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MHS Boys Basketball athlete and coach receive county-wide distinction

The Sullivan County Democrat recently recognized two integral members of the Monticello High School Boys Basketball family, naming Coach Chris Russo as one of 2018-19 Sullivan County Democrat Boys’ Basketball Co-Coaches of the Year (along with Coach Fred Ahart of Roscoe), and athlete Josh Gattling as 2018-19 Sullivan County Democrat Boys’ Basketball Player of the …

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MHS and RJK Jazz Ensembles perform in Albany

The Monticello High School Jazz Ensemble, directed by Andrew Verdino, and the Robert J. Kaiser Middle School Jazz Ensemble performed as part of the New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) Music in Our Schools (MIOSM) Concert Series in Albany, New York. The students performed on the South Concourse, visited with Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther and …

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Discipline is Not a Dirty Word -Free parenting workshops offered

Cornell Cooperative Extension in Sullivan County, in partnership with Monticello Central School District and the Empire State Program, is presenting a six-part series of parenting workshops entitled “Discipline is Not a Dirty Word” on Thursday evenings, now through April 11, at Cooke Elementary School, 6 to 8 p.m. This free program is for parents and …

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Kamsiyonna Dim is February’s Cross County Reading Challenge Winner

Students across Sullivan County are virtually reading their way through the county, thanks to an initiative from the School Library System at Sullivan BOCES. (SLSSB) In an effort to create a culture of reading across Sullivan County, the SLSSB created the “Cross County Reading Challenge.” Each school district has a “team” of participating students. Whenever …

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KLR recognizes exemplary students and staff during Fun Friday

Exemplary students and staff received some well-deserved recognition during February’s Fun Friday at Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary School (KLR). February Employee of the Month The KLR Leadership Team announced second-grade teacher Cindy Shope as the February Employee of the Month and read this statement:  Our KLR Employee of the Month for February is a person …

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Students at Emma C. Chase Elementary School ride the wellness wave

Physical Education class is the perfect place to promote a healthy lifestyle. Emma C. Chase Elementary School Physical Education Teacher,Tamara Coney, is doing just that. In her classes, Mrs. Coney encourages and teaches students how to take charge of their health. Learning how to be healthy at a young age will help children make healthy …

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Elementary students celebrate 100th day of school

Students at the George L. Cooke, Kenneth L. Rutherford and Emma C. Chase Elementary Schools celebrated the 100th day of school during the week of Feb. 28. Watch a video of the festivities. 

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What parents need to know about the Momo Challenge

We are aware of a social media challenge targeting children and young adults called the Momo Challenge. It has created much concern because of its disturbing nature. The Momo Challenge is found on WhatsApp (a free smartphone messaging application) and on Facebook. The challenge involves a frightening character making contact with a child from an …

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