On Friday, May 3, students in the Monticello High School Chamber Singers, Emerging Ensembles & Music History courses had the unique opportunity to take in a performance of the classic opera “Carmen” live at the Metropolitan Opera in New York City. The performance was a thrilling introduction to opera for the MHS students! Senior vocalist Janah Quinones …
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The Monticello High School guitar and classroom music program visited the Newark High School for the Arts to hear Berta Rojas perform classical guitar repertoire and teach a masterclass. Ms. Rojas is a world-renowned performing musician, a Grammy-winning recording artist, and is a faculty member of the Berklee College of Music in Boston. Students were …
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The Every Person Influences Children (EPIC) program will be hosting an online RULER workshop via Zoom for Monticello families on Tuesday, May 14 at 6 p.m. Participants will meet for “Meta-Moment: Part 2” and learn tools and strategies on how to identify positive responses to strong, unpleasant feelings. Cooke Elementary SEW Facilitator Elisa Mendels will …
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Earlier today, administrators became aware of vandalism in boys bathrooms at Monticello High School that contained antisemitic imagery and remarks. The bathrooms were immediately closed for student use. Our administration launched an investigation into the incident and has contacted law enforcement. We condemn antisemitism in the strongest possible terms. We will use every resource at …
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May 1 is National School Principal Day – The Monticello Central School District is lucky to have an extraordinary leadership team, comprised of dedicated professionals to guide our students, lead our staff, and solve problems. Their passion, commitment and knowledge is invaluable; thank you for all that you do! Please join us in celebrating our …
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Dear Monticello CSD Community and Staff, Many of you will recall that we surveyed students, staff, and parents and caregivers regarding their perceptions of our schools’ cultures and climates. The Board of Education and administration reviewed these responses and continue to make improvements to address the concerns identified. To help us gauge progress in these …
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On Sunday, April 14th, The Third Annual Youth Poetry Festival took place at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts. Students all over Sullivan County submit original poems which were voted on by a panel of judges. Prizes were awarded in grade level categories. Students in Mr. Gold’s Poets and Writer’s Club submitted poems as well …
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Tutoring is being offered for middle and high school students on Monday through Thursday from 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. at the Robert J. Kaiser Middle School. If you would like for your student to be involved please contact coach I at Icayetano@k12mcsd.net or Ms. Killins at tkillins@k12mcsd.net
The Monticello Performing Arts production of “Once Upon a Mattress” completed two outstanding performances to enthusiastic crowds of family, friends and community members this past weekend! The comedic adaptation of the classic “The Princess & The Pea” fairytale captivated audiences from beginning to end. A huge congratulations to all of the cast, crew, pit orchestra, …
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The Monticello Central School District is pleased to present its voters with a proposed capital improvement project which would improve safety and security at the George L. Cooke and Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary Schools, replace the district’s deteriorating athletic facilities, and make needed repairs and restorations at the St. John Street Community School and Monticello High …
