MHS Guidance Team Phone: (845) 794-8840 Guidance Office Staff Ms. Yewchuck, Secretary – x10951 Ms. Tyrrell, Counselor (A–D, interim) – x10963 Mr. Jones, Counselor (E–L) – x10961 Ms. Terwilliger, Counselor (M–R) – x10959 Mrs. Ruscher, Counselor (S–V) – x10958 Mrs. Collazo, Counselor (W–Z + ELL) – x10957 MHS PPS Team Mr. Jankowski, Psychologist – x10956 …

Girls modified volleyball team’s “Pink Out” raises $300 for Garnet Catskills

On Friday, Dec. 19, members of the Monticello girls modified volleyball team, along with their coaches officially presented Garnet Catskills’ Oncology Department with a check for $300.  The team raised the money through a “Pink Out” game earlier this year, where team members wore pink, accepted donations and held a bake sale to raise awareness …

Santa visits SJS, with a little help from MHS students

With a little help from Monticello High School students, Santa, Mrs. Claus and a slew of his helpers spread holiday joy to the preschool students at the St. John Street School. Organized by Monticello High School’s Food and Toy Drive Committee, Santa and his friends dropped by the school to read stories, play games, and …

Chase announces first-quarter Attendance Honor Roll

The Emma C. Chase Elementary School is proud to announce its inaugural Attendance Honor Roll recognizing students who have strong attendance. Good attendance helps students stay connected to learning, build positive routines, and make the most of every opportunity in the classroom. We applaud these students for their dedication and thank our families for supporting …

It’s Monday in Monticello – Dec. 15 – Interview with KLR Delivers

It’s Monday in Monticello – time for Superintendent Matt Evans’ weekly update to the Monticello community. In this episode, an interview with some of the students in the Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary School “KLR Delivers” program, and the program’s organizer, KLR Librarian Megan Murray.  Plus – a reminder about upcoming events, including the Nutcracker and …

Join EPIC for a Holiday Workshop

Join the Every Person Influences Children (EPIC) program for a Holiday Workshop designed especially for parents of young children, focused on coping with daily stress and frustrations. The workshop will take place on Tuesday, December 16, at 5:45 p.m. at the St. John Street Community Preschool Building, located at 22 St. John’s Street. The session …

Five MHS students perform at Area All State Music Festival

Five Monticello High School student musicians participated in the 2025 Zone 9 Area All State Music Festival on Nov. 21 and 22 at Cornwall High School. Students were accepted to these distinguished performing ensembles based on their exceptional NYSSMA Solo Festival performances last spring.  The students most notably enjoyed the opportunity to collaborate at a high level with other like-minded music students, and each said the experience …

Message from Superintendent Evans re: events at high school and early dismissal

Dear Monticello Community Members,  This morning, a heating unit had an electrical malfunction that triggered smoke alarms in Monticello High School.  The unit was on the roof, above the fitness center of the high school.  This happened at approximately 7 a.m., while students and staff were entering the school. Students on site were immediately evacuated to the Robert J. Kaiser Middle School …