Monticello High School announces Class of 2025’s Valedictorian and Salutatorian

Monticello High School is proud to announce Lyndsey Kaplan as the Class of 2025 valedictorian and Joseph Campbell as the salutatorian. These two senior students have worked hard to earn this distinction, building a reputation for academic excellence, leadership and perseverance throughout their years in the Monticello Central School District.  Read on to learn more …

Building Readers: Easy, Effective Strategies for Families

Please join us virtually on May 21 from 5-6 p.m. for a reading workshop where you’ll learn simple ways to support your child’s reading at home. This workshop is intended for families that have children in Prek-2nd grade and will be facilitated by Keith Petzinger, Director of Elementary Instruction. We’ll talk about phonics and phonemic awareness—how …

District likely to be closed May 23 and May 27 for “give back” days

With two remaining unused emergency days left in the academic calendar, Friday, May 23 and Tuesday, May 27 are likely to become “give back” days. Unless an emergency necessitates the use of these days in the next week, the district will be closed on Friday, May 23 and Tuesday, May 27. The district is already …

It’s Monday in Monticello – May 12 – Budget Overview

It’s Monday in Monticello – time for Superintendent Matt Evans’ weekly update to the Monticello community. In this episode, Dr. Evans gives an overview of our proposed 2025-26 school budget, Proposition 2: the creation of a capital reserve fund, and the Board of Education election. For more information about the budget, including voting locations, and …

MHS/RJK announce third marking period honor roll

The third marking period honor roll lists for Monticello High School and Robert J. Kaiser Middle School are now live. Congratulations to all the students whose hard work earned them a place on the list!  Read the MHS honor roll  Read the RJK honor roll

It’s Monday in Monticello – May 5 – Teachers Appreciation Week

It’s Monday in Monticello – time for Superintendent Evans’ weekly update to the Monticello community. In this episode, a host of upcoming events and shout outs to the many staff members who keep our district running and thriving.  Plus — students from throughout the district reflect on the importance of teachers during teacher appreciation …

It’s Monday in Monticello – April 28 – Interview with food service prep students

It’s Monday in Monticello — time for Superintendent Evans’ weekly update to the Monticello community. In this episode, an interview with some of Ms. Ross’s students at Monticello High School, who are learning valuable, transferrable skills each morning, while keeping our beautiful salad bar and grab n’ go stations well stocked. Also — upcoming events …

MBK partners with Landfield Synagogue to commemorate Yom HaShoah

The Monticello My Brother’s Keeper program partnered with Landfield Avenue Synagogue, Lori Orestano-James, Secretary, Board of Directors and Yom HaShoah Committee Chair to observe Yom Ha’Shoah (also known as Holocaust Remembrance Day) and build bridges within our community. Students shared their reflections from their reenactment of a conversation of friendship and support for the civil …

MCSD STREAM newsletter is live

The Monticello Central School District’s STREAM (Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Art, and Math) Committee would like to present their Winter newsletter! Within the newsletter, MCSD staff, students, and community members will find highlights of some amazing classrooms around the district. Read the newsletter here

AOF seniors celebrate annual dinner

On Thursday, April 10, the Academy of Finance (AOF) went to SUNY Sullivan where the talented culinary team graciously hosted the AOF annual dinner celebration of our seniors. The food and atmosphere were exceptional, creating the perfect setting to honor our 2025 graduating AOF seniors. We are also fortunate to have guest speakers Anna Bittinger …