Monticello High School students learned about Veterans Day on Nov. 10 during the school’s annual Veterans Day ceremony. MHS English Teacher Karen Collura opened up the ceremony, explaining how it has been a tradition for more than 20 years to educate students about the sacrifices and bravery of our service men and women through the …
Courtesy of Coach Jay Mendels: The Panthers Trap Team wrapped up the fall season recently to complete our sixth year (and 12th season) as part of the New York State High School Clay Target League (NYSHSCTL)! This great program has introduced countless kids to firearm safety and the shooting sports. We’re proud to be a …
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Robert J. Kaiser Middle School Principal Michelle Knowlton was honored by the Mid-Hudson School Study Council with an award for excellence in administration. These awards honor outstanding educational professionals in the Mid-Hudson region. Typically, these awards are presented at the organization’s annual awards dinner, however, Ms. Knowlton was unable to attend. Not wanting the award …
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Everyone had a “gourd time” at St. John Street Community Preschool Center’s first Harvest Festival, which was hosted by EPIC, Every Person Influences Children, on Thursday, Oct. 27. The event was held at the school and had a remarkable turnout, with over 120 families and seven community agencies in attendance. Agencies present included EPIC, Fidelis …
It’s Monday in Monticello — time for Superintendent Dr. Matt Evans’ weekly address to the Monticello community. In this episode, an interview with the members of the Monticello High School Food Drive Committee, a reminder about early dismissals and parent-teacher conferences later this week, our upcoming Board meeting, and Annie, Jr. this weekend. Watch below:
Students in Dennis Lankau and Elyssa Olsen’s third-grade classroom wrote “thank you” letters to veterans from post 414 as a Veterans Day learning activity. As the students wrote the letters, they learned what a veteran is, and how veterans serve our country — preserving our freedoms, protecting our country and keeping us safe. The class …
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Students and staff at George L. Cooke Elementary School dressed to the nines in pink and denim on Thursday, Oct. 27 for the school’s annual “pink and denim” fundraiser to support breast cancer awareness. The yearly event offers students and staff the opportunity to wear pink and denim attire in exchange for a donation. This …
Earlier this week, MHS Family and Consumer Science teacher, Erica Jennings challenged students to create an outfit using only the following items: one garbage bag, newspaper, tape and scissors. Students worked in small groups to create a unique ensemble. Check out the results below:
Second-grade students at the George L. Cooke Elementary School learned important lessons about the voting process during an election day activity in Ms. Kilcoin’s class. In Ms. Kilcoin’s room, there’s a large calendar at the front of the classroom, and on the square for Nov. 8, there is a flag with the words “election day.” …
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There are three upcoming available dates for senior pictures – Dec. 1, Dec. 2 and Dec. 8. If you are a senior and have not yet booked your senior picture appointment, please call 855-773-3321 or visit https//upstateimages.com/seniors to schedule an appointment. Please see Mrs. Ross in room 200 if you have any additional questions.
