Greetings, Mustangs family!
As we recently celebrated our nation’s 250th birthday, rest assured the Virginia High School League (VHSL) fall sports season will soon be upon us. With summer voluntary workouts resuming this week, and fall sports tryouts set to begin in late July/early August, I wanted to take this opportunity to share with you information and steps necessary for participation.
First, it is our mission to share the values of respect and fair play with every student, every day through participation in VHSL athletics and activities. Finally, I encourage you to carefully review the information below and reach out directly to our coaches for sport-specific questions or contact us here in the athletics office if we can be of any assistance.
Students – Make sure you have three things… 1. Bring a VHSL Physical form (if it’s not already on file in our athletics office), 2. Bring a water bottle, 3. Bring a positive attitude.
Parents – Please make sure your child is registered for participation online at www.GoMonticello.org, click ‘REGISTRATION’. We have a computer available in the athletics office during regular school hours if you need assistance and/or internet connectivity.
Best Regards,
Matthew Pearman, Sr.
Director of Athletics
Monticello High School
Athletics Department Requirements
Students must have a current VHSL Physical Form on file in the athletics office, dated within 14 months from the date of the Physician’s signature on the form. Hard copies of the VHSL Physical Form are available in the school office during regular school hours and can be submitted by email as a PDF to mpearman@k12albemarle.org, Fax to 434-244-3118, or in-person in the athletics office.
VHSL Physical Form link
Students must be registered online for participation. Please CLICK HERE for Registration. For technical support, if necessary, please email success@arbitersports.com or call the ArbiterSports Registration support line at 1-800-311-4060.
Online Registration Form link
ACPS Athletics Participation Fees are no longer mandated by Albemarle County Public Schools as of the 2022-2023 school year. If you are willing and/or able to make a direct contribution to the Monticello Athletics Department in lieu of the athletics participation fees, donations will be accepted online anytime for the upcoming school year. Donations via this platform are invested in the maintenance and improvement of our athletics facilities.
Donations in lieu of Athletics Participation Fee payment link
Where Can I Get A Sports Physical?
Families are encouraged to contact their pediatrician or Primary Care Physician to complete VHSL Physical Examination requirements. If something timelier is necessary, most walk-in/urgent care facilities such as Bon Secours or Sentara Urgent Care, Patient First, etc. offer convenient and affordable sports physicals without advance appointments required. Please take your own copy of the VHSL Physical Form to your physician. Some physicians complete the medical part(s) of the form, which does not complete all pages required for participation. Please note that sports physicals do not take the place of annual visits to the doctor for a comprehensive health and wellness examination. It is recommended that children receive such examinations at least once a year.
Fall Sports Tryouts/Practice Information & Coach Contact Info
Fall Sports tryouts/practice begins in late July/early August. Dates of the first official tryouts/practice date for each sport is below. Coaches will provide dates/times for tryouts/practices after the first day. Please contact the coaches directly to express interest in trying out or for more information about the upcoming season. Students in 8th grade may try out for Junior Varsity (JV) teams in all sports. Roster availability for 8th grade students may vary from sport-to-sport per tryouts guidelines as outlined in the ACPS Athletic Department Handbook.
- Football – Jon Berlin, jberlin@k12albemarle.org
- Equipment Issue & Parent Meeting – July 29, 6:00pm in Auxiliary Gym
- Varsity & JV Tryouts: July 30, 31 & August 1 – 8:00-11:00am on Grass Practice Field
- Practice starting August 3 – 4:30-6:45pm on Grass Practice Field
- Golf – Mike Parsons, mparsons2@k12albemarle.org
- Student/Parent Meeting – July 27, 5:30pm in Classroom X220B (Health classroom)
- Tryouts: July 28,29,30 – 4:30-7:00pm at The Club at Glenmore
- Volleyball – Meg Laughlin, mlaughlin@k12albemarle.org
- August 3-7 – 4:00-6:30pm in Main Gym
- Field Hockey – Sarah Hale, shale@k12albemarle.org
- August 3-7 – 6:00-8:00pm on Stadium Turf Field
- Cross Country – Jason Tiezzi, jtiezzi@k12albemarle.org
- August 3-6 – 7:00-9:00am behind Monticello HS
- Cheer (Sideline & Competition) – Veronica Price-Thomas, vthomas@k12albemarle.org
- August 3-7 – 4:15-6:30pm in Auxiliary Gym
***In the event of inclement weather, schedules may be adjusted from the above times.***
Academic Eligibility
All students that intend to try out for a sport/activity must be in good standing at Monticello High School. Students must have PASSED a minimum of five (5) classes from the 2025-2026 school year. ‘Incompletes’ are NOT passing grades. Students must be currently enrolled in a minimum of five (5) classes for the 2026-2027 school year. Please contact your School Counselor for scheduling questions or information or contact the athletics office regarding VHSL Eligibility requirements.
