Student Bulletin Friday, March 11 Day 1
Classes resume after spring break on Monday, March 21.
Standard Improvement Day (SID) is scheduled for Thursday, March 24.
The SID purple and gold letters will be rerun on Monday, March 21 and handed out at lunch that day.
Friends of Chase Sternhagen are hosting a scootering party Apr. 1 to raise funds to support him as he awaits a kidney transplant. If you’d like to volunteer (and receive Silver Service hours), here’s the signup. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050E4DA4A92AA0F58-chaseing
Attention Boys Golf Team members:
The first boys golf meeting has been postponed until the Monday after spring break, March 21 right after school in the board room at the high school. Check your email and complete the Google form with biographical info before the meeting. Make sure you have your physical and concussion form turned into the office.
MHS Panther Tutoring is being offered in the Support Room (ICN room 316) the week following spring break as follows –
Monday, March 21
7:00 to 8:00 am – TBD
3:15 pm to 4:15 pm – Mrs. Toenjes, Mrs. Schockemoehl, Mrs. Manternach, Mr. Gilkerson
Tuesday, March 22
7:00 am to 8:00 am – Mrs. Keeney
3:15 to 4:15 pm – Mrs. Rush, Mrs. Manternach, Mr. Szurkowski, Mr. Gilkerson
Thursday, March 24
7:00 to 8:00 am – Mrs. Keeney
3:15 to 4:15 pm – Mr. Gilkerson, Mrs. Schockemoehl, Mrs. Rush, Mrs. Keeney
Watch the high school student announcements and school messenger for dates and times on a weekly basis. If you need extra help, need time to complete work, or need to reassess, please take advantage of this opportunity. Contact Nick Schauf, MHS Principal, with questions.
Juniors and seniors: Post-prom registration/t-shirt order forms are available at the drive-up window. Orders are due March 25th in the office.
NHS (National Honor Society) applications along with criteria are available at the drive-up window. Deadline to submit applications is today, Friday, March 11th at 3:15. No late applications will be accepted.
Attention Seniors – Add fun snapshots to the shared google drive for the graduation slide show. NOT YOUR SENIOR PICTURE AND BABY PICTURE (you submitted those to yearbook already). See Emma Sperfslage with questions.
Attention Seniors – Jostens will be at school on Friday, March 25th to deliver your graduation items during lunch. If you have a balance due, please note that cash or money orders are the only forms of payment accepted. If you have any questions or would like to pay by credit card prior to delivery day, please call 1-800-JOSTENS. (Cap & gowns will not be delivered to the office until May; we will have a pickup day for those.)
Central Park Nature Center is offering a number of fun events. Check out the flyers outside the office.
March 23 – Central Park Early Out Animal Tracks & Sign Scavenger Hunt @ 2:30.
March 26 – Central Park Bluebird House Workshop @ 10:00 am.
Register for events at https://www.mycountyparks.com/County/Jones
Silver Service Opportunities:
Employment Opportunies:
St. John’s Christian Day Care is looking for childcare teachers. Check out the posters outside the office and counselor’s office. Contact Natalee at 319-465-5369 or email sjcdaycare@gmail.com if you are interested.
The Monticello Aquatics Center is hiring lifeguards and pool assistants. Pick up applications at the Monticello Berndes Center, 766 North Maple Street, Monticello.
Coming soon to Monticello – Dollar Fresh Market!! You can apply at hy-vee.com/careers or Contact Amber Jahns at AJahns@hy-vee.com or 515-802-0449 with questions.
Monticello Nursing & Rehab is looking for part-time CNAs – 4:00-8:00 p.m. shift at $17/hour. They are also looking for part-time Dietary Aides – 5:00-8:00 p.m. shift at $12/hour. Apply online or email lmartin@monticellocampus.com with questions.
Orbis has some summer employment opportunities. Join the Orbis team as a summer help press operator. Must be 18 years old to apply. $18 per hour. See poster on Counseling bulletin board for available shifts and info on applying.
Jellystone Monticello is hiring for the following positions – Recreation, Beach, Snack Bar, Housekeeping, Store, Office, Maintenance, Grounds, and a Lead Person in all positions. Jellystone is open from April 15, 2022 through October 16, 2022. If you are interested in working in a fun environment, pick up an application in the high school office or contact Julie Renkert at 319-465-4665 or at reservations@jellystonemonticello.com.
Counselor’s News:
Sophomores or juniors interested in a FREE leadership conference this summer in Grinnell, please see Mrs. Stenger for the application.
Seniors planning to attend college next year should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible. See Mrs. Stenger after completing it for a free pop-it!
Scholarship News
Scholarships are posted alphabetically by name of scholarship as we post them. When active, the scholarship name will be turned green. Go to the school’s website at www.monticello.k12.ia.us and go to the High School
page. Click on the Counseling tab, then click on Scholarships on the right. Also check out the Counseling Announcement link for other counseling office information and other college and scholarship announcements.
Jones Regional Medical Center Auxiliary Scholarship – Applicant must be a Jones County area high school student planning to study in a healthcare field. The application can be found on the Scholarship web page linked from the HS Counseling website. Deadline is March 31, 2022
Matthew Shepard Memorial Scholarship – Open to all self-identified gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender high school graduating seniors planning to attend an accredited US college, university or vocational school. Go to https://www.leaguefoundation.org/index.php/our-awards/matthew-shepard-memorial-scholarship for more information and to apply online. Deadline is April 15, 2022
Elize Aunahn Memorial Brainfuse Scholarship – Applicant must be a junior or senior in high school who have a tireless work ethic as demonstrated through school, employment, volunteer contributions and extracurricular activities. Must have a successful academic record, strong leadership abilities and exceptional personal success. Must have a need for financial assistance. Go to https://home.brainfuse.com/elize-aunahn-memorial-brainfuse-scholarship/ for more information and to apply. Deadline is April 1, 2022
Monticello Veterans Organization Memorial Scholarship – Any Monticello High School graduating senior who is the son, daughter, grandson or granddaughter of a US military veteran is eligible to apply. Must be planning to attend a college, tech or trade school. The application can be found on the Scholarship web page linked from the HS Counseling website. Deadline is April 27, 2022
Monticello Firefighters/Richmond Kromminga Memorial Scholarship – All Monticello seniors are eligible to apply. The application can be found on the Scholarship web page linked from the HS Counseling website. Deadline is April 27, 2022
Sacred Heart Carpenter Scholarship – Applications can be picked up at the Sacred Heart Church office. Deadline is March 14, 2022
Jacquie Lambert Memorial Scholarship – Applicant must be a Monticello senior planning to pursue a higher education in the nursing field. Must have at least a 2.0 GPA. Information and application can be found on the Scholarship web page linked from the HS Counseling website. Deadline is April 27, 2022
Today’s Lunch: Breaded cheese sticks, garden salad, baby carrots, watermelon, and milk.
Today’s Activities: Spring Play – The Bullying Collection. 7:00.
Saturday – Northeast FFA District Convention @ Decorah.
Individual State Speech @ Grinnell.