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MHS senior Alexis Heins takes home second place at state championship

Congratulations to Monticello High School senior Alexis Heins, who took home second place in the New York State Public High School Athletic Association Alpine Skiing Championship at Gore Mountain on Feb. 25, 2025. A six-year varsity skier, Alexis finishes her illustrious high school skiing career with four Section IX Championships, a State Championship in 2023 …

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Registration open for Monticello Trap Team

Registration for the Monticello Trap Team is presently underway for the spring season!  The Monticello Trap Team is a co-ed program, for students in grades 6-12 and ages 12 and older.  Prior experience is not required,  and everyone gets to participate and advance at their own skill level.  Registration is done through the state league (not the school), so …

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Spring sports registration now open

Registration for spring modified, JV and varsity athletics is now open. Any student interested in playing a sport during the spring season must register using Family ID. JV and Varsity spring sports will begin on March 17 and Modified spring sports will begin on March 24. Students must be registered and approved on Family ID before they …

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MBK students attend county legislative meeting

After participating in Sullivan 180’s Martin Luther King Day of Service, Monticello students in the My Brother’s Keeper program had the opportunity to attend,  and present at the most recent county legislative meeting.  After receiving three certificates acknowledging their participation in the MLK event, the students enjoyed a lunch with District 8 County Legislator Amanda …

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Four Monticello skiers headed to states

Congratulations to Giovanni Gutierrez, Baya Titus, Abby Morse and Yousef Elsayed who competed at the Section 9 Nordic Ski Championships. All four have qualified to compete in the NYSPHSAA Nordic State Championships in Lake George on Feb. 24and 25!

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Monticello musicians perform at 27th-annual Liberty Jazz Festival

The Monticello Junior & Senior High Jazz Bands rocked the house at the 27th Annual Liberty Jazz Festival on Saturday, Feb. 1. The event featured an open master class clinic with professional musician and trumpet player Nick Lieto. Mr. Lieto is a music educator and well-known jazz performer from the Capital Region. After working in …

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11 MHS students recognized as Students of Distinction

On January 30, 2025, in the high school library, eleven students were recognized as Monticello High School (MHS) Students of Distinction for the second quarter. The Monticello Student of Distinction Award was created to recognize and award students who demonstrate behavior and/or achievement above and beyond expectations.  These students were nominated by their teachers and …

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Free tax preparation services available through AOF’s VITA program

 Press release courtesy of the MHS Academy of Finance:  Monticello High School (MHS) is proud to once again host the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program for the 2025 tax season.  VITA provides free tax preparation services for families with household incomes less than $67,000 in 2024 at no cost to taxpayers.  IRS-certified student volunteers …

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It’s Monday in Monticello – Feb. 3: FAFSA Night edition

It’s Monday in Monticello — time for Superintendent Matt Evans’ weekly update to the Monticello community. In this episode, an interview with Guidance Department Lead Jen Ducey and Monticello High School Principal Jenn Gorr and a group of MHS seniors about the upcoming FAFSA Night and why this event is so important for seniors and …

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