Congratulations to all of the poets who represented the Robert J. Kaiser Middle School at the Sullivan County Poetry Festival on April 15 at the Bethel Woods Center for the Arts. The festival, now in its second year, features poetry and other artwork submitted by students in grades 7-12 in Sullivan County. Robert J. Kaiser Middle …
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Did you know that there used to be an amusement park where the Sullivan County Government Building currently stands? Or that the George L. Cooke Elementary School was once the site of a tannery? Or that there was once a time where you could just walk down to Broadway and buy anything you need? Students …
It’s Monday in Monticello — time for Superintendent Matt Evans’ weekly address to the Monticello community! In this episode, an interview with the staff of the high school program at the St. John Street Community School. Plus, information about upcoming events. Watch the video below:
In the upcoming weeks, students in grades 3-8 will complete the English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics assessments. These tests are required by the federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) and play an important role in measuring how our students are progressing and ensuring that each one has the tools her or she needs to …
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Six candidates will vie for three seats on the Monticello Board of Education during the annual election on May 16. The candidates, in ballot order are (click each candidate’s name to read their statement): Seat 1 (for three-year seat currently held by Adrianna Mayson Greco): Rosemary Berson Adrianna Mayson Greco Seat 2 (for three-year seat …
Students in Monticello High School Academy of Finance’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program have wrapped up another successful tax season. This year, student volunteers have prepared 172 tax returns for community members, saving these taxpayers more than $42K in tax preparation fees. The VITA program, now in its 16th year at Monticello, enables students …
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Donald “Mac” Thurston has spent most of his life working in the restaurant business. In an industry notorious for its staff turnover, Mr. Thurston spent a whopping 41 years at one establishment, beginning as a dishwasher and working his way up through the decades to the main chef. “Wearing all these different hats meant that …
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As Dr. Seuss would say, “You can find magic wherever you look. Sit back and relax, all you need is a book.” Students at George L. Cooke Elementary School did just that on Wednesday, March 29 with the help of special guest reader, Jane Sorensen, EPIC Family Engagement Program Manager! Ms. Sorensen stopped by the …
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سيستضيف برنامج “كل شخص يؤثر على الأطفال” (EPIC) ورشة العمل الأولى باللغة العربية لعائلات مونتيسيلو في مدرسة كينيث إل روثرفورد الابتدائية يوم الثلاثاء 25 أبريل من الساعة 5:30 مساءً إلى 6:30 مساءً. ستناقش العائلات موضوع “التواصل مع المعلمين”. تستضيف الورشة أمنية الغالي ورانيا السيد. الحدث مجاني ، لكن التسجيل مطلوب. يرجى إرسال بريد إلكتروني إلى …
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Monticello Central School District is excited to welcome Samantha Lefberg as the new assistant principal at Monticello High School. A native of Bloomingburg, New York, Ms. Lefberg grew up in the small village and graduated from Pine Bush High School. During her childhood, she would often spend summers in Sullivan County, which was one factor …
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