Congratulations to MHS honor roll recipients

Congratulations to all of the students who earned a place on Monticello High School’s third-marking-period honor roll — keep up the great work! Read the full list here

MHS Chamber Singers visit the Metropolitan Opera

On Friday, May 3, students in the Monticello High School Chamber Singers, Emerging Ensembles & Music History courses had the unique opportunity to take in a performance of the classic opera “Carmen” live at the Metropolitan Opera in New York City. The performance was a thrilling introduction to opera for the MHS students! Senior vocalist Janah Quinones …

Village of Monticello Sanitation Department visits SJS

Jessica DiFrenza’s students at the St. John Street preschool had a special visit from members of the Village of Monticello’s Sanitation Department. The team stopped by the school to show students the truck, demonstrating how garbage is crushed, and explaining why littering is bad. Special thanks to SJS aide Jessica Pasupuleti for coordinating the visit!

MHS guitar students visit Newark High School; meet remarkable musicians

The Monticello High School guitar and classroom music program visited the Newark High School for the Arts to hear Berta Rojas perform classical guitar repertoire and teach a masterclass. Ms. Rojas is a world-renowned performing musician, a Grammy-winning recording artist, and is a faculty member of the Berklee College of Music in Boston. Students were …

KLR STREAM Night a Success!

Students at the Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary School showed off their STREAM (Science, Technology, Research, Engineering, Art and Mathematics) projects during the school’s annual STREAM Night on April 17. Students chose a question, used the scientific method to answer that question, and created presentations highlighting the experience. After viewing their classmates’ presentations, students and their …

It’s Monday in Monticello – May 6

It’s Monday in Monticello — time for Superintendent Dr. Matt Evans’ weekly address to the Monticello community. In this episode — our upcoming spring concert series, Cooke Literacy Night, Voter Registration Day, Board of Education meeting and budget hearing, and a number of recognition days to celebrate the many people who work together to make …

EPIC to host “RULER” Workshop on May 14: Meta-Moment Part Two

The Every Person Influences Children (EPIC) program will be hosting an online RULER workshop via Zoom for Monticello families on Tuesday, May 14 at 6 p.m. Participants will meet for “Meta-Moment: Part 2” and learn tools and strategies on how to identify positive responses to strong, unpleasant feelings. Cooke Elementary SEW Facilitator Elisa Mendels will …

Message from Superintendent Evans regarding antisemitic graffiti found at MHS

Earlier today, administrators became aware of vandalism in boys bathrooms at Monticello High School that contained antisemitic imagery and remarks. The bathrooms were immediately closed for student use. Our administration launched an investigation into the incident and has contacted law enforcement. We condemn antisemitism in the strongest possible terms. We will use every resource at …

2024-25 Budget Legal Notice

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a budget hearing of the qualified voters of the Monticello Central School District, Sullivan County, New York will be held on Thursday, May 9, 2024, at 7:30 PM prevailing time in the Robert J. Kaiser Middle School Library, 45 Breakey Avenue, Monticello, New York, for the presentation of the budget …

Celebrating our principals on National School Principal Day

May 1 is National School Principal Day – The Monticello Central School District is lucky to have an extraordinary leadership team, comprised of dedicated professionals to guide our students, lead our staff, and solve problems. Their passion, commitment and knowledge is invaluable; thank you for all that you do! Please join us in celebrating our …