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Welcome to the 2010-2011 School Year!

Board of Education meeting, Thursday, Sept. 2, 7 p.m. in the RJK Middle School library AGENDA

Opening Day Ceremony, Friday, Sept. 3, 8 a.m. in the Monticello High School auditorium

Continental breakfast will be served at 7:30 a.m. in the cafeteria.

First Day of Classes - Tuesday, Sept. 7

Parent Portal info for MHS & RJK is now available!

Panther Camps help ease transition into schoolMonticello students

At the end of August, Monticello High School held its annual Panther Camp for incoming freshmen while RJK Middle School’s Camp Panther was a warm welcome for incoming sixth graders. These orientations provide students with practical information they will need once school begins, such as navigating through the buildings, finding lockers and classrooms, and learning important school rules and procedures. Students also get a chance to meet their new teachers and classmates, and talk with upperclassmen about what school is really like. MORE

September 9 & 10 - NO SCHOOL - Rosh Hashanah

International Baccalaureate White Paper

Superintendent of Schools Dr. Patrick Michel has released a paper about the International Baccalaureate (IB) program in Monticello Schools. The publication highlights educational research and trends, and explains how our graduates need to be career and college ready. Commentary includes an explanation for the necessity of more rigorous coursework and how that relates to the IB. The paper also outlines how the IB is funded. READ

Summer Graduates Shine with Hope for the Future

As August ends, a new life begins for the 16 summer school graduates of Monticello High School. Although they needed a little extra time to get their diplomas, that didn’t diminish the accomplishment. FULL STORY

After 75 years, Varsity Football is Back at Monticello

Monticello studentsMonticello Athletics Director Doug Murphy has worked side-by-side with football coach Matt Buddenhagen to build a football program from the ground up. It began in 2008 with a modified team. In 2009, they added JV. Now the determined duo has the chance to create a top-notch varsity line-up. FULL STORY

Monticello School District Attacks Achievement Gap

NYU conducted an examination of Monticello High School to assess and identify factors that may be contributing to differences in student achievement based on race and ethnicity. MORE

Free & Reduced Meal Application Information MORE

Changes to NY State and Regents testing for 2010-11

The New York State Education Department announced that it will not eliminate January 2011 Regents exams but will continue with its plan to do away with  other assessments due to state budget cuts. MORE

NY State Test Scores in ELA and Math Released: Changes in Scoring Create a Decline in Proficiency

On July 28, NYSED released the results of the 2010 ELA and math tests. Throughout the state, students scoring at Level 3/Proficiency plummeted due to the changes made in the grading or “cut scores” needed to reach that level. The bar was raised as a way to increase student achievement and college readiness. Monticello students had mixed results. FULL STORY

Tax Information and Payments

The Monticello School Tax Office is located on the first floor of the Education Center at 22 St. John Street in Monticello (use the street entrance on Bedford Ave). Call 794-1515. For tax bill information, visit www.taxlookup.net.

School Tax Relief - STAR Program Information

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

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