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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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