The almost $30 million project brought a brand new fine arts wing, including new band, chorus, orchestra, and black box theater spaces, along with a music production lab.

Connected to the new fine arts wing is a new athletic space including a new three-court gym and premier training facility.

[4] Sports include field hockey, golf, football, volleyball, cheerleading, dance, cross country, indoor track, wrestling, basketball, swimming, soccer, lacrosse, outdoor track, baseball, softball, tennis, forensics and debate.

The Center for the Humanities has a rigorous curriculum that requires all of its students to take certain courses and receive an Advanced Studies Diploma.

Another foundation of the Humanities Curriculum is the Socratic Seminar, a student-led group discussion that focuses on one specific topic.

Their 2016 field show entitled "The Music of Motown", consisted of classic songs like "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" and "Get Ready".

The Marching Chiefs took "Motown" to several competitions and events throughout Virginia including, "Showcase of Bands", "James Madison University: Parade of Champions", and VBODA 2016.

At the Hermitage Classic 2016, the Marching Chiefs took 3rd in class AAA overall, earning a VBODA Competition rating of 79.5/100, "Excellent".

Monacan High School was selected to be the site host for the 22nd Annual VHSL Ken Tilley Student Leaders Conference.

With thought-provoking keynote speakers as well as breakout sessions that stimulated individual participation, it was one of the biggest leadership conferences in Virginia for high-school youth.