Montgomery Area School District

Wrestling Celebration

Congratulations!

Farmers CARE Donations to Benefit Ronald McDonald House The Montgonery FFA organization, in conjunction with other FFA groups and the Pennsylvania Farm Bureau, will be sending Farmers CARE Donations to the Ronald McDonald House in Danvile. Members have been collecting donations as well as using organization funds to purchase necessity items for families staying at the Danville facility and others like it around the state. Delivery will occur Tuesday, March 11, on Farmer’s Care Day. Thank you to all who had a part in supporting this annual event.

Esports Recap Check out these interviews with members of our Esports team that joined the season with yesterday’s Rocket League tournament. The third D3 team will be back in action tomorrow. Be on the lookout for an in depth interview with team members, coach, and a look at the new gaming lounge. https://youtu.be/sRnzOcNrUtM

Competition Cheer Team Recap https://youtu.be/qs5l8WLFpSc

Hello Parents/Guardians of College Bound Seniors, This morning I shared information about the Arlene Hafer PA School Retirees Scholarship with the seniors via email. This scholarship is specifically available for students planning to pursue a degree in education. I have copies in my office for those students who qualify and are interested! Please feel free to reach out to me at dliscum@montasd.org or by phone at 570-547-1608 ext. 1115 with questions about this scholarship or any others.

Hello Parents/Guardians of Seniors, I have recently emailed information to all seniors about a scholarship offered by the DuBoistown Garden Club. Students pursuing a field of study in one of the following areas or similar majors are encouraged to apply: Horticulture, Landscape Architecture, Floral Design, Environmental Studies, Environmental Engineering, Nature Conservation, Recycling, Waste Management, or Sustainability Students who are unsure if their field of study will qualify should see me so I am able to inquire. I have copies in my office for interested students! Applications are due before April 15th. Please contact me at dliscum@montasd.org or by phone at 570-547-1608 ext. 1115.

Congratulations to the Montgomery students who represented the junior high band program at last week’s Lycoming County Junior High Band festival. They are the first artists of the week for the month of March.

Mr. Fox Discusses Junior County Band Festival https://youtu.be/q7x2eIbYSDs

Ag Mechanics Safety Students in Mr. Ulrich’s Ag Mechanics class worked on Chainsaw and Wood Splitting safety this morning. The project will come full circle as wood will be used to boil maple sap for a future maple syrup making project.

Spring Sports Preview https://youtu.be/p_I9d7FmRKU

Congratulations to Coach Furman, her staff, and the girls' wrestling team on capturing the 2025 Central Regional team title on Saturday at Milton! The girls had 8 wrestlers in the tournament and four qualified for states this week in Hershey! Briella Walk and Emily Murphy finished runner-up. while Jenna Houseknecht and Zoe Furman both won their first regional titles! All four of them will be competing in Hershey on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Congratulations and good luck ladies!

Congratulations to Coach Harer and his staff on sending three boys to the state tournament! Brandt Harer earned his third NE Regional title this weekend, while Coy Bryson finished third, and Trace Furman ended up fourth! All three will compete in Hershey beginning Thursday morning. Congratulations and good luck!

Media Center Promo https://youtu.be/vHq9m60u0M4

Good luck to the boys and girls wrestlers who qualified for their respective regional tournaments! The boys NE AA Regional Tournament will begin tonight and finish tomorrow at Williamsport HS. The girls will compete at the Central Regional tomorrow at Milton HS. The top four wrestlers from each weight class will advance to the state tournaments next week in Hershey.

“HARD WORK WINS” Then and Now: Montgomery Alums In Their Own Words Sending a huge thank you to Andrea (Amato Bahr), class of 2008, for taking the time to give our Broadcasting team this real-world interview and production experience. In the interview titled, “Hard Work Wins”, Andrea discusses her career as the leader of the engineering teams responsible for designing and building the software that manages inventory and maintenance for Amazon. She also discusses growing up in a small town and her love of the outdoors. Please consider taking the time to watch and share! Lead Editor: Ethan Tupper Interview Questions and Execution: Dylan Hill Behind the Scenes: Zoe Furman, Lily Burchell, Briar Persing, and Jace Hanford https://youtu.be/3iNGY3QekGk

“THERE’S NO LIMIT” Then and Now: Montgomery Alums In Their Own Words Sending a huge thank you to Shareef Rupert (HI_fii), an artist/writer/engineer from the class of 2006, for taking the time to give our Broadcasting team this real-world interview and production experience. In the interview titled, “There’s No Limit”, Shareef discusses his journey to LA and the building of his career. Please consider taking the time to watch and share! Lead Editor: Caleb Parkyn Interview Questions and Execution: Jace Hanford and Parker Persing Behind the Scenes: Ethan Tupper, Parker Bennett, and Cash Hill https://youtu.be/GdKTjyd2G10

Elem grades 3-6 Progress Reports have been posted to the Parent Portal.

Good morning, Progress reports for the third quarter have been uploaded to the student and parent SIS portals. The current quarter will end on March 25, 2025, and report cards will be issued on April 1, 2025. Students who had previously arranged to receive paper copies of their grade reports will be called down to the office by Mrs. Carey later this afternoon or by Mrs. Hill tomorrow. Dr. Stoudt

Hello Parents/Guardians of Montgomery High School Students, Career Link is once again offering Camp STEAM to interested students. The program will run virtually via ZOOM from March 17-20 and 24-27 from 3:30-5:00 on each day. Students earn $150 for participation in the event AND receive Job Shadow credit. • Learn about careers in STEAM based fields. Virtual Tours are provided to various employers • Explore local training providers and colleges • Develop a career pathway plan • Learn important skills that will look great on a resume • Participate in fun activities and projects I have applications in my office for interested students. Feel free to reach out to me at dliscum@montasd.org or by phone at 570-547-1608 ext. 1115.