St. John Street School Community Hub will open first week of December

When Monticello students return from Thanksgiving break, they’ll find themselves with much more to do after the school day ends. The St. John Street School Community Hub (SJSSCH), located at 22 St. John Street, will open its doors to students beginning the first week of December. Open from 1:30 – 7:30 p.m., the SJSSCH will …

November’s spotlights are goal-getters!

Kudos to our November spotlights who exemplify November’s Life-Ready skill of Goal-Getting. These fine folks, submitted and described by their building/department leadership team, are the experts when it comes to achieving their goals! Ann Kurthy, Emma C. Chase Elementary School  “Congratulations to Mrs. Ann Kurthy for being chosen as our November spotlight. Mrs. Kurthy is …

MBK’s annual Thanksgiving dinner brings the community together

On Monday, Nov. 25 more than 120 members of the Monticello community gathered for the My Brother’s Keeper (MBK) program’s annual Thanksgiving Dinner. Families, friends and businesses enjoyed a free Thanksgiving meal and a night of fun and friendship complete with giveaways, games and a turkey to bring home. The event was made possible by …

STREAM fall newsletter is live

The fall edition of the STREAM newsletter is live! Read the newsletter to learn how STREAM is enhancing student learning throughout the district. 

Hats off to Doug Murphy, DA Jim Farrell for their excellence to the Monticello district

The Monticello Central School District Board of Education recognized two members of the Monticello family who were recently honored by the Mid-Hudson School Study Council (MHSSC) – Douglas Murphy and James Farrell. Assistant Principal Murphy received an award for Excellence in Administration from the group, which recognizes those who make an impact on the education …

Academy of Finance students attend YEG Symposium

Article courtesy of AOF Junior, Breanah Bracy Fourteen students from Monticello High School’s Academy of Finance (AOF) attended the Youth Economic Group (YEG) Symposium at SUNY Sullivan County Community College in Loch Sheldrake on Wednesday, November 20, 2019.. The Monticello group consisted of freshman and sophomore students from Mrs. Scholieg and Ms. Andrejcisk’s entrepreneurship classes. Both …

Cooke kindergarten students treat community helpers to a Thanksgiving meal

When you’re a first responder, there’s really no such thing as a guaranteed day off. Emergencies happen every day, even on holidays, and these brave men and women stand ready to sacrifice their own family time to serve others. Because of this, community helpers often are not home to enjoy a Thanksgiving dinner with their …

Dana Taylor named CCE’s 2019 Friend of Extension recipient

Monticello CSD’s Executive Director for Special, Summer and After-School Programs, Dana Taylor, received the 2019 School-Based Friend of Extension award from the Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County (CCESC). The award highlights a Sullivan County school district or district staff member who partners with CCE Sullivan to involve young people in making changes in their schools to promote health, wellness …