Monett High School

Monett High School
Location
1 David Sippy Drive Monett , Missouri 65708 United States 36°55′46″N 93°54′28″W / 36.9294°N 93.9078°W / 36.9294; -93.9078
Information
Type	Public high school
School district	Monett R-I School District
Principal	Jessica McNichols
Teaching staff	48.24 (FTE)
Grades	9–12
Enrollment	739 (2023–24)
Student to teacher ratio	15.32
Colors	Purple and gold
Athletics conference	Big 8 Conference
Mascot	Burl the Cub
Nickname	(Lady) Cubs
Rivals	Aurora, Cassville, Lamar, Mt. Vernon
Website	monettschools.org/o/mhs

Monett High School is a public high school, located in Monett, Missouri which is located in the counties of Lawrence and Barry. It is part of the Monett R-1 School District and holds grades 9–12. As of the 2023–24 school year, it enrolls 739 students with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15:1.

Academics

Monett provides student-issued Chromebooks as a way to broaden their horizons. Monett offers a "GOCAPS" program - which provides students a chance to learn outside of the traditional school setting, while earning credit, and allows them to work with local business partners on real world, hands on projects. Monett also participates in a program known as A+, in which students must maintain a 2.5 GPA and complete a certain number of service hours, most of which are completed through peer tutoring. Students who successfully complete the A+ program automatically get a free two-year scholarship to a two-year college in the state.

Students can register for dual credit courses through Missouri State University, Drury University, and Crowder College. Monett also participates in the Advanced Placement (AP) program.

Additionally, Monett hosts the Scott Regional Technology Center that allows students to explore career opportunities in various career paths like nursing, welding, child care, culinary arts, and more.

Extracurricular activities

Monett students can participate in a number of extracurricular activities, including: Speech and Debate, Theater, Academic Team/Quiz Bowl, Science Olympiad, Future Business Leaders of America, Robotics Competition, Chorale music, Marching Band, Jazz Band, Art competition, Student Council, and National Honor Society.

Athletics

Monett High School's official team nickname is the "Cubs" or the "Lady Cubs", and their mascot is Burl the Cub. They are a member of the Big 8 Conference and compete in sports and activities sponsored by the Missouri State High School Activities Association. Football, soccer, and track & field events are all held at Burl Fowler Stadium in Monett.

Notable alumni

• Amber Cox, chief operation officer & general manager of the Indiana Fever
• Sally Shelton-Colby, U.S. Ambassador to Barbados, Grenada, and Dominica

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