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Assistant Superintendent for Business Lisa Failla named recipient of Excellence in Administration award

Monticello Central School District Assistant Superintendent for Business Lisa Failla has been named as a 2026 recipient of the Mid-Hudson School Study Council’s Excellence in Administration Award, in recognition of her leadership, financial stewardship and commitment to creating opportunities for students.  Ms. Failla brings 28 years of experience in public education and has served as Monticello’s Assistant …

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Student and driver involved in bus accident on Sept. 29

On the afternoon of Tuesday, Sept. 29, a school bus carrying one elementary student from the Monticello Central School District was involved in a bus accident with another vehicle in the vicinity of Dingle Daisy Road. The family of the student involved in the accident has been notified.   EMS first responders, law enforcement, MCSD …

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It’s Monday in Monticello – Sept. 28 – Interview with student board members

It’s Monday in Monticello – time for Superintendent Matt Evans’ weekly update to the Monticello community.  In this episode, a conversation with Monticello High School students Aga Chowdhury and Sophia Zhang, who will be sworn in as student board members for the 2026-27 school year at this Thursday’s meeting. Learn why these two young leaders …

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Monticello students bring Constitution Day lessons to life

Students across the Monticello Central School District explored the foundations of American government through interactive activities in recognition of Constitution Day on Thursday, Sept. 17. At Monticello High School, students examined real-life situations in which constitutional rights have been questioned. Working together, students discussed each scenario, identified the applicable constitutional amendment and considered how the …

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It’s Monday in Monticello – Sept. 14

Welcome back to another school year, and another year of “It’s Monday in Monticello.” In this episode: a conversation with fourth-grade Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary School teachers, Ms. Roman and Ms. Carter, about the new classrooms that were completed over the summer as part of the district’s capital improvement project. College in the Classroom Night, …

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YMCA’s Club Kid Extended Day Program will begin Tuesday, Sept. 15

The YMCA’s Club Kid extended day program at the Monticello Central School District will begin tomorrow, Tuesday, Sept. 15 at the George L. Cooke Elementary School, Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary School and the Emma C. Chase Elementary School. The program is not yet being offered at the St. John Street UPK program — the district …

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A proactive approach to discipline leads to a 57% decline in suspension rates at Monticello High School 

A proactive approach to discipline leads to a 57% decline in suspension rates at Monticello High School  When Jennifer Gorr became principal of Monticello High School in 2024, she began her new role by collecting information from staff, families and students about what was working well at the high school, and where improvements needed to …

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Paige Moore named Assistant Principal at Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary School

Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary School will welcome a familiar face to its leadership team this school year as Paige Moore was appointed as KLR’s new assistant principal at the Sept. 3 Board of Education meeting.  Ms. Moore brings a decade of experience as an educator in the district and a strong connection to the Monticello …

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Monticello High School PTSO announces 2026-27 meeting schedule

The Monticello High School Parent Teacher Student Organization (PTSO) invites parents, guardians, students, faculty, and community members to attend its monthly meetings throughout the 2026-27 school year. PTSO meetings provide an opportunity to stay informed, share ideas, support student programs, and strengthen the partnership between home and school. All meetings will be held at 6  …

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