"History Students Attend PCT Day” Today, students from Mr. Newcomer’s Pennsylvania College of Technology dual enrollment courses, attended a campus visit and workshops tailored to Montgomery Area High School. Montgomery offers multiple opportunities for students to receive college credits before graduation. Out History department is no exception with offerings in World History, AP US History, and AP Psychology. Today’s visit was a requirement for students to fulfill all course obligations and included a campus tour, sessions in “Emergency Management” and “The Fields of Helping”, and a panel discussion on student engagement in campus life and activities. Dr. Craig Miller, chair of the Social Science Department, coordinated the day as well as presenting to our students. What an amazing extended educational day for our history scholars!

Elementary January MVP's

"Theatre Students Attend Broadway Workshop” Students from the junior and senior high musical theatre program kicked off musical season this week with first rehearsals and a Broadway Workshop! Virtuoso will be presenting “Newsies” at the end of April and had the opportunity to work virtually with Tommy Bracco, a Broadway performer, reality television star, and podcaster, who was in the original cast of Newsies on Broadway. Students learned the beginning choreography of what they will be performing in the upcoming show. They also had a question and answer session wihere they gained a ton of valuable advice. Thank you to Tommy and to the Broadway Plus Masterclass organization for this amazing opportunity for our students!

The following MASD busses will be running late this morning due to a closure on the Elimsport Road. Bus 46,42,51,52,&40.  Please be careful in these cold temperatures standing outside for a long period of time.

The Montgomery Area School District is seeking applicants for an immediate opening for a full-time Elementary Music Teacher. Please send resume, PA standard teaching application, copy of certification, references and current required clearances to Mrs. Daphne Bowers, Superintendent, Montgomery Area School District, 120 Penn Street, Montgomery, PA 17752.EOE

The Montgomery Area School District is accepting applications for a full time Chemistry or Biology Teacher. Applicants may be certified in Chemistry, Biology or General Science to be considered. Please send resume, standard teaching application, copy of certification and all required clearances to Mrs. Daphne Bowers, Superintendent, Montgomery Area School District, 120 Penn Street, Montgomery, PA 17752. EOE

Hello College Bound Seniors and Parents/Guardians, It is officially scholarship season. I will start receiving information about various scholarships and awards over the next few weeks and will be sharing them with students via email. I will post some of Montgomery’s social media as well. I keep copies of the applications in my office and can provide one to students if interested. I will also have blank calendars in my office for students to keep track of dates and deadlines. Please see the write up below for the Williamsport Music Club Scholarship and let me know if your student would like an application. I am happy to help. The Williamsport Music Club is offering a $1500 scholarship to a Lycoming County senior who is planning to continue studying or actively participating in music at college. You can find additional information at www.williamsportmusicclub.com/forms-and-flyers Please reach out to me at dliscum@montasd.org or by phone at 570-547-1608 ext. 1115 with questions or concerns.

Hello Parents and Guardians of College Bound Seniors, The Society for Manufacturing Engineers (SME) Education Foundation is accepting applications for college scholarships for high school seniors who will be enrolled in an associate’s or bachelor’s degree program majoring in manufacturing technology, electromechanical technology, engineering, manufacturing processes, computer/IT, robotics/automation or other manufacturing-related disciplines. Award Range: $2,500 - $20,000 (one-time award) Please contact Mrs. Liscum at dliscum@montasd.org or by phone at 570-547-1608 ext. 1115 with questions. The due date is February 1, 2025.

"Montgomery Students to Head County’s YDTF Organization” Congratulations to the following Montgomery High School students who were voted in as Youth Development Task Force officers this morning. YDTF is a county wide organization whose purpose is to continuously support, monitor, work, and raise awareness on mental and physical health issues in Lycoming County youth. Montgomery will now hold three of the five officer positions in the county organization. Congratulations to these students and to Montgomery’s advisor, Ms. Lynette Murray. President – Camden Dalrymple Vice President – Olivia Walk Treasurer – Rhyleigh Woods

Jr/Sr HS December Students of the Month

Lycoming College is providing a free Financial Aid Night on January 20 at 5:30 at the Krapf Gateway Center, Lycoming College. You will learn about the new FAFSA, gain insights about scholarships and grants, discuss loan options, and explore best practices for financing a college education. Contact Mrs. Liscum, school counselor, at dliscum@montasd.org or at 570-547-1608 ext. 1115 for more details about how to register for this event.

"Boys’ Varsity Wrestling Clinches Mid-Penn Title” The boys’ varsity Wrestling team earned the Mid-Penn title last evening with a dominating win over Sullivan County. Congratulations to the wrestlers and coaches on your accomplishments.

"Stewart-Williams Having a Breakout Season for the Raiders”🏀 https://youtu.be/LM0d4831wY4

"Stoltzfus Reaches 100 Wins” Congratulations to Manny Stoltzfus who earned his 100th win in wrestling against Warrior Run last evening. The team, as a whole, won 42-26.

"Montgomery Football Players Earn Further Accolades” Congratulations to Trace Furman, Coy Bryson, and Cam Wotz who were named to the 2024 Class 1A All-Eastern PA Football.com team.

Hello College Bound Senior Families! Happy New Year! I wanted to share with you a list of free PHEAA webinars for the upcoming months via the link below. If any of these topics interest you, please register at https://pheaa.org/virtual Please contact Denise Liscum at dliscum@montasd.org with any questions or concerns. https://5il.co/34c8w

"Football Players Named to NTL All-Star Team”

"Bryson Earns 100th Win” Congratulations to Coy Bryson for earning his 100th career victory over the holiday break. Bryson reached this milestone at the Junisra Duals where the Montgomery JR/SR High School Wrestling program also took first place as a team.

"Matness at the MACC Yields Girls’ Wrestling Success” The Montgomery High School Girls’ Wrestling program hosted a 20-team Matness at the MACC event this past weekend. Our Lady Raider Wrestling team placed second overall with 3 individual champs - Jenna Houseknecht, Emily Murphy, and Zoe Furman. Murphy was also named as the Outstanding Wrestler.

"FFA Students Earn Highest State Achievement” Congratulations to Madison Burleigh and Landyn Rine who received their Keystone degrees at the farm show in Harrisburg yesterday. This degree is the highest achievement in the state of Pennsylvania.