By Rhiannon Leal Features/Entertainment Reporter Many students showed their school spirit during homecoming week by dressing up as their favorite character or wearing all black, among other things. Spirit week is designed to get students involved with one another and enjoy their time getting into the school spirit for the homecoming game on Friday, Oct 3.  Spirit week was created for students to ebrace their school spirit and have fun participating in dressing up. Spirit week

By Lyric McCall Contributor At Crete-Monee High School, students have been struggling in academics, but with our CMHS teachers, students have been more determined than ever and turning challenges into growth and opportunity. Student Nylah Smith works hard for Math Team. Photo by Kamya Rice. Students face challenges in core subjects like math, reading, and science, but they aren’t facing them alone. Teachers at Crete-Monee are known for their outgoing, supportive relationship

By Jasmine Grant News Reporter Since our school started using SmartPass, students and teachers have been sharing all kinds of thoughts. Some love it, some aren’t so sure. This shows just how much this new digital hall pass is changing everyday life for everyone. Photo courtesy of Google Images. SmartPass lets students digitally request permission to leave class for things like the restroom, nurse, or library — all without interrupting the teacher. Instead of using paper passe

By Nylah Smith Features/Entertainment Reporter Crete-Monee High's Homecoming Dance on Oct. 4, 6–9 pm, brought students, staff, and teachers together for music, dancing, and a school spirit celebration. Photo by Makiyah Western. The homecoming dance stands out as a key tradition where students come together to have fun through music and dancing while enjoying time with friends. It's held after the big homecoming game and ranks among fall's most eagerly awaited nights.  "It bri

By Chase Stone News Reporter For freshmen Nicholas Golden and Nadia Johnson Esco, the first few weeks of high school have been a spectacular, confusing, and awesome adjustment. They are navigating a larger campus, new schedules, and making new friends while adapting to stricter rules. For these newcomers, the changes mean moving outside their comfort zones, facing new expectations, and discovering new opportunities. "The overall experience has been weird, interesting, and not

By Dalay'a Pinkney News Editor With exciting performances and a victory against Thornton High School, with a score of 49-6, students, families, and community members gathered under the Friday night lights on Sept. 12 to celebrate the opening of Crete-Monee High School's new stadium. Photo by Tavauge Starling. The stadium opened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Fans wearing blue and gold, displaying their Warrior pride, crowded the bleachers to capacity. Blue beaded necklaces

By Joshua Gipson News Reporter Photo by Jacob Powell. Students at Crete-Monee High School are buzzing with excitement as Homecoming Week 2026 kicked off Sept. 28 through Oct. 4, bringing themed spirit days, pep rallies, the big football game, and the long-awaited dance that celebrated school pride and tradition. The week-long event is one of the most anticipated times of the school year, giving students a chance to come together, show off their Warrior pride, and enjoy a brea

By Amiyah Rice Contributor The football stadium officially opened with its ribbon-cutting held on Sept. 12, and in addition, celebrated senior night for the band, color guard, cheer, dance team, NJROTC, and football team.  As it was the first game of the season, the night was filled with packed stands, free shirts for students, food, and a 49-6 win over Thornton.   The new field features a new design with new bleachers, bathrooms, and a concession stand. Students couldn’t wai

By Trinity Humphrey General Reporter To many freshmen, marching band is more than just playing an instrument; it’s a place to make new friends, try new things, and feel what it’s like to be part of something. This year, the Warriors' marching band has gained approximately 20 new freshman recruits from the Crete-Monee Middle School over the summer. They also have a summer camp that is two sessions long, so students can practice before the school year. Marching band is a requir