MHS music students visit Cooke for Guitar Exhibition

The George L. Cooke Elementary School held a “Guitar Exhibition” on Friday, Nov. 17.  Students from Monticello High School visited the school to teach the second-grade students about the history of the guitar, and also the differences between instruments in the guitar family (electric and acoustic guitar; baritone, soprano and concert ukulele; banjo, mandolin and …

MHS students learn the importance of Veterans Day during annual ceremony

Monticello High School (MHS) held its annual Veterans Day ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 10. After a performance of our National Anthem by the Chamber Singers, Interim Principal Gary Furman kicked off the ceremony by explaining to students that Veterans Day is more than just a day off and encouraging them to learn about and appreciate …

It’s Monday in Monticello – Nov. 13

It’s Monday in Monticello – time for Superintendent Dr. Matt Evans’ weekly update to the community. In this episode, how to prepare for Parent-Teacher conferences, which are being held this week throughout the district. Also — information about the Superintendent’s upcoming virtual “Open Office Hours,” which kicks off today, Monday, Nov. 13 at 2:30 p.m. …

SJS Families: Join Us for an Informative Night on Speech, Occupational, and Physical Therapy

Dear SJS Preschool Parents and guardians,    We are excited to invite you to an informational night on Speech, Occupational, and Physical Therapy on November 16, 2023, at 6 p.m. in the auditorium of the St. John Street School.    During this event, families will gain valuable insights into recognizing potential delays in Speech, Fine …

Monticello High School Thanksgiving Food Drive set to launch, with some new changes

Our 30-year tradition of the Monticello High School Thanksgiving Food Drive continues this year with a new spin. In prior years, first period classes competed to see which class could raise the most money, now time is money.   The first period class with the best, on time, attendance from Monday, Nov. 13 to Monday, …

MHS Parent Teacher Conferences will be held Nov. 16 and 17; families should download ParentSquare app for appointments

MHS Parent Teacher conferences will be held next week on Nov. 16  from 6 p.m. – 8:10 p.m. and Nov. 17 from 12:30 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.  Families can sign up for an appointment with your child’s teacher through the ParentSquare app. It is important that you download the ParentSquare app, and register for an …

October assembly celebrates students, staff and apples!

The Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary School held its monthly assembly on Oct. 30, 2023 to recognize some hard-working students and staff, and to celebrate one of the most ubiquitous fruits of upstate New York.  Principal Veronica Serrano announced all of the students of the month, and presented each one with a certificate. Omnia Elghaly was …

Eduardo Salinas and Diya Patel headed to states

MHS juniors Eduardo Salinas and Diya Patel have qualified for this Saturday’s NYSPHSAA Cross Country State Championship with their times at last weekend’s Section 9 Championship. Good luck to Eddie, Diya and Coach Cooper as they compete Saturday, Nov. 11, at Vernon Verona Sherrill High School in Verona, NY.   Congratulations!