Monticello Middle School is a great time to try a new activity.  Through involvement in extracurricular activities, students will make positive connections with other students, staff,and the larger school community.  Participation, skill & character development, and having fun are the primary goals of the Monticello Middle School activities department.

A MMS Activities, Clubs & School-Sponsored Groups list is available to review in the Student Center.It is our district’s belief that students who participate in extracurricular activities receive a wide range of benefits that help them grow as students and individuals within the team and/or group environment.  Our goal is to create opportunities for students to extend their learning through additional school experiences.  Lifelong skills such as  accountability, teamwork and time management are just a few of the valuable lessons that come from being involved; all of which enhance classroom and academic goals.  Middle school students flourish when given an opportunity to develop new friendships among like-minded peers.  

The MMS activities department believes in the district's overall goal of “Every Kid Every Day” and looks forward to providing positive extracurricular activities to all MMS students.  If you have questions, stop by the Monticello Middle School office or call 763.272.2111 to speak with Activities Director or Lori Pippert, Activities Administrative Assistant.    

Sincerely,
Amy Herfindahl

Activities Director/Dean of Students

Monticello Middle School activities registration for 2024-2025.

We are excited to be launching a new system for registering your students for Monticello Athletics/Activities. Winter and Spring Registration for the 2024-25 year is now active!  To register for activities offered by the Monticello Activities Office, please click the button below:

Register

*You will need to create an account, as a new user, and verify your new account through your email address.
*There is a ‘How to Register Video’ link located on the left-hand side of the registration home page, to help guide you.

Need Help?
Please reach out to Lori Pippert at lori.pippert@monticello.k12.mn.us regarding any questions about the registration process or Magic Activities.

All middle school students wishing to participate in any athletics or activities must meet the MMS Eligibility requirements as detailed in the student handbook and as summarized below.

1. Students must remain in good standing in relation to the Student Code of Responsibilities as outlined by the MSHSL. This includes behavior expectations in and out of school as well as abstaining from chemical use (including possession of paraphernalia) entirely. These expectations are detailed in the MSHSL Athletic Eligibility Brochure.
2. Students with 'failing' grades or "incomplete" grades may practice if satisfactory progress (defined by teacher and coach) is being made. Students, however, will not participate in games or activities until the grade is corrected or made up.
3. Students in detention or make-up time are required to meet that obligation before participating in practice or events.
4. Students are expected to attend all practices unless excused absences prevent attendance.
5. Students understand outdoor games and practices may take place in the cold and/or rain. They need to dress appropriately.
6. Students must have a Sports Qualifying Physical Form on record valid in the last 3 years. Students must use the MSHSL form provided.
7. Students must have a current MSHSL Athletic Eligibility Brochure on file.
8. Students must have a current Emergency Card on file.
9. Students must pay their athletic or activity fee.
10. Students participating in activities must be in attendance ALL SEVEN (7) class periods.

Exceptions to this policy will be:
1. Pre-approved absences
2. School sponsored event (ie. fieldtrip)
3. Professional appointment
PREAPPROVED PARENT/GUARDIAN PERMISSION (examples: Doctor, Dentist, Chiropractor, Psychiatrist) ONLY upon the advice and consent of the Principal and Activities Director. Other exceptions to this policy shall be considered.

What is it?  Jazz Band is an instrumental ensemble made up of seventh and eighth graders that like to have musical fun!  We will play jazz, blues, funk, Latin, and rock music, and we’ll learn how to improvise!

Open to grades 7-8

Tuesdays

2:30 -3:15 p.m. 

MS 7 & 8 Jazz Band Informational Sheet and Goggle Form

The Knowledge Bowl is an after-school activity that shows your wealth of knowledge!  You will have a chance to compete against other schools and earn awards.  Practice is once a week after school.

Open to grades 6-8
  

Knowledge Bowl information and tentative schedule.

Speech team is looking for students who have or want to develop the ‘gift of gab’!!!  Students can present a selection from an author or their own work. Speech can be done solo, or as a duet.  Coaches work with students in selection and preparation for meets.

Open to Grades 6-8

Speech Team Information & Schedule for 2023-2024 (1/23/24)

The middle school yearbook is completely designed by students, from the cover to the pictures inside.  Yearbook Advisors are looking for dedicated students.

