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Monticello Intermediate School to host Empty Bowls Benefit on March 16

March 13th, 2010 by Monticello Schools

For the previous two years the UAM Art Department has organized an Empty Bowl benefit. (The Empty Bowl program is a craft-based, grass roots effort to eradicate hunger. To find out more visit www.emptybowls.net  Professor Scott Lykens praised, “everyone at UAM was extremely supportive from the students who made the bowls, to the faculty and administration who attended the event.” But Lykens added; “the purpose of the event is to promote community, in a larger, more inclusive capacity.” 

Kim Wilson, who was hired as Art Specialist at Monticello Intermediate School last academic year, also wanted to host an Empty Bowl event at her school. She approached Lisa Brown, the EAST (Environmental and Special Technology) facilitator at MIS about hosting such a community event. “I knew there were students at our school who benefited from the ‘Back Pack’ program.” (Back Pack Program is designed to meet the needs of hungry children at times when other resources are not available, such as weekends and school vacations. To find out more visit www.feedingamerica.org.“I thought that if we could host the event, featuring our students’ artwork, or bowls, then the money made could benefit our students in the Back Pack Program. It really gets down to our students helping each other; it just seemed like a perfect project.” Lisa Brown also liked the idea and the two began creating their list of the challenges to resolve in order to make the idea a reality. Read the rest of this entry »

MMS Archery Team Selling Boston Butts to Raise Funds For National Competition in Kentucky

March 13th, 2010 by Monticello Schools

The MMS Blue Steel Archery Team is selling Boston Butts. The price is $25.

The butts are fully cooked and seasoned. Deadline for pre-ordering is March 19th, the Friday before Spring Break. Delivery date will be Saturday, April 3rd, the day before Easter. Pick up time will begin around 3:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church. If you would like to pre-order, contact Sherry Knight, Archery Coach, by calling 367-4040. Please make check payable to MMS Blue Steel Archery Team. A receipt will then be given along with your pick up ticket.

Thank you for supporting our Blue Steel Archery Team which will be headed to Nationals in Louisville, Kentucky in May.

Monticello’s EAST Programs Showcased Projects at National EAST Conference

March 12th, 2010 by Monticello Schools

Recently, Monticello School’s EAST programs showcased projects at the National EAST Conference in Hot Springs.

Monticello Intermediate, Middle, and High School students represented their respective schools at the conference and displayed how they use high-end technology to implement community service projects. Each school is required to set up a booth which tells their program’s “story” and students must make a 10-minute presentation that discusses how they exhibit Teamwork, Collaboration, Community Involvement, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, and Resource Integration. Judges then rate the program’s overall effectiveness. All three Monticello schools were rated Superior Schools (the highest possible rating).

Monticello High School EAST also won several conference competitions. The winners were as follows: Filiberto Escamilla and Ashlee Johnson (Make a Difference Award), Kelsie Adcock, Zach Berryman, and Joseph Greenway (Make Me Care Video competition), and Jake Curry (First Place-Alumni “Live” Video Competition. MIS students who represented at conference were: Tyler Vance, Jeff Carmical, Kevin Davidson, Bliss Jaggers, Kristen Daniel, Ashley Forrest, Samia Lindsey, and Grace West. MMS students included Mckenzie Zieman, Elizabeth Echols, Mary Kate Jones, Mallory Jones, Savannah Reynolds, Maggie Hand, Summer Chase, and Alex Jones. MHS students included: TJ Sanders, Meredith Dickson, Jake Curry, Bentley Brodnax, Filiberto Escamilla, Kelsie Adcock, and Ashlee Johnson.

MHS ACTM Math Team Wins at Regional

March 11th, 2010 by Monticello Schools

Several Monticello High School students attended the ACTM Regional Math competition held at UAM on Saturday, March 7. Among the winners were Jordan Hopper (1st place – Calculus), Kelsey Bryant (2nd place – Calculus), Kelsey Luper (3rd place – Calculus), and Laura Swain (2nd place – Geometry). Receiving honorable mention were Sam Cason (Calculus), Zach Robinson (Calculus), Hollis Scriber (Calculus), Logan Bone (Geometry) and Kayla Fenton (Geometry).

