Montgomery Area School District

Communications Students Accepted to Penn State Summer Camp - WE ARE proud to announce that rising seniors, Cash Hill and Connor Jarrett,have been accepted into Penn State’s Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications Broadcast Journalism summer camp. Cash will be specializing in filmmaking and Connor in podcasting. Both will be in the fourth level of Montgomery’s Multimedia Communications program next year and are excited to bring their skills back to our projects and competitions. Congratulations!!💙🤍

Freshmen Class Travels to Baltimore - This past Friday, the freshmen class traveled to Baltimore, Maryland as part of their Honors Biology and Integrated Science curriculum. Under the direction of teacher, Ms. Nina Green, students visited the National Aquarium to witness the biodiversity of many different ecosystems, walked along Inner Harbor on their way to climb Federal Hill, and strolled through Fort McHenry where Francis Scott Key composed our National Anthem. Students ended the day with a thrilling and entertaining show at Medieval Times. Many students remarked that it was “the best field trip they have ever been on.” Thank you, Ms. Green, for organizing this hands on experience for kids!

May Academic Students of the Month Announced

STRONG Team Holds Third Annual Academic and Service Pep Rally - Today, the high school STRONG student leadership team held their third annual Academic and Service Pep Rally. Nearly every high school student had the opportunity to stand up today and be recognized for work and/or service in their classrooms, clubs, and academic competitions. Special thank you to Principal Bozella and Vice-Principal Snyder for hosting and to all our amazing sponsors. The STRONG team stands for self-driven, tolerant, resilient, optimistic, nice, and giving. These students work year round to provide incentives, assemblies, and to encourage staff and the student body to want to be in school. Thank you to everyone who helped make this day possible.

Congratulations, Lady Raiders‼️🥎

Kickin’ it With Cops 2026 - Select 7th grade students and high school YDTF members participated in the annual county Kickin’ it With Cops event. Thank you to Ms. Lynnette Murray and SRO Fera for helping at the event.

Yearbook Sale

2026 Prom Queen and King

Persing and Bennett Add to Senior Milestones⚾️ - Congratulations to Parker Persing who earned his 75th RBI at this past Friday’s game against Muncy. In the same game, Bennett recorded his 100th career hit.

Waring Spends Day with State Representative Flick - The Montgomery FFA organization is proud to share that sophomore, Chase Waring, spent the day with State Representative Jamie Flick at the capitol building in Harrisburg last Tuesday. Dressed in his formal FFA blue and gold, he was recognized on the house floor and got to take part in the "Blessing of the Balers."

The Board Meeting originally scheduled for Tuesday, 5/19 has been rescheduled to this coming Tuesday, 5/12 at 6PM.

Elementary (grades 3-6) Progress Reports are now available in the Parent Portal.

FFA Members Qualify for State Activities Week - Congratulations to the four students pictured who qualified for PA FFA State Activities Week at PSU in June for Environment and Natural Resources.

APRIL Artist of the Month Announced - Congratulations to 8th grader, Amelia Russell, on being named the April Artist of the Month. She played Betany in last week’s spring musical, “Once Upon a One More Time”, and is also a member of Junior High Concert Band.

Montgomery TSA State Placements - Congratulations to the following TSA students who placed at this year’s state competition. This is the most placements in school history and none of the place holders are seniors. Great work by all students and advisors! JUNIOR HIGH Solar Racer- Tristan Gockley Jaxson Snyder Pa Off Road Racing- Tristan Gockley Jaxson Snyder HIGH SCHOOL Audio Podcasting- Connor Jarrett, Cooper Roman, Trace Furman, Lincoln Miller, Conor Irwin, Curtis Preitz On Demand Video- Connor Jarrett, Trace Furman, LIncoln MIller, Curtis Preitz, Cash Hill, Ethan Hugar STEM Mass Media- Trace Furman, Lincoln Miller, Ethan Hugar PA Off Road Racing- Cooper Roman, Trace Furman, Aidan Leonard Dragster Design- Aidan Leonard Fashion Design- Christeena Gardner, Samia Stewart-Williams, Emily Miller, Bryce Miller Senior Solar Spring- Connor Jarrett, Cooper Roman, Trace Furman, Conor Irwin

Communications Students Place at States - PA PRESS AWARDS - Congratulations to 19 of our Communications students who, collectively, had 12 projects place at the 2026 Pennsylvania Press Club (affiliate of the National Federation of Press Women) annual high school state journalism contest. For the third year in a row, Montgomery was the only single “A” school to place in any of the categories and competed against AAAA+ and private high schools. In the 5 competitive photo and video categories entered, we placed in all 5. Listed are those categories we entered and subsequent placement(s): Video Sports Story – second, third, fourth, and fifth places Zoe Furman, Abe Childs, Trace Furman, Lincoln Miller, Layne Gingery, Jace Hanford, Briar Persing, Ethan Tupper, Camden Dalrymple, Cali Barnes, Caleb Parkyn Radio TV Interview of Talk Show – second, third, fourth, and fifth places Cali Barnes, Brandt Harer, Zoe Furman, Caleb Parkyn Lainie Solano, Layne Gingery, Briar Persing, Camden Dalrymple Video Feature Story – third and fourth place Connor Jarret, Logan Joy, Garrett Ulrich, Cooper Roman, Seth McClintock, Cali Barnes, Cameron Wilver, Zoe Furman, Jace Hanford Sports Photo – third place Zoe Furman News or Feature Photo – fourth place Zoe Furman

April Academic Students of the Month Announced

Furman Wins the 2026 PIAA District IV Scholarship - Congratulations to senior, Zoe Furman, who was named the 2026 PIAA District IV Jack Ziegler and Mike Schwarz female scholarship recipient.

Artist of the Month Announced - Congratulations, McKenna‼️

Attention Jr/Sr High School students and families, we have a limited number of 2025-2026 yearbooks left available to pre-order. If you have not secured your copy yet, you may do so using the link below, or contact Miss Aichner at saichner@montasd.org for more information!

Link: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1044498/Montgomery-JR-SR-High-School/2026-Yearbook/2025082004321587365/CATALOG_SHOP/?utm_campaign=NE%2B-%2BYBK%2B-%2BStandard%2BBook%2B-%2BSearch%2B-%2BBrand&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google