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It’s Monday in Monticello – March 10 – Student Athlete Committee interview

It’s Monday in Monticello! Time for Superintendent Matt Evans’ weekly update to the Monticello community. We all know sports are incredibly beneficial for students — so how do we get students more interested in participating? That is the question that our new Student Athlete Committee led by athletes Diya Patel and Tyrese Shaw seek to …

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KLR celebrates Multi-Cultural Night

Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary School students packed the school’s hallways and classrooms on Wednesday, Feb. 26 for Multi-Cultural Night. Spearheaded by KLR ENL Teacher Tianny Almanzar and District Translator Marta Mangual, and organized in conjunction with the school’s Parent Engagement Committee and the Every Person Influences Children program (EPIC), the event celebrated the many cultures …

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MHS Trap Team visits Albany

Article from the Monticello High School Trap Team:  On Wednesday, March 5, the Monticello High School Trap Team was welcomed in Albany by Assembly Member Paula Kay.  The team was introduced on the floor of the Assembly, where they were recognized for their outstanding achievements at the state tournament last year.  After their visit in …

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Author Daniel Jude Miller visits Cooke Elementary School to kick off Make A Monster project

Author and Illustrator Daniel Jude Miller visited the George L. Cooke Elementary School, where he discussed his experiences with writing, illustrating and designing.  He read his books, told funny stories, and shared his life experiences with the students. It was a funny, exciting, and engaging event for the students. At the end of his presentation, …

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Wolf Lake Neighbors Foundation funds new Cooke Cares Closet

In November 2024, the Wolf Lake Neighbors Foundation met with the George L. Cooke Backpack Program coordinator, and second grade teacher, Joana Dutcher. Ms. Dutcher explained the goals of the backpack program and what ways the Wolf Lake Neighbors Foundation can help. The result of this conversation was the creation of the Cooke Cares Closet. …

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Statement re: incident at KLR

Earlier today, our administrators learned of an alleged conversation among students that may have included language alluding to a threat of violence. Our administrators have interviewed the students involved, and have contacted law enforcement regarding the alleged incident.  We are fully cooperating with law enforcement, and have conferred with them on their findings.  If any …

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Monday in Monticello – March 3: Interview with music students selected for All-County

It’s Monday in Monticello – time for Superintendent Matt Evans’ weekly update to the Monticello community! In this episode, an interview with some of our performing arts students who will be representing the district at this weekend’s SCMEA All-County Festival. This year, we will be hosting the festival right here at the Arnold Packer Hughs …

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SUNY Sullivan will offer free drop-in FAFSA Workshops

Are you preparing to complete your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and TAP applications? SUNY Sullivan is offering FAFSA workshops to help senior students and families navigate the process. These workshops provide one-on-one assistance to ensure you complete your applications accurately and on time.  Workshop Dates & Locations Monday, April 7, from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. in …

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21 Monticello High School students qualify to compete at regional National History Day competition

43 Monticello High School students from Jeff Danzer’s ninth-grade honors global classes competed in the first-ever local National History Day competition on Thursday, Feb. 20. National History Day is a research project that about half a million students throughout the country participate in each year. Participants choose a topic that relates to the initiative’s annual …

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Petitions nominating Board of Education candidates available March 10

Petitions nominating candidates for the office of member of the Board of Education will be available March 10, 2025.  To request a petition please call Ann-Marie Foss, School District Clerk, at 845-794-7700, ext. 70523. The names of the last incumbent of the three vacancies are: Jennifer Holmes Victoria LaRusso Ashley Rielly The petitions must be …

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