High School Career Fair to be held May 16

The High School is hosting a Career Fair during the school day on May 16 from 1 – 3:30 p.m. for students. It will be open to parents from 2:30-3:30 p.m. If you have any questions, please contact : Ashley Weintraub or Katherine Truesdell   aweintraub@k12mcsd.net or  ktruesdell@k12mcsd.net 845-794-8840 ex: 10961 or 845-794-8840 ex: 10953

Students briefly evacuated at MHS this morning due to smoke in library

At approximately 11:25 a.m. on Monday, May 13, a portable battery unit began emitting smoke inside of Monticello High School’s library. The high school was evacuated as Monticello Fire Department and other local first responders attended to the incident. The MFD removed the device, and installed an extraction fan to vent the library. Once the …

Free Regents prep tutoring for Monticello students begins June 1

Preparing for a Regents exam? Free tutoring is available beginning June 1! Any student in the district who is preparing for a Regents exam is welcome to stop by room 211 from Monday-Thursday from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Robert J. Kaiser Middle School.  The tutoring program is sponsored by Monticello’s My Brother’s Keeper program. 

Congratulations to MHS honor roll recipients

Congratulations to all of the students who earned a place on Monticello High School’s third-marking-period honor roll — keep up the great work! Read the full list here

MHS Chamber Singers visit the Metropolitan Opera

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 …

MHS guitar students visit Newark High School; meet remarkable musicians

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 …

EPIC to host “RULER” Workshop on May 14: Meta-Moment Part Two

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 …

Message from Superintendent Evans regarding antisemitic graffiti found at MHS

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 …

Celebrating our principals on National School Principal Day

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 …