Statement re: incident at KLR

Earlier today, our administrators learned of an alleged conversation among students that may have included language alluding to a threat of violence. Our administrators have interviewed the students involved, and have contacted law enforcement regarding the alleged incident.  We are fully cooperating with law enforcement, and have conferred with them on their findings.  If any …

Monday in Monticello – March 3: Interview with music students selected for All-County

It’s Monday in Monticello – time for Superintendent Matt Evans’ weekly update to the Monticello community! In this episode, an interview with some of our performing arts students who will be representing the district at this weekend’s SCMEA All-County Festival. This year, we will be hosting the festival right here at the Arnold Packer Hughs …

SCMEA All-County Music Festival will be held at Monticello March 7-8

Monticello – The Monticello Central School District will serve as the host for this year’s Sullivan County Music Educators’ Association All-County Music Festival. The festival takes place over two days, culminating in three concert performances on Saturday, March 8, 2025. More than 500 young musicians from eight school districts in Sullivan County have been selected …

SUNY Sullivan will offer free drop-in FAFSA Workshops

Are you preparing to complete your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and TAP applications? SUNY Sullivan is offering FAFSA workshops to help senior students and families navigate the process. These workshops provide one-on-one assistance to ensure you complete your applications accurately and on time.  Workshop Dates & Locations Monday, April 7, from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. in …

21 Monticello High School students qualify to compete at regional National History Day competition

43 Monticello High School students from Jeff Danzer’s ninth-grade honors global classes competed in the first-ever local National History Day competition on Thursday, Feb. 20. National History Day is a research project that about half a million students throughout the country participate in each year. Participants choose a topic that relates to the initiative’s annual …

MHS celebrates students on principal’s list, high honor, and honor roll

Monticello High School held three ceremonies to celebrate the students who earned a place on the honor roll, high honor roll or principals list. Each student received a certificate and pin to mark the accomplishment, as well as some encouraging words from our administrative team. Read the full list here

Petitions nominating Board of Education candidates available March 10

Petitions nominating candidates for the office of member of the Board of Education will be available March 10, 2025.  To request a petition please call Ann-Marie Foss, School District Clerk, at 845-794-7700, ext. 70523. The names of the last incumbent of the three vacancies are: Jennifer Holmes Victoria LaRusso Ashley Rielly The petitions must be …

Board adopts 2025-26 academic calendar

The Monticello Central School District Board of Education adopted the 2025-26 academic calendar at its Feb. 20 meeting. Click here to review the calendar.

Healthy Kids program to offer summer camp program for Monticello students; discount for school staff and first responders is available

A message from the Healthy Kids program:  Exclusive Summer Camp Discount for School Staff and First Responders At Healthy Kids, we recognize and appreciate the unwavering dedication of teachers, school staff, and first responders who work tirelessly to support our communities. As a token of gratitude, we are proud to offer an exclusive discount for …