Nine students celebrated as Students of Distinction

On November 14, 2024, in the high school library, nine students were recognized as Monticello High School Students of Distinction. The Monticello Student of Distinction Award was created to recognize and award students who have demonstrated behavior and/or achievement above and beyond expectations.  These students have been nominated by their teachers and have been chosen …

MBK students participate in NYC’s HBCU Fair

Students in the My Brother’s Keeper (MBK) program participated in New York City’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Fair on Saturday, Nov. 16. This opportunity was open to all juniors and seniors. More than 1,000 students throughout the state participated in this event.  One of our participants was offered admittance on the spot. The …

MHS sends Baya Titus and Diya Patel off to state championships in style

Monticello High School runners Baya Titus and Diya Patel are headed up to the  New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) Cross Country Championships, and the entire MHS community came out to send them off in style. The school held a surprise send-off, with students and staff lining the hallways and cheering as …

30 local businesses attend MHS career fair

Nearly 30 local businesses, organizations and employers visited Monticello High School on Wednesday, Nov. 13 for the school’s annual career fair. The participants represented a wide variety of career choices spanning different industries, including arts and communications; business and information management; engineering, technological and industrial services; health and natural resource sciences and human and family …

It’s Monday in Monticello – Nov. 4

It’s Monday in Monticello — time for Superintendent Matt Evans’ weekly update to the Monticello community. In this episode: Our new on-site Astor mental health clinic opens for Monticello students Thanksgiving Food Drive is underway; please contact Mhurley@k12mcsd.net to donate, or with questions, or the United Way to request assistance with Thanksgiving food or holiday …

MHS Food Drive underway; donations requested, help is available

Monticello High School’s Food Drive is underway. We are seeking donations in order to provide Thanksgiving Dinner for 125 families in our local community. MHS is working in conjunction with the United Way. If you or someone you know would benefit from having their meal provided, please reach out to the United Way to reserve …

Monticello Central School District partners with Astor Services to open school-based mental health clinic  

Students at the Monticello Central School District will soon be able to receive mental health services during the school day, thanks to a partnership between the district and Astor Services. Astor Services is a community-based non-profit organization that provides children’s mental health services, child welfare services, and early childhood development services with locations in the …