Masuk High School

Masuk High School
Old Masuk High School Mascot Logo
Address
Map
1014 Monroe Turnpike

Monroe
,
Fairfield County
,
Connecticut
06468

United States
Coordinates41°20′55″N 73°11′39″W / 41.34861°N 73.19417°W / 41.34861; -73.19417
Information
Opened1959 (65 years ago) (1959)
School boardMonroe Board of Education
School districtMonroe Public Schools
CEEB code070753
Grades9-12
Enrollment1,051 (2016-17)[1]
Colour(s)Red, white, and black
   
Athletics conferenceSouth West Conference
MascotPanther
RivalNewtown High School
AccreditationNEASC
CSDE
NewspaperMasuk Free Press
Budget$13,075,217.02
Websitemhs.monroeps.org

Masuk High School is a public high school in Monroe, Connecticut, United States, and includes grades 9 through 12. It is located on Connecticut Route 111 (Monroe Turnpike) in Monroe, between Old Coach Road and Pond View Road. The school has a 25-yard indoor swimming pool and various successful clubs & sports.[2]

History

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Since its founding in 1958 from 32 acres of land donated by Semyon Masuk,[3]

In 1973, officials at the school allowed students to refuse to pledge allegiance to the American flag. The Connecticut Veterans of Foreign Wars objected to this decision.[4]

Renovations were conducted in 1977 and 2004, the latter adding an additional wing.[5][6]

In 2005, the gymnasium was renamed "David Strong Gymnasium."[7] On May 9, 2017, the track surrounding the newly constructed turf field was dedicated as the Edmund Butler Track.

Since 2011, the addition has housed the Jockey Hollow STEM Academy for students grades 6 through 8.[8]

In 2015, the U.S. Department of Education named Masuk a National Blue Ribbon School.[9]

Notable alumni

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Extracurricular activities

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  • Community Crew: Unique to Masuk High School, Community Crew is a new student-founded club that helps students find local volunteer opportunities.[11] It is partnered with many organizations in the area. It is available on the school's official cite under "Community Service Opportunities" as a resource for students looking to help out nearby.[12] At Masuk High School, community service is strongly encouraged and recognition is given at graduation for students who complete 100 hours.[13]

References

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  1. ^ "Masuk High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved February 19, 2019.
  2. ^ Prevost, Lisa (March 18, 2001). "If You're Thinking of Living In/Monroe, Conn.; Fairfield County Life, at a Slower Pace". The New York Times. Retrieved 2008-11-10.
  3. ^ "Edith Wheeler: Scholar, Businesswoman, Gardener ..." Bill Bittar, Patch. August 28, 2013. Retrieved 2019-11-23.
  4. ^ "Connecticut Veterans Score School Board on Flag Pledge". The New York Times. October 11, 1973. Retrieved 2008-11-10.
  5. ^ "About our School". mhs.monroeps.org. Retrieved 2021-07-04.
  6. ^ "Masuk High School | Valerio Giadone". Archinect. Retrieved 2021-07-04.
  7. ^ Writer, Kevin Duffy, Staff (2011-03-23). "Masuk's Strong retires after record-breaking career". Connecticut Post. Retrieved 2021-07-03.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  8. ^ "STEM Academy". sites.google.com. Retrieved 2021-07-04.
  9. ^ Lambeck, Linda Conner (2015-09-30). "Monroe's Masuk High gets a federal Blue Ribbon - one of four in state". Connecticut Post. Retrieved 2021-07-03.
  10. ^ "Jesse Schwartz". IMDb. Retrieved 2021-07-04.
  11. ^ Bittar, Bill (2024-03-17). "Photos: An Easter breakfast and egg hunt at Harmony Grange | The Monroe Sun". Retrieved 2024-08-21.
  12. ^ "Community Service Opportunities". mhs.monroeps.org. Retrieved 2024-08-21.
  13. ^ "Masuk School Profile" (PDF). Sharpschool. Retrieved August 21, 2024.
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