On November 17 & 18, Monticello High School Vocalist Julia Wysokinska had the honor of participating in the 2023 Area All State Treble Choir. The festival, held at Wallkill High School, featured top musicians from Sullivan, Orange, Rockland and Ulster Counties. Julia was selected for this honor based on her 2023 NYSSMA All State Audition score …
Four exceptional Monticello High School alumni were inducted into the district’s Hall of Distinction at a ceremony on Friday, Nov. 3 Four distinguished alumni were honored by Monticello Central School District at its tenth annual Hall of Distinction induction ceremony on Friday, Nov. 3. The ceremony was held at Monticello High School in the Arnold …
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The George L. Cooke Elementary School held a “Guitar Exhibition” on Friday, Nov. 17. Students from Monticello High School visited the school to teach the second-grade students about the history of the guitar, and also the differences between instruments in the guitar family (electric and acoustic guitar; baritone, soprano and concert ukulele; banjo, mandolin and …
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Monticello High School (MHS) held its annual Veterans Day ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 10. After a performance of our National Anthem by the Chamber Singers, Interim Principal Gary Furman kicked off the ceremony by explaining to students that Veterans Day is more than just a day off and encouraging them to learn about and appreciate …
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Our 30-year tradition of the Monticello High School Thanksgiving Food Drive continues this year with a new spin. In prior years, first period classes competed to see which class could raise the most money, now time is money. The first period class with the best, on time, attendance from Monday, Nov. 13 to Monday, …
MHS Parent Teacher conferences will be held next week on Nov. 16 from 6 p.m. – 8:10 p.m. and Nov. 17 from 12:30 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. Families can sign up for an appointment with your child’s teacher through the ParentSquare app. It is important that you download the ParentSquare app, and register for an …
MHS Picture Make-up Day is scheduled for Nov. 21 Students will arrive for pictures by: PE Class Order forms for cash/check orders are in the main office. Instructions to participate in Absentee/Retake Day: 1. Mark your calendar! 2. Absentees and New Students/Staff should plan to be photographed on this day so they may …
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As part of our ongoing commitment to student and staff safety, the Monticello Central School District will be implementing new security measures. Beginning Monday, Nov. 6, students and visitors entering the high school, middle school, and/or after-hours events may be screened using hand-held metal detectors. Students, along with their bag or backpack, will be scanned …
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The Monticello Central School District is honored to present the tenth annual Hall of Distinction this Friday, Nov. 3, 2023. Congratulations to our four inductees on this esteemed recognition: Ralph Breakey, Class of 1911 Julian Dawson, Class of 1999 Shirley Hornbeck, Class of 1953 Antoinette Williams, Class of 1986 The induction ceremony for this year’s …
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Halloween at the High School! A little bit spooky, a little bit silly, but a lot of fun! “Adolescents are not monsters. They are just people trying to learn how to make it among the adults in the world, who are probably not so sure themselves.” – Virginia Satir
