Monticello students are top readers in the county

Saturday was a day to celebrate reading and readers. On May 25, students from throughout the county came to Monticello to be recognized for their reading prowess. That included 19 students from the Monticello Central School District’s Rutherford and Cooke Elementary Schools and Monticello High School. The students took part in the Cross County Reading …

Today’s Students Tomorrow’s Teachers honor graduating seniors at recognition ceremony

The Mid-Hudson Valley Region’s Today’s Students Tomorrow’s Teachers (TSTT) Program honored 14 graduating seniors, program mentors, and participating school districts at its 3rd annual recognition ceremony last week, including Monticello High School students Robert Bonnaci, Michelle Bryant, Zanaya Cooper and Steven Stanford.       Zanaya Cooper has been in the program for three years. She …

Cooke students bringing smiles to Meals on Wheels seniors

Kindergarten and first grade students at Cooke Elementary School are bringing happiness to senior citizens. As part of their Social Emotional Wellness class compassion project and community service with teacher Elisa Mendels, the students drew pictures and put them in decorated wooden-stick frames. They were presented Thursday to Jane Bozan, the nutrition director for the …

RJK students win awards for environmental artwork

Sixth-grade students Nina Whidbee, third from left, and Brianna Seaman, fourth from left in front, received awards for their artwork entered into the New York City Department of Environmental Protection’s 33rd annual Water Resources Art & Poetry Contest. Mrs. Cherise Barasch, a teacher at RJK, entered their artwork into the contest, which is open to …

Restaurants and runners collide at “A Taste of Sullivan County 5K”

The Academy of Finance held its fourth-annual 5K run on Sunday, May 19. This year, the 5K took on a new theme: food! This year’s 5K was called “A Taste of Sullivan County,” and as the name suggests, participants had the opportunity to fill up on “tastes” from local restaurants after completing the run. Albella, …

Monticello voters approve 2019-20 school budget, reserve fund; defeat capital project

On Tuesday, May 21, Monticello Central School District (MCSD) voters approved the district’s $91.2 million 2019-20 school budget 603 yes to 451 no votes. The $91,227,073 budget is below the district’s legal tax cap limit, preserves all existing programs, represents a 0.80 percent tax levy increase and an overall spending increase of 1.56 percent. “I …

Old yearbooks for sale at MHS

UPDATE: The following years are no longer available for purchase: 1968,1972,1977,1986,1994,1995,1999, and 2000. Thank you all for such an overwhelming response! The Monticello High School Yearbook Club has completed inventory of yearbooks and would like to sell the following years to previous graduates: 1972 1989 1990 1992 1993 1997 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 …

Academy of Finance alumnus visits students

Article courtesy of Monticello High School accounting students Declan Lyons & John Creighton. David Fishler came to Monticello High School to discuss the internal operations of companies both locally and globally. Fishler, a 2012 MHS graduate and Academy of Finance alumnus, spoke about his experiences with companies such as Ideal Snacks, BFY Brands and Swiss …