Pictured from left to right are: Jordan Hopper, Kelsey Luper and Laura Swain

MHS BULLETIN–3/10/2010

March 10th, 2010 by Monticello Schools

MMS EAST is hosting the Go! 5K Run/Walk & 10K Run for Autism Research III. The date for this year’s race is Saturday, April 10th. All proceeds go to Autism Research and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Mr. Copicos 8th grade students are working hard to make this the best year ever and have set a goal of $2000. Please note that the start has changed to First Baptist Church-Monticello (instead of City Park). Registration is $15/person until March 19th and $20 after that. Registration fees cover entrance into the race and a race t-shirt. For registration packet/information for the race, please feel free to give Mr. Copico a call at 367-4043 or email him at rcopico@monticello.k12.ar.us . Read the rest of this entry »

State Championship Rings to be Presented at Banquet, April 10

March 10th, 2010 by Monticello Schools

The Monticello Billies Football Boosters would like to invite all family, friends, and fans of the State Champion 2009 Monticello Billies Football Team to attend this year’s Football Banquet. The Boosters will honor all members of the 2009 Team and the Cheer, Pom, and Stat groups that supported the Billies this football season.

State Championship rings and the 2009 trophy will be formally presented to the team and coaches. In addition, graduating seniors who were members of the team and spirit squads will be honored. Special awards will be presented. The evening will begin with a Steak dinner and will end with the showing of this year’s 2009 Highlight Film.

Tickets will be available beginning March 22nd for only $10 each. The Boosters are announcing the banquet well ahead of time to allow interested fans to plan to attend. There will be limited seating. Tickets will be sold on a first come first serve basis, Read the rest of this entry »

MHS BULLETIN–3/9/2010

March 9th, 2010 by Monticello Schools

The afterschool program will remain open throughout the month of March.

The will be Pom Clinic starting the Monday we come back from Spring Break which is March 29. This will help prepare you for the upcoming tryouts the following week. Please see Mrs. Palsa for details.

MMS EAST is hosting the Go! 5K Run/Walk & 10K Run for Autism Research III. The date for this year’s race is Saturday, April 10th. All proceeds go to Autism Research and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Mr. Copicos 8th grade students are working hard to make this the best year ever and have set a goal of $2000. Please note that the start has changed to First Baptist Church-Monticello (instead of City Park). Registration is $15/person until March 19th and $20 after that. Registration fees cover entrance into the race and a race t-shirt. For registration packet/information for the race, please feel free to give Mr. Copico a call at 367-4043 or email him at rcopico@monticello.k12.ar.us . Read the rest of this entry »

MHS Earns Superior Ratings, Wins Sweepstakes Award

March 9th, 2010 by Monticello Schools

The Monticello High School Band attended the Region 4 Concert Band Assessment in Camden on Friday, March 5th.

The band received 1st division superior ratings from the three judges in the prepared concert performance and received a 1st division superior rating in the concert sight-reading portion of the assessment.

These awards combined with the 1st division superior ratings received at marching assessment in the fall gives the Monticello HS Band the Sweepstakes Award for 2009-2010.

Congratulations to these talented, hardworking students.

MHS BULLETIN—3/8/2010

March 8th, 2010 by Monticello Schools

The afterschool program will remain open throughout the month of March.

The Monticello High School Band attended the Region 4 Concert Band Assessment in Camden on Friday, March 5th. The band received 1st division superior ratings from the three judges in the prepared concert performance and received a 1st division superior rating in the concert sight-reading portion of the assessment. These awards combined with the 1st division superior ratings received at marching assessment in the fall gives the Monticello HS Band the Sweepstakes Award for 2009-2010. Congratulations to these talented, hardworking students. Read the rest of this entry »

MHS Students of the Quarter Announced

February 27th, 2010 by Monticello Schools

Congratulations to the following students who were selected as Monticello High School Students of the 2nd Quarter. These students were nominated by teachers and voted on by the entire staff at MHS.

