Students at Monroe High School will participate in the third annual Career and College Readiness Fair and Decision Day program on Tuesday, May 3. Decision Day is an opportunity for the MHS Class of 2016 to proudly declare their post-secondary plans to their classmates, teachers, family members, and younger students within Monroe Public Schools.
To generate excitement among all students in Monroe Public Schools, including elementary students, staff members and a handful of graduating seniors will visit the district’s elementary schools on April 28 and 29. They will get the students excited and will question them about their hopes for their future, instilling in them desire and eagerness for college and career readiness.
The big day for Monroe High School students will begin in the gym at 8am on May 3rd, where the annual Career and College Readiness Fair will take place; this event will include participation of some 50 institutions and/or organizations. Those represented will include colleges and universities, technical and trade associations, military representatives, local employers, and community resources. Parents who are available and interested are invited to attend the College and Career Readiness Fair.
During the afternoon, Decision Day, a high-spirited event, will begin at noon in the MHS auditorium. The event will be live-streamed on YouTube so all Monroe Public Schools students – from the youngest up to juniors in high school who will take the stage next year -- can share in the excitement and celebration, as can parents who may not be able to attend the event.
At the Decision Day ceremony, all Monroe High School seniors will take turns declaring their post-secondary plans. Students will walk across the stage, proudly flaunting their Decision Day posters, and will sign a letter of intent as well as place their mark on a map. Representatives from many institutions and/or organizations will be on hand to welcome their newest members.
Mrs. Sandra Kreps, MHS principal, will welcome several Monroe Public School alumni that will share their career pathway from elementary school to where they are today! The speakers will inspire and encourage the students that Career and College Decision day is a beginning and continuation of their life’s journey!
Additionally, two special videos will be aired. One will feature graduating seniors sharing their thoughts about their years in Monroe Public Schools and the plans they have for their lives. The other video will highlight faculty and staff wishing their students the best.