As students start their new school year at the George L. Cooke School, they were greeted with generous donations, such as folders, composition books, pencils, markers, tissues, glue sticks, book bags and much more. These donations came from the United Methodists Church of Monticello, Restoration Church in Monticello, Sullivan Correctional Facility, the NAACP and Mrs. …
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The students at the Emma C. Chase Elementary School had an enlightening day and night on Friday, Sept. 20 courtesy of the EPIC (Every Person Influences Children) program and the Chase PTO. During the school day, more than 280 Chase students enjoyed an anti-bullying musical light show that delivered important messages of kindness, honesty and …
In the hallway between rooms 201 and 203 at the Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary School, there is a new “Relaxation Corner,” courtesy of teacher Kayleigh Buboltz. It’s a brightly-colored bulletin board filled with intricate blank coloring pages with a bag of markers attached. Students in any grade can request a trip to the relaxation corner …
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The Monticello Trap Team’s third fall season is off to a great start. The team is a part of the USA High School Clay Target League, which dates back to 2003. This league began with a handful of schools in Minnesota and has since grown to 28 states and nearly 30,000 students participating. The New …
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While many elementary schools may prohibit jumping, skipping and crawling on the way to class, at Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary School and George L. Cooke Elementary School in Monticello, it’s encouraged! When students at these two schools returned for the 2019-20 school year, they found that some of their hallways had been transformed into “sensory …
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On Wednesday Oct. 2 at 2:30 p.m. in the Monticello High School Hughs Auditorium, virtuoso Mandolinist Jacob Jolliff of the Yonder Mountain String Band and the Jacob Jolliff Band will be conducting a workshop for MHS Chamber Musicians and performing some jazz standards with the faculty. Seating will be limited for the public and admission …
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With the addition of School Counselor Molly Messina to the Monticello team in the 2019-20 school year, students can add another brick to the foundation they are building during their elementary years to support their future. The New York State Education Department recently released new guidance regulations requiring that all elementary school students have access …
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It’s so early in the school year but not too early to consider scholarship opportunities! There are two scholarships posted on the Monticello High School Guidance Office page. Both are due in October. One is open to students in grades 5 through 12. One scholarship is from AES Engineering and is open to students interested …
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POSITIONS: My Brother’s Keeper Coordinator (Grant Funded) POST DATE: September 6, 2019 POST END DATE: September 20, 2019 LOCATION: TBD START DATE: TBD SALARY: Grant Funded $75.00 per Hour LETTER OF INTEREST DEADLINE: September 20, 2019 POSITION DESCRIPTION: The My Brother’s Keeper Coordinator is a grant funded 12-month position. Work schedule is approximately 15 hours …
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Good Day Monticello High School Students & Families! Students at Monticello High School are succeeding more than ever before with record high graduation and passing rates. We believe in the greatness within each of our students and are committed to helping every student achieve their very best on their path to earning their high school …
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