MHS students “sleigh” this year’s annual toy drive

The magic of the holidays returned to Monticello High School this year as they partnered with Sullivan County Head Start for their annual toy drive. A longstanding tradition, the two organizations team up every year to provide gifts to students enrolled in Sullivan County Head Start programs. To prepare, teachers at the local non-profit asked …

Statement from Superintendent re: dismissal on Jan. 3

Earlier this afternoon, we received information from law enforcement that there had been reports of gunfire on Route 42 in the vicinity of Monticello Street. Although there was no indication that this incident was related to our schools or students, we placed all village schools still in session into lockout out of an abundance of …

Backpack program donations will be accepted at all varsity basketball home games

Coming to a varsity home basketball game? You could cheer on our Panthers and help students in need at the same time! Coach Monroe will be accepting donations on non-perishable food items for the district’s backpack program at each home varsity basketball game (boys and girls). The backpack program provides students who are at risk …

Second-grade students enjoy holidays around the world

Second-grade students at the George L. Cooke Elementary School celebrated holidays around the world without even leaving the building. First they learned the basics of traveling, such as what a passport is, and how to apply for one. Students then filled out their own passport, and “traveled” to Mexico, Italy and China, where they learned …

2022 MHS Food Drive a success

The Monticello High School Food Drive began on November 2, 2022 and concluded on November 21, 2022. The goal, in that short time, was for the high school, collectively as a strong community, to raise enough money to help 100 MCSD families enjoy a special Thanksgiving meal. Given the higher cost of everything, there was …

7th grade physicals and sports physical appointments available

The Robert J. Kaiser Middle School will have physician Dr. Gill at the school on two dates for physicals:  Wednesday, Jan. 25 – 7th Grade Physicals Students who have not yet submitted their 7th grade state-required physicals may stop by the nurse’s office to be added to the list on this date. Parents can call …

Student roundtable focuses on food service; district to hire new executive chef

Monticello High School students received some welcome news during the second student roundtable of the year: the district in the process of hiring a cook manager to serve all six schools. This new position will be similar to an executive chef – he or she will be responsible for all aspects of the district’s food …