Cooke third-grade students and teachers say farewell

Cooke third graders are heading to KLR in September, as the schools’ structures are changing. Cooke will be a K-2 school, while KLR will house grades 3-5.  In this video, third-grade students and teachers bid a fond farewell to the school they love.

Farewell parade at KLR June 15, 16

On Monday and Tuesday, June 15 and 16, K.L. Rutherford Elementary School will be having  a  farewell parade. Classroom teachers and staff will be at the school to say goodbye and to hand out student belongings, report cards, and certificates. Everyone will be social distancing, therefore, parents and students are to remain in their vehicles. …

Emma C. Chase announces Triple C Award recipients

New York State Attorney General Letitia James is honored to continue the tradition of recognizing the “Commitment, Character, and Courage” of New York’s hard-working students. Whether succeeding in academic pursuits, participating in community service, displaying leadership skills among their peers, or overcoming personal obstacles; these students provide us with hope for a brighter future. The …

Special meeting scheduled for board of education on June 17

There will be a special meeting of the Monticello Central School District Board of Education on Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at 5 p.m. via videoconference with no in-person attendance, and will be recorded and transcribed at a later date. The meeting is closed to the public due to COVID-19, pursuant to the governor’s Executive Order …

Sullivan County School Boards Association honors Martin Colavito, Ann Hazelnis with awards of excellence

The Sullivan County School Boards Association is honoring two members of the Monticello Central School District family for excellence and honoring their dedication to the school and greater community. Ann Hazelnis, an English teacher at Monticello High School, will receive the Outstanding Educators Award from the group. Martin Colavito is receiving the Outstanding Friend to …

Governor extends deadline for school budget/board of education mailed election ballots to June 16

Gov. Andrew Cuomo issued an executive order on Sunday pushing the deadline for mail-in absentee ballots for the school district budget vote and board election to June 16. Ballots received by mail at the district office by 5 p.m. on June 16 will be valid and counted. The district will also accept ballots in person …

Congratulations to the newest inductees to the National Honor Society

Congratulations to the newest inductees of the Monticello High School Chapter of the National Honor Society. Upperclassmen who show exceptional scholarship (85% minimum GPA) are invited to become members of the Honor Society. Candidates who demonstrate leadership, character, and a commitment to community service were reviewed by the Faculty Council, a committee of five faculty …

2020-2021 budget data is available for review

The 2020-2021 formal budget data is available here for review. In addition, a hard copy of the document is available for review at the district’s central office, located at 60 Jefferson Street, Suite 3, in Monticello. For more information about the 2020-21 proposed school budget, visit our budget webpage

Mark Bellamy Jr. to attend summer academy program from Morgan State University

While summer plans in general are up in the air so far this year, Mark Bellamy Jr., a rising senior at Monticello High School, has an exciting six weeks planned. Mark was accepted into the prestigious Summer Academy of Actuarial and Mathematical Sciences (SAAMS) Program at Morgan State University in Baltimore, Maryland. He will attend …