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Students take home awards during county-wide art show

Congratulations to the following students who earned an award at the Sullivan Countywide Art Show:  Eric Smolinski, Self-Portrait, Digital Art Raedyn Boatright, Untitled, Drawing – Color Ashley Williams, Crowns, Drawing-Color Austin Johnson, Sometimes Spring Bugs Me, Film & Animation Jennifer Huerta, Princess’ Dream, Ceramics & Glass Tony LaRusso, Deserted, Ceramics & Glass Kritika Talukder, Radha-Krishna, …

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RJK students participate in Sullivan County Poetry Festival

Congratulations to all of the poets who represented the Robert J. Kaiser Middle School at the Sullivan County Poetry Festival on April 15 at the Bethel Woods Center for the Arts. The festival, now in its second year, features poetry and other artwork submitted by students in grades 7-12 in Sullivan County. Robert J. Kaiser Middle …

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MHS students use 3D printer to create chess pieces

According to Monticello High School teacher Don Waddell, chess is all the rage at the school these days. Two of his students, Andrew L. Weiner and Ronald R. Brigman created their own chess pieces using the school’s 3D printer. Checkmate, these are awesome!  

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Woolworth, and soda fountains, and arcades: oh, my! Students learn about history of Monticello

Did you know that there used to be an amusement park where the Sullivan County Government Building currently stands? Or that the George L. Cooke Elementary School was once the site of a tannery? Or that there was once a time where you could just walk down to Broadway and buy anything you need? Students …

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It’s Monday in Monticello – April 24

It’s Monday in Monticello — time for Superintendent Matt Evans’ weekly address to the Monticello community! In this episode, an interview with the staff of the high school program at the St. John Street Community School. Plus, information about upcoming events. Watch the video below: 

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Information for parents about the ELA and Mathematics assessments

 In the upcoming weeks, students in grades 3-8 will complete the English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics assessments. These tests are required by the federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) and play an important role in measuring how our students are progressing and ensuring that each one has the tools her or she needs to …

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Academy of Finance students save taxpayers more than $42K in tax preparation fees

Students in Monticello High School Academy of Finance’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program have wrapped up another successful tax season. This year, student volunteers have prepared 172  tax returns for community members, saving these taxpayers more than $42K in tax preparation fees. The VITA program, now in its 16th year at Monticello, enables students …

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