There’s a new cat in town at the Emma C. Chase Elementary School

There’s a new cat in town at the Emma C. Chase Elementary School, and during the Reading Assembly held on Thursday, March 2, the students and staff got to meet her. The Reading Assembly opened up with teacher Patti Andersen announcing that Chase is currently in the lead among all the Monticello elementary schools for …

St. John Street Community School celebrates its inaugural literacy night

The St. John Street Community School Preschool program held its inaugural Family Literacy Night on March 2 — Dr. Seuss’ birthday!  Students rotated through a series of fun Seuss-themed activities, while their parents had the opportunity to learn more about the instructional methodologies that help young children develop literacy skills and also learn about resources …

Message from Superintendent regarding non-credible rumored threat

Dear Monticello CSD Community Member, On March 2, we were made aware of regional school districts reporting on “non-specific” threats rumored to be made against New York schools.  After conferring with local law enforcement, we have found no current or credible threats against any Monticello Central School District school.  Local law enforcement has also shared …

BOE will meet Thursday, March 2

There will be a regular meeting of the Monticello Central School District Board of Education on Thursday, March 2 There will be a proposed executive session at 6:30 p.m. to discuss “the medical, financial, credit or employment history of a particular person or corporation, or matters leading to the appointment, employment, promotion, demotion, discipline, suspension, …

EPIC Spanish Workshop will be held Monday, March 6

There will be a virtual EPIC Spanish workshop on Monday, March 6 at 6 p.m. with EPIC Facilitator Marta Mangual on Zoom.  The topic is Communication with Teachers. Register by emailing  mangualm@epicforchildren.org or call 845-866-1398   TALLER EN ESPAÑOL EPIC ¡ÚNETE A NOSOTROS POR ¡ZOOM! TEMA: LA COMUNICACION CON LOS MAESTROS 5TO TALLER: LUNES 6 …

Monticello’s MBK Fellows attend Stand and Deliver in Albany

On Friday, Feb. 17, Monticello’s My Brother’s Keeper (MBK) Fellows, and fourth-year scholar athletes, Demetrius Edwards and Dylan Hardy, attended the New York State My Brother’s Keeper Stand and Deliver Leadership workshop. MBK Fellows are identified as leaders in their communities and as part of the distinction, receive mentor relationship opportunities in government, education, and …

Alexis Heins crowned NYS Champion

Monticello Sophomore Alpine Ski sensation Alexis Heins was crowned the 2023 Girl’s Slalom New York State Champion at Bristol Mountain on Monday, Feb. 27.  She won with a time of 1:36.97. Congratulations to Alexis and Coach Bittinger!

Taina DeJesus places second; headed to state championships

On Saturday, Feb. 25, Monticello Senior hurdler Taina DeJesus placed second in the 55-meter hurdles with a time of 8.91 seconds at the Indoor Track State Qualifiers at the Armory in New York City. Taina has earned a spot in the New York State Championships this Saturday at Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex in Staten Island. …