It’s Monday in Monticello – Panther Parade of Pride Edition!

It’s the final Monday in Monticello video of the 2023-24 school year! In this episode, reminders about these final days and free summer meals at the district. Plus — what everyone’s been waiting for — our annual video montage of the Panther Parade of Pride, when our seniors take a step back before they take …

Preparing for the workforce: MHS Academy of Finance students refine their interviewing skills in two-day workshop

Monticello High School students enrolled in the NAF Academy of Finance program are ready to enter the workforce thanks to a two-day mock interview workshop conducted by Jane Sorensen, NAF AOF Advisory Board Vice Chairperson. The informative workshop began on Monday, April 22 with an interactive activity led by Ms. Sorensen. She asked students to …

Due to continued extreme heat conditions, all schools will dismiss early on Friday, June 21

Due to the continued heat advisory and high heat conditions that are expected to continue through tomorrow, our schools will dismiss on Friday, June 21, at the same times as today. Our heat safety precautions will also remain in effect through tomorrow afternoon (June 21). The middle school will dismiss at 11:15 a.m. Pre-K will …

Statement from Superintendent Evans re: heat precautions

Dear Monticello Community:  Please be advised that beginning tomorrow, Tuesday, June 18, at 12 p.m., the district will be taking the following heat advisory precautions: No physical outdoor activities: Students and staff should only be active outdoors for necessary functions (for example, school dismissals). When outside, students and staff should seek and stay in shaded …

Register your four-year-old for the St. John Street UPK program

Monticello Central School District’s renowned UPK program — the St. John Street Preschool — has spots available for the 2024-25 school year.  The program is free, breakfast and lunch is served daily, and transportation is available. Eligible students must be four years of age by Dec. 1, 2024.  All students who register will attend the St. John …

It’s Monday in Monticello – June 17

It’s Monday in Monticello – time for Superintendent Dr. Matt Evans’ weekly update to the Monticello community. In this episode, a reminder that the district is closed in celebration of Juneteenth this upcoming Wednesday; and more upcoming events. Plus, an interview with Maritza and Conner, two fifth-grade students at the Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary School.

Emma C. Chase holds annual Flag Day ceremony with help from local veterans

Emma C. Chase Elementary School held its annual Flag Day ceremony on July 14, with the help of some local veterans. Bill Pearson, commander of post 1266 of the American Legion, and Anthony Ferguson, Second Vice Commander of post 1266, led the students in the Pledge of Allegiance before briefly speaking about the importance of …