MHS Trap Team visits Albany

Article from the Monticello High School Trap Team:  On Wednesday, March 5, the Monticello High School Trap Team was welcomed in Albany by Assembly Member Paula Kay.  The team was introduced on the floor of the Assembly, where they were recognized for their outstanding achievements at the state tournament last year.  After their visit in …

Author Daniel Jude Miller visits Cooke Elementary School to kick off Make A Monster project

Author and Illustrator Daniel Jude Miller visited the George L. Cooke Elementary School, where he discussed his experiences with writing, illustrating and designing.  He read his books, told funny stories, and shared his life experiences with the students. It was a funny, exciting, and engaging event for the students. At the end of his presentation, …

MHS students: sign up for spring break college tours with MBK

The Monticello My Brother’s Keeper (MBK) program is sponsoring college tours during spring break. We will be visiting SUNY Sullivan and SUNY Cortland on April 14, SUNY Oswego on April 16, and Syracuse University on April 18. Students will participate in an informational discussing financial aid, special programs, student life, tour the campuses and have …

Chase families: join EPIC and Chase PTO for Family Bingo Night

Come Join EPIC & Chase PTO Family Bingo Night Chase Elementary School Gym Friday, April 4th @ 6 p.m. Get ready for an evening of fun prizes, refreshment, excitement, and community. Register to Jane Sorensen at jsorensen@k12mcsd.net or call at 845-807-6332. When registering please provide your first name and last name. And how many adults …

Wolf Lake Neighbors Foundation funds new Cooke Cares Closet

In November 2024, the Wolf Lake Neighbors Foundation met with the George L. Cooke Backpack Program coordinator, and second grade teacher, Joana Dutcher. Ms. Dutcher explained the goals of the backpack program and what ways the Wolf Lake Neighbors Foundation can help. The result of this conversation was the creation of the Cooke Cares Closet. …

Statement re: incident at KLR

Earlier today, our administrators learned of an alleged conversation among students that may have included language alluding to a threat of violence. Our administrators have interviewed the students involved, and have contacted law enforcement regarding the alleged incident.  We are fully cooperating with law enforcement, and have conferred with them on their findings.  If any …

Monday in Monticello – March 3: Interview with music students selected for All-County

It’s Monday in Monticello – time for Superintendent Matt Evans’ weekly update to the Monticello community! In this episode, an interview with some of our performing arts students who will be representing the district at this weekend’s SCMEA All-County Festival. This year, we will be hosting the festival right here at the Arnold Packer Hughs …

SUNY Sullivan will offer free drop-in FAFSA Workshops

Are you preparing to complete your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and TAP applications? SUNY Sullivan is offering FAFSA workshops to help senior students and families navigate the process. These workshops provide one-on-one assistance to ensure you complete your applications accurately and on time.  Workshop Dates & Locations Monday, April 7, from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. in …

21 Monticello High School students qualify to compete at regional National History Day competition

43 Monticello High School students from Jeff Danzer’s ninth-grade honors global classes competed in the first-ever local National History Day competition on Thursday, Feb. 20. National History Day is a research project that about half a million students throughout the country participate in each year. Participants choose a topic that relates to the initiative’s annual …

MHS celebrates students on principal’s list, high honor, and honor roll

Monticello High School held three ceremonies to celebrate the students who earned a place on the honor roll, high honor roll or principals list. Each student received a certificate and pin to mark the accomplishment, as well as some encouraging words from our administrative team. Read the full list here