ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Thursday, December 4, 2025
Lunch menu:  Cheesemaker Bowl Bar / Bistro Bar: Beef Gyros
 
On Wednesday December 10th, Model UN will be hosting its first Global Christmas holiday party.  The event will be held from 5:30 - 8:30 pm in the M-Room.  There will be free games and crafts, a photo booth, and a free movie! Klaus will be shown at 6:30 p.m. in the PAC.  Concession stands featuring treats from around the world will be available for purchase at the event.  All students (and their families and siblings) are welcome to attend! 

Model UN is collecting toilet paper rolls to use for a craft table at our Global Christmas event on December 10th. We would appreciate any donations! Please bring them to Mrs. Rudi's room (G05) any time before December 10th.

Join us for the 4th Annual Holiday Extravaganza Friday, Dec. 12 and Saturday, Dec. 13 at 7pm in the Monroe High School Performing Arts Center! This Holly Jolly Fundraiser features performances by the MHS and MMS Choirs, MHS Jazz Band, Comedy, and more! Tickets are $10 and seating is reserved. This event has sold out in the past so we encourage you to purchase tickets online in advance. 
Tickets go on sale at 10am on Friday, November 28th at https://monroeschoolspac.ludus.com/index.php.  All proceeds support the MHS Choir, Band, Theatre, and MMS Choir programs!
 
FREE Nursing Assistant Class at BTC
If you are interested in a career in healthcare, Blackhawk Technical College is offering a FREE Nursing Assistant class here in Monroe. These classes meet Wednesdays from 4-7 pm and Saturdays from 7 am-1 pm, starting on February 2. You cannot miss a class. If you are interested, please contact Tracey Wren at BTC at (608) 329-8200 to start the application process. (The application process can take up to a month, so get started now.)
Please let Ms. Carper know if you have questions.
 
15th Annual Prom for Pennies Needs Your Help!
Prom for Pennies is an event sponsored by the Monroe High School Junior Optimist club. The event provides area high schoolers the opportunity to purchase a gently used prom dress or tux voucher. Our organization is looking for ready to wear dresses: long, short, prom or formal. If you have a dress donation please contact Katherine Lehto at the high school. Dresses may also be dropped off at the Monroe High School Office between 8am - 4pm. 
The Prom for Pennies event will be held on Sunday, January 18th, 2025 at the Monroe High School from 1pm - 3 pm. All proceeds from the event will be donated to Jacob’s SWAG Foundation, Inc.
 
AFS club is celebrating International Month with a presentation next week during PM flex.  Please sign up with Mr. Dickson in room R06.
* Tuesday December 9th, Mara Dickson will be presenting about her study abroad experiences in both Denmark and in Tajikistan.  A light taste of these places will be provided.    
 
Construction Trades Day – Thursday, December 11
On Thursday, December 11, Monroe High School will host Construction Trades Day featuring interactive hands-on learning stations. This event is designed for underclassmen with little or no background in construction, giving you the chance to explore different trade skills.
Interactive stations will include things like:

• Carpentry/Construction
• Tile Work
• Electrical
• Plumbing
• Woodworking/Cabinetry/Millwork

LAUNCH Skilled Building Trades students will be providing updates on their progress building a house. Mr. Lynch will showcase new, state-of-the-art equipment to support Design, Drafting and Engineering courses. Business representatives will also be there to discuss additional careers in the trades including: Design, Estimating, Drivers, Sales, etc. They will also be bringing free swag….
Attend with your class, or sign up for a morning or afternoon flex period.
 
 
Have a great day!