MHS Boys & Girls Club seeking toiletries for “Comfort Closet”

The Monticello High School FACES and Boys and Girls Club Keystone Club are creating a “Comfort Closet” for their peers as part of the group’s year-long community service project. The Comfort Closet would provide students with toiletries and other hygienic products that can prove to be difficult for struggling families to afford.   “There is …

Monticello students get hands-on experience and connect with department directors at the Kartrite Resort

Press release courtesy of MHS AOF Advisory Board Member Samantha Busch Monticello High School Academy of Finance (AOF) students spent the day at Kartrite Resort & Waterpark on Tuesday, Jan. 13, but this was no swim day field trip. The 16 Monticello High Seniors and Juniors were taking part in a joint effort coordinated by …

Middle and High School Jazz Ensemble students to perform in festival

Fifty students from the Monticello Central School District’s Middle and High School Jazz Ensemble programs will participate in a concert that concludes the Liberty Jazz Festival on Saturday, Feb. 1 at 7 p.m. in the Liberty Middle School Gymnasium.   Tickets will be available at the door. Suggested donation for the concert is $5 for adults, …

Monticello Board Awards honor remarkable individuals; scholar athletes

At its Jan. 16 meeting, the Monticello Board of Education held its semi-annual “Board Award Ceremony,” to recognize staff and students who exemplify excellence and a commitment to the Monticello Central School District community. Read more about these fine folks, as described by their nominator(s), below.  Ms. Jennifer Unverzagt Nominated by William Frandino, Chase Principal …

Bottled water being distributed at Cooke while village corrects water issue

The district is aware of a discolored water situation at the George L. Cooke  Elementary School. The Village of Monticello Water Department is on site. The district is providing bottled drinking water to all students and staff. Water fountains have been disabled at this time. Water to the building remains on for bathroom use. Cafeteria …

Did you know that there are scholarships related to sleep?!

Check out the link to Mattress Advisor and their Sleep Scholarships. All scholarships will need to be submitted online by the scholarships posted due date. Please continue to keep an eye on the MHS Guidance’s scholarship page for more scholarship opportunities as they become available.   

Board goals pave a pathway to the future

Without clear vision, it’s difficult to see a path forward. That’s why, over the summer and into the early fall, members of the Monticello Board of Education carefully deliberated and discussed their perceptions of an ideal school district, Monticello’s challenges and strengths, and pathways to resolutions.  As a result of these discussions, the Board committed …

Time to order your RJK Yearbook

The 2019-2020 RJK Yearbook may be ordered now through Feb. 13, 2020 at the Jostens online store. Or you may contact Ms. Cahalan at 796-3058 ext 20653 or tcahalan@k12mcsd.net.   Don’t miss out on your opportunity to capture your middle school memories!