Holiday message and update from Superintendent of Schools Dr. Matthew Evans
A holiday message and update from Superintendent of Schools Dr. Matthew Evans:
Kaitlyn Miller is tops in conference, third in state for fall trap shooting
When Monticello’s Kaitlyn Miller started trap shooting with the high school’s club team four years ago, only four high schools in the state had teams. That number has since grown to 100 schools and the competition has increased exponentially as well. Which makes Kaitlyn’s accomplishments even more impressive. This fall, she finished third in the …
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Board of Education will meet Tuesday, April 6
There will be a regular meeting of the Monticello Central School District Board of Education on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. via videoconference with no in-person attendance, and will be recorded and transcribed at a later date. There will be a proposed executive session at 6:30 p.m. to discuss “the medical, financial, credit …
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Students create motivational messages
It’s important to seek out the positive in all situations, especially during stressful times, such as the one we’re in now given the COVID-19 pandemic . As part of Katie Alvarez’s health class at Monticello High School, students created videos with motivational messages. Listen to these wise words:
Friday, April 30 will be full day of school for all students
Friday, April 30, which was originally scheduled as a half-day for all elementary school students, is now a full day of school for all students. Parent-teacher conferences will not be held on this day. The change was made to provide continuity of learning for our students. Parents who wish to discuss their child’s progress should …
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Want to help us break a Guinness World Record?
Want to help break a Guinness World Record and spread positivity all around the world? The non-profit organization, Kids for Peace, is coordinating an initiative to create a 110 mile-long paper chain, made of links containing messages of love and positivity. Once the chain is assembled and the record officially set, portions of the chain …
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EPIC will host two self-care workshops in April
The Every Person Influences Children (EPIC) program will host two virtual self-care workshops during April: Monday, April 5, 7 p.m. Thursday, April 15, 7 p.m. Participants will learn about fitness and health and also have an opportunity to win a self-care themed basket. Both workshops are free, but registration is required to receive Zoom information. …
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Ethelbert B. Crawford COVID-19 vaccine forum
On Thursday, March 18, the Ethelbert B. Crawford Public Library in Monticello and the NAACP hosted a forum on the COVID-19 vaccine with guests Congresswoman Cori Bush, R.N., Dr Camara Jones, Sullivan County Public Health Director Nancy McGraw and local Nurse Practitioner Dr. Chyrise Taylor. A recording of the video is available below.
Cooke music students learn that materials matter
Materials matter when you’re making music. Woodwinds, brass and string instruments all sound different because of the different materials used to make them. Even the sound of percussion instruments is different based upon whether you hit them with hands, drumsticks or mallets. After learning about the different materials used to make a variety of instruments, …
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A sweet way to celebrate Agriculture Literacy Week
Second-grade students at the Emma C. Chase Elementary School and George L. Cooke Elementary School had the opportunity to participate in a sweet activity to celebrate Agriculture Literacy Week. During Agriculture Literacy Week, volunteers throughout the state visit classrooms to read a story about agriculture and engage elementary students in a hands-on activity. This year’s …
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