Monticello Middle School will switch to a block schedule for both in-school and at-home learners starting on Monday, December 7th. Information regarding the schedule change has been shared with all MMS families via email.
6th Grade Orientation will be held on August 24th and August 25th. All details and information have been shared with families via email. Please contact Mr. Hughes if you have a 6th grade student attending in the Fall and have not received this information.
#GoSages
Celebrating Excellence!
Couldn’t be more proud of this group of young men! As well as the young ladies! Thanks for a great season!
Parent University is a hit again! Thanks to the Attorney General’s Office for presenting!
MMS and MHS celebrate the season!
MMS Jazz Band kicks off the 2019 Christmas Concert!
Thank you Liz Mackey for sharing her expertise with MMS!
Incredible assembly at MMS honoring our Veterans!
MMS Band Concert! The place to be!
Parent University #2 - Understanding The Teenage Brain! Great Night at MMS!
Due to the delay in the parade, the busses are running late. Please be patient! Go Sages!
The parade will begin at 12:45. MMS students are leaving the building now.
Due to lightning, the Homecoming Parade has been delayed. All schools will be notified 20 minutes before the parade is to start!
MMS Parent University #1 - Huge Success
Just for clarification, the 6th and 7th grade Honors Assemblies will be tomorrow (5/31). The times are as follows:
6th Grade - 8:30 am
7th Grade - 9:15 am
Everyone is welcome to attend.
Another great night at MMS!
Another excellent MMS Band Concert!
Rise Together!
MMS welcomes Nadine Machkovech from Rise Together! Speaking about addiction and recovery!
Power is out at MMS. That means our phones aren’t working but you can email and we can get a message that way.
Congratulations to Monticello Middle School's own Jennifer Smith on being named the American Association of Chemistry Teacher's Teacher of the year!
MMS will be offering open gyms for any girl in 6th, 7th and 8th grades. They will be on Thursdays from 7:00pm - 8:30pm starting this Thursday (3/28). The location is Moore Gym at the High School.
MMS is hosting our annual Grandparents / Senior Citizens Day on April 3rd! Join us for a wonderful time. Please RSVP if you plan to attend.
MMS Has Talent! #GoSages!
Monticello Middle School is hosting our annual Talent Show tomorrow, 3/15/19. The show will begin at 12:45pm. Parents / Guardians and family members are welcome to attend. We guarantee you will be entertained!
Congratulations to Mrs. Brewer for being awarded a grant from EIEC!
Looking for a great place to work? Consider MMS!
The phones at MMS should now be working! Thank you for your patience!
MMS phones are not working. If you can't get through to the school, please email Cody Tiedemann at tieco@sages.us. We're hoping the phones will be up again soon!
Piatt County Spelling Bee! Go SAGES!
Great crowd at the eighth-grade IESA Sectional Tournament tonight! MMS vs. St Jo!
Congratulations to the 8th grade boys basketball team on their regional championship! We play Wednesday night at 6:30 pm at MMS!
Sages fall to St. Jo 41-37. Congratulations on a wonderful season SAGES!
After 3, all tied up 24-24
At the half- MMS down 13-9
After Monticello Middle School 7th grade boys up 9-2 over St. Jo!
Here are the athletic updates for tomorrow (1/31/19):
Monticello Schools will be closed on Thursday, Jan 31 due to forecasted windchill warnings and sub-zero morning temperatures - a decision on after school activities will be posted by Noon on websites and social media #GoSages
Monticello Schools will be closed on Thursday, January 31, 2019 due to forecasted windchill warnings and sub-zero morning temperatures - a decision on after school activities will be posted by Noon on website and social media. #GoSages
Monticello Schools will be closed on Wednesday, Jan 30 due to forecasted windchill warnings and sub-zero temperatures throughout the day. All activities and practices are canceled and all buildings are closed on Wednesday. #GoSages
Monticello Schools will be closed on Wednesday, Jan 30 due to forecasted windchill warnings and sub-zero temperatures throughout the day. All activities and practices are canceled and all buildings are closed on Wednesday. #GoSages
Changes at MMS (1/29/19) - Easier to Read:
7th Grade Boys Basketball Sectional has been postponed until Thursday at 6:30pm at St. Joseph
There will be no detention or tutorial at MMS after school today
Anyone who rides Piattran after practices will need an alternative ride, as Piattran is stopping services at 4pm today.
