The tradition of giving continues with the 2018 MHS Toy Drive

This year’s Toy Drive was a success thanks to countless donations and the competitive spirit of our Monticello High School students, faculty, and staff. After twelve collections days, we were able to raise close to $2000, which enabled the committee to fulfill approximately 130 wishes. Coordinating with our local Head Start, the committee received wish …

Alumna Brasington Visits MHS NAF Academy of Finance

Written by NAF AOF Entrepreneurship students William Weiss, Jr. and Joseph Hundeland Monticello High School (MHS) National Academy Foundation (NAF) Academy Of Finance (AOF) graduate Angela Brasington recently visited her alma mater to speak with the AOF Entrepreneurship class at Monticello High School to share some information about herself and her businesses. Angela’s companies, Anjé …

Help us make Monticello High School “No Place For Hate”

The Monticello Central School District recognizes that the ability to empathize and act with kindness is as critical to childhood development as the ability to add two plus two or write the alphabet. The district has long been a leader in prioritizing the emotional needs of its students with the implementation of programs and strategies …

Beloved school security attendant headed to police academy

It is often said that children learn best by example. Students of the Monticello Central School District are fortunate to be able to witness adults in their community strive for continuous growth — even if it means they’ll have to say “see you later” to a staff pillar such as School Security Attendant Ray Ciprian. …

MCSD welcomes new Director, Assistant Director of Transportation

The transportation department at Monticello Central School District welcomed a new leadership duo this fall. Robin Sklar and Tonya Newcomb have joined the Monticello team as Director of Transportation and Assistant Director of Transportation, respectively. The pair brings decades of experience in school transportation to their new roles. Both began as bus drivers and sought …

MCSD leaders presented with the Eugene T. Reville Award for Service to Education

Superintendent Tammy Mangus and Executive Director of Special, Summer and After-School Programs Dana Taylor were presented with the Eugene T. Reville Award for Service to Education for the Monticello Central School District during the Every Person Influences Children (EPIC) annual Heroes Reception in Buffalo, New York on Nov. 8. The award, named for former Buffalo …

Class of 2018 Hall of Distinction inductees are impressive

The Monticello Central School District inducted six accomplished alumni into its Hall of Distinction on Friday, Nov. 2. The Class of 2018 Hall of Distinction inductees included: Anne Rappaport Kaplan – Class of 1938 – the first and only woman to be elected mayor of the Village of Monticello and an admired businesswoman. Les Kristt …

Classroom 2020 passes

Voters in the Monticello Central School District approved the $54 million “Classroom 2020” capital improvement project on Wednesday, Nov. 14, with an unofficial tally of 894 “yes” to 350 “no” votes. The project will fund critical repairs at each building in the district, including repairs to HVAC, electrical and plumbing systems, new roofs, and other …