Performing arts department announces spring concert series

As we welcome back the warm weather of spring, students in the Monticello Performing Arts Department are feverishly preparing for the upcoming Spring Concerts! The students and faculty of The Performing Arts Department would like to cordially invite you to our upcoming events that showcase the hard work of our students throughout the year. This year’s …

EPIC Parent Café Workshop, “Self Reflection,” will be held April 28

Please join us for an EPIC Parent Café Workshop on Zoom. Topic: Self Reflection! Examine your Personal Growth as you learn the 12 steps to practice self reflection. Tuesday, April 28th, 2026 @ 6 p.m. on Zoom. The first 12 participants to RSVP before April 28 will receive a personal journal. RSVP to Jane Sorensen …

Cooke students give Firefighter Wayne VanderMeulen a retirement send-off to remember

Firefighter Wayne VanderMeulen’s final walk through the halls of George L. Cooke Elementary School as an active firefighter was one to remember. Mr. VanderMeulen is retiring after 20 years of dedicated service to the community. Over the years, he has made a lasting impact on the students at the Cooke school, especially the students in …

EPIC program welcomes Danayeli Juarez; “Attendance Matters” workshop planned for May 1

The Every Person Influences Children (EPIC) program recently welcomed Family Support Specialist Danayeli Juarez to the team serving the Monticello Central School District. Ms. Juarez will work to enhance and expand programming that helps build stronger connections between families and schools, provides support and resources for parents and caregivers, and promotes social-emotional wellness in children …

It’s Monday in Monticello – April 20

It’s Monday in Monticello – time for Superintendent Matt Evans’ weekly update to the Monticello community! In this episode, a “thank you” to all of the community members who participated in our ThoughtExchange for our strategic planning process, a reminder about our upcoming Board meetings and other events. Also: important information about state assessments — …

Monday in Monticello – April 13

It’s Monday in Monticello – time for Superintendent Matt Evans’ weekly update to the Monticello community. In this episode, an interview with this month’s staff spotlight, Monticello High School Teaching Assistant Kim Beam. Plus, a reminder about this Friday, April 17 being a regular school day, an invitation to join our strategic planning process and …

Statement re: incident at Monticello High School

This afternoon, several students at Monticello High School were involved in two related altercations in the school. Monticello High School’s administrators, faculty, staff, security and school resource officer promptly responded and secured the scene. At no point during these incidents were any  weapons or firearms involved, dislodged or unsecured.   The district is investigating these incidents, and will take every step necessary to protect the safety of our students and staff, in accordance with our Code of Conduct.  We …

Monticello High School announces Kenneth Walz and Evan Chen as Valedictorian, Salutatorian

Monticello High School’s top two graduates of the class of 2026 have made their mark not only in the classroom, but across a wide range of activities that reflect their talents, passions, and commitment to growth. Valedictorian Kenneth Walz and Salutatorian Evan Chen have each taken full advantage of the opportunities at MHS; excelling academically …