The Monticello School Board, in a called meeting earlier this week, approved a one time bonus of $1,000, for all full-time teachers and staff.

The bonus will be included with the November payroll.

Other employees will receive a pro-rated bonus.

The Monticello School District will be taking sealed bids on an HP ProCurve MSM760 Wireless Controller and 23 HP ProCurve MSM410 Wireless Access Points.

Bids must be received by 10:00am Tuesday November 12, 2013 and will be opened on Tuesday November 12, 2013 @ 11:00am.

(more…)

Friday, October 18th was declared ‘Go Pink Day’ at Monticello Pre-K. The staff and students wore Pink to honor a Pre-K Staff member, Mrs. Pam Dunlap, who is a cancer survivor. The students and staff members cheered Mrs. Dunlap on as she prepared to walk in Little Rock at the annual Race for the Cure. Mrs. Dunlap was presented with flowers, balloons, caps and a pink tote bag filled with an assortment of pink gifts. In her honor the Pre-K staff members were also presented with pink tote bags.

The meeting was called to order with three members present. Tammy Stain reported on the 2013-2014 budget. She reviewed last year’s actual vs. this year’s budget.

(more…)

(more…)

A MHS ALE senior was found to have Benelli shotgun in his truck, last Tuesday afternoon, after he told his teachers about the weapon.

(more…)

Today is the day Arkansas students face the dreaded First Day of School.  It’s also the day parents and other drivers face the First Day of School Traffic.

Remember to use caution, especially in the school and residential areas of Monticello.

(more…)

Monticello High School is giving away old mathematics textbooks. These textbooks are free and will be given on a first come, first serve basis. If you have questions, you may call the high school, 870-367-4050, and ask for Amy Brunson

(more…)

(more…)

(more…)

(more…)

(more…)

Monticello High School’s class of 2003 upcoming 10 year class reunion has been scheduled for October 4 & 5th.

Like our class Facebook page at “Class of 2003 MHS- 10 year reunion” for further details and updates.

Please email your contact information to billies2003@gmail.com .

Elizabeth Wilson, an upcoming senior at Monticello High School, competed at the National Speech and Debate Tournament held in Birmingham, Alabama. The event is sponsored by the Lincoln Financial Group & the National Forensic League. Wilson is the first Monticello High School student to attend this national level competition.

(more…)

MHS Yearbooks are in and available for pick up on Thursday, Friday and Tuesday (5/23, 5/24 & 5/28)

Times for pickups are 8-11 am and 12- 3pm (no pickups from 11-12) Extras are available for $40

Award-Winning Monticello Intermediate School students in the EAST program were recognized at Tuesday night’s School Board meeting and presented an over-view of their projects and awards to the Board.

Eight fourth and fifth grade students along with their teacher, Crystal Grimes, attended the National EAST Conference in Hot Springs, where they presented their project before a panel of judges, and won two national awards.

(more…)

Monticello schools are continuing to work toward adding a school resource officer to their staff.  The topic was thoroughly discussed at their March boad meeting.

(more…)

At Tuesday night’s called Monticello School Board meeting, the board voted 4-0 in favor of hiring Jim Lucas as the principal for Monticello High School.

Mr. Lucas was hired as interim principal, last year, and will now become the ongoing MHS principal.

Monticello Junior High Cheerleaders 2013-2014 
Back row left to right: Katherine Dickson, Jasmonique Daniels, Brooke Shrum, Mikayla McGregor, Kristen Daniel, Kirsten Harrison
Middle row left to right: Hannah Kibodeaux, Sarah Nichols, Nora Catherine Saffold, Dailyn Johnston, McKenzie McClain, Dottie Grace Brown
Front row left to right: Bliss Jaggers Captain, Mason Davis Co-Captain

Each Monticello High School Choral Group earned Superior Division I ratings at CPA – Choral Performance Assessment on Saturday, March 2 in Star City.

(more…)

Jacob Chisom, Anna St. John, MaryKate Jones, Alex Jones, Erin Ashcraft, Julia Craig, and Elizabeth Wilson.

The Monticello High School Mock Trial Team advanced to semi-final round of the Arkansas Mock Trial Regional Competition by defeating Hope High School. The team’s loss in the semi-finals placed them in 3rd place behind Little Rock Catholic High School and Sheridan High School and ended the team’s chance to advance to the state level of competition. The students invest many hours after school in preparation for this event.

(more…)

The MHS Forensic team travelled to Searcy High School where they earned their fifth 1st Place Sweepstake award this year. Twenty-five entries earned awards, and 35 of these entries are now qualified to compete at the Tournament of Champions in April. (more…)

Four students from Mrs. Engelkes’ 3rd grade classroom at MIS and four students from Mrs. Cases’ 2nd grade classroom at MES presented at TICAL (Technology Information Center for Administrative Leadership) at the Peabody Hotel’s Convention Center. Student’s showcased their ipad work and gave tutorials on how to use the apps.

Students from MIS: Anna Grace Bailey, Lauren Petty, Hayden Cotton, Johnathan Yarbrough

Students from MES: Beth Bragg, Chloe Rosegrant, Brenden Brown, Kel Busby

Three MONTICELLO HIGH SCHOOL CHOIR members were recently selected to the Arkansas All-State Choir.

Senior Caleb Lamb, pictured in the middle, a Tenor I, achieved 10th chair in the top Mixed Chorus. Senior, Daniel Wigley, left, and Junior, David de Rueda, right, were 21st and 13th chair in the Male Chorus.

The All-State Music Conference featured the performances of some of the state’s top band and choral musicians.

After 18 years as Monticello Elementary School Principal, Tish Thomas is retiring at the end of this school year.

(more…)

The MHS Forensic Team travelled to Ft. Smith Southside High School and returned with another 1st place sweepstakes trophy. The team earned 37 Excellent / Superior ratings in 47 events, 4th place in Readers Theatre, advanced 12 events to semi-finals, and advanced 4 events to finals.

Finalists were as follows:

(more…)

Friday morning, the Monticello Police Dept. and Juvenile Parole and Probation Dept, along with the Bradley County Sheriff’s Dept. canine unit, conducted a random search at Monticello High School with drug dog

(more…)