No 8th Grade Volleyball practice tonight, 7th Grade will still practice.
J.V. Scholastic Bowl practice has been cancelled tonight.
Changes at MMS (1/29/19):
7th Grade Boys Basketball Sectional has been postponed until Thursday at 6:30pm at St. Joseph
There will be no detention or tutorial at MMS after school today
Anyone who rides Piattran after practices will need an alternative ride, as Piattran is stopping services at 4pm today.
No 8th Grade Volleyball practice tonight, 7th Grade will still practice.
J.V. Scholastic Bowl practice has been cancelled tonight.
Here is the latest on cancellations and changes:
- Tuesday 1/29
Wrestling Meet cancelled
8th Regional Game postponed to Thursday 1/31 at 4:30
We will continue to share / update information as we receive it.
Due to the weather We have a few buses that are running late this morning.
Saturday, January 19th and Sunday, January 20th
- All events are CANCELLED and all district buildings will be CLOSED.
- This includes MS Boys Basketball Regional, Varsity Wrestling, MS Volleyball, Fr Boys Basketball, Girls JV Basketball, Girls V Basketball, Open Gym with Coach Chumbley, Boys JV Basketball, Boys V Basketball, Travel Baseball and Softball, Spring Musical Rehearsal, Rec VB and Open Gym with Coach Jones.
As of today, the buildings will open on Monday, January 21st. and events will be held as scheduled.
Preschool screenings for the Monticello School District are scheduled for Tuesday, February 26 and Thursday, February 28. These screenings are for children from 3 to 4 years old. The screenings are not for children who will turn 5 before September 1, 2019.
The screenings will take place in the Lincoln School Media Center. To schedule a screening appointment call Lincoln School at 762-8511, Ext. 2250.
The screening includes vision, hearing, speech, language, and developmental milestones. Parents should plan on approximately an hour for the screening to be completed.
Please make an appointment prior to the screening date to guarantee an available time.
Due to road conditions and the fog buses are running late this morning the purple bus is stuck in the driveway at this time all other buses are going to try and cover routes.
Words to live by!
Holiday Chorus Concert at MMS!
MMS Makerspace is a happening place today!
MMS Band Concert!
Let’s make this happen!
Don't forget...MMS Boys Basketball is hosting a game tonight vs. PBL! If you bring a jar of peanut butter or canned goods you will get into the game free! Come support the SAGES and the Eastern Illinois Foodbank!
MMS wants to wish everyone a safe and happy Thanksgiving!
Boys Basketball Practice - the practice scheduled for today (11/19) has been moved from Lincoln School to MMS from 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm.
MMS is supporting Eastern Illinois Foodbank! We are doing a Day of Giving food drive through next Tuesday the 27th! We will have boxes in the office for students to bring any canned good and/or non-perishable food items. MMS is specifically looking to donate peanut butter to them, but of course anything will help!
We will also waive the entry fee to tomorrow evenings MMS Boys Basketball home game, to anyone who brings in peanut butter or an item to donate!
Due to wet, muddy, and snowy conditions behind the visitors bleachers as well as the large crowds expected on Saturday, fans and students should NOT bring footballs or other "play" items into the facility. Fans and students who bring footballs or other "play" items will be directed to return the items to their vehicles. Thank you for your attention and cooperation in this matter.
Family Science Night is a hit at MMS!
7th grade girls basketball vs. St. Mats - tied after the 1st!
