The Wurtsboro Fire Department helped students learn some life-saving lessons during Fire Prevention Week. On Oct. 20, firefighters visited the Emma C. Chase Elementary School, where they showed off their truck and hoses’ capabilities and led a presentation on kitchen safety. Students learned what to do if a fire starts in their kitchen and the …
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The Monticello Central School District is honored to present this year’s induction class for the 2023 Hall of Distinction. Below are four profiles detailing the extraordinary work and accomplishments of this year’s inductees since their graduation from Monticello High School. The Monticello Central School District Hall of Distinction honors highly successful alumni, former Board of …
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It’s Monday in Monticello — time for Superintendent Dr. Matt Evans’ weekly update to the Monticello community. In this episode, an interview with Julian Dawson, Chief Professional Officer of the United Way of Sullivan County, and one of our four 2023 Hall of Distinction inductees. For more information on this year’s Hall of Distinction ceremony, visit …
Students at the St. John Street Community School planted seeds of peace last week as part of an initiative to build a sense of community and promote harmony in Monticello and beyond. The Worldwide Daffodil Project’s (WWDP) mission is to plant 1.5 million daffodil bulbs around the world in commemoration of the children who perished …
The Monticello High School guidance team hosted another successful College Night — a program that has helped Monticello families prepare for college for at least two decades. The presentation is geared towards senior and early graduate students and their families and covers topics such as financial aid, the college visit and interview, the application process, …
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Article courtesy of Sheila Lashinsky, Monticello Kiwanis Public Relations Committee Chairperson Mr. Steven Raabe, outgoing Faculty Advisor to the Monticello High School Key Club, was recently recognized for his eight years of dedicated leadership to the Key Club, which is a service leadership program sponsored by the Monticello Kiwanis Club. Kiwanis Club President Marvin Rappaport …
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It’s Monday in Monticello! Time for Superintendent Dr. Matt Evans’ weekly update to the Monticello community. In this episode, an interview with St. John Street Community School Principal Jennifer Gorr, upcoming events and more.
Oct. 22 through 28 is National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week. According to the CDC website: each year, National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (NLPPW) is a call to bring together individuals, organizations, industry, and state, tribal, and local governments to increase lead poisoning prevention awareness in an effort to reduce childhood exposure to lead. NLPPW highlights …
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Monticello Central School District School Safety Supervisor Doug Murphy was honored with an Outstanding Educator Award, and Monticello High School Trap Team Coach Jay Mendels was honored with a Outstanding Friend to Education Award during the Sullivan County School Board Association’s annual awards dinner, held at the Villa Roma on Wednesday, Oct. 18. Learn more …
As part of fire prevention week, members of the Monticello Fire Department visited the George L. Cooke Elementary School to lead a presentation on the importance of fire safety. Aside from the old standby of “stop, drop and roll,” students also learned why it’s important for families to have an emergency meeting place, when …
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