Monticello High School (Minnesota)
| Monticello High School | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
|
Monticello, Minnesota United States of America |
|
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| Motto | "Opening Doors to Excellence" |
| Principal | Mike Carr |
| Number of students | 1,298 |
| Color(s) |
Red and Black |
| Athletics conference | Mississippi 8 |
| Mascot | Magic |
| Website | http://monticello.k12.mn.us/ |
Monticello High School is a public high school located in Monticello, Minnesota, United States. The Principal is Mike Carr and the Vice Principal is John Reeves. The current high school was constructed in the late '90's by architects Rego and Youngquist and officially opened in September 1999. Monticello High School (enrollment 1,298) is Wright County's third largest school. The nickname for the school's athletic teams is the Magic.
Monticello residents appreciate and expect a high level of service from their Community Education Department and school recreation programs. In an effort to maximize communication with parents, Monticello High School utilizes an on-line program called Parent Portal where parents can access student grades, attendance, and assignments. Also, community demand for recreation opportunities is high.
Monticello competes in the Mississippi 8 Conference, consisting of ten other central Minnesota schools that are split into two divisions (North and South). Prior to the formation of the Mississippi 8 Conference, the Magic competed in the North Suburban Conference, and at one time the Wright County Conference. For a majority of the school's history, Monticello High School's nickname was the Redmen. After controversy arose over the name, their nickname changed to the Wildcats for a two-week period, before settling on the Magic. Monticello High School's main rival is the neighboring Buffalo High School. The sports that are offered in the Fall are boys cross country, boys soccer, football, girls cross country, girls soccer, girls swimming and diving, girls tennis, and volleyball. Sports that are offered in the Winter are boys basketball, boys hockey, boys swimming and diving, girls basketball, girls hockey, gymnastics, Nordic skiing, and wrestling. The sports that are offered in the Spring are baseball, boys golf, boys tennis, boys track, boys lacrosse, girls golf, girls lacrosse, girls track, and softball.
Boys' basketball is the most notable MHS athletic program. The team made several trips to the state tournament in the 1990s and from 2004 to 2006. The team's highest tournament finish is 4th place. Two Minnesota high-school basketball Players of the Year have come out of Monticello: Nate Holmstadt and Joel Przybilla. The 7-foot Przybilla went on to play for the University of Minnesota and is a former center in the NBA for the Milwaukee Bucks.
...
Wikipedia