Student Bulletin Monday, September 23 Day 2
Congratulations to our MHS September Student of the Month Erlin Bell!! Erlin demonstrates uncommon character and maturity in the classroom and on the athletic field. He is a terrific, highly intelligent student who is helpful to his classmates as well as his competitors in cross country. Erlin came to the aid of a runner from another school who was in distress at last Saturday’s meet. He is a remarkable young man.
The weight room hours for this week will be Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday from 3:30-5:00.
Hunter Specht, a professional gamer, will be speaking about his profession during WIN on Friday, September 27th. Please see Ms. Derby or Mrs. Sconsa to sign up by Wednesday, September 25th.
It’s Homecoming Week!! Dress-Up Days are as follows:
Tuesday is Jersey Day
Wednesday is Character Day
Thursday is Pajama Day
Friday is Panther Pride Day
Thank you Student Council for decorating our school for Homecoming Week!
The Homecoming Parade and Coronation will be held tonight. Parade line up will start at 5:30 in the pool parking lot and the Parade will begin at 6:00 following the same route as last year. Coronation will be at the football field 6:30. If weather conditions are not favorable the coronation will be held in the High School Gymnasium at 6:30. The Junior/Senior Girls Powder Puff game will begin at 7:00.
On Friday, September 27th there will be a Homecoming Pep Rally at 2:40 in the High School gymnasium.
The Homecoming Court and their parents will be presented between the JV and Varsity football games on Friday, Sept 27th.
The Homecoming Dance will be on Saturday, September 28th in the High School commons from 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm. If you have invited a guest to the homecoming dance who is not currently a Monticello High School student, you must register your guest in the office by Fri, Sept 27th. There is a registration guest list to write your guest’s name on in the office. Dance Guest Registration forms are available at the office drive-up window. Any students suspected to be under the influence will be required to take a breath analyzer test.
Homecoming tickets will be sold today through Friday, September 27th. Ticket cost is $5/person.
Please sign the poster designated for your class. This will also be available at lunch all of next week.
During homecoming week Student Council will be doing activities during lunchtime –
Today – Hula Hoop Contest and Guessing Jar
Tuesday – Card Games
Wednesday – Photo Booth
Thursday – Carnival Games
Friday – Karaoke
Community Service Opportunities:
Guidance News:
All students are encouraged to keep track of the Guidance Office and Scholarship webpages for updates on important information on ACTs, college or military rep visits, college information and scholarship information and applications. See Mrs. Stenger or Mrs. Dirks if you have any questions!
Seniors can sign up for an internship for spring semester starting Monday, September 23rd. Internships are 90-hour time commitments at one worksite. The application site is here.
A Military Academy Night for students interested in a military academy is being held Monday, October 7th at 6:00 pm at Beems Auditorium in the Cedar Rapids library at 450 5th St SE.
September 24 – a rep from the University of Iowa will be in the commons during 2nd shift lunch. Stop by and say hi and let them know if you have any questions!
September 25 – a Coe College rep will be in the guidance office at 10:15 a.m.
September 25th – A UNI rep will be in the commons during lunch shifts. Please stop by and say hi and ask any questions you may have!
October 3 – a rep from Simpson College will be in the guidance office from 9:00-9:30. Stop by and say hi and let them know if you have any questions!
October 8th – A rep from Brown University in Providence, RI will be in the commons during lunch shifts. Please stop by and say hi and ask any questions you may have!
October 9 – a rep from University of Wisconsin-Platteville will be in the commons during lunch shifts. Stop by and say hi and let them know if you have any questions!
November 11th – A rep from Hawkeye Community College will be in the commons during lunch shifts. Stop by and say hi and ask any questions you may have.
Horatio Alger Association Scholarships – National & State: Applicant must be a graduating senior pursuing a bachelor’s degree at an accredited public or private institution. Must demonstrate financial need, be involved in school and community activities. Also based on academics and be a person who displays integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity. Must have a GPA of 2.0 or above. More information can be found on the 2020 Scholarship Application webpage on the High School Counseling website. Deadline: October 25, 2019
Today’s Lunch: French toast, sausage links, hash brown patty, strawberries & bananas, and milk.
Activities: Homecoming Parade 6:00.
Homecoming Coronation 6:30.
Powder Puff Game 7:00.