Cooke students perform “The Sisters Grinn” – a new take on some classic stories

You may have heard of the Brothers Grimm fairy tales, but unless you’re part of the George L. Cooke Elementary School community, chances are you’ve never heard of The Sisters Grinn: Hanselle Hood and Gretelle Locks. It’s an original play penned by Monticello alumna Noel Komatz that takes the characters from three of the most …

Monticello CSD welcomes Sandy Wagner as Director of Information and Technology

At its Nov. 7 meeting, the Monticello Board of Education appointed Sandy Wagner as the Director of Information and Technology, effective Dec. 16. He will replace Executive Director of Technology Shelley Rossitto, who is retiring after nearly two decades in the position. In his new role, Mr. Wagner will oversee the development, implementation and use …

AOF accounting students head to the big apple

Eleven students from Monticello High School’s Academy of Finance (AOF) participated in the New York State Society of CPAs (NYSSCPA)’s Career Day, at the organization’s Manhattan office right in the heart of the financial district — 14 Wall Street.  NYSSCPA invited all junior and senior AOF students who have, or are currently taking, accounting courses …

A lesson about Veterans Day from veterans

Monticello High School marked Veterans Day with an assembly complete with two special guests giving their first-hand accounts of being part of the military. One was a very familiar face. Karen Collura, Monticello High School English teacher and coordinator of the Veterans Day event, invited Principal Stephen Wilder and her own husband, Joseph Collura, to …

MHS Trap Team players recognized as season closes

The Monticello High School Trap Team closed out another successful fall season, recognizing some of the team’s notable achievements over the past few months.   Special recognition goes to:  Caleb Hovis, Most Improved Carson Somers, Hi Game Conner Foss, Hi Game (tie) and Hi Series Kaitlyn Miller received the Coaches’ Award, an award that celebrates …

Update on Superintendent search

A message from Monticello Board of Education President, Lori Orestano-James  One of the few explicit responsibilities of a school board is the hiring and evaluation of a superintendent. We take that responsibility very seriously.  In early fall, the District issued a Request for Proposals (RFP), seeking responses from individuals or firms interested in assisting with …

Monticello safety staff responds to incident at RJK on Nov. 7

On the afternoon of Thursday, Nov. 7, several Robert J. Kaiser Middle School students were involved in an altercation. The incident initially involved two students who engaged in increasingly threatening behavior first towards each other and then towards staff members. After safety staff’s repeated attempts to verbally deescalate the situation, one of the students became …

Monticello Central School District inducts four into its Hall of Distinction

Four unique alumni represent business and the arts Four distinguished alumni were inducted into the Monticello High School Hall of Distinction on Friday, Nov. 1. Travis Brust, Patrick Dollard, Lori Leshner and Dan Smalls returned to their high school to be honored. Each had a unique path to finding their passion and success in vastly …