MHS marks end of fourth marking period with Student of Distinction Awards

Monticello High School Student of Distinction Award: The Student of Distinction Award was created by principal Stephen Wilder in the 2015-2016 school year to recognize and award those students who have demonstrated behavior and/or achievement above and beyond expectations. These students have been nominated by their teachers and have been chosen among several nominees to …

PRASAD dental van keeps students smiling brightly

If you’ve driven by our elementary buildings over the last few weeks, you may have seen the PRASAD van parked outside. Inside, students have been receiving dental services during school hours — a convenient way to keep our students smiling brightly! From cleanings to cavities, the PRASAD mobile dentist office partners with school districts and …

Monticello Central School District holds successful ninth annual Hall of Distinction ceremony after two years

Six Monticello High School alumni were inducted into the district’s Hall of Distinction on Friday, June 3 after a two-year pause on the event due to the COVID-19 pandemic. On Friday, June 3 the Monticello Central School District held its ninth annual Hall of Distinction ceremony in the Arnold Packer Hughs Auditorium at Monticello High …

Sixth-grade basketball tournament is a big hit

Monticello Central School District Security Attendant Tyler Gold-German found a fun way to keep students at the St. John Street Sixth-Grade Academy engaged and involved. All middle school students have a daily “Excelsior” period. During this time, students can catch up on homework or seek out extra help from their teachers.  Mr. Gold-German invited students …

Awesome Alliances event brings together students of all abilities for a night of fun

Students of all abilities had the chance to socialize, compete, and have fun at the seventh Monticello High School Awesome Alliances on May 20. The event pairs students together based upon their strengths and challenges and the two students work together to compete against other pairs. Usually, the event is held on the school’s athletic …

EPIC to host end of year RULER Workshop on Thursday, June 9

The Every Person Influences Children (EPIC) program will host an end of the year RULER Workshop for Monticello families at the George L. Cooke Elementary School’s Garden Courtyard on Thursday, June 9 from 5:45PM – 7:15PM. Participants will gather for a workshop to celebrate the end of the school year and experience: The RULER Mood …

It’s Monday in Monticello – June 6

It’s Monday in Monticello — time for Superintendent Matthew Evans’ weekly update to the community. In this episode — updates on our capital improvement project and three of our athletes headed to states.

Dispatcher Christine Cortright honored with board award

The Monticello Board of Education presented MCSD Dispatcher Christine Cortright with a board award in recognition of her service to the district at the June 2 meeting. Board awards recognize individuals who have made significant positive contributions to the district.  Ms. Cortright was nominated by Director of Transportation Robin Sklar.  “I can’t name all of …