternate route to the far…

  • The impact of High-Five Fridays

    Every Friday a different club takes responsibility in leading High-Five Friday. High school students from a certain club meet around 7:45 a.m. and walk over to the elementary school to greet Monticello’s Pre-K through third graders. The elementary kids socialize with the big kids for a couple minutes until it is time for them to…

  • 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…