Open to grades 6-8

Space is limited to 10 students per grade

Yearbook Staff flyer 

Online Yearbook Staff  apparel order DUE 12/15/23!

Monticello Middle School is a great time to try a new club.  Through involvement in extracurricular activities, students will make positive connections with other students, staff, and the larger school community.  Participation, skill & character development, and having fun are the primary goals of the Monticello Middle School activities department.  It is our district’s belief that students who participate in extracurricular activities receive a wide range of benefits that help them grow as students and individuals within the team and/or group environment.  Our goal is to create opportunities for students to extend their learning through additional school experiences.  Lifelong skills such as  accountability, teamwork and time management are just a few of the valuable lessons that come from being involved; all of which enhance classroom and academic goals.  Middle school students flourish when given an opportunity to develop new friendships among like-minded peers. The MMS activities department believes in the district's overall goal of “Every Kid Every Day” and looks forward to providing positive extracurricular activities to all MMS students.  If you have any questions, stop by the Monticello Middle School office or call 763.272.2111 to speak with the Activities Director, or Lori Pippert, Activities Administrative Assistant.     

Sincerely,
Amy Herfindahl
Activities Director/Dean of Students

The club fee is $40.00

Log into Parent Portal and select School Store  >  Club  >  complete the reqired information/forms and add to Cart and checkout.

online registration

Art Club is for Monticello Middle School students who are interested in learning and creating more art!  The club will do a variety of projects that will include (but not limited to) mixed media, sculpting, painting and drawing. 

Limited space available.

Art Club sessions are based on Advisor's availability. 

Registration is through Parent Guardian Portal>Activity Registration 

_{MS Spring Art Club 2024 Information & Consent Form}

ASL stands for American Sign Language and it is a method used to communicate with one another when one or more are unable to hear. ASL can be used to communicate with the deaf community as well as those who can hear. It is a lifelong skill and an honor to be able to communicate in sign language. 

The ASL Club is the first of its kind at Monticello Middle School, and I hope you take advantage of it! We will begin with finger spelling and numbers and in no time, you will begin forming sentences with your hands rather than your mouth! Everyone learns at different speeds, but with enough practice, we may be able to have full conversations in Sign Language.

The ASL Club is open to grades 6-8 and is 6 weeks long
 

MS ASL Club 2024 will begin next Fall 

Culinary Club is open to 30 - 8th grade studnets.

Students will gain:

technical reading skills

math skills (measuring)

food science concepts

intermediate nutrition concepts

food preparation skills

leadership skills

service learning

improved self-concept

new or improved friendships

Session dates are determined on Advisor's availability.

Cost:  TBD

Drama Club is for Monticello Middle School students in grades 6-8 who are interested in learning more about theater and acting! We will explore physical and voice acting techniques, character development, improvisation and working in an ensemble. We will use what we learn to perform monologues, skits and productions.

February, March & first week of April

New this year:  Registration through Community Education link

MS Drama Club Information 2024 and Tryout  Information.

These groups work on a variety of traditional fiddle tunes and will perform in middle school orchestra concerts. 

Beginers and Advanced Fiddle Clubs
 
Fiddle Club is open to grades 6-8
 

See the Middle School Orchestra website for more details! 
monticellostrings.wordpress.com/fiddle-club/

Dungeons & Dragons is an interactive role-playing game where you create a hero or even a villain and shape the world of the game with other players. 

The Club is open to grades 6-8

Campaigns meet once a month

2:30 - 4:30 p.m.
 

MS Dungeons & Dragons Club Calendar

MS group session will begin on Monday, 4/1/2024, from 2:30-3:30 p.m.  Club sessions will meet Mondays for 9 sessions.  

Open to grades 6-8

Minimum registrations needed = 20 students

2:30 - 3:30 p.m.

MS Pickleball Club Informational Flyer

Strength and Conditioning Club is based on Advisors availability.  

Club is open to grades 6-8

Max registrations = 20 students

Mondays & Thursdays

2:30 - 4:00 p.m. in the MS Weight Room
 

MS School Strength & Conditioning Club 

School Sponsored Groups are a great way to get involved in the school and in the community!

Open to grades 6-8

For the MMS School Sponsored Groups link, click here.