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

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