Parent Workshop: Summer Reading Strategies for Elementary Parents

Parents and caregivers of students in PreK through 5th grade are invited to a virtual workshop on June 25th from 5:00-6:00pm via ZOOM. This session will provide simple, effective strategies families can use over the summer to strengthen reading skills, foster a love of books, and help prevent the “summer slide”. Whether your child is just beginning …

It’s Monday in Monticello – June 9 – Interview with valedictorian and salutatorian

It’s Monday in Monticello – time for Superintendent Matt Evans’ weekly update to the Monticello community. In this episode, an interview with Monticello High School’s valedictorian and salutatorian, Lyndsey Kaplan and Joseph Campbell. Plus, good luck to all of our athletes who are competing at the regional/state levels, and Happy Fathers Day to all the …

Cooke Spartan Club will race June 7

Good luck to the incredible Cooke School Spartan Club as they take on the Spartan Race this Saturday, June 7, 2025 at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts in Bethel, NY! This inspiring group, founded this school year by second grade teacher Joana Dutcher and teaching assistant Billie Waterton, has shown amazing spirit, teamwork, and …

Chase fourth and fifth graders explore local history at D&H Interpretive Center

On a recent field trip to the Delaware & Hudson (D&H) Canal Interpretive Center in Summitville, fourth and fifth grade students from Emma C. Chase Elementary School stepped back in time to learn about one of the region’s most important historical landmarks. The D&H Canal, once a vital transportation route for coal and other goods …

AOF Mentorship Program closes out school year with fun activities

Academy of Finance mentors and mentees wrapped up the school year, with a couple of fun activities.  First the pairs participated in a creative mentor-mentee activity where they designed their own vision boards. Using photos, inspirational quotes, and personal goals, students crafted visual representations of their aspirations for the year ahead. The activity encouraged seniors …

It’s Monday in Monticello – June 2 – Interview with Quenten Liciaga

It’s Monday in Monticello – time for Superintendent Matt Evans’ weekly update to the Monticello community. In this episode, an interview with Monticello High School athlete Quenten Liciaga, who recently set a school record in high jump and took home two championships at the Section IX meet. Also — a reminder about the last cell …

Monticello students earn record number of NYS Seal of Biliteracy Awards

More Monticello High School students than ever before have earned the prestigious New York State Seal of Biliteracy, thanks in part to the district’s ongoing efforts to expand opportunities for multilingual learners. This year’s increase in recipients is largely due to the addition of a Spanish for Native Speakers course. The class is designed to …