On Feb. 5 and 7, Robert J. Kaiser Middle School (RJK) Orchestra and sixth-grade Band students had the exciting opportunity to see the famed New York Philharmonic perform live at Lincoln Center in New York City. The interactive concert, held at the prestigious Avery Fischer Hall, featured a vast array of works across the classical …
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The George L. Cooke Elementary School STEAM Committee designed an interactive bulletin board to engage students in learning about influential figures from history across various fields, including scientists, engineers, artists, mathematicians, writers, and illustrators. The board features colorful visuals, short biographies, and fun facts about each individual, making history come alive in a way that …
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Congratulations to Giovanni Gutierrez, Baya Titus, Abby Morse and Yousef Elsayed who competed at the Section 9 Nordic Ski Championships. All four have qualified to compete in the NYSPHSAA Nordic State Championships in Lake George on Feb. 24and 25!
It’s Monday in Monticello — time for Superintendent Matt Evans’ weekly update to the Monticello community. In this episode, an interview with George L. Cooke Elementary School Nature Ambassador Anna Mollema about how the program empowers our students, deepens their connections with nature and puts our school in the running for a $75,000 grant …
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Taller de EPIC en Español Tema: El Amor es una Vitamina Poderosa ¡Únete a nosotros en Zoom! ¡Miércoles, 12 de febrero @ 6 pm! Registrarse con Marta Mangual enviando un correo electrónico a: mangualm@epicforchildren.org ó llamando al 845 866-1398 English EPIC Spanish Workshop Topic: Love is a Powerful Vitamin Come join us on Zoom! Wednesday, …
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EPIC Focus Group: Let’s Talk About Attendance Attendance matters: “Good attendance is the foundation for a successful academic career.” Join us via Zoom Thursday, February 20th from 11:00 AM-11:30 AM or Monday, February 24th from 6:00 PM-6:30 PM Participants will have the opportunity to win a $25 Amazon gift card To register, contact Marta Mangual at mangualm@epicforchildren.org …
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The Monticello Junior & Senior High Jazz Bands rocked the house at the 27th Annual Liberty Jazz Festival on Saturday, Feb. 1. The event featured an open master class clinic with professional musician and trumpet player Nick Lieto. Mr. Lieto is a music educator and well-known jazz performer from the Capital Region. After working in …
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On January 30, 2025, in the high school library, eleven students were recognized as Monticello High School (MHS) Students of Distinction for the second quarter. The Monticello Student of Distinction Award was created to recognize and award students who demonstrate behavior and/or achievement above and beyond expectations. These students were nominated by their teachers and …
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Press release courtesy of the MHS Academy of Finance: Monticello High School (MHS) is proud to once again host the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program for the 2025 tax season. VITA provides free tax preparation services for families with household incomes less than $67,000 in 2024 at no cost to taxpayers. IRS-certified student volunteers …
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Español Monticello Central School District 2025/26 Kindergarten Registration will take place on the following dates, and your child must accompany you to register: Chase students: at the Emma Chase Elementary School on March 28 Cooke students: at 22 St. John Street on March 24, 25, 26. Please call (845) 794-7700, x 78905 to set up …
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