Montgomery County Early College

Montgomery County Early College Montgomery County Schools Early College High School was established for students in August 2017.

Montgomery County Schools Early College High School opened for students in August 2017 on the campus of Montgomery Community College.
100% of our students will earn their high school diploma and an Associate's Degree or two years of transferable college credits in four or five years FOR FREE. If you are interested, see your school counselor for an application, or applications can be found online at www.montgomery.k12.nc.us.

Last call for MCEC Lost and Found! Do you recognize any of these items? Not pictured: some jewelry, AirPods, and even a...
05/28/2026

Last call for MCEC Lost and Found! Do you recognize any of these items? Not pictured: some jewelry, AirPods, and even a retainer! Call MCEC or stop by to claim your items before June 19.

Class of 2026 Senior Portraits have begun! Stop by until 3:00 PM to get your picture taken.
05/28/2026

Class of 2026 Senior Portraits have begun! Stop by until 3:00 PM to get your picture taken.

Phoenix Senior Recognition: Jose Luis Mondragon Perez Jose Luis Mondragon Perez is the son of Jose Mondragon Mondragon a...
05/27/2026

Phoenix Senior Recognition: Jose Luis Mondragon Perez

Jose Luis Mondragon Perez is the son of Jose Mondragon Mondragon and Concepcion Martinez Perez. Throughout high school, Jose has been an active leader within the Montgomery County Early College community, participating in Phoenix Ambassadors, Beta Club, Interact Club, OLAS, Save Our World Club, Student Government, and Yearbook Club. He has also dedicated his time to serving others through PODER, Youth Leadership Montgomery, and several additional community organizations. In 2025, Jose participated in the SATELLITE program at North Carolina State University.

Outside of school, Jose balanced academics with several part-time jobs, including positions at McDonald’s, Kalawi Farms, Harris Teeter, and BA Detailing.

During his time at MCEC, he earned both an Associate in Science degree and a Business Administration Certificate from Montgomery Community College. In the fall, Jose plans to attend the University of North Carolina at Charlotte to pursue a degree in engineering.

Favorite MCEC Memory: “When I would sit with all of my friends in the hallways and listen to all the different things they talked about.”

Advice to underclassmen: “Don’t ever let anything get in the way of your dreams. The road to your goals is meant to be tough, but that is also why you must stay resilient to achieve them.”

What he would have done differently: “I wouldn’t have let the smallest of things get to me and my mental health.”


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Until the end of the school year, Montgomery County Early College plans to honor our seniors through Phoenix Senior Recognition. We have emailed a survey link to all of our seniors and will post their responses (along with their senior drape or tux and available elementary school photo). If you want to be recognized, have your parent/guardian email [email protected] stating the following: "Montgomery County Early College has my permission to use my child's name, information, and photo on Facebook." (Seniors will be shown in the order their questionnaires and permissions were received.)

Phoenix Senior Recognition: Kharma ForneyKharma is the daughter of Jarrard Forney and Tina Chappell. Throughout high sch...
05/27/2026

Phoenix Senior Recognition: Kharma Forney

Kharma is the daughter of Jarrard Forney and Tina Chappell. Throughout high school, Kharma has been an active and involved member of the Montgomery County Early College community, participating in Phoenix Ambassadors, Art Club, Beta Club, Fashion Club, OLAS, Save Our World Club, and Yearbook Club. She has also taken advantage of opportunities to tutor and support her peers while balancing work at Better Burger.

During her time at MCEC, Kharma earned her Associate in Science degree from Montgomery Community College. In the fall, she plans to attend East Carolina University to pursue a degree in nursing.

Favorite MCEC Memory: “My favorite would probably be from our freshman year when my friends and I would play games and talk in the gazebo.”

Advice to underclassmen: “Just lock in.”

What she would have done differently: “I wouldn’t procrastinate.”


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Until the end of the school year, Montgomery County Early College plans to honor our seniors through Phoenix Senior Recognition. We have emailed a survey link to all of our seniors and will post their responses (along with their senior drape or tux and available elementary school photo). If you want to be recognized, have your parent/guardian email [email protected] stating the following: "Montgomery County Early College has my permission to use my child's name, information, and photo on Facebook." (Seniors will be shown in the order their questionnaires and permissions were received.)

Phoenix Senior Recognition: Andrew RossAndrew Ross is the son of Maggie Holley and Zach Guthrie. Throughout high school,...
05/27/2026

Phoenix Senior Recognition: Andrew Ross

Andrew Ross is the son of Maggie Holley and Zach Guthrie. Throughout high school, Andrew has been an active member of the Golden Regiment Marching Band, participating in both marching and concert band performances, while also sharing his talents through chorus.

At MCEC, he has been highly involved in campus life as a member of Phoenix Ambassadors, Art Club, Beta Club, Faith Club, Fashion Club, Historians Club, Interact Club, OLAS, Save Our World Club, Student Government, and Yearbook Club.

Beyond school, Andrew has worked at Jersey Mike’s and earned a Gold certification on the WorkKeys assessment.

Following graduation, Andrew will continue his educational journey as a Phoenix Scholar at Montgomery County Early College and Montgomery Community College, where he plans to earn his Associate in Science degree.

Favorite MCEC Memory: “My favorite memory from MCEC was taking a picture with a duck and seeing all the teachers’ reactions to the picture.”

Advice to underclassmen: “Watch out for your junior year. It’s really rough, but if you believe in yourself, you can do it!”

What he would have done differently: “Taken advantage of more of the opportunities we have here.”

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Until the end of the school year, Montgomery County Early College plans to honor our seniors through Phoenix Senior Recognition. We have emailed a survey link to all of our seniors and will post their responses (along with their senior drape or tux and available elementary school photo). If you want to be recognized, have your parent/guardian email [email protected] stating the following: "Montgomery County Early College has my permission to use my child's name, information, and photo on Facebook." (Seniors will be shown in the order their questionnaires and permissions were received.)

05/27/2026

This week we’re tipping our hat to Oliver Jernigan from Woodrun, a rising senior at Montgomery County Early College, who has finished a 152-page book for his Eagle Scout project

Congratulations to the following Phoenixes (past and present) for being recognized on MCC's Spring 2026 President's List...
05/27/2026

Congratulations to the following Phoenixes (past and present) for being recognized on MCC's Spring 2026 President's List!

The President’s List is composed of students who are enrolled for at least 12 semester hours credit, excluding developmental studies hours and proficiency hours, and earn a GPA of 4.00 in their major for the term with no incomplete grades.

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1011 Page Street
Troy, NC
27371

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Monday 7:30am - 4pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 4pm
Thursday 7:30am - 4pm
Friday 7:30am - 4pm

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