Independent Study Students Present Their Final Projects

On January 18th teachers and parents were “blown away” by the student designed projects presented at the Independent Study Open House.  Emily Davidson studied the Levels of Emergency Medicine in our community and specifically described her time with an EMT team. Pat McDonnell presented his Analysis of the Republican Candidates and described the candidates’ historic impacts on national and state budgets. Kelly Floro illustrated the complexity of Chinese Culture, History and Language with an interesting twist by translating the periodical table into Chinese.  The Various Effects of Sleep and Diet on Student Athletes was presented by Keenan Sochor. Jackie Mallon showed us clothing she designed and constructed for her study in Textiles and Fashion Design.  We were serenaded by Emily Freeman to demonstrate her study of Voice Development for a Variety of Venue. A Pictorial Tour of Charlottesville and images of its residents were captured with the photographic eye of Claire Wolanski. 

MHS looks forward to the presentations of this semester and yearlong Independent Study Students the last week of May. Mark your calendar!

Monticello Students Perform at JMU today

Our fantastic Choir Director, Ms. Janet Whitmore, traveled to James Madison University today with several students from Monticello.  The VCDA's Men's Choral Invitational hosted 180 gentleman.  Monticello has seven students represented in the picture below across the tenor and bass sections.  This is a remarkable opportunity for our students.  Ms. Whitmore stated, "this is amazing singing, and quite an impressive choral sound!"

Tickets are still available! The concert is tonight, at the Forbes Performing arts Center in Harrison burg at 8:00 PM.

Congratulations to everyone involved.

Cherise Morris gets a full- ride scholarship to Brown University

We are very proud of the teachers and students at Monticello High School.  We all work as a team to put teaching and learning as a top priority.  We encourage our students to be problem solvers, critical thinkers, and to take responsibility for their own learning. Additionally, we encourage out students to get involved in their school and community.  

As a result of our commitment to excellence, our students leave Monticello equipped with the essential skills necessary for success as they transition to work or college.  Many students receive scholarships or full rides to universities around the Nation.  

The Daily Progress recently did an article on one of our exceptional students, Cherise Morris.  This is an inspirational story about one young lady who took learning into her own hands and did not allow any barrier to keep her from opportunity.  She is commended for being a leader, and a role model for her classmates.   

You can access her story at the link below:

http://www2.dailyprogress.com/news/2012/jan/02/monticello-high-senior-no-internet-or-personal-tra-ar-1582663/

Congratulations Cherise, on a job well done!

Congratulations Golf Team

Please join me in Congratulating the 2011 Region II Golf Champions Monticello Mustangs!!

Congratulations Monticello Cheerleaders

2011 Jefferson District Tournament Champions!!

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  To support and acknowledge the warriors fighting to find a cure for this disease, we encourage our staff to wear something pink each Friday during the month of October.  Our Administrative Team is joining right in!

Pre-Service Week: Monticello Teachers return for the 2011-2012 School Year

It is hard to believe the summer is over!  The Monticello High School Staff got off to a great start last week preparing for the return the 2011-2012 school year.  We will continue to partner with our community and parents to provide the best opportunities for our students.  We will equip our students with skills for college and workforce readiness, help them to embrace lifelong learning, and facilitate meaningful, rigorous instruction for all students.  It is our goal to make learning "irresistible" as we move through the new school year.

Our team engaged in many activities last week.  Our faculty meeting, Staff Olympiad activity, bus tour of our Southern Feeder Pattern, 2nd Annual Back-to-School kick-off in Southwood, Coaches Clinic, New Student Orientation, and our Friday Professional Development courses made for a busy week. We are very excited about greeting our students on Wednesday, August 24th.