Earlier today, we received reports that a student at the Robert J. Kaiser Middle School was in possession of a Nerf gun. Several students in the vicinity mistook the toy for a real weapon. The situation was addressed immediately by staff, and there was no threat to student or staff safety at any time. The …
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It’s no easy feat to make it to the top 10 of your graduating class! We suspected that our top 10 seniors likely picked up some wisdom along their academic journey, so we asked them to share a favorite quote or piece of advice. Here they are (in no particular order): View this post on …
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Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary School took first place in the Sullivan County BOCES’ Cross-County Reading Challenge in the large elementary school category. The students logged an impressive 2,540 books! A special congratulations to KLR’s top readers: 5th Grade: Tiyaira Williams Charly Casamassima Julian Garchik 4th Grade: Parker Russell Jonathan Bentacourt Rodriguez Christian Ines Keshinee Kalladeen Cheyenne Komatz …
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The Monticello Central School District held its annual Varsity Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, June 11 to celebrate all of their varsity athletes and recognize some exemplary players and a very special Friend to Athletics, transportation staff member Christine Cortright, for going above and beyond. View all photos here Congratulations to all! 2024–25 Varsity Sports MVPs …
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Congratulations to Monticello High School seniors Diya Patel and Owen Messenger who were named as Orange County Interscholastic Athletic Association (OCIAA) Scholar Athletes for the 2024-25 school year. This annual award is presented by the OCIAA to one female and one male student from each OCIAA school, who ranks in the top 20 percent of …
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There will be a regular meeting of the Monticello Central School District Board of Education on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. at the RJK Middle School Library. 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 …
Monticello High School held its annual Blue and White ceremony, following the Panther Parade of Pride on Monday, June 16. The ceremony recognizes seniors and juniors who display exemplary qualities in character, dedication and academics. Students sat on the stage decked out in their graduation robes as award winners were announced, before gathering onstage to …
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Article and photo courtesy of Sheila Lashinsky, Monticello Kiwanis Club Publicity Chairperson On Monday, June 9, members of the Kiwanis Club of Monticello visited the George L. Cooke Elementary School for a Reading Assembly and book distribution to ten second grade classes. The books were selected by Doris Motl, retired fourth grade teacher and Monticello …
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Sullivan County BOCES’ Career and Technical Education (CTE) Academic Awards Banquet brought students from throughout the county together in celebration of their hard work and achievements throughout the program. Students from Monticello High School were among those honored at the ceremony. Join us in congratulating the following Panthers on their awards/scholarships: Barbara Hallenback Professionalism Award …
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On this very special edition of It’s Monday in Monticello – watch the class of 2025 take a step back before they take their next steps forward. Highlights from today’s Panther Parade of Parade and Blue and White ceremony, plus information about upcoming events. View all photos from the Panther Parade of Pride and Blue …
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