Laura Zanrucha joins district as Director of Secondary Education

Last month, the Monticello Central School District appointed Laura Zanrucha as the district’s Director of Secondary Education. In her new role, Ms. Zanrucha will be responsible for overseeing all secondary-level curriculum, including evaluating and purchasing curriculum, as well as working with teachers to enhance their curricular and pedagogical skills. She’ll also work closely with secondary …

It’s Monday in Monticello – Feb. 12

It’s Monday in Monticello — time for Superintendent Matt Evans’ weekly update to the Monticello community. In this episode, Dr. Evans interviews this year’s two My Brother’s Keeper fellows, Judah Brown and Xavean Mitchell, and Director of Student Support Services Tokinma Killins, about their experiences in the program. Also — a reminder that our communications …

EPIC to host “Resolving Conflicts” workshop in Arabic on Feb. 13

سيستضيف برنامج كل شخص يؤثر على الأطفال (EPIC) ورشة عمل باللغة العربية لعائلات مونتيسيلو عبر Zoom يوم الثلاثاء 13 فبراير الساعة 5:30 مساءً. ستناقش العائلات موضوع “حل النزاعات”. ستستضيف الورشة أمنية الغالي. الحدث مجاني، ولكن التسجيل مطلوب. برجاء إرسال بريد إلكتروني إلى أمنية الغالي على oelghaly@k12mcsd.net للتسجيل. The Every Person Influences Children (EPIC) program will …

25 MHS students participate in annual MLK Youth Summit

The third annual Martin Luther King Jr. Youth Summit, on Jan. 12, 2024, was attended by 25 Monticello High School juniors and seniors. The summit took place at the Hurleyville Performing Arts Center was sponsored by Sullivan180 and showcased opportunities for student involvement in their communities; to enrich their lives and the lives of people …

Six spots currently available for MCSD preschoolers at Healthy Kids

There are six spots available for Monticello Central School District residents in the Healthy Kids preschool program for the current school year. Three spots are in the three-year-old program and three spots are in the four-year-old program.  These spots are subsidized through the MCSD, so there is no cost to families. Only MCSD residents are …

Spots available on trap team for spring season

Update from MHS Trap Team coach Jay Mendels:  Registration with the state league is presently underway for the spring season, and there are several spots open before we fill our roster.  This is a co-ed program, and prior experience is not required.  For students in grades 6-12, ages 12 and older (must remain academically eligible to participate).  …

EPIC to host Sweetheart Dance for St. John St. Community Preschool families on Feb. 9

The Every Person Influences Children (EPIC) program will host a Sweetheart Dance for St. John St. Community Preschool families on Friday, Feb. 9 from 6PM – 7:30PM. Participants will gather at St. John St. Community School and enjoy dancing, music, a photo booth, crafts, and milk and cookies. Families are also encouraged to dress up …

EPIC to host Spanish Workshop on “Love is a Powerful Vitamin” on Feb. 6

El programa Every Person Influences Children (EPIC) organizará un taller en español para familias de Monticello a través de Zoom el martes 6 de febrero a las 5:45 p.m. Las familias discutirán el tema “El amor es una vitamina poderosa”. El taller será presentado por Marta Mangual. El evento es gratis, pero se necesita registrarse. …