Eighth-grade students attend poetry workshop with Poet Laureate

Eighth-grade students at Robert J. Kaiser Middle School attended a poetry workshop led by Sullivan County Poet Laureate, Dr. Sharon Kennedy-Nolle, and eighth-grade teacher, Angela Braselmann.   The students read and discussed a variety of list poems, learned about poetic devices, and experimented with writing their own list poems, which they shared out in a …

KLR students create snowflake designs

Inspired by the Caldecott winning book Snowflake Bentley by Jacqueline Briggs Martin, Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary students applied what they learned in library from Snowflake Bentley’s amazing photographs and the science of snowflakes to create their own unique snowflake designs using Lego bricks, pattern blocks, and paper. Students had so much fun creating their very own winter …

Varsity girls basketball team celebrates senior night

On Thursday, Feb. 16, the Varsity Girls Basketball team honored seniors Aaliyah Mota, Andraya Young, Julia Kurthy, Gianna DeMaio and Janee Vias prior to their game against Port Jervis. It was the final time these amazing student-athletes would play on their home court. The Lady Panthers capped off the celebration by defeating rival Port Jervis …

Kaitlyn Morse qualifies for NYS Championships

Congratulations to Kaitlyn Morse for placing fifth at the Section 9 Nordic Ski  Championships at Gore Mountain Ski Bowl on Tuesday Feb. 14.  This fifth-place finish qualified Kaitlyn for the New York State Championships which will take place on Feb. 27 and 28 at Harriet Hollister Park near Bristol, New York. Well Done Kaitlyn!!

Boys basketball and cheerleading teams celebrate senior night

The varsity boys basketball and cheerleading teams honored their seniors prior to competing against Minisink Valley. Seniors Joe Russo, Dylan Hardy, Demetrius Edwards, Caleb Green and James Dempsey are pictured together at halfcourt displaying gifts given by Coach Russo and Coach Larkin. The boys capped off senior night with a playoff clinching win in front …

Alpine ski celebrates senior night on Feb. 10

On Friday, Feb. 10, our Alpine ski team celebrated their senior night at Holiday Mountain. Seniors Harly Taylor and Allison Weinstein were honored along with seniors from competing schools. Staying true to alpine tradition, Harly and Allison each took a ceremonial run down the slopes, in costume, to their favorite song. Pictured below are Harly …

Ms. Dutcher and Ms. D’Agata’s class complete scavenger hunt

On Feb. 6, Ms. Dutcher and Ms. D’Agata’s class completed a scavenger hunt around the school. They were joined by Deputy Barrett, Deputy Matthews, and Deputy Bongiorno from the Sullivan County Sherriff’s Office and Officer Williams from the Liberty Police Department. The students were split up into three groups and were given clues that brought …

Senior athletes thank staff with PROJECT: Gratitude

A new Panther tradition is unfolding at Monticello High School.  Monticello High School’s senior fall athletes chose a staff member to honor for their support and encouragement over the years, and on Friday, Feb. 10, the athletes surprised their chosen staff member with a t-shirt proudly bearing the athletes name and number. It’s the start …

Mrs. Trone and Mrs. Belgiovene’s class enjoys a drone demonstration from Trooper Sawyer

New York State Trooper Stephen Sawyer (Troop F) joined Mrs. Trone & Mrs. Belgiovene’s first-grade class last week for a drone demonstration. He taught the students how drones are used in the field. Each student was able to “race” the drone. Some staff even joined in the fun, including our Principal, Mrs. Gallet. We hope …

Five MHS seniors receive New York State Scholarships for Excellence

Monticello High School celebrated five senior students on Friday, Feb. 10, 2023, at the New York State Scholarships for Excellence Award ceremony. With their families and guidance counselors in attendance, Mr. Wilder recognized each of them for performing spectacularly in their academics. Each year, approximately 6,000 students across New York State earn the second level of the …