Inaugural “Fellows and Friends Retreat” brings state leaders and Monticello teens of color together at Honor’s Haven

New York State Commissioner of Education Mary Ellen Elia will speak to student leaders from Monticello Central School District’s My Brother’s Keeper Program (MBK) during the inaugural “MBK Fellows and Friends Retreat” to be held at the Honor’s Haven Resort in Ellenville, New York on Aug. 28 – 29. Commissioner Elia is expected to speak …

Chris Palmer appointed Principal of Cooke Elementary School

During his time at Monticello High School, Chris Palmer has gone to great lengths to build connections with students and staff. Whether it’s attending sporting events, buying a pizza to celebrate a student’s marked improvement or demonstrating how to tie a tie on a student’s first “business dress day”, Mr. Palmer is known for his …

Local businesswoman shares interview attire advice with Academy of Finance class

By Hannah Kaplan Academy of Finance student The Academy of Finance welcomed guest speaker Juliette McKerrell, vice president and commercial loan officer at Wayne Bank in Monticello, on Sept. 28. Ms. McKerrell spoke to the Sports Entertainment and Marketing class about the importance attire makes in the business world. She explained to the students that …