Fundraiser cookie dough pick up is tomorrow (11/14) from 3:00pm-5:30pm!
Don’t forget Family Science Night at MMS tonight! 6pm-7:30pm!
8th grade students sharing their coding projects!
Honoring the missing and those that have served!
MMS honoring our veterans!
USA Dunk! Athletes in the sport of thinking!
8th grade girls representing tonight!
MMS 7th grade girls hanging tough!
Great night for the boys basketball team at MMS! Seventh-grade won 48 - 28 over Oakwood. Eighth grade won 25 - 20 over Oakwood! Way to go Sages!
Zero hour for some MMS Teachers!
Family Science Night at MMS!
MMS is hosting our first Dance of the 2018 - 2019 school year. Students must be passing all classes in order to attend!
MMS Book Fair is coming!
Great crowd at the 1st MMS Band Concert of the 2018-2019 School Year!
At 3:15 PM this afternoon MMS will be having a "Parade of Champions" for the XC runners participating in the IESA State Meet tomorrow. Parents are welcome to come in and watch!
Enjoying a wonderful night of music at MMS!
MMS Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held Tuesday, October 23rd from 5-8pm and Thursday, October 25th from 5-8pm.
Please call the MMS Office to get yours scheduled!
(217) 762-8511 x3290
MMS defeats Chatham Glenwood 4 - 1. They advanced to the championship game to be played at 4 PM! Go Sages!
Semi-final time! Go Sages!
And so we begin! IESA State Tournament!
Good luck at State MMS Baseball Team! #GoSages
What a great way to start off the day! High Five Friday!
The phones at MMS are down again. If you need to call use the following number: 217-762-9080
MMS is going to State!
The phones at MMS are having issues. If you need to call in use the following number: 217-762-9080.
Great job MMS! The drill is complete!
Monticello Middle School is about to do a relocation lockdown drill. This is a drill just practicing in case something would happen in our district. This is just a drill!
The cross country meet that was scheduled for today (9/20) at Mahomet has been cancelled due to the heat.
MMS Fundraiser starts today! Be sure to find an MMS student to purchase cookie dough and/or magazine subscriptions!
MMS is ready!
MMS dismissal time is 1:50 pm.
MMS Parents/Guardians: Students cannot be signed out directly from the parade. They can be picked up by 11:30 or after the parade in the MMS office.
Cooking up some SAGE Pride!
Great event sponsored by 4H!
Congratulations to the MMS Softball team for a great season! The team made us all proud!
May the force be with us!
Softball Game and Practice Canceled. Here is the updated IESA Regional Tournament information.
GAMES ARE PLAYED AT URBANA HIGH SCHOOL.
1002 S. Race Street, Urbana
Monday, 4:00: Tolono vs. Edison
Tuesday, 4:00: Monticello vs. Mahomet - Bus Departs 2:25 p.m.
Wednesday, 4:00: championship game - Bus Departs at 2:25 p.m. (if necessary)
The baseball game vs. Edison at Zahnd Park tomorrow (9/8/18) has been canceled!
It may be nasty outside but lunch is still fun!
Good luck Cross Country as the travel to Champaign to take on Jefferson!
Good luck to the girls softball team as the begin the IESA Regional Tournament today at 4:30 pm at the HS field! Go Sage’s!
Boys Baseball Practice - MMS 2:30-4:15.
If it rains we will go to pit in high school 3:00-4:30.
Love this message! We ARE a Family!
MMS continues to promote a culture of positivity!
Just a reminder, MMS will dismiss at 2:20pm. There will be no Academic Support Program (formerly Tutorial) on early dismissal days! Stay Cool!
The @sages_softball game today vs @AOHSsoftball WILL BE PLAYED in MONTICELLO! Please note the change in location #GoSages @TroesterMMS @GoSagesMMS
The first two days of school may have been my best ever! Go Sage’s!
Looking forward to the first day of school on Wednesday, August 22nd!