“Paws for a Cause” t-shirts
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Montgomery Junior High is selling “PAWS FOR A CAUSE” pink t-shirts for $15. Students will be encouraged to wear their pink shirts during the month of October. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to “Susan G. Komen for the Cure”. Click here for the order form to order your shirt today!
MJH Schoolwide Fundraiser
Our schoolwide fundraiser with Candles & Moore began on Tuesday, September 24. Students were given instructions and order forms in their 2nd period class. Scent cup samples will be available upon request in the Assistant Principal’s office. All profits will go towards student activities for our school. Any questions can be directed to Peggy Jones.
Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities at MJH
Use our Sign-Up Genius on-line program to secure your volunteer day and time slot by clicking the Volunteer Opportunity links below.
Student Council meets on Wednesday morning at 6:45 in the portables unless there is a conflict with another event. This year there are over 100 members! On October 7th all MJH students are encouraged to wear blue in support of our Stomp Out Bullying campaign!!!
MJH Cross Country
Last week’s Cross Country Meet @ Willow Wood was a rainout. Good luck to our cross country team at the following cross country meets:
- Oct. 11 @ Magnolia Junior High
- Oct. 18 @ Tomball – JH District Meet
Lady Bears Volleyball: Click here for a copy of the junior high volleyball schedule.
8th grade Volleyball: This past weekend the Lady Bear 8th grade volleyball team earned 2nd place at our home B team tournament. The ladies faced Willow Wood and easily handled them 25-11 and 25-14. Next they faced McCullough and fell 25-13 and 25-13. Although the score did not reflect it, this was the toughest match all season and not once did the ladies lay down and take defeat. They stayed positive and hung in there until the very end. To close out the day the Lady Bears faced York and defeated them 25-15 and 25-19. The Lady Bear B team lost in 3 to Tomball this week. It was a hard loss. The Lady Bear A team fought a tough 3 game battle with Tomball. The girls played point for point but couldn't get the win, losing 24-26 in the 3rd game. Both teams are looking to rebound at their home game against Willow Wood on Thursday.
7th grade Volleyball: The B team beat both York & Willow Wood at their volleyball tournament this weekend. They only fell to McCullough, but placed 2nd overall. Congrats and keep up the hard work! The 7th grade Lady Bear volleyball team lost a hard fight against Tomball (15-25), (26-24), (22-25) this week. It was a battle from the first point! The girls held their head up and played with integrity. The 7th grade B team had a victory over Tomball last night. The girls won easily in their first game, outscoring Tomball 25-14. They then had a close match, but continued to fight in their 26-24 win. Congrats girls and good luck this weekend! Good luck this weekend at the Willis tournament!
Montgomery Bears Varsity Football
The next high school Montgomery Bears Varsity football game is an away game on Friday, September 27 (7:30pm) vs Magnolia West High School. Go Bears!!! Click here for a copy of the high school football schedule.
MJH Football Itinerary: Click here for the 2013 Junior High Football Game Schedule.
- Monday, Sept 30 (5pm/6:30pm): 7th Grade Football-Gold vs Waller JH (away)
- Monday, Sept 30 (5pm/6:30pm): 7th Grade Football-Purple vs Tomball (@ home)
- Tuesday, Oct 1: (5pm/6:30pm): 8th Grade Football-Gold vs Waller JH (@home)
- Tuesday, Oct 1: (5pm/6:30pm): 8th Grade Football-Purple vs Tomball (away)
Click here for this week’s Football Game Itinerary
Click here for the Alternate Student Travel Form
MJH Football Highlights
SCOREBOARD:
7th grade Gold B vs Purple B (7-0 Gold wins)
7th grade Gold A vs Purple A (19-0 Gold wins)
8th grade Gold B vs Purple B (0-0 tie)
8th grade Gold A vs Purple A (14-14 tie)
7th Grade Gold vs Purple: The 7th grade Gold B Team defeated the 7th grade Purple B Team this week with a score of 7-0. The game was hard-fought and scoreless until Alex Martinez scored on a 50-yard run. The 7th grade Gold A Team beat the 7th grade Purple Team this week by a score of 19-0. Both teams fought hard and played well. Scoring touchdowns for the Gold were Connor Wilson, Caleb Schneider, and Cole Lehmann. Scoring a PAT for the Gold was Jacob Mead. Good job from all the 7th grade coaches!
8th Grade Gold vs Purple: The 8th Grade Gold B Team hosted the 8th grade Purple B Team this week. It was a defensive battle from start to finish. The Gold team’s defense was relentless, only allowing three first downs for the entire game. Kudos go out to the Gold defensive team for showing the determination, will, and desire to sustain a scoreless game. The final score of the game ended in a 0-0 tie. The 8th Grade Gold A Team also hosted the 8th Grade Purple A Team this week. The game was very intense from the start with Purple striking first with a 65-yard run from Jordan Hood to the 4 yard line. Purple finished the scoring with a 4-yard run with Trayveon Franklin in the first quarter. The Bears Gold team got the ball and Caleb Campbell handed off to Alex Nunn for a 35-yard touchdown run, making the score 6-6 midway through the second quarter. The Bears Purple team got the ball again and Jordan Hood threw a 25-yard strike to Parker McCown , to take the lead at 12-6. Jody Miller converted the point after attempt and the Purple team took a 14-6 lead into the half. In the second half, it was a defensive battle with neither team willing to let up. The Purple team had the ball the entire third quarter, refusing to give up possession. At the beginning of the fourth quarter, the Purple team had a 4th down and failed to convert and turned the ball over on downs. The Gold team mounted an offensive comeback and Caleb Campbell scored on a quarterback sneak with 25 seconds left in the game. Luke Coleman converted the point after attempt, making the score 14-14. The game ended in a tie. Great job Bears from all the coaches!
