Karen Ferentinos and Jami Welch honored by the Sullivan County School Boards Association

Two Monticello Central School District staff members have been recognized by the Sullivan County School Boards Association (SCSBA) for their dedication to students and the school community. George L. Cooke Elementary School kindergarten teacher Karen Ferentinos is receiving the Outstanding Educator Award, and Jami Welch, who supports the district’s athletic office, is receiving the Outstanding …

Communications survey for families, staff and community open until Oct. 22

Dear Monticello Community: When you need information from MCSD, can you find it? When you reach out with a question or concern, do you feel heard and supported? As part of our MCSD’s Blueprint for Excellence, MCSD is taking a close look at how clearly we communicate, how easy it is to access information and …

Monday in Monticello – Oct. 5 – NY Inspires: What changing graduation requirements mean for Monticello students.

It’s Monday in Monticello – time for Superintendent Dr. Matt Evans’ weekly update to the community! In this episode, Superintendent Evans explains New York State’s NY Inspires initiative, changes to high school graduation requirements and what they mean for students in the Monticello Central School District. In this video, he discusses how Monticello is preparing …

Oct. 22 will be first PLC two-hour delay for all MCSD students in the 2026-27 school year

Reminder: Thursday, Oct. 22 will be the first PLC two-hour delay of the 2026-27 school year. On PLC two-hour delays, employees will begin their regular workday while students arrive two hours later than their usual start time. Bus pickup times will also be approximately two hours later than normal. The YMCA will reach out directly …

Assistant Superintendent for Business Lisa Failla named recipient of Excellence in Administration award

Monticello Central School District Assistant Superintendent for Business Lisa Failla has been named as a 2026 recipient of the Mid-Hudson School Study Council’s Excellence in Administration Award, in recognition of her leadership, financial stewardship and commitment to creating opportunities for students.  Ms. Failla brings 28 years of experience in public education and has served as Monticello’s Assistant …