New security measures will begin Monday, Nov. 6

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 …

Livestream the tenth annual Hall of Distinction induction ceremony

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 …

Halloween fun at MHS

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

Trap Team wraps up fall season

Congratulations to the Monticello High School Trap Team on a great fall season! For more photos, please visit the team’s Facebook page Coach Jay Mendels shared these updates from the team’s award party: Congrats to this season’s award winners: Team MVP – Jake Hovis – Team hi avg 22.1, Team high game 24 (4×), Team …

Monticello High School students — reserve your 2024 yearbook today!

Monticello High School students — reserve your 2024 yearbook today! Visit www.yearbookordercenter.com Enter school code #5999 Yearbook Only: $55.00 now until October 31, 2023 $60.00 from November 1, 2023 until May 13, 2024 Yearbook with Name Stamp: $60.00 now until October 31, 2023 $65.00 from November 1, 2023 until May 13, 2024   Parents can …

Chase students learn about fire safety from WFD

The Wurtsboro Fire Department helped students learn some life-saving lessons during Fire Prevention Week. On Oct. 20, firefighters visited the Emma C. Chase Elementary School, where they showed off their truck and hoses’ capabilities and led a presentation on kitchen safety. Students learned what to do if a fire starts in their kitchen and the …

Hall of Distinction, Class of 2023: Meet the Inductees

The Monticello Central School District is honored to present this year’s induction class for the 2023 Hall of Distinction. Below are four profiles detailing the extraordinary work and accomplishments of this year’s inductees since their graduation from Monticello High School. The Monticello Central School District Hall of Distinction honors highly successful alumni, former Board of …

Monticello High School hosts another successful College Night

The Monticello High School guidance team hosted another successful College Night — a program that has helped Monticello families prepare for college for at least two decades.  The presentation is geared towards senior and early graduate students and their families and covers topics such as financial aid, the college visit and interview, the application process, …

Monticello Kiwanis recognizes Key Club Faculty Advisor

Article courtesy of  Sheila Lashinsky, Monticello Kiwanis Public Relations Committee Chairperson Mr. Steven Raabe, outgoing Faculty Advisor to the Monticello High School Key Club, was recently recognized for his eight years of dedicated leadership to the Key Club, which is a service leadership program sponsored by the Monticello Kiwanis Club.  Kiwanis Club President Marvin Rappaport …