Information now available on RJK’s Summer Learning Academy

Information on Robert J. Kaiser Middle School’s 2022 Learning Academy is now available. Please read this letter for more information. Para leer la carta en español, por favor haga clic aquí. If you are interested in sending your student to the RJK Summer Learning Academy, please contact your child’s school counselor with the following information: …

Ms. Dutcher’s Ms. D’Agata’s class celebrates with end-of-year party

Students in Ms. Dutcher’s and Ms. D’Agata’s class at the George L. Cooke Elementary School gathered in the school library on June 21 for an end-of-the-year party with their families. After enjoying some refreshments, the group watched a video of highlights over the past year. There were so many wonderful things to remember that even …

MBK students participate in Student Empowerment Leadership Retreat

The students of the Monticello My Brother’s Keeper (MBK) program partnered with the students of the Newburgh MBK program for a Student Empowerment Leadership Retreat held at Honors Haven in Ellenville. The scholars engaged in a day of mindfulness, mental health discussions and life lessons. MBK fellows shared their experiences and participated in activities to …

STREAM Spring/Summer Newsletter is live

The STREAM Spring/Summer Newsletter is live. Click here to read all of the wonderful initiatives happening in our STREAM program. 

Class of 2022 takes a step back in the Panther Parade of Pride

Before the class of 2022 takes their next steps forward, they took a step back to where it all began — the halls of all the buildings of Monticello Central School District while the entire district cheered them on.  Watch the video:  To see a full album of photos from the day, click here 

Today’s Students, Tomorrow’s Teachers experience college life in one day at Marist College

Students in the Today’s Students, Tomorrow’s Teachers (TSTT) program had the opportunity to get a taste of the “suite” life on a recent trip to Marist College. TSTT is a program that works to recruit, mentor and train culturally diverse and economically challenged students to become effective teachers and committed leaders. The organization collaborated with …

MBK and TSTT students prepare for village parade

Students in the My Brother’s Keeper (MBK) and Today’s Students, Tomorrow’s Teachers (TSTT) programs created signs to celebrate Juneteenth in preparation for the Village of Monticello’s Juneteenth Celebration, which will be held on Saturday, June 18. The groups were among many others marching in the parade, which kicked off at the Monticello Police Station on …

Chase students tour the BearCat

Monticello School Resource Officer Deputy Mike Barrett gave fifth-grade students a tour of the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office’s BearCat. The BearCat, which is operated by the Sheriff’s emergency service unit is a 20,000-pound armored vehicle designed to protect law enforcement responding to volatile situations. Students had the opportunity to walk through the vehicle, and then …

OCIAA names Owen Bassett and Liza Mitchell senior scholar athletes for Monticello High School

Congratulations to Owen Bassett and Liza Mitchell who’ve been selected as Monticello High School’s Senior Scholar-Athletes for the Orange County Interscholastic Athletic Association (OCIAA). The award is given to high school seniors “who have distinguished themselves in the classroom and in the athletic arena.” They were honored on Thursday, June 2 at the annual OCIAA …