Daily Announcements 09/30/2024
Congratulations to Addison Puckett for being named one of the Top 5 Finalists in the Randolph County Lilly Scholarship Program!!
FCA t-shirt order forms are in the office. Forms and payment are due back to the office by Oct. 16th.
Seniors: See Mrs. Swift in Student Services to sign off on your name for the diploma order.
Here are the dress-up days for Fall Sports Spirit week.
Tuesday:Twin Tuesday
Wednesday: Class color day
Seniors: black
Juniors: blue
Sophomores: red
Freshman:gray
8th grade: green
7th grade:pink
Teachers can wear Tie-Dye
Thursday:BBQ Dad/Soccer Mom
Friday: Brown and Gold day
Archery sign up forms are in the high school office. Forms must be turned in by October 1st, they will not be accepted after this date.
Bear Necessities is hosting their Fall Donation Drive during September & October. Follow us on TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook for updates and priority ‘Needs!’ Donation boxes are located in the Main Office & the HS Hallway Display Case. Monetary donations can also be sent to the Main Office. Thanks for the support!
After school tutoring will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:15 to 4pm in room 115 or 118.
The weight room will be open for students after school on Monday through Thursday each week from 3:15-4:15pm.
5 Star Driver Education is offering driver education. Stop by the office to pick up an information sheet or go to www.fivestardrivered.com
Charlee Morris finished the season at a very difficult Lapel Regional. She was supported by her teammates to create a great experience for her. The future is very bright for the next few years!
The Bear’s football team won at Wes-Del 36-0 Friday night. The MEC match-up, tabbed the Harvest Helmet Classic, marked the 14th straight victory in a row for the Golden Bear’s. The Bear’s are at home Friday versus Eastern Hancock.
The Lady Golden Bears Varsity Volleyball Team traveled to Union 9/28/24 to take on Randolph Southern in the semi-final round of the Randolph County Tournament. Our Golden Bears have been faced with injuries and limited numbers of late which has caused players to have to fill positions that aren’t completely comfortable with. Today, Randolph Southern defeated MC in a 3-game match with scores of 10-25, 21-25 and 18-25. Junior Shyan Bennett had some impressive stats on the match with 13 Kills, 29 Receptions, 3 Blocks and 11 digs. Our Varsity team will continue their season when they travel to take on the Bulldogs of Lapel on Monday (9/30). This will be a VARSITY ONLY contest that is scheduled to start at 6:00 p.m.
Monroe Central 7th Grade Lady Bears Claim 2nd Place at MEC Tournament – The Monroe Central 7th Grade Lady Bears showcased their tenacity and talent this weekend, earning a well-fought 2nd place at the MEC Tournament. The Lady Bears powered through two decisive victories before falling in a hard-fought championship match against Shenandoah.
First Match: Monroe Central vs. Wes-Del – In their opening match, Monroe Central dominated Wes-Del in straight sets, winning 25-14, 25-15. Every Lady Bear saw time on the court, contributing to a complete team performance. Landry Taylor led with 8 assists and 1 kill, while Izzy McGrath impressed with 6 kills. Bristol Goad added 4 aces and 1 kill, and Claire Cheesman contributed 2 aces and 1 kill. Other key performances included Haidyn Knott with 2 digs and 1 assist, Gracie McCreery with 2 kills, and Mati McConnell and Alyssa Chalfant with 1 ace each. This dominant victory set the tone for the Lady Bears’ strong run in the tournament.
Second Match: Monroe Central vs. Daleville – The Lady Bears continued their momentum in the second round, defeating Daleville in two sets, 25-18, 25-15. Haidyn Knott was a standout with 5 aces, 2 kills, and 2 assists, while Landry Taylor added 4 assists and 1 kill. Izzy McGrath had 4 kills, and Gracie McCreery contributed 3 kills. Claire Cheesman chipped in 1 kill and 1 ace, while Bristol Goad and Callie Grove each had 1 kill. Mati McConnell also contributed 1 dig and 1 ace. With a convincing win over Daleville, Monroe Central advanced to the championship match.
Championship Match: Monroe Central vs. Shenandoah – In the final match against Shenandoah, the Lady Bears came out strong, taking the first set 25-19. Monroe Central played with energy and precision, but Shenandoah bounced back in the second set with aggressive serving and powerful attacks, winning 25-12. The third set saw the momentum fully shift to Shenandoah, and despite some strong defensive plays, Monroe Central couldn’t regain control, ultimately losing 8-15.
Though the championship slipped away, the Lady Bears showed immense growth in their defense as a team, recording a season-high 19 digs. Claire Cheesman led with 8 digs, 3 kills, and 1 ace, while Gracie McCreery contributed 4 kills and 3 digs. Landry Taylor added 5 assists, 1 dig, and 1 ace, and Bristol Goad had 4 digs, 1 kill, 1 assist, and 1 ace. Haidyn Knott added 3 digs, 2 assists, 1 kill, and 1 ace, while Izzy McGrath had 2 kills and 1 block. Mati McConnell rounded out the stats with 1 ace.
Sport Events
JH Volleyball (6th, 7th, 8th) vs. Wes-Del @ MC – 5pm
JV Football vs. Wes-Del @ MC – 6pm
Varsity Volleyball @ Lapel – 6pm
Lunch Menu
https://monroecentral.nutrislice.com/menu/monroe-central-jrsr-high/lunch