Freshmen: Blake Shirey and Ashleigh White
Sophomores: Trent Rogers and Parker Palsa
Juniors: Reginald Rayford, Tyeashia Allen
Seniors: Thomas Lafever, Ashley Savage

The criteria for being selected is to exhibit Monticello High School’s nine guiding principles: Respect, Responsibility, Trustworthiness, Compassion, Perseverance, Optimism, Loyalty, Cooperation, and Courage. For exhibiting such outstanding character these students were treated to lunch in town by MHS Principal Kenny Pennington.

MHS All-State Choir Members Perform in Hot Springs

February 22nd, 2010 by Monticello Schools

Three Monticello High School choir members performed with the All-State Mixed Choir at the Hot Springs Convention Center on Saturday, Feb. 20. These students competed against students from all over the state for a place in the top choir. Those selected are among the best of the best high school musicians in Arkansas.

Singing Bass II, J.J. Albrecht earned 9th chair;singing Tenor II, Trevon Block earned 4th chair; and singing Soprano II, Natalie Skinner earned 8th chair. The students performed Psalm 43 by Felix Mendelssohn, Exultate Deo by Giovanni de Palestrina, Alleluia by Martinaitis, Leonardo Dreams of His Flying Machine by Eric Whitaker and The Best of All Possible Worlds arranged by Robert Page.

For each of these students, it was their second time to perform with the Arkansas All-State Choir. They are pictured with their director, Michael Binns, Sr. who considers it a great blessing to work with such wonderful and talented students. Pictured left to right are: J.J. Albrecht, Michael Binns, Sr., Natalie Skinner and Trevon Block.

MHS BULLETIN–2/03/2010

February 3rd, 2010 by Monticello Schools

IMPORTANT! IMPORTANT! CHANGES IN AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM. A lack of funding has necessitated changes in the after-school program. The following changes started yesterday.
Library—The library will be open only to students who have to complete computer or research projects or need to complete their 30 days for remediation. Students with projects MUST have assignment sheets from their day teachers.
Math—Math will be offered as usual. Students MUST have assignments to attend the class.
ESL Spanish—Will operate as usual
Book Club—This club will meet on Monday & Wed of each week from 3:20—5:00 as long as students consistently attend the program.
Buses—Buses will continue to run.See Ms. Ripley if you have any questions. Read the rest of this entry »

Monticello High School Forensics Team earns 3rd Place at Cabot

January 27th, 2010 by Monticello Schools

Twenty-four members of the Monticello High School Forensics team competed at the Cabot Classic Forensics Tournament and earned the 3rd place Sweepstakes Award in their division. Students competed in 11 events. As a result of points earned at this tournament, 4 students have qualified for membership in the National Forensics League (NFL): Derrick Banks, Kelsea Jackson, Terry Jenkins, and Devin West. Drama teacher, Christy Armbrust, has also earned her merit status as a NFL coach. 

Some of the highlights of the tournament included the Improvised Duet Acting team of Devin West and Terry Jenkins advancing to semi-finals. Superior debate speakers were Thomas Lafever and J.J. Smith. Debaters earning Excellent speaker points were Kelsea Jackson, Adam Todd, Derrick Banks and Michael Sawyer.

Receiving Excellent ratings for individual events were Kabresha Binns and Hunter Brown (Improvised Duet Acting), Alex Dearman and Anna St. John (Duet Acting), Sarah deRueda (Original Oratory and Solo Acting), Kelsea Jackson (Storytelling), Hunter Brown (Solo Acting), Terry Jenkins (Poetry Interpretation) and Devin West (Prose Interpretation). 

Other members who contributed to the team’s success were Haley Burnett, Maggie Barnett, Jackie Cargile, Chyanne Craft, Brittany Halley, Alexis Pulido, Melodie Sandlin, Sabrina Slaughter, Derrick Barnhill, Brice Pace, and Jesse Speich.

Jenkins and West have qualified to compete in the Tournament of Champions in April. The team is coached by MHS – NFL Coaches Debbie Ashcraft and Christy Armbrust.

