Monett High School
| Monett High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
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1 David Sippy Dr , 65708 United States | |
| Coordinates | 36°55′46″N 93°54′28″W / 36.9294°N 93.9078°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| School district | Monett R-I School District |
| Principal | Isaac Sooter[1] |
| Grades | 9 to 12 |
| Enrollment | 772 (2019) |
| Student to teacher ratio | 1:18 |
| Color(s) | Purple & Gold |
| Athletics conference | Big 8 Conference (West) |
| Mascot | Burl the Cub |
| Team name | Cubs/ Lady Cubs |
| Rivals | Cassville, Lamar |
| Website | https://www.monettschools.org/MHS |
Monett High School is a public high school, located in Monett, Missouri which is located in Lawrence County & Barry County. It is part of the Monett R-1 School District and holds grades 9-12. As of 2019 it enrolls 772 students with a student to teacher ratio of 18:1.[2]
Academics[edit]
Monett provides student issued Chromebooks as a way to broaden their horizons.[3] Monett offers a "GOCAPS" program - which provides students a chance to learn outside of the traditional school setting, while earning credit, and allows them to work with local business partners on real world, hands on projects.[1] Monett also participates in a program known as A+, in which students must maintain a 2.5 GPA and complete a certain number of service hours, most of which are completed through peer tutoring. Students who successfully complete the A+ program automatically get a free two-year scholarship to a two-year college in the state.
Students can register for dual credit courses through Missouri State University, Drury University, and Crowder college. Monett also participates in the Advanced Placement (AP) program.[4]
Additionally, Monett hosts the Scott Regional Technology Center that allows students to explore career opportunities in various career paths like Nursing, Welding, Child Care, Culinary arts, and more.[5]
Extracurricular activities[edit]
Monett students can participate in a number of extracurricular activities, including: Speech and Debate, Theater, Academic Team/Quiz Bowl, Science Olympiad, Future Business Leaders of America, Robotics Competition, Chorale music, Marching Band, Jazz Band, Art competition, Student Council, and National Honor Society.
Athletics[edit]
Monett High School's official mascot is the Cubs. They are part of the Big 8 Conference (Missouri). Football, Soccer, and Track & Field events are all held at Burl Fowler Stadium in Monett.
- Baseball - Men
- Basketball – Men & Women
- Cheerleading - Co-ed
- Cross Country – Men & Women
- Football - Men
- Golf – Men & Women
- Soccer - Men & Women
- Softball - Women
- Speech and Debate - Co-ed
- Swimming - Men & Women
- Track and field – Men & Women
- Volleyball – Women
- Wrestling - Men & Women
State championships[edit]
- 1971 Football (2A)
- 1977 Football (2A)
- 2008 Wrestling (2)
- 2016 Football (3)
- 2017 Softball (3)
- 2019 Wrestling (2)
- 2020 Wrestling (2)
Notable alumni[edit]
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References[edit]
- ^ a b "From the Principal". www.monettschools.org.
- ^ "Monett High". www.usnews.com.
- ^ "2022-2023 Student Handbook". www.monettschools.org.
- ^ "2022-2023 Course Description Guide". www.monettschools.org.
- ^ "Scott Regional Technology Center". www.monettschools.org.
- ^ MSHSAA. "Monett High School Championships". www.mshsaa.org.