Monticello Central School District celebrates tenth annual Hall of Distinction

Four exceptional Monticello High School alumni were inducted into the district’s Hall of Distinction at a ceremony on Friday, Nov. 3 Four distinguished alumni were honored by Monticello Central School District at its tenth annual Hall of Distinction induction ceremony on Friday, Nov. 3. The ceremony was held at Monticello High School in the Arnold …

MHS music students visit Cooke for Guitar Exhibition

The George L. Cooke Elementary School held a “Guitar Exhibition” on Friday, Nov. 17.  Students from Monticello High School visited the school to teach the second-grade students about the history of the guitar, and also the differences between instruments in the guitar family (electric and acoustic guitar; baritone, soprano and concert ukulele; banjo, mandolin and …

MHS students learn the importance of Veterans Day during annual ceremony

Monticello High School (MHS) held its annual Veterans Day ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 10. After a performance of our National Anthem by the Chamber Singers, Interim Principal Gary Furman kicked off the ceremony by explaining to students that Veterans Day is more than just a day off and encouraging them to learn about and appreciate …

It’s Monday in Monticello – Nov. 13

It’s Monday in Monticello – time for Superintendent Dr. Matt Evans’ weekly update to the community. In this episode, how to prepare for Parent-Teacher conferences, which are being held this week throughout the district. Also — information about the Superintendent’s upcoming virtual “Open Office Hours,” which kicks off today, Monday, Nov. 13 at 2:30 p.m. …

MHS musicians perform at Hall of Distinction

On Friday, Nov. 3, several Monticello High School musicians had the honor of performing during the Hall of Distinction ceremony. The event, which honored MCSD Alumni Ralph Breakey, Julian Dawson, Shirley Hornbeck and Antoinette Williams, began with performances from the Emerging Ensembles Jazz Quartet & String Duo. Each group performed delightful prelude music while guests …

SJS Families: Join Us for an Informative Night on Speech, Occupational, and Physical Therapy

Dear SJS Preschool Parents and guardians,    We are excited to invite you to an informational night on Speech, Occupational, and Physical Therapy on November 16, 2023, at 6 p.m. in the auditorium of the St. John Street School.    During this event, families will gain valuable insights into recognizing potential delays in Speech, Fine …

Monticello High School Thanksgiving Food Drive set to launch, with some new changes

Our 30-year tradition of the Monticello High School Thanksgiving Food Drive continues this year with a new spin. In prior years, first period classes competed to see which class could raise the most money, now time is money.   The first period class with the best, on time, attendance from Monday, Nov. 13 to Monday, …

MHS Parent Teacher Conferences will be held Nov. 16 and 17; families should download ParentSquare app for appointments

MHS Parent Teacher conferences will be held next week on Nov. 16  from 6 p.m. – 8:10 p.m. and Nov. 17 from 12:30 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.  Families can sign up for an appointment with your child’s teacher through the ParentSquare app. It is important that you download the ParentSquare app, and register for an …

October assembly celebrates students, staff and apples!

The Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary School held its monthly assembly on Oct. 30, 2023 to recognize some hard-working students and staff, and to celebrate one of the most ubiquitous fruits of upstate New York.  Principal Veronica Serrano announced all of the students of the month, and presented each one with a certificate. Omnia Elghaly was …