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Touch a Truck Day connects Cooke students with community helpers

Students at George L. Cooke Elementary School got an up-close look at the vehicles that help keep their community running during Touch a Truck Day. Students toured and explored trucks, emergency vehicles and other equipment while meeting the hardworking people who help keep the community safe, maintain essential services and respond when help is needed. …

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Karen Ferentinos and Jami Welch honored by the Sullivan County School Boards Association

Two Monticello Central School District staff members have been recognized by the Sullivan County School Boards Association (SCSBA) for their dedication to students and the school community. George L. Cooke Elementary School kindergarten teacher Karen Ferentinos is receiving the Outstanding Educator Award, and Jami Welch, who supports the district’s athletic office, is receiving the Outstanding …

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Monday in Monticello – Oct. 5 – NY Inspires: What changing graduation requirements mean for Monticello students.

It’s Monday in Monticello – time for Superintendent Dr. Matt Evans’ weekly update to the community! In this episode, Superintendent Evans explains New York State’s NY Inspires initiative, changes to high school graduation requirements and what they mean for students in the Monticello Central School District. In this video, he discusses how Monticello is preparing …

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Oct. 22 will be first PLC two-hour delay for all MCSD students in the 2026-27 school year

Reminder: Thursday, Oct. 22 will be the first PLC two-hour delay of the 2026-27 school year. On PLC two-hour delays, employees will begin their regular workday while students arrive two hours later than their usual start time. Bus pickup times will also be approximately two hours later than normal. The YMCA will reach out directly …

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Assistant Superintendent for Business Lisa Failla named recipient of Excellence in Administration award

Monticello Central School District Assistant Superintendent for Business Lisa Failla has been named as a 2026 recipient of the Mid-Hudson School Study Council’s Excellence in Administration Award, in recognition of her leadership, financial stewardship and commitment to creating opportunities for students.  Ms. Failla brings 28 years of experience in public education and has served as Monticello’s Assistant …

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Student and driver involved in bus accident on Sept. 29

On the afternoon of Tuesday, Sept. 29, a school bus carrying one elementary student from the Monticello Central School District was involved in a bus accident with another vehicle in the vicinity of Dingle Daisy Road. The family of the student involved in the accident has been notified.   EMS first responders, law enforcement, MCSD …

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It’s Monday in Monticello – Sept. 28 – Interview with student board members

It’s Monday in Monticello – time for Superintendent Matt Evans’ weekly update to the Monticello community.  In this episode, a conversation with Monticello High School students Aga Chowdhury and Sophia Zhang, who will be sworn in as student board members for the 2026-27 school year at this Thursday’s meeting. Learn why these two young leaders …

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Monticello students bring Constitution Day lessons to life

Students across the Monticello Central School District explored the foundations of American government through interactive activities in recognition of Constitution Day on Thursday, Sept. 17. At Monticello High School, students examined real-life situations in which constitutional rights have been questioned. Working together, students discussed each scenario, identified the applicable constitutional amendment and considered how the …

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It’s Monday in Monticello – Sept. 14

Welcome back to another school year, and another year of “It’s Monday in Monticello.” In this episode: a conversation with fourth-grade Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary School teachers, Ms. Roman and Ms. Carter, about the new classrooms that were completed over the summer as part of the district’s capital improvement project. College in the Classroom Night, …

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