Junior/Senior High 6-12

Welcome to Montabella Jr/Sr High School

Thank you for your interest in Montabella Community Schools. Montabella Junior/Senior High provides services for 400 students in grades 6-12. As a graduate of Montabella and a member of the community, I appreciate the close-knit relationships fostered by the students and staff at Montabella and the corresponding support of the community members, businesses, and other area institutions. It is through these relationships, Montabella is able to offer an outstanding education and experience to all of its students.

A number of partnerships enable Montabella to augment the offerings currently available to students. While all students have access to a dedicated teaching force that provides the required classes and state-mandated curriculum along with a growing list of elective classes, students also have expanded their horizons through additional opportunities. Local businesses provide workplace experiences for students through the Community-as-School program. Approximately 40-50% of all of junior and senior age students take advantage of the multiple programs offered through the Montcalm Area Career Center during their 11^th/12^th grade years. A number of students have completed dual enrollment courses through a variety of post-secondary institutions, including but not limited to: Montcalm Community College, Mid Michigan College, Central Michigan University, Ferris State University, and Davenport University.  Some students have been able to take advantage of the post-secondary option during high school through our Early College program with Montcalm Community College. Some of Montabella’s students have also utilized the non-traditional online schooling that is offered with a certified teacher.  The Montabella community has also been extremely supportive of students and their post-secondary education/training options.  Businesses, organizations, and families have established numerous local scholarships, collectively awarding over $80,000 to each graduating senior class (in addition to scholarships awarded by colleges/universities and earned at the state and national levels).

Outside of the classroom, Montabella’s students have several opportunities to get involved in extra-curricular activities. As a member of the Mid State Activities Conference, middle school and high school students are able to compete as a member of a number of athletic teams. High school students are also able to compete as members of multiple academic teams. The school has numerous clubs, and we are always looking for opportunities to create more based on student interests. The school also has a thriving band program, and student leadership positions abound.

Montabella uses its small student population size as a strength, and it provides a number of opportunities for students to improve and strive for greatness. If you have questions about what Montabella can offer you, please contact me (sriley@montabella.com). Thank you, and Go Mustangs.

Shane D. Riley, Principal, Montabella Junior/Senior High