MHS’s production of Puffs wraps up

The Monticello High School Drama Club, led by English teacher Kimberly Schneeberger, wrapped their production of Puffs, or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic this past weekend.  In lieu of the $5 admission, attendees were encouraged to bring an unwrapped gift to contribute to the Monticello High School Toy Drive. The drama club is …

Belle Zhou and Julia Wysokinska shine at All-State

A huge congratulations to Belle Zhou and Julia Wysokinska for their outstanding performances this past weekend in the NYSSMA All-State Ensembles in Rochester! Belle Zhou was selected as a violinist in the All State Symphony Orchestra, while Julia Wysokinska was selected as an Alto II in the All-State Mixed Chorus. The experience gave both performers …

AOF mentors grow strong partnerships with students

Monticello High School Academy of Finance’s (AOF) Board of Advisors Mentor Team had a busy day on Friday, Nov. 15, when they visited with AOF students. This group of business leaders volunteer their time to support the AOF, which provides its students with a host of financial education and business opportunities throughout the program’s four-year course of study. …

All visitors to MHS/RJK subject to metal detection screening, per new policy

As part of our ongoing commitment to school safety, the Monticello Central School District is implementing new security measures for visitors to the Monticello High School and Robert J. Kaiser Middle School. Beginning Dec. 1, all visitors and their belongings will be screened using walk-through and/or hand-held metal detectors by a MCSD security team member …

The 2024 Monticello High School Thanksgiving Food Drive is a Success

Press release courtesy of the MHS Food Drive Committee  Monticello High School has worked together to help 125 families in our community enjoy a delicious Thanksgiving meal. As we have for well over 30 years, students, faculty, and staff worked together to raise enough money to purchase these meals from our local Shop Rite. United …

Nine students celebrated as Students of Distinction

On November 14, 2024, in the high school library, nine students were recognized as Monticello High School Students of Distinction. The Monticello Student of Distinction Award was created to recognize and award students who have demonstrated behavior and/or achievement above and beyond expectations.  These students have been nominated by their teachers and have been chosen …

MBK students participate in NYC’s HBCU Fair

Students in the My Brother’s Keeper (MBK) program participated in New York City’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Fair on Saturday, Nov. 16. This opportunity was open to all juniors and seniors. More than 1,000 students throughout the state participated in this event.  One of our participants was offered admittance on the spot. The …

MHS sends Baya Titus and Diya Patel off to state championships in style

Monticello High School runners Baya Titus and Diya Patel are headed up to the  New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) Cross Country Championships, and the entire MHS community came out to send them off in style. The school held a surprise send-off, with students and staff lining the hallways and cheering as …

30 local businesses attend MHS career fair

Nearly 30 local businesses, organizations and employers visited Monticello High School on Wednesday, Nov. 13 for the school’s annual career fair. The participants represented a wide variety of career choices spanning different industries, including arts and communications; business and information management; engineering, technological and industrial services; health and natural resource sciences and human and family …