Thursday, March 26, 2026
Student Council will be selling t-shirts for the Amazing Race from Wednesday, March 25th, to Wednesday, April 1st. Order forms will be available from your advisory teacher advisory period. Each advisory has been assigned a different color for the event, so please check with your teacher to see what your shirt color will be.
We priced our T-shirts affordably at just $10 each, making it easier for everyone to participate, so secure yours during the sale period! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to show your spirit and support your advisory for this upcoming event!
Announcements
Important Dates
- Friday, April 3: No School
- Monday, April 6: No School
- Wednesday, April 12, 22, 29: 1:00 Dismissal
- Monday, May 4: Kirkwood Second Semester Ends
- Friday, May 15: Last day for seniors
- Sunday, May 17: Graduation
- Friday, May 22: Last day of school 1:00 Dismissal
Silver Service Opportunities
- Monticello Parks and Recreation is looking for soccer officials for their 2nd/3rd and 4th-6th grade leagues. All games are played behind the high school on the practice fields at either 5:30 or 6:30 PM. See this flier for more details.Please reach out to Milo (recreation@ci.monticello.ia.us) if you are interested!
Employment Opportunities
Guidance News
- Memorial Health and the Central Illinois Area Health Education Center will host a Healthcare Career Camp for high school students on June 15–17, 2026.
This three-day program is designed for students who are curious about careers in healthcare and undecided about their future pathway. Participants will engage in a variety of interactive learning experiences, including hands-on activities, exploration of clinical roles, and exposure to local healthcare training and education programs. The program is free of charge.
Due to the program’s popularity, space is limited. Students interested in participating must submit an application. Prospective applicants must be available to attend the entire program from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on all three days, June 15–17 and have reliable transportation. Applicants who have been selected for the program will be notified by April 6th. Registration will remain open until March 30th.
- Get ahead of the curve and explore your career of interest! Make a wise investment in your future today by exploring career options through the Workplace Learning Connection Student Internship Program. These experiences can help you make those important future education and career decisions. Plus, you’ll earn high school and college credit! Please see Mrs. Keifer if you are interested or want more information. The portal to apply for Fall 2026 opportunities is open now for any current sophomores and juniors. You must have an open block or two at the start or end of your school day in order to fit the 32 required hours into your schedule. Applications are due on Friday, April 10th at 3pm. For more information and to apply, go to www.kirkwood.edu/wlc/internships.
Activities
- Here’s the link for the activities calendar
- Boys Soccer vs. Highland at MHS @ 5:30
Lunch
Monday: Hot ham/cheese, french fries, mixed vegetables, applesauce
Today: Cheese pizza, corn, steamed broccoli, oranges