Game/Contest Schedules
Schedules for the upcoming season(s) are posted online as they are available. Please CLICK HERE for team schedules. As always, schedules are subject to change. Our online schedules are updated in real time with updates from the athletics department.
Activity Bus
Activity Buses depart from the bus loop at Monticello High School promptly at 6:45pm on all regular school days and will start on August 12, the first day of school for students. Activity Buses are intended to assist parents by providing transportation to pre-determined locations and are not a school-to-home means of transportation. Students should confirm with the driver(s) that they are on the correct bus. Activity Buses are not provided for summer voluntary workouts or for practices before the first day of school.
Activity Bus Routes – Monticello High School
VHSL Activities/Club Sports
VHSL Activities and non-VHSL sanctioned Club Sports will begin after school opens for students. If you are interested in joining any of our VHSL Activities and/or Club Sports programs, please contact the respective coach.
- Scholastic Bowl – Barry Keith, bkeith@k12albemarle.org
- Debate/Speech (Forensics) – TBD
- Theatre – Hanna Rahilly, hrahilly@k12albemarle.org
- Literary Magazine – Frankie Ahrens, fahrens@k12albemarle.org
- Yearbook – TBD
- eSports – TBD
- Mountain Biking – Rachel Miller, monticellomtb@gmail.com
- Champions Sports (Special Olympics) – Sarah Miller, smiller@k12albemarle.org
Admission Tickets
Digital/Mobile Ticketing is the safest, fastest, and most efficient way for you to receive your tickets to Monticello athletics events. Please download the GoFan app on your mobile device and/or CLICK HERE for Monticello’s digital ticketing site. All digital ticket purchases are guaranteed and will be refunded if a game is canceled or remain valid in the event of a rescheduled game. Season passes for the Fall 2026 season will be available August 1 via GoFan. Cash will be accepted for admission at home events for the 2026-2027 school year, with cash prices set at $2 higher than the GoFan digital ticket price per event.
FREE Ticket Opportunities
Looking to save some $$$ while supporting our Mustangs? Complete an online course at www.nfhslearn.com, download and email the certificate to mpearman@k12albemarle.org, tell me which upcoming home game for which you’d like a FREE ticket, and we’ll send your ticket directly to your GoFan account! There are over 50 courses to choose from, each of which will enhance your experience as a parent, student-athlete, or coach. Implicit Bias, Title IX, NCAA Eligibility, Concussion in Sports, Positive Parenting, and Sportsmanship are just a few of the courses available. Or perhaps you’re curious why officials make certain decisions – there are several sport-specific officiating courses available as well. No matter which course (or 10 or 30) you choose, each course is worth one (1) FREE home game admission.
Summer Voluntary Workouts Information
Many teams have scheduled voluntary summer workouts. These dates can be found by contacting our coaches directly for sport-specific information (CLICK HERE for coach contact information) or calling the athletic department (434-244-3130). All out-of-season workouts are voluntary and optional for student participation, and all outdoor workouts are scheduled at times when an Athletic Trainer is on campus. Students should bring their own water bottle and dress appropriately for the weather and level of activity. After workouts, all personal equipment should be taken home with each student. What if ‘my team’ isn’t offering workouts? No problem! This is a great opportunity to try another sport and make new friends in a low-risk environment with no long-term commitment.
Athletics Booster Club
Monticello High School Athletics Booster Club (MHS ABC) is an independent 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that promotes and financially supports every Monticello High School sports team and student-athlete, assists teams with fundraising, builds school pride, and advocates constructive, dedicated parental and community involvement. The Monticello High School Athletic Booster Club typically meets once monthly and is always seeking new members and volunteers to fill much needed roles that are vital to the enhancement of our athletics programs and the mission of the club. For more information, please contact mhsathleticboosters@gmail.com.
