Students in grades 8-11: request free art supplies for the summer
Want to unleash your inner artist over the summer? Students in grades 8-11 can request free art supplies by filling out this Microsoft Form.
Statement from Superintendent Evans regarding antisemitic graffiti at high school
Earlier today, high school administration became aware of antisemitic graffiti in a bathroom at Monticello High School. The bathroom has been closed to student use and is in the process of being cleaned. Law enforcement has been notified and an investigation is underway. I am troubled that today’s incident comes on the heels of a …
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Congratulations to MHS honor roll recipients
Congratulations to all of the students who earned a place on Monticello High School’s third-marking-period honor roll — keep up the great work! Read the full list here
MHS Chamber Singers visit the Metropolitan Opera
On Friday, May 3, students in the Monticello High School Chamber Singers, Emerging Ensembles & Music History courses had the unique opportunity to take in a performance of the classic opera “Carmen” live at the Metropolitan Opera in New York City. The performance was a thrilling introduction to opera for the MHS students! Senior vocalist Janah Quinones …
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Village of Monticello Sanitation Department visits SJS
Jessica DiFrenza’s students at the St. John Street preschool had a special visit from members of the Village of Monticello’s Sanitation Department. The team stopped by the school to show students the truck, demonstrating how garbage is crushed, and explaining why littering is bad. Special thanks to SJS aide Jessica Pasupuleti for coordinating the visit!
MHS guitar students visit Newark High School; meet remarkable musicians
The Monticello High School guitar and classroom music program visited the Newark High School for the Arts to hear Berta Rojas perform classical guitar repertoire and teach a masterclass. Ms. Rojas is a world-renowned performing musician, a Grammy-winning recording artist, and is a faculty member of the Berklee College of Music in Boston. Students were …
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KLR STREAM Night a Success!
Students at the Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary School showed off their STREAM (Science, Technology, Research, Engineering, Art and Mathematics) projects during the school’s annual STREAM Night on April 17. Students chose a question, used the scientific method to answer that question, and created presentations highlighting the experience. After viewing their classmates’ presentations, students and their …
It’s Monday in Monticello – May 6
It’s Monday in Monticello — time for Superintendent Dr. Matt Evans’ weekly address to the Monticello community. In this episode — our upcoming spring concert series, Cooke Literacy Night, Voter Registration Day, Board of Education meeting and budget hearing, and a number of recognition days to celebrate the many people who work together to make …
EPIC to host “RULER” Workshop on May 14: Meta-Moment Part Two
The Every Person Influences Children (EPIC) program will be hosting an online RULER workshop via Zoom for Monticello families on Tuesday, May 14 at 6 p.m. Participants will meet for “Meta-Moment: Part 2” and learn tools and strategies on how to identify positive responses to strong, unpleasant feelings. Cooke Elementary SEW Facilitator Elisa Mendels will …
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Message from Superintendent Evans regarding antisemitic graffiti found at MHS
Earlier today, administrators became aware of vandalism in boys bathrooms at Monticello High School that contained antisemitic imagery and remarks. The bathrooms were immediately closed for student use. Our administration launched an investigation into the incident and has contacted law enforcement. We condemn antisemitism in the strongest possible terms. We will use every resource at …
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