By Josh Gipson News Editor As Crete-Monee High School prepares for its upcoming spring play, students are sharing a range of expectations about the production and whether they plan to attend the performances. Students start designing and building the sets for A Midsummer Night´s Dream. Photo by Lacoreyis Lofton. A Midsummer Night's Dream is a comedy by William Shakespeare is, a play about love, confusion, and magic. When asked what came to mind when thinking about the school

By Adelaide Breier Editorial Assistant Crete-Monee High School held its first-ever course/elective fair on Jan. 9, where incoming students and current lower-classmen could explore the unique classes CMHS offers that might interest them. Students Terrell Henderson and Victoria Santiago pose for a picture in front of their AP Language and Composition setup during the Elective Course Fair on Jan. 9. Photo by Amiyah Rice. Students and staff set up booths around the school with si

By Jaelin Brown News Reporter On Tuesday, Feb. 10, from 6-8 P.M, Crete-Monee High School held its annual eighth-grade open house to welcome incoming freshmen to high school, provide a change of scenery, and encourage them to participate in extracurricular activities. Ms. Biernacki discusses the agricultural program at the eighth grade open house on Feb. 10. Photo by Jacob Powell. At this event, students had the opportunity to tour the building, meet teachers, learn about aca

By Brianna Bielak Editorial Assistant  Black History Month is important in the community due to 62.3% of students being black in the school, according to U.S. News, as well as honoring the heroic acts and triumphs of African Americans who worked to end segregation and racism. What other way for students to explore and educate themselves on this topic than by taking African-American studies? African-American Studies is an elective in which students can research black history,

By Dalay’a Pinkney News Editor During the week of Jan. 20, the underclassmen counselors met with them to discuss which classes they wanted to take for the upcoming year. Selecting classes in high school involves reviewing a range of available course options and opportunities. Mr. Kenealy works with some students on their articles in journalism class. ​ Choosing the next classes was the topic of discussion. Some students want to pick fun classes, like World Languages and Fine

By Eleanor Fisher Features and Entertainment Reporter Amiyah Rice checks out Neighborhood Watch, a book by Mr. Kenealy. The library is officially back open for business on a limited basis in third period and on Mondays and Fridays during fourth hour. For many, the closure felt like a loss, leaving students without a quiet retreat during the school day. Now, the library is back, and the excitement is felt throughout many bookworms and hard workers alike. ​ “The library is a ni

By Armani Colvin  News Reporter . Schools are familiar with MAP testing as a tool for checking student progress; however, some students complain that their test scores do not actually represent their knowledge. There is a tendency among some students to justify not giving it their best shot on the test by pointing out that their grades on report cards do not depend on it. Student Adelaide Brier checks her MAP score. Photo by Ontarrio Randle. Teachers, on the other hand, are c

By Jordyn Sanchez Editor in Chief ​ On Jan. 3, in the early morning, Colombian President Gustavo Petro posted a list on social media of the locations reportedly bombed by the United States military forces in Venezuela: La Carlota Air Base, Fuerte Tiuna, Cuartel de la Montaña, and Federal Legislative Palace, as well as Central Caracas, which was justified by Donald Trump’s administration’s claims about fentanyl smuggling from Venezuela, which critics say were false claims. Whi

By Amir Barton News Editor According to the Crete-Monee student government Facebook page, students far surpassed the 700 non-perishable canned-food drive goal, donating to the Crete food pantry with a total count of 1,016 donated items. First place went to PO Reed’s class with 222 items, and second place went to Mrs. Hysell with 157 items. This was the flyer that promoted the canned food drive. Flyer courtesy of Ms. Myhre. Every day (the drive ended on Nov. 27), the student g

By Eleanor Fisher Editorial Assistant According to the Illinois School Safety Drill Act, On average, the school conducts at least 12 to 20 drills annually. These range from the familiar fire and tornado drills to the more complex active shooter scenarios. Bella Velasco points to the ALICE School Safety Protocol. Photo by Tyler Blackburn. The necessity of comprehensive preparedness is clear. A survey conducted by the National Association of School Psychologists found that only

By Joshua Gipson News Reporter Students and staff at Crete-Monee High School are celebrating as our Junior English teacher Ms. Santor was officially named Teacher of the Month for October, recognizing her dedication, positive classroom energy, and the lasting positive impact she continues to make on her students throughout the 2026 school year. English teacher Ms. Santor poses with her class upon winning October's Staff Member of the Month award. Photo courtesy of Ms. Adamow.

By Jasmine Grant  News Writer  Crete-Monee High School spent a week focusing on Mix It Up Week, which spreads awareness about bullying while giving students a chance to have fun and show their creativity. Students pose for a photo for Mix-it-Up Week, a week that promoted bullying awareness. Photo by Tavauge Starling. Each day had a different theme, and students showed up in all kinds of outfits. Some funny, some creative, and some just completely unexpected. The themes weren’

By Jordyn Sanchez Editor in chief A spark of excitement remains in the journalism community. The journalism program's top editors, accompanied by journalism club teacher and sponsor, Mr. Kenealy, and yearbook sponsor, Ms. Rodriguez, headed to the National High School Journalism Convention in Nashville. From Left: Amiyah Rice, Jordyn Sanchez, Sophia Sanchez, Brianna Bielak, and Nicole Lomax pose for a picture at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, w

By Brianna Bielak Editorial Assistant As Multicultural Night unfolded on Oct. 23 from 6 - 8 p.m., students experienced culture through enjoying various types of food, dance, storytelling, and art. Dancers pose for a smile at Multicultural Night. Photo by Jacob Powell. For the storytelling portion of the event, senior Elise Porter wrote her story “My Crown” on the topic of how her hair defines her. “Look, my crown isn’t just hair—it’s a legacy, a capsule of time, translated i

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 Sydney Olden Editor in Chief Crete-Monee High School Unites in Color, Character, and Community for Spirit Week Laughter echoed through the halls, wild outfits caught everyone's attention, and Warrior pride was impossible to miss during Spirit Week at Crete-Monee High School. From retro throwbacks to hilarious character costumes, students and staff came together to celebrate what makes the school community unique Each day had a different theme, giving students a fun way to