Free summer meals available to all children in Monticello

The Monticello Central School District is once again participating in the USDA Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), ensuring that all children 18 years of age and under have access to nutritious meals during the summer months—free of charge. Meals will be available at several locations throughout the district. No registration or proof of income is …

MCSD earns BCME distinction for 15th consecutive year

The Monticello Central School District (MCSD) has once again been honored as a “Best Community for Music Education” by the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation, marking MCSD’s 15th consecutive year receiving this prestigious recognition. Now in its 26th year, the Best Communities for Music Education designation is awarded to districts that demonstrate outstanding …

Monticello HS students launch into learning with Civil Air Patrol visit

Students in Lisa Mathern’s class at Monticello High School recently enjoyed an engaging, hands-on lesson that brought math and science to life, thanks to a visit from  Commander of Civil Air Patrol’s Sullivan County Cadet Squadron Claire Sullivan and Senior Master Sergeant Bill Mason of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP). The visitors began by introducing …

Six varsity teams earn scholar athlete distinction

Six of Monticello’s spring varsity athletic teams were named as scholar athlete teams by the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA). Teams that earn this distinction must have 75% of their members maintain an overall average of 90% or better throughout the season. Congratulations to the following spring scholar athlete teams: Boys Golf …

Tim Crumley earns Level 2 Board Excellence Award from NYSBBA

Monticello Board of Education President Tim Crumley was recognized at the May 21 Board of Education meeting for earning a Level 2 Board Excellence Award from the New York State School Boards Association’s (NYSBBA) Board Excellence Recognition Program. According to the organization, the program “is designed to acknowledge school board members who strive to continually …

Jennifer Ducey and Jeff Danzer honored with Board Awards

The Monticello Central School District (MCSD) Board of Education is proud to recognize two outstanding educators—Jennifer Ducey and Jeff Danzer—as Board Award recipients. Board Awards recognize staff, students and community members who have demonstrated an exceptional commitment to the district. Read on to learn more about these two remarkable individuals: Jennifer Ducey Nominated by MCSD …

Monticello art students take home awards at Sullivan County Art Show

Congratulations to all of the student artists whose work was displayed at the Sullivan County Art Show in March held at Bethel Woods — and a special congratulations to the students whose art received an award during the show:  Award Winners – High School Brionna Jones – “No body Perfect” Category: Painting Award: Artist’s Choice …

Monticello voters approve budget, elect 3 to BOE

Voters of the Monticello Central School District approved the district’s budget for the 2025-26 school year, approved the creation of a $10 million capital reserve fund, and elected three members to the Board of Education. The results below are unofficial; final results will be certified and shared at the district’s May 21 Board of Education …

Robert J. Kaiser chess club hosts first county-wide chess tournament

Checkmate! The pieces were in motion and strategy was the name of the game as the Robert J. Kaiser Middle School (RJK) chess club hosted its very first county-wide chess tournament on Friday, May 16. Students from the Liberty Central School District, Fallsburg Central School District and Tri-Valley Central School district joined the RJK students …