October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and each year on the first Friday in October the RJK staff participate in “Pink and Denim” day. Our staff put on their pink shirts, jeans, and donate money for Breast Cancer Awareness. In past years the donations have helped staff members that were fighting their own fight against …
On Thursday, Sept. 19, Monticello High School seniors Giada Marone and Alexandra Cushing were sworn in as the 2024-25 Student Board Member, and Student Board Member Alternate, respectively. Student Board Members are responsible for updating the Board of Education on student matters, and advocating on behalf of their peers, ensuring that students have representation at …
The students at the Cooke school were excited to see a large fish tank in the front entry way of the school. But much to their surprise, there weren’t any fish inside, instead it was filled with caterpillars. Not just any caterpillars — they were monarch caterpillars. Every morning the students were able to see …
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The Monticello Central School District recently welcomed Ivory Coleman as Director of School Safety and Assistant Principal at Monticello High School. Mr. Coleman brings a robust background in educational leadership, with more than two decades of experience to his new role. He served as Assistant Principal at CIS 339 in the Bronx from 2007 to …
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A huge congratulations to the seven Monticello High School student musicians selected to participate in the 2024 Zone 9 Area All State Music Festival! Students were accepted to these distinguished performing ensembles based on their NYSSMA Solo Festival performances last spring. This year’s MHS Area All State student musicians include: Belle Zhou and …
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On Friday, Oct. 18, the Monticello Central School District will induct three individuals into its Hall of Distinction at the eleventh-annual induction ceremony. The public is welcome, and encouraged, to attend. The event will commence at 4:30 p.m., with light refreshments, mingling and guided tours of Monticello High School. The ceremony will begin at 5 …
The Sullivan County School Boards Association has named Emma C. Chase Elementary School Teacher Karen Crofoot as a “Outstanding Educator” and Monticello Central School District Director of Facilities III Stephen Lewis as a “Outstanding Friend to Education.” These awards recognize exemplary educators and individuals or organizations who have contributed to promoting education in Sullivan County. …
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We have been made aware of a video that shows an employee who appears to be seeking a rendezvous with a minor. We are presently investigating the matter and have reported it to law enforcement. The employee has been reassigned to home while we conduct our investigation. At this time, we have no information or …
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Monticello High School picture day is scheduled for: 10/15/2024 10/16/2024 Visit https://vando.imagequix.com/S9SRC9J and enter the school Online Code MonticelloHS24 to order online. (The preorder site closes 48 hours after the last picture day.) Post picture day ordering is available once the proof sheet is emailed to your school preferred email or sent to the school, these orders …
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It’s Monday in Monticello — time for Superintendent of Schools Matt Evans’ weekly update to the Monticello community. In this episode, an interview with George L. Cooke Elementary School Principal Virginia Gallet and Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary School Principal Veronica Serrano about the schools’ upcoming open houses, and new initiatives for the 2024-25 school year. …
