Lori Orestano-James
Principal
39 Breakey Avenue
Monticello, NY 12701
(845) 794-8840
Panthers to take on Liberty Indians during Coaches vs. Cancer Classic
On Saturday, February 11, the Monticello Panthers basketball teams will take on the Liberty Indians during the Fourth Annual Sullivan County Coaches vs. Cancer Classic at Sullivan County Community College. MORE
Alpine Skiing teams are tops in their division
Both the Boys and Girls Varsity Alpine Skiing teams have excelled in their division. The girls team won the Division I championship, while the boys took second place. Haley Heins is the Division I Girls champion and Ryan Heins is the Division I Boys co-champion. The Section XI Meet will be held February 14 at Hunter Mountain.
MHS LGBTS celebrates "No Name Calling Week"
The Monticello High School LGBTS Club (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Supporters) celebrated "No Name Calling Week" from January 30 to February 3. MORE
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Sean Reuss to play football at University of Maine
Sean Reuss, tight end/defensive end for the Monticello High School varsity football team, has verbally committed to play at Division I-AA University of Maine and will receive a full scholarship worth about $45,000 annually. View the Times Herald-Record article
Boys Basketball finishes 2nd at Hawley Tournament
The boys basketball team defeated Western Wayne on Friday to advance to their third straight Hawley Rotary Tournament championship game at Wallenpaupack High School. The Panthers lost to Wallenpaupack on Saturday and finished in second place. MORE
World-renowned speaker visits Academy of Finance
On November 30, Dr. Peter Tarlow, a nationwide expert hired by Sullivan Renaissance to assist in enhancing Sullivan County, spoke to members of the Academy of Finance. Dr. Tarlow is a world-renowned speaker who lectures on current and future trends in the tourism industry, rural tourism, economic development, and issues of crime and terrorism. MORE
K-9 search at high school comes up clean
On November 29 at 12:30 p.m. a K-9 search was held at Monticello High School. During the search, the building was placed on lockdown, but class instruction time was not disturbed. We are pleased to announce that the K-9 units did not find anything inappropriate during the search. If you have any questions, please contact Principal Lori Orestano-James at 794-8840.
Baseball Coach Marra speaks at national clinic
On
December 4, Monticello High School Head Baseball Coach Michael
Marra spoke at the 20th Annual National High School
Baseball Coaches Clinic in Raleigh, NC. Marra, a
physical education teacher, discussed base running during his
presentation, titled "Winning on the Bases." Marra is the
president of the NY State Baseball Coaches Association and
the High School Division I Chairman of the American Baseball
Coaches Association.
MORE
MHS annual Food Drive provides 100 holiday meals
For more than 40 years, the Monticello High School community has collected monetary donations during the month of November in order to provide a complete Thanksgiving meal to families in need within our school district community. MORE
Life Skill classes celebrate early Thanksgiving
On November 22, students in Dana Post and Tiffany Ferris' Life Skill classes prepared and enjoyed a pre-Thanksgiving feast. MORE
MHS First Quarter Honor Roll MORE
Students selected for Area All-State Music Festival
Six Monticello High School students were selected to participate in the Area All-State Music Festival at Suffern High School on November 18-19. MORE
Bell Schedule and Letter Day Procedures
MHS's schedule is based on an AB cycle. When there is a snow day, the letter cycle continues, e.g., if Monday is an A day and Tuesday is a snow day, then Wednesday is a B day. BELL SCHEDULE (PDF) JANUARY CALENDAR (PDF)
News from the Monticello High School Key Club
The high school Key Club is off to a terrific and busy start this year. MORE
FACS students enjoy culinary presentation
Rick
Fine, Associate Director of High School Recruitment/Culinary
Specialist from the International Culinary School of New York City,
presented information on “Creative Careers,” as well as the myriad
of programs that the Art Institute has to offer to students in Pam
Sussman and Joyce Kocsis’s Family and Consumer Sciences classes. At
the end of the presentation, Mr. Fine had a culinary demonstration
set up and the students helped make a Chinese Noodle Salad, which
everyone enjoyed.
Internships give students hands-on experience MORE
MHS Academy of Finance students featured in a Times Herald-Record story MORE
Blue and White Pep Rally
On October 14, the students at Monticello High School celebrated the culmination of Spirit week with a “Blue and White Pep Rally.”
Fall athletes were recognized at the rally and several teams displayed their agility at team challenges.
This rally was also the kick off for the high school homecoming events this past weekend.
Dental services available to students MORE
2012 Senior Class Trip to Virginia Beach: 5/29-6/3 MORE
Help Hurricane Irene victims: Donate non-perishable food to local pantries throughout September MORE
MHS remembers 9/11 attacks 10 years later
On September 9, Monticello High School Principal George Vanderzell led moments of silence during the morning hours of 8:46, 9:37, 10:03 and 10:46 a.m. to honor the 2,977 Americans and others who lost their lives during the September 11th attack 10 years ago. MORE
Get important notifications with the School News Notifier (SNN) e-mail and text messaging system MORE
"Google Translate" available on this website MORE
CLICK HERE to watch the MHS Graduation 2011
NEW: Homework Depot after-school program
MHS has implemented its Homework Depot after-school program that affects the protocol for students in after-school activities. MORE
Ashley and Sierra Scholarship available to Monticello High School students MORE
New members welcome - Join the "Friends of Rachel"
Help our school have a positive environment by spreading kindness and warmth. We meet after school on Mondays in room 221. MORE
Rachel's Challenge promotes kindness, compassion
Rachel’s Challenge took place on Monday, October 4, in the Monticello High School auditorium. This was a free, special presentation designed to inspire a positive school/community culture by identifying ways each of us can be a part of a “chain reaction of kindness and compassion." MORE
Students embrace the challenge to treat others with kindness and compassion MORE
Web-based college and career planning resources
Monticello High School Student Center is pleased to provide students and parents with two web-based college and career planning resources. Students can find colleges, scholarships, take an interest inventory and research career interest areas. For more information about these resources, CLICK HERE.
Web site with free ACT and SAT practice tests
Preparation for Regents exams
www.studyzone.org offers helpful resources for the Regents exams.
