Hello College Bound Seniors, Parents and Guardians!
Please check out the following information regarding the Mary Ann Fox Scholarship.
Requirements include:
1. Reside in Lycoming County
2. Applicants must be in good academic standing
3. Applicants must demonstrate financial need
4. Applicants must plan to attend full time one of the following: Lock Haven University, Bucknell University, Lycoming College, PCT, or Penn State University
Applications will be accepted starting on February 3, 2025 and ending on April 3, 2025. Scholarship candidates will apply online at www.csascholars.org/foxm.
Please contact Denise Liscum at dliscum@montasd.org or by phone at 570-547-1608 ext. 1115 with questions or assistance.
The Montgomery Area School District will operate on a 2-hour delay, Wednesday, January 22, 2025 due to the extreme temperatures.
Attention to our littler raider runners! Registration opens tomorrow for our spring 2025 Girls on the Run season! Get your 3rd, 4th or 5th grade female student registered as soon as possible! We can have a team of up to 20 girls. We can’t wait to have a season packed with fun, friendship, and running! Please reach out to our site supervisor, Tara Condit, if you have any questions regarding the 2025 spring season. She can be reached at tcondit@montasd.org or ext 1128. #GOTR #raiderrunners
"Fry Announced Artist of the Week”
Congratulations to this week’s Artist of the Week, junior, Autumn Fry. Autumn was nominated for her work in both the musical theatre and band programs. She is also involved in visual arts where she enjoys working with acrylics.
Autumn has been a member of Virtuoso since the 6ht grade where she serves as an officer. She is always willing to volunteer her time for the program and to help her fellow cast and crew members. In addition to her growing talent on stage, she is supportive and hard working off stage. She has also served as a mentor for the junior high program.
With regards to the band program, Autumn is in both Marching and Concert bands. She is a section leader in Marching Band and is currently training to be a woodwinds instructor for our beginning elementary students.
Outside of the performing arts areas, Autumn is a member of Sign Language club and the STRONG student leadership team.
The Montgomery Area School District will operate on a 2-hour delay tomorrow morning, Tuesday, January 21, 2025 due to the extreme cold temperatures.
"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.
