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Cooke hosts first-ever theatrical performance with original play

On the evening of June 11, George L. Cooke Elementary School made history as it hosted its first-ever theatrical performance, Flourish: The Secret Garden Songbook- an original play written and produced by second-grade teacher Joana Dutcher. The event marked a joyful and artistic milestone for the 86 students, who made up the talented and enthusiastic …

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Soon-to-be-graduates recognized at Senior Honors Night

Monticello High School held its annual Senior Honors Night on Tuesday, June 17. The ceremony recognizes students who have received scholarships, been members of honor societies, earned cords/sashes, or otherwise achieved significant success.  The students honored tonight will all have the opportunity to proudly walk across the stage on graduation day wearing the cords and …

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Reminder: Nerf guns/water guns/toy weapons prohibited on district grounds

Earlier today, we received reports that a student at the Robert J. Kaiser Middle School was in possession of a Nerf gun. Several students in the vicinity mistook the toy for a real weapon. The situation was addressed immediately by staff, and there was no threat to student or staff safety at any time. The …

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KLR takes first in Cross-County Reading Challenge

Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary School took first place in the Sullivan County BOCES’ Cross-County Reading Challenge in the large elementary school category. The students logged an impressive 2,540 books!  A special congratulations to KLR’s top readers:  5th Grade: Tiyaira Williams Charly Casamassima Julian Garchik 4th Grade: Parker Russell Jonathan Bentacourt Rodriguez Christian Ines Keshinee Kalladeen Cheyenne Komatz …

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Athletics department hosts Varsity Awards Ceremony

The Monticello Central School District held its annual Varsity Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, June 11 to celebrate all of their varsity athletes and recognize some exemplary players and a very special Friend to Athletics, transportation staff member Christine Cortright, for going above and beyond.  View all photos here  Congratulations to all!  2024–25 Varsity Sports MVPs …

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Diya Patel, Owen Messenger named OCIAA Scholar Athletes

Congratulations to Monticello High School seniors Diya Patel and Owen Messenger who were named as Orange County Interscholastic Athletic Association (OCIAA) Scholar Athletes for the 2024-25 school year.  This annual award is presented by the OCIAA to one female and one male student from each OCIAA school, who ranks in the top 20 percent of …

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BOE will meet Thursday, June 26

There will be a regular meeting of the Monticello Central School District Board of Education on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. at the RJK Middle School Library. There will be a proposed executive session at 6:30 p.m. to discuss “the medical, financial, credit or employment history of a particular person or corporation, or …

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Students honored at Blue and White ceremony

Monticello High School held its annual Blue and White ceremony, following the Panther Parade of Pride on Monday, June 16. The ceremony recognizes seniors and juniors who display exemplary qualities in character, dedication and academics.  Students sat on the stage decked out in their graduation robes as award winners were announced, before gathering onstage to …

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