Winter Concert Schedule

The Monticello Performing Arts Department has been busy preparing for an exciting Winter Concert Season! The concerts include performances from the various concert bands, string orchestras, choral groups, small group ensembles, as well as our dance department.  These exciting performances will include:  MHS Winter Concert  Wednesday, December 3nd, 7:30pm, Arnold Packer Hughs Auditorium  Chase 4th Grade Elementary Chorus-Government …

Four veterans visit KLR Elementary to inspire fourth graders 

Students at Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary School received a meaningful lesson in courage, service, and community in early November, as four United States military veterans visited the school to speak at a special fourth-grade assembly.   The presenters – E-3 Joseph Levi (HHC 2-1 Aviation Batalion 1st Infantry Division U.S. Army), Senior Chief Petty Officer …

Congratulations to the students who earned a place on this quarter’s Honor Roll

The first-quarter Honor Roll for the Robert J. Kaiser Middle School and Monticello High School is now available. Congratulations to all of the students whose hard work and dedication earned them a place on this quarter’s roll.  Read the rolls:  Robert J. Kaiser Middle School Honor Roll Monticello High School Honor Roll 

It’s Monday in Monticello – Dec. 1

It’s Monday in Monticello – time for Superintendent Matt Evans’ weekly update to the Monticello community! In this episode, an interview with this month’s staff spotlight — security attendant Wesley White. Plus, information about upcoming events!  

Students at G.L. Cooke Elementary School are getting ready for Thanksgiving!

Students at G.L. Cooke Elementary School are getting ready for Thanksgiving! The day began with the Kindergarten Thanksgiving Balloon Parade. Each student from Mrs. Liebman, Miss McCormick, Mrs. Somers, and Miss VanHorn’s classes created a special Thanksgiving balloon and proudly paraded through the hallways. Next, second graders enjoyed a festive pie tasting! They traveled from …

Mrs. Moore and Mrs. VanderMeulen’s classes invite local first responders to Thanksgiving Feast

On Monday, Nov. 17, Mrs. Moore and Mrs. VanderMeulen’s kindergarten class at the George L. Cooke Elementary School proudly hosted their annual Thanksgiving Feast in honor of our local first responders. Guests from the Monticello Joint Fire District, the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Department, and the Monticello Police Department joined the students for an afternoon of …

Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary School welcomes new assistant principal

Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary School welcomed a new assistant principal this November, and although she’s only been in Monticello a few weeks, she’s already eager to dive into the work of supporting students, staff, and families. With two decades of experience in education and a strong belief in the power of community, Kimberly Ronaldson brings …