Big Bucks for Box Tops

January 16th, 2010 by Monticello Schools

The Box Top for Education Program at MIS is really paying off.

Kim Lee, Monticello Intermediate School’s box top coordinator, brought an $872.40 redemption check to MIS from the April – October drive.

Lee also said that the students have already collected more box tops than last time for the next redemption period.

The box top collection program is one of the PTO’s projects. Madison Young, a fifth grader, collected the most by bringing over 400. She was the contributing factor that helped Ms. West’s class to be the top classroom winner at MIS with over 700.

MMS Blue Archer “Splits Arrow”

December 27th, 2009 by Monticello Schools

MVC-044SMonticello Middle School’s “Blue Archers” are practicing in preparation for the Arkansas State Tournament on Saturday, February 6th, in Hot Springs, Arkansas.

Deseray Selzer is new to the team as a 7th grader and is doing extremely well. She had a “Robin Hood” moment at practice on recently, as she hit the bull’s-eye with her first arrow and split it with her second arrow.

The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is very excited about the state tournament. A record number of students are expected to participate in the event. Monticello Middle School placed 2nd last year at state and had three students who qualified to go to National’s in Louisville, Kentucky.

Coach Sherry Knight and Assistant Coach Herman Fleming are anticipating that their team will score at least 2600 to qualify the entire team for National’s in Kentucky. The public is welcome to attend the ANASP (Arkansas National Archery in the Schools Program) in February in Hot Springs. Come out and support this great sport.

MHS Students of the Quarter

December 16th, 2009 by Monticello Schools

Congratulations to the following students who were selected as Monticello High School Students of the 1st Quarter. These students were nominated by teachers and voted on by the entire staff at MHS.

The criteria for being selected is to exhibit Monticello High School’s nine guiding principles: Respect, Responsibility, Trustworthiness, Compassion, Perseverance, Optimism, Loyalty, Cooperation, and Courage. For exhibiting such outstanding character these students were treated to lunch in town by MHS Principal Kenny Pennington.

Freshmen: Logan Bone, Kelsie Adcock
Sophomores: Jake Curry, Madelynn Gates
Juniors: Anthony Glover, Tre’veon Hawkins, Meredith Dickson
Seniors: Curtis Lagrone, JJ Smith, Amy Flemister

Brishen Matthews & Coach Paschal Win State Honors, Joe Carmical also Recognized

December 16th, 2009 by Monticello Schools

Congratulations to Brishen Matthews for being named the 2009 State Farm 5A Defensive Player of the Year for the State of Arkansas and to Coach Van Paschal for being named the 2009 State Farm 5A Coach of the Year!

We also congratulate Joe Carmical for being named one of the top three 2009 State Farm 5A Offensive Players of the Year! He will always be our #1 Offensive Player of the Year!

Congratulations again to the 2009 Football Senior Billies on a great season!!

Tennis Team Competes in District Tournament

December 1st, 2009 by Monticello Schools

tennisThe Monticello tennis team recently competed in the District Tournament.

Those competing were Tim West in Boys Singles, Adam Todd in Boys Singles, Gena Johnson in Girls Singles, Bethannee Horn in Girls Singles, Tyler Doss and Jeremy Russell in Boys Doubles and Dani West and Beth Thomasson in Girls Doubles.

Tim West finished 3rd out of 7 and earned a trip to State as did Gena Johnson who finished 1st out of 10. Tim and Gena went on to compete in State in Hot Springs. Tim lost in round one; 0-6, 1-6 and Gena lost in round one; 6-4, 2-6, 4-6.

Join the Billies, Friday, Starts at 6:30 pm

November 25th, 2009 by Monticello Schools

Monticello –vs- Pulaski Academy
Tailgate 6:30pm
Pregame 6:50pm
Kick-off 7:30pm

The Monticello Billies moved another step closer to the State finals last week by defeating the Greene County Tech Eagles 54-22. This Friday night the Billies will take on the Pulaski Academy Bruins in the semi-final round of the play-offs at home on Hyatt field.

It is Thanksgiving weekend and family and friends are joining together to celebrate the holiday. There is no better setting than a Friday night Billies’ game. The Monticello Football Boosters will be sponsoring a tailgate in the parking area behind the home press box. Everyone is invited and admission is free. Chili will be served. Anyone wishing to bring a pot of chili to share should contact the boosters as soon as possible. The boosters will provide paper goods and “the fixins” to go with the chili. Fans are asked to bring a dessert or drinks to share.

The tailgate will be a great place to prepare for the game. There will be games to play and Pauline Baptist will be bringing their blow up bouncy houses for the kids to play in. A great game of catch will be going on and a big screen will be set-up with Billies highlights playing. The food will be delicious; the fellowship, the best in the world. Don’t miss the opportunity to share your Billie spirit with other Billie fans. Tailgate opens at 6pm. Be there by 6:30 to register for prizes and get some great chili.

The tailgate will draw to a close about 6:50. Billie fans will move to the stands to watch pregame. Don’t miss a great pregame show followed by Kick-off promptly at 7:30. Read the rest of this entry »

Tie up a Blue Ribbon for the Billies

November 24th, 2009 by Monticello Schools

018The Monticello Billies will be at home again Friday night for the semi-finals in the 5A State Championship. Tailgate is 6pm and Kick-off is set for 7:30pm. The Boosters would like Monticello to show their support for the Billies by tying blue ribbons up for the Billies.

Everyone can be a part of welcoming the Monticello Billies home for the Thanksgiving holidays by buying blue ribbon and tying bows on their mailboxes, trees, front doors and car antennas. Businesses are urged to put blue ribbons on their signs and doorways, also.

Area stores and florists will be selling Billie Blue bows this week, so that everyone can be part of the “Billie Experience”.

In addition, Billie fans are asked to wear a blue ribbon to show their Billie pride and support.

Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to spend with your family and friends. Come be part of the Billie family and support the Billies as they work their way toward a State Championship.

If you need information on the Billies, please contact Bernadette Carmical @ 723-1234

Billies Set to Clip Eagle’s Wings Friday Night

November 19th, 2009 by Monticello Schools

The Billies will be at home this Friday night for the 2nd round of the Arkansas State Play- Offs. The Boosters are planning on celebrating the evening and the Billies beginning with a tailgate at 6pm Friday Night. This week the tailgate will be set up by the player’s gate to allow fans to enjoy the tailgate while cheering the players on to the field for warm-ups. The player’s gate is located on the south end of the field by the pool. Look for the large crowd beginning at 6pm.

Everyone in the community is invited to the free pregame tailgate. Fans are asked to bring a dish to share in a disposable container. Billie Fans who get to the tailgate before 6:30 will be able to pick up a free ticket for drawings that will take place throughout the game. Start your evening with the tailgate and then stay for some great football.

Kick-Off is schedule again this week for 7:30pm at Hyatt Field. The Billies will take the field against the Greene County Tech Eagles for the privilege of moving on to the State Semi-finals.

Immediately following the game Billie fans will gather in the South end zone. The after the game celebration will feature pizza donated by Larry’s. But, fans are encouraged to bring a dessert or snack to share. The Monticello Football Boosters encourage fans to come early-stay late-and enjoy the “Billie Experience”.

When you are getting ready for the game Friday night be sure to pack lots of Billie Spirit and your best noise makers. Friday night at Hyatt field is the best place to be. So load up your family and friends and join us for a memorable evening featuring the All that Arkansas has to offer. For information on Billie Football contact Bernadette Carmical @ 723-1234.

MHS Forensics Team competes at Little Rock Central

November 8th, 2009 by Monticello Schools

LRC 22_ MHS TEAMEight members of the MHS Forensics Team competed at Little Rock Central High School. Over 900 entries were competing in 15 events. This was a record-breaking number of student entries for this tournament.

Although the MHS team was small in numbers, they experienced much success.

Front row: Rebecka Bennett, Reshanae Crift, Raven Miller, Devin West
Back row: Brice Pace, Chyanne Craft, Natalie Skinner, Terry Jenkins

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