Masuk High School

Masuk High School
Old Masuk High School Mascot Logo
Address
1014 Monroe Turnpike Monroe , Fairfield County , Connecticut 06468 United States
Coordinates	41°20′55″N73°11′39″W / 41.34861°N 73.19417°W / 41.34861; -73.19417
Information
Opened	1959(66 years ago) (1959)
School board	Monroe Board of Education
School district	Monroe Public Schools
CEEB code	070753
Grades	9-12
Enrollment	1,057 (2023-2024) [1]
Colour(s)	Red, white, and black
Athletics conference	South West Conference
Mascot	Panther
Rival	Newtown High School
Accreditation	NEASC CSDE
Newspaper	Masuk Free Press
Budget	$13,075,217.02
Website	mhs.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

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

• Mike Gminski, Class of 1976, played basketball for Duke University, was selected in the first round of the 1980 NBA draft by the New Jersey Nets, played in the NBA for 14 years with the Nets, 76ers, Hornets and Bucks
• Jesse Schwartz, voiced Leo in Little Einsteins ^[10]

Extracurricular activities

• 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 website 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

1. "Masuk High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved April 30, 2025.
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 November 10, 2008.
3. "Edith Wheeler: Scholar, Businesswoman, Gardener ..." Bill Bittar, Patch. August 28, 2013. Retrieved November 23, 2019.
4. "Connecticut Veterans Score School Board on Flag Pledge". The New York Times. October 11, 1973. Retrieved November 10, 2008.
5. "About our School". mhs.monroeps.org. Retrieved July 4, 2021.
6. "Masuk High School | Valerio Giadone". Archinect. Retrieved July 4, 2021.
7. Writer, Kevin Duffy, Staff (March 23, 2011). "Masuk's Strong retires after record-breaking career". Connecticut Post. Retrieved July 3, 2021.
8. "STEM Academy". sites.google.com. Retrieved July 4, 2021.
9. Lambeck, Linda Conner (September 30, 2015). "Monroe's Masuk High gets a federal Blue Ribbon - one of four in state". Connecticut Post. Retrieved July 3, 2021.
10. "Jesse Schwartz". IMDb. Retrieved July 4, 2021.
11. Bittar, Bill (March 17, 2024). "Photos: An Easter breakfast and egg hunt at Harmony Grange | The Monroe Sun" . Retrieved August 21, 2024.
12. "Community Service Opportunities". mhs.monroeps.org. Retrieved August 21, 2024.
13. "Masuk School Profile" (PDF). Sharpschool. Retrieved August 21, 2024.

External links

• Official website