Registration for winter modified, JV and varsity athletics is now open. Any student interested in playing a sport during the fall season must register using Arbiter Sports. JV and Varsity spring sports will begin on November 17 and Modified spring sports will begin on November 24. Students must be registered and approved on Arbiter Sports before …
Freshman vocalist Sophia Kania came out victorious in the 2025 Monti Idol singing competition! The contest, held this past Friday at Monticello High School, featured top vocalists singing several selections of their best works to an excitable audience and a panel of faculty judges. Sophia’s winning musical theatre inspired repertoire included the hit songs “Freak …
On Wednesday, Oct. 22, the George L. Cooke Elementary School took part in the state-wide “Big Apple Crunch.” The Big Apple Crunch is an initiative held each year by the FarmOn! Foundation that is designed to promote healthy eating among students, as well as highlight the bounty of New York state. The entire school community, wearing red …
Join us for a magical evening at Cooke School on Thursday, Nov. 6 as we walk along our new nature path guided by the warm glow of lanterns! 5:30 PM: Lantern making workshop (or you can bring your own homemade lantern) 5:45 PM: Our Lantern Walk begins. After a traditional tale is told, we will …
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It’s Monday in Monticello – time for Superintendent Matt Evans’ weekly update to the Monticello community! In this episode, an interview with our October staff spotlights — Robert J. Kaiser Middle School Special Education Teachers Dianna Fox and Brenda Rivera. Also – important updates and reminders for the week!
St. John Street’s UPK 4 students reporting for duty! On Thursday, Oct. 16, the SJS four-year olds received a crash course in phonetic awareness, vocabulary, rhyming, letter recognition and more, thanks to Duncan Kirkwood’s ABC Bootcamp. Duncan Kirkwood is a nationally-recognized resilience speaker, educator, and author who works to inspire students, educators, and communities to …
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Calling all Actors, Singers & Dancers! The Monticello Performing Arts Department is pleased to announce this year’s musical production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella”. This timeless classic is sure to excite audiences of all ages, and you can be a part of the magic! Casting auditions will be held on Dec. 18 and …
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On Sept. 30, the George L. Cooke Elementary School held their first school spirit assembly for the 2025-26 school year. These monthly ceremonies recognize students and classes who are excelling in different aspects of being a member of the Cooke community. Awards: Lunch room (cleanest area): Mrs. Belgiovene/ Mrs. VanBenschoten Class Special area (best behaved): …
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At the Sullivan County School Boards Association’s (SCSBA) annual awards dinner, Ryan Jasper and Heather Fassell were officially presented with their Outstanding Educator, and Outstanding Friend to Education awards, respectively. The two were nominated for their remarkable contributions to the Monticello CSD community and its students. Read more below: Ryan Jasper, Heather Fassell receive awards …
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Our friends at the Wurtsboro Fire Department and Bloomingburg Fire Company visited the Emma C. Chase Elementary School last week for a Fire Safety Assembly. Students gathered in the playground to learn important safety tips, watch some of the fire equipment in action, and hang out with crowd-pleaser Dally the Dalmatian — Wurtsboro Fire Department’s …
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