A great reason to dress up for Panther Pride Friday…

Want a great reason to wear blue and white for Panther Pride Friday? If you’re in the class at the Chase school with the most blue and white, you get a visit and a performance by Principal Frandino to celebrate.  Not at Chase? We still want to see your Panther Pride tomorrow and every Friday!

Limited number of spots available on Monticello Trap Team; registration is underway

A limited number of spots are available on the Monticello Trap Team for the spring season.  Registration is done thru the state league from now until March 10.  Prior experience is not required, but students must be in grades 6-12, ages 12 and older, and remain academically eligible to participate.  The spring season runs for …

Cooke second-graders learn about safety from law enforcement

Throughout the month of November and December 2022, Sullivan County Sheriff Deputy Barrett visited Ms. Dutcher and Ms. D’Agata’s second-grade class to teach the students about different safety topics through the DARE program designated for younger grades. Deputy Barrett taught the students many safety topics such as road signs, bicycle safety, household chemical awareness, knowing …

Monticello Wrestling Team celebrates its seniors

On Tuesday, Feb. 7 during its match against Goshen, the Monticello Wrestling Team paid homage to seniors Colin Canto, Jesse Corces and Irvin Oestrich. Below are seniors pictured with their parents. The team also honored its manager Isabella Fairfield, for her season-long efforts in scorekeeping and serving as team manager.  Congratulations to all, and all the …

Board honors remarkable group for their hard work with “100s chart”

The Board of Education honored George L. Cooke Elementary School educators Joana Dutcher, April Lasky, Irina Natale, Danielle D’Agata and Robert J. Kaiser Middle School student Maura Dutcher with a Board Award during the Feb. 2 Board of Education meeting. Board awards recognize members of the community who go above and beyond in service of …

MHS Academy of Finance students complete a busy and engaging first semester

Students in Monticello High School’s Academy of Finance (AOF) program recently completed an engaging and comprehensive first semester that featured an array of guest speakers from different employment backgrounds and job industries. Workers from the education, finance and business professions spoke to students about their careers and what they’ve accomplished. In addition, several AOF alumni …

An important message from Superintendent Evans

Earlier today, we received an unsubstantiated report that a student had shown a gun to other students on their way to school. Our staff immediately contacted the school resource officer, and began a joint investigation. We also enacted school security protocols as delineated in our school- and district emergency response plans. After working closely with …

Incoming MHS freshmen: watch the ninth grade orientation video

Eighth grade students from Robert J. Kaiser Middle School attended the MHS ninth grade orientation on Feb. 1. The video below is for students and families who missed the event, or those looking for additional information.  

It’s Monday in Monticello – Feb. 6

It’s Monday in Monticello — time for Superintendent Dr. Matthew Evans’ weekly address to the Monticello community. In this episode, learn more about some surveys that will be distributed to all our stakeholders in the upcoming weeks that will help guide us on our journey to become a district of choice.

EPIC to host Sweetheart Dance for St. John St. Community Preschool families on Feb. 17

The Every Person Influences Children (EPIC) program will host a Sweetheart Dance for St. John St. Community Preschool families on Friday, Feb. 17 from 5:30PM – 7:00PM. This event was rescheduled from Feb. 3. Participants will gather at St. John St. Community School and enjoy dancing, music, a photo booth, crafts, and milk and cookies. …