A letter from the Director of Health, Physical Education and Athletics

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Dear student athlete and parent/guardian:

I am excited to have you become a part of the Monticello Central School’s Athletic Program. I sincerely wish that your experience in our athletic program is satisfying and rewarding. I feel that participation in athletics is an important part of the education process as athletic participation provides the opportunity for student athletes to develop knowledge, skill, teamwork and a positive attitude so that they may become productive, contributing citizens of our community and society.

The main goal of the Monticello Interscholastic Athletic Program is to provide an experience that is fun and promotes individual growth within a safe and healthy environment. I hope that all students will take advantage of the opportunities our programs have to offer.

When your son/daughter chooses to participate in one of our sports programs, I feel that they have committed themselves to certain responsibilities and obligations. At the beginning of each season, there will be a parent/ guardian/coaches meeting. This enables you as a parent/guardian to discuss with the coach his or her rules and expectations. This is a new and valuable meeting established this year. I look forward to your presence at this meeting.

RJK Middle School and Monticello High School are members of the New York State Public High School Athletic Association. We are affiliated with the Orange County League (OCL) and are in Section 9 (Sullivan, Orange, Dutchess and Ulster Counties).

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Monticello School District Athletic Program, please contact me at 794-8840 ext. 10995.

Sincerely,
Douglas E. Murphy
Director of Health, Physical Education and Athletics