Award-winning author and illustrator John Parra visits Cooke students

On a memorable day at George L. Cooke Elementary School, award-winning author and illustrator John Parra captivated students with an engaging presentation. An accomplished illustrator, fine artist, designer, author, and educator, Parra is celebrated for his vibrant, Latino-themed children’s picture books and has received numerous prestigious accolades, including three Pura Belpré Honors from the American …

Former ENL students inspire younger learners at KLR assembly

Students at Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary School recently had the opportunity to hear firsthand from former English as a New Language (ENL) students who are now thriving academically at Robert J. Kaiser Middle School. During the school’s first ENL student assembly, organized by ENL teacher Tianny Almanzar, current and former ENL middle school students spoke …

Academy of Finance students build career/financial skills, and celebrate seniors

Students in the Monticello High School’s Academy of Finance recently strengthened their career readiness and professional skills through a series of mock interview workshops and the chapter’s annual senior dinner. At the first Mock Interview Workshop, students focused on preparing for professional interviews by discussing appropriate interview attire, common mistakes to avoid and strategies for answering …

Monticello High School announces students with perfect attendance in April

Congratulations to the following Monticello High School students who earned perfect attendance for the month of April:  Viola Abraham Steven Acevedo Huerta Kayla Alarcon Lara Corinna Allen Xavier Alston Allyson Alvarez Frederick Anderson, III Aleshani Auletta Riley Barbato Alan Barragan Luna Kerice Barrett Ayden Barschow Stephanie Belcher Christopher Belgiovene Hannah Bell Jimmy Benjamin Milani Benjamin …

MHS Chamber Singers win big at Music in the Parks 

The Monticello High School Chamber Singers, under the direction of Mrs. Marissa Jurow, had the opportunity to perform at the annual “Music in the Parks” ensemble series in Middletown, NJ. The group performed for two distinguished adjudicators who judged their performance and musicianship based on the National Core Arts Standards.    Their well-prepared performance blew away the judges, and the group received a first-place trophy in the “Mixed Chorus” category with a rating of Superior! Additionally, they won first …

KLR third graders “travel” to Alaska and learns about polar bears

As part of their “travels” across the United States, third-grade students in Ms. Stacie Snow’s third-grade class at the Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary School recently took a virtual journey to Alaska with the help of Ms. Donna Masters, who shared stories, photographs and personal experiences connected to polar bears, sled dogs and wildlife. On their …

Chase Elementary hosts inaugural School Farmstand Pilot

Families in the Monticello Central School District had the opportunity to bring home fresh food and pantry staples during a special Regional Food Bank Hudson Valley “Farmstand” held at Emma C. Chase Elementary School last Friday afternoon. The farmstand, which was free and open to all district families, distributed approximately 150 bags of food during …

Monticello CSD residents approve budget; elect four to Board of Education

Voters of the Monticello Central School District approved the district’s budget for the 2026-27 school year, and elected four members to the Board of Education on May 19, 2026.   The results below are unofficial; final results will be certified and shared at the district’s May 20 Board of Education meeting:  Proposition 1: Annual School Budget 583 yes, 427 no  Board of Education election (asterisk indicates elected …

It’s Monday in Monticello – May 18 – Memorial Day.

It’s Monday in Monticello – time for Superintendent Matt Evans’ weekly update to the Monticello community. In this episode, reminders about tomorrow’s budget vote, and upcoming events. Plus, a reminder to take some time this Memorial Day weekend to reflect upon the sacrifices made by many brave American soldiers.