11 MHS students recognized as Students of Distinction

On January 30, 2025, in the high school library, eleven students were recognized as Monticello High School (MHS) Students of Distinction for the second quarter. The Monticello Student of Distinction Award was created to recognize and award students who demonstrate behavior and/or achievement above and beyond expectations.  These students were nominated by their teachers and …

Free tax preparation services available through AOF’s VITA program

 Press release courtesy of the MHS Academy of Finance:  Monticello High School (MHS) is proud to once again host the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program for the 2025 tax season.  VITA provides free tax preparation services for families with household incomes less than $67,000 in 2024 at no cost to taxpayers.  IRS-certified student volunteers …

Kindergarten registration will take place in March

Español Monticello Central School District 2025/26 Kindergarten Registration will take place on the following dates, and your child must accompany you to register: Chase students:  at the Emma Chase Elementary School on March 28 Cooke students:  at 22 St. John Street on March 24, 25, 26.  Please call (845) 794-7700, x 78905 to set up …

It’s Monday in Monticello – Feb. 3: FAFSA Night edition

It’s Monday in Monticello — time for Superintendent Matt Evans’ weekly update to the Monticello community. In this episode, an interview with Guidance Department Lead Jen Ducey and Monticello High School Principal Jenn Gorr and a group of MHS seniors about the upcoming FAFSA Night and why this event is so important for seniors and …

It’s Monday in Monticello – Jan. 27

It’s Monday in Monticello – time for Superintendent Matt Evans’ weekly update to the Monticello community. In this episode, exciting news that Monticello High School was one of 237 schools world-wide to receive the AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award, in recognition of our work towards improving female representation in our AP computer science courses …

Kindergarteners throw classmate a “big brother shower”

Becoming a big brother for the first time can be an intimidating experience for anyone, but George L. Cooke Elementary School kindergartner Jaylen Agapito can rest assured that he has the love and support of his classmates and teachers.   Cooke kindergarten teachers Michele O’Sullivan and Megan Hobby organized a “big brother shower” to help Jaylen …

STREAM Committee fall newsletter is now live

The Monticello Central School District’s STREAM (Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Art, and Math) Committee would like to present their Fall newsletter. Within the newsletter, MCSD staff, students, and community members will find highlights of some amazing classrooms around the district and plenty of helpful resources. Read the STREAM newsletter 

SCSBA will present free virtual workshops for prospective board candidates

Are you a Sullivan County resident interested in making a difference in your local schools? The Sullivan County School Boards Association (SCSBA) invites you to a Prospective School Board Member Workshop on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. This free, virtual event is designed to inform and inspire individuals considering a role on their …