On the move: EPIC hosts second “Kids Movement Night”

Families were on the move on Thursday, April 11 at the St. John Street Community Preschool’s annual “Kids Movement Night.” For the second consecutive year, the event was hosted by the Every Person Influences Children (EPIC) program and focused on the importance of incorporating movement into the daily lives of young children. Open to SJS …

Chase students and families enjoy STREAM Night

Students at the Emma C. Chase Elementary School combined academic success with community engagement all month long! Students created STREAM (Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Art and Math) projects that embraced the complete meaning of the acronym. School Media Specialist Patti Andersen organized activities for the students to participate in, invited parents, and a STREAM night …

KLR celebrates National Speech-Language-Hearing Month

Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary School Speech Pathologist Julia Zanger celebrated National Speech-Language-Hearing Month with her students all May long. According to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASLHA), National Speech-Language-Hearing Month (formerly known as Better Speech and Hearing Month) is an opportunity to raise awareness about communication disorders and the role of professionals who provide life-altering treatment …

Taking a SUPA course this fall? Join us for a SUPA Financial Aid workshop to defray costs

Monticello High School will host a Syracuse University (SUPA) Financial Aid Workshop on June 10 from 6-8 p.m. in the Monticello High School Library for students and their families. SUPA courses cost $115/credit. Students in need may qualify for a reduction of up to 60%.  The workshop’s purpose is to allow parents to come and get …

7/8 Concert Choir performs at Music in the Parks, earns first place

On Friday, May 17 the 7/8 Concert Choir, under the direction of Mrs. Marissa Jurow, performed at the “Music in the Parks” ensemble festival at Manalapan High School and Six Flags in New Jersey, where they placed 1st in their ensemble category and received “Excellent” Distinction! The festival is held annually across the United States. …

Students explore career possibilities at MHS’s Career Fair

Almost 30 local employers and organizations visited Monticello High School on Thursday, May 16 for a Career Fair. Not only were students able to learn about summer job openings, they were also able to explore career paths available in their own backyard. Company representatives spoke to students about what a typical day looks like in …

Voters approve 2024-25 budget and capital project; elect three to Board of Education

The unofficial results of the May 21 budget vote and Board of Education election are as follows:  Proposition 1—Budget approved, 598-243 (71%) Proposition 2—Capital project approved, 615-230 (73%) Board of Education election: For Todd Grodin’s Seat: Todd Grodin: 510 Write-in Candidates: 33 For Tim Crumley’s Seat: Tim Crumley: 539 Write-in Candidates: 85 For Lynka Rivera’s …

Duggan and Forestburgh machines have been fully restored

Update: 12:36 p.m. The issues impacting the electronic polling machine at Forestburgh Town Hall have been resolved. All district polling machines are now in working order. Any paper ballots that were cast while the Forestburgh and Duggan machines were malfunctioning are secure, and will be tallied in the final results. Polls are open until 8 …