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Continue reading →: MHS spring blood drive
The annual blood drive has arrived at Monticello High School! Many students and staff participated, and the event had a great turnout! Senior Marissa Aikman was asked about why she chose to donate; “I donated blood because I know that there is such a need for it, and it was…
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Continue reading →: MHS Ag plant sale
Monticello FFA acquired a greenhouse in 1999. Once the greenhouse was built, the teacher and students knew they would have big plans for it. Students who choose to take an ag horticulture class have the opportunity to experience this. Throughout the year, high school students have worked very hard and…
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Continue reading →: Female Indoor State Track runners
Congrats to junior Alex Kessler, freshman Holden Williams, sophomore Macie Owens, and junior Taylor Mabry for making it to State for Indoor Track! MHS is proud of these dedicated athletes. Owens and Mabry are the two female athletes who made it to State. Mabry made it to State through qualifying…
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Continue reading →: Finishing fourth quarter: Freshmen share feelings about the end of the year
Monticello High School students have officially begun the exciting fourth quarter. This quarter often brings more excitement than the others. Freshman are working hard to keep their grades up and preparing to do well during finals. Many students look forward to summer, especially the freshman who have experienced the major…
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Continue reading →: Teacher Horror Stories: Stiverson, Moore, and Walsh
In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, MHS teachers are sharing their horror stories. Today, Mrs. Stiverson talks about an ER visit, Mr. Moore reflects on a situation he’s had with an entitled athlete, and Mr. Walsh talks about his first year teaching in an alternative school in Chicago. This is…
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Continue reading →: Teacher Horror Stories: Kunde, Stripens, and Walk
In 1953, Eleanor Roosevelt convinced Congress to create a day to honor educators. Advocacy began with a teacher from Arkansas who wrote letters to Congress for years, and Congress declared March 7, 1980 as the first National Teacher Day. The PTA expanded this to a full week in 1984, moving…
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Continue reading →: Mrs Malone: a student perspective
The impact Mrs. Malone has made on her fellow staff members is very evident, but what about her impact on students? With this being their shared last year at MHS, the Lifesavers senior leaders, as well as many Thespian seniors, had a lot to say about her. Senior Reece Spainhour…
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Continue reading →: The heart of the cafeteria: why we love our lunch ladies
MHS’ team of lunch ladies work so hard to serve the students and staff every day, oftentimes not getting the appreciation they deserve. However, they do not go unnoticed, and today, May 1—School Lunch Hero Day—feels like the perfect time to honor them for their kind words and smiles, which…
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Continue reading →: From actors to directors: inside this year’s student-led One-Acts
This year’s one-act play was more than just a performance; it was a production built by students, for students. With a large ensemble, student directors, and a strong emphasis on creative freedom, the show gave the cast a unique chance to push themselves beyond their comfort zone and take full…
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Continue reading →: A wild twist on basketball: donkey basketball
A unique twist on a well known sport brought the community of Monticello together through laughter and excitement in the crowd. Players saddled up and got ready to help raise money for the Piatt County Animal Shelter and the Hope Lives Youth Ranch through a fun game of donkey basketball. …
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