RJK staff participate in Pink & Denim Day to raise money for breast cancer awareness

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and each year on the first Friday in October the RJK staff participate in “Pink and Denim” day.  Our staff put on their pink shirts, jeans, and donate money for Breast Cancer Awareness.  In past years the donations have helped staff members that were fighting their own fight against …

Seniors Giada Marone and Alexandra Cushing join Board of Education as student members

On Thursday, Sept. 19, Monticello High School seniors Giada Marone and Alexandra Cushing were sworn in as the 2024-25 Student Board Member, and Student Board Member Alternate, respectively. Student Board Members are responsible for updating the Board of Education on student matters, and advocating on behalf of their peers, ensuring that students have representation at …

Ninth-grade parents: please schedule a meeting with your child’s counselor

Ninth-grade counselors are currently scheduling parent meetings for parents of freshmen. Please log in to your ParentSquare account to schedule an appointment with your child’s counselor.  Mrs. Pezzullo is your child’s Counselor unless your child is an ELL (English Language Learner) Mrs. Cruz is your child’s counselor if they are an ELL (English Language Learner) …

From ABCs to Storytime: Simple Ways to Boost Reading – a workshop for SJS families

SJS Families: Join us for a fun and educational evening where you can learn about different ways to support your child’s love of reading! Families are encouraged to attend and participate in various reading activities, workshops, and exciting raffle prizes! This event will be held on Thursday October 10th from 6:00-7:00 pm at the St. John …

Join us for: Behavior Management at Home: Strategies for Everyday Success on Oct. 9

MCSD parents and guardians — join us on Wednesday, October 9th at 5:30 p.m. at George Cooke Elementary to learn important behavioral management strategies to help children improve their communication, avoid challenging behaviors, and develop the self-confidence to advocate for themselves and make positive decisions.  This workshop will be facilitated by Dr. Ben Lester who has …

District welcomes Ivory Coleman as Director of Safety/Assistant Principal at MHS

The Monticello Central School District recently welcomed Ivory Coleman as Director of School Safety and Assistant Principal at Monticello High School. Mr. Coleman brings a robust background in educational leadership, with more than two decades of experience to his new role. He served as Assistant Principal at CIS 339 in the Bronx from 2007 to …

Seven MHS Music Students Selected for Area All State Ensembles 

A huge congratulations to the seven Monticello High School student musicians selected to participate in the 2024 Zone 9 Area All State Music Festival! Students were accepted to these distinguished performing ensembles based on their NYSSMA Solo Festival performances last spring.      This year’s MHS Area All State student musicians include:  Belle Zhou and …

It’s Monday in Monticello – Sept. 30

It’s Monday in Monticello — time for Superintendent Matt Evans’ weekly update to the Monticello community. In this episode, a “congratulations” to two employees who have been honored by the Sullivan County School Boards Association, an invitation to the Hall of Distinction, Superintendent’s Virtual Office Hours schedule and upcoming events for the week. More information:  …