Statement re: incident at high school on April 18

This afternoon, two Monticello High School students were involved in an altercation in between classes. The incident took place in the hallway as students were changing classes, and the school briefly entered a hold in place while the Monticello High School staff responded to the incident. Administrators and the school resource officer responded promptly to …

It’s Monday in Monticello – April 17

It’s Monday in Monticello — time for Superintendent of Schools Matt Evans’ weekly update to the Monticello community. In this episode — information about upcoming NYSED testing, information about accountability designations and upcoming afternoon teas. More information: https://www.monticelloschools.net/nysed-releases-accountability-designations/ https://nysed.gov/ https://www.monticelloschools.net/families-and-staff-invited-to-drop-in-for-afternoon-tea-with-the-superintendent/

Cooke presents Spring Concert Series

The George L Cooke Elementary School presents its Spring Concert Series. The concerts will take place at the following dates/times in the Cooke gymnasium: First Grade -Wednesday, April 26 – Starting promptly at 2:30 p.m. Second Grade –Thursday, April 27 – Starting promptly at 1:30 Kindergarten –Thursday, April 27 – starting promptly at 2:30 (concert duration …

Board adopts 2023-24 proposed budget; residents will vote on May 16

At its April 11 regular meeting, the Monticello Central School District Board of Education adopted a proposed budget for the 2023-24 school year. The proposed $97,886,695 spending plan has a zero percent increase to the tax levy, preserves all current staff and vacant positions, boosts school safety measures, enhances athletics offerings and continues to build …

NYS English and Social Studies Regents Informational Night will be held Wednesday, April 12

There will be an English and Social Studies Regents Informational Night from 6:30-8:30pm at Monticello High School in room 322 on April 12.  A virtual option is also available below. Parents and families that would like to learn more about the English, Global, or U.S. Regents exams are welcome to attend. If you’d like to …

Alexis Heins receives Board Award

At its April 11 meeting, the Monticello Central School District Board of Education presented Alexis Heins with a Board Award. Board Awards recognize individuals who make outstanding contributions to the Monticello community. Alexis was recently crowned NYS champion in girls slalom skiing.  

The Power of Story: A Storytelling Workshop will be held April 18

Article courtesy of Cathy McFadden, AIS teacher/Reading Specialist at George L. Cooke Elementary School: I love a good story. My favorites are my family’s stories, especially the ones starring me! If you enjoy telling stories then the Storytelling Workshop, hosted by EPIC (Every Person Influences Children), is for you. Cooke Elementary School families are encouraged to come to the workshop on Tuesday, April 18 from 5:30 to …

It’s Monday in Monticello – April 10

It’s Monday in Monticello — time for Superintendent Dr. Matt Evans’ weekly update to the Monticello community. In this episode — a welcome back to all our staff and students returning from spring break, upcoming parent-teacher conferences and early dismissals for some of our schools, our high school’s presentation of The Little Mermaid, Tuesday’s Board …

NYSED releases accountability designations 

Each year, the New York State Education Department (NYSED) has historically released accountability designations for all public school districts as required under the state’s Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). While these designations have been paused since the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, NYSED has resumed evaluating schools for the 2022-23 school year based …