Unofficial results of May 16 budget vote and BOE election

The following are the unofficial results of the Monticello Central School District budget vote and Board of Education election: Proposition 1 (budget vote): Passed Yes: 851 No: 242 Board of Education member elections: Seat of Adrianna Mayson Greco: Rosemary Berson: 512 Adrianna Mayson Greco: 576 Seat of Wendy Galligan Weiner: Lisa Maranzana: 503 Wendy Galligan …

MCSD hosts successful performances of its spring musical, “The Little Mermaid”

The Monticello Central School District community took a trip “under the sea” during last month’s stage production of the Hans Christian Andersen’s classic, “The Little Mermaid.” Monticello High School students and faculty worked together for months, preparing everything from the script to the show’s lighting. Stage director Kim Schneeberger, music director Marissa Jurow, costume designer …

Health & Wellness 2023 at Tiny Town: Earth Day Activity

Article courtesy of EPIC Family Engagement Program Manager, Jane Sorensen: Health & Wellness 2023 at Tiny Town: Earth Day Activity – Fidelis Care visits Tiny Town for Healthy Veggies & Planting Activity! Ruth Stratton, Fidelis Care, Community Relations Specialist visited Tiny Town on Wednesday, April 26. Mrs. Stratton provided informational pamphlets and spoke to the …

Congratulations to the NHS inductees

Tuesday, May 2, 2023 was Monticello High School’s National Honor Society Induction. Families, friends, and teachers attended to see 47 high school students achieve this significant milestone. Elizabeth Bassett, National Honor Society advisor, began the evening, acknowledging student achievement and families in attendance. Then, MHS Principal Stephen Wilder gave a a warm welcome, including sharing …

MCSD/EPIC launch Arabic workshop series

The Monticello Central School District, in partnership with the Every Person Influences Children (EPIC) program, hosted its first-ever parents workshop in Arabic on April 25 at the Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary School. Facilitators Omnia Elghaly and Rania Elsayed led a group of Arabic-speaking families in a discussion about effective communication, giving parents some tools and …

MHS Career Readiness students learn important skills through the school’s salad bar

Monticello High School students in the Career Readiness program have the opportunity to learn and practice important skill sets through their work at the school’s salad bar.  The students have been working to help prep and display the salad bar since its inception in 2017, under the supervision of the food services department. The bar …

EPIC hosts successful first “Kids Movement Family Fun Night” at SJS

Families came out to bust a move on Monday, May 1 at St. John Street Community Preschool’s first “Kids Movement Family Fun Night.” The event was hosted by EPIC, the Every Person Influences Children program and focused on the importance of integrating movement into the daily lives of kids. Children ages 2-6 had the opportunity …

Two Monticello educators receive awards from Mid-Hudson School Study Council

The Mid-Hudson School Study Council (MHSSC) announced Emma C. Chase Elementary School Instructional Coach and Literacy Specialist Ann Marie Kurthy, and Chase Principal William Frandino, as two recipients of this year’s MHSSC annual awards. Ms. Kurthy is a recipient of the Teaching Excellence Award and Mr. Frandino is a recipient of the Friend to the …

Board members receive recognition for professional development

The men and women who serve on boards of education volunteer their time for a meaningful task that requires a niche knowledge of the complexities of education in New York State. NYSBBA offers a wealth of leadership training opportunities to help board members build these important skill sets. The organization presents awards in recognition of …