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MHS Guidance Team

Phone: (845) 794-8840

Guidance Office Staff

  • Ms. Yewchuck, Secretary – x10951

  • Ms. Tyrrell, Counselor (A–D, interim) – x10963

  • Mr. Jones, Counselor (E–L) – x10961

  • Ms. Terwilliger, Counselor (M–R) – x10959

  • Mrs. Ruscher, Counselor (S–V) – x10958

  • Mrs. Collazo, Counselor (W–Z + ELL) – x10957

MHS PPS Team

  • Mr. Jankowski, Psychologist – x10956

  • Mrs. Rasmussen, Social Worker – x10955

  • Mrs. Padhiar, Social Worker – x10954

  • Mr. Rojas, Student Services Advisor – x10953

  • Mr. Bobik, Guidance Clerk – x10960

Important Dates

December 12

End of the 5 weeks for Quarter 2

December 22

MHS Toy Drive Assembly

December 24 – January 2

No School – Winter Recess

November Highlights

During the month of November, the Guidance Team:

  • Met with families for Parent Teacher Conferences

  • Held FAFSA Night with assistance from SUNY Sullivan

  • Brought 63 students to SUNY Sullivan for their college fair

  • Worked with seniors to finalize applications

  • And so much more

Class of 2028:

BOCES Programs

Are you interested in attending BOCES next year?

Explore the programs offered by Sullivan BOCES:

https://cte.scboces.org/

Sullivan BOCES will visit Monticello High School on December 8 to present programs and answer questions.

Attendance Reminder

Good attendance and completed assignments help you learn, stay on track, and improve your grades.

Come on time, bring what you need, finish your work, and ask for help when you need it.

Class of 2028

SUNY New Paltz Summer Honors Program

SUNY New Paltz invites current high school juniors to apply for the Summer Honors Program.

Program Dates:

July 19–24, 2026

Program Highlights

  • Active learning led by SUNY New Paltz faculty

  • Topics include Media, Sustainability, Theatre, and Astronomy

  • Workshops on career advisement and financing college

  • Excursions to Cornell Creative Arts Center, Minnewaska State Park, and Historic Huguenot Street

Eligibility

  • Cumulative GPA of 86 or higher

  • Demonstrated leadership skills

  • Involvement in community service

  • A passion for learning

Interested students should stop by Guidance to express interest so they can be nominated.

Freshman Meetings

During the next Advisory Day, counselors will meet with all freshmen to review graduation requirements.

Students will also complete a Freshman Questionnaire to help counselors get to know them better.

Parents who signed up to meet with a counselor will be contacted to schedule a meeting time.

December Study Reminder

December is a great time to stay organized and finish the semester strong.

Check Teams regularly, keep up with assignments, and reach out if you need help.

FAFSA Information

Classes of 2026 & 2027

FAFSA Deadline:

Your FAFSA should be completed no later than March 27, 2026.

Create Your FSA ID

This is required before completing the FAFSA and only takes a few minutes.

You will need your Social Security number (if applicable) and a personal email address.

Create your FSA ID here:

https://studentaid.gov/fsa-id

FAFSA Night at MHS

MHS is hosting a second FAFSA Night in partnership with SUNY Sullivan.

Please bring a charged computer to complete your FAFSA.

Another date is being planned – stay tuned.

Virtual FAFSA Workshops

Students can register for FAFSA preparation or completion workshops at:

https://www.suny.edu/studentevents

College & Career Planning Guide

Classes of 2026 & 2027

Great news, our College & Career Planning Guide is here.

The guide includes:

  • Monthly planning tips for juniors and seniors

  • College visits, FAFSA and scholarship steps

  • Military enlistment options

  • Career