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CLICK HERE to view the NY State School Boards Association (NYSSBA) Report of the Task Force on Maximizing School District Resources (PDF)

Monticello Schools celebrate Culture & Diversity and Black History Month, Friday, Mar. 12 MORE

2010-2011 School Budget Information MORE

March over Hunger at MHS needs your help MORE

AOF students offering FREE income tax preparation service for community members MORE

SEPTSA (Special Education Parent Teacher Student Association) meeting, Monday, Mar. 15, 6-7 p.m. in the RJK Middle School cafeteria

Sherry Eidel will discuss how to be the best advocate for your child. Pizza will be served. RSVP to Joette at PPS at 794-0128, ext. 1.

Forestburgh Firehouse Chat, March 16, 7 p.m. MORE

Music in Monticello will host a free performance of the Fredonia Chamber Singers, Tuesday, Mar. 16, 7:30 p.m. in the Monticello High School auditorium MORE

MHS musical, Sweeney Todd, Friday-Saturday, March 19-20, 7:30 p.m. MORE

CABC meeting #4, Monday, Mar. 22, 7 p.m. in the RJK Middle School cafeteria MORE

March 29 - April 2 - NO SCHOOL - Spring Break

Workshop for prospective School Board members, April 7, 7 p.m. at Sullivan County BOCES MORE

CLICK HERE to view the Elementary School Closure Analysis (PDF)

Capacity and Demographics study results released at Board of Education meeting MORE

Parent Portal gives parents access to important student information MORE

Information about the H1N1/Swine Flu pandemic MORE

School News Notifier (SNN) messaging system info MORE

*Public Notice* regarding Monticello School District's Contract for Excellence (C4E) 2009

Click here for the full details and to submit your comments.

Blog Designed to Expand Communication

Monticello Schools' Superintendent Dr. Patrick Michel has unveiled his new blog titled, Educational Leadership and the Impact of Federal and State Policy on Public Education. The purpose of the blog is "to create a civil and productive conversation concerning the issues facing educational leaders in the 21st century.” CLICK HERE TO CHECK IT OUT

Tax information

School Tax Information & Payments: the Monticello School Tax Office is located on the first floor of the Education Center at 22 St. John Street in Monticello (enter from the street entrance on Bedford Ave). Representatives are at this location if you have any questions or want to make a payment. For more info, call 794-1515. For more tax bill information, visit www.taxlookup.net.

School tax relief info

All area residents who own their own homes can reduce their school property taxes through the New York State School Tax Relief (STAR) program - regardless of age or income. MORE

Healing Hearts

Healing Hearts Children's Bereavement Group Wednesdays 6-7:30 p.m. at Catskill Regional Medical Center in Harris. Open to Sullivan County children ages 4-18 and their caregivers, who have had a loved one die. Sponsored by Hospice. For more info or to register, call Eva Ottesen at 1-800-924-0157.

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