MHS senior Alexis Heins takes home second place at state championship

Congratulations to Monticello High School senior Alexis Heins, who took home second place in the New York State Public High School Athletic Association Alpine Skiing Championship at Gore Mountain on Feb. 25, 2025. A six-year varsity skier, Alexis finishes her illustrious high school skiing career with four Section IX Championships, a State Championship in 2023 …

Registration for SJS Community Preschool will take place during April

Español Pre-school registration  Monticello families with three and four-year old children may register for the St. John Street Community School Preschool program on school days during the month of April. Your child does not need to accompany you to register. Step 1: Interested parents must call the registrar’s office at at (845) 794-7700, ext. 78905 …

Registration open for Monticello Trap Team

Registration for the Monticello Trap Team is presently underway for the spring season!  The Monticello Trap Team is a co-ed program, for students in grades 6-12 and ages 12 and older.  Prior experience is not required,  and everyone gets to participate and advance at their own skill level.  Registration is done through the state league (not the school), so …

Spring sports registration now open

Registration for spring modified, JV and varsity athletics is now open. Any student interested in playing a sport during the spring season must register using Family ID. JV and Varsity spring sports will begin on March 17 and Modified spring sports will begin on March 24. Students must be registered and approved on Family ID before they …

MBK students attend county legislative meeting

After participating in Sullivan 180’s Martin Luther King Day of Service, Monticello students in the My Brother’s Keeper program had the opportunity to attend,  and present at the most recent county legislative meeting.  After receiving three certificates acknowledging their participation in the MLK event, the students enjoyed a lunch with District 8 County Legislator Amanda …

RJK students celebrate Black History Month with research project

Robert J. Kaiser Middle School students researched influential figures from the Abolitionist/Early 19th Century, Civil Rights/20th Century, and the late 20th Century/early 21st Century time periods in Ms. Santoro’ WIN classes. The project is part of celebrating Black History Month, learning new information about these individuals, and sharing their new knowledge with their classmates. Students …

It’s Monday in Monticello – Feb. 24: Interview with skiers competing at state championships today and tomorrow

It’s Monday in Monticello – time for Superintendent Matt Evans’ weekly update to the Monticello community. In this episode, Dr. Evans interviews the Monticello High School skiers who qualified to compete today and tomorrow at the state championships in Lake George. Congratulations and best of luck to: Alpine Ski: Madelyn Cavello Diego Ferrer Alexis Heins …

Cooke second graders plan Winter Fun Day for their peers

Giggles. Squeals. Shouts of “Best Day Ever!” – all things passersby would have heard near Somerville Field on Wednesday, Feb. 11 as the George L. Cooke Elementary School celebrated their inaugural Winter Fun Day. Cooke’s wellness committee has been emphasizing outdoor activities for the 2024-25 school year. Supported by the generosity of local donors, and …

EPIC serie de talleres virtuales en español/EPIC workshop series in Spanish

  Español EPIC is hosting a series of virtual workshops for Spanish-speaking families.   Participants will learn tools and strategies to apply with everyday challenges.   Please register for each session by contacting Marta Mangual at mangualm@epicforchildren.org or call 845-866-1398  Session dates/times Tuesday, February 25 @ 6:00pm on Zoom   Promoting Non-Violent Solutions   Tuesday, March 4 @ 6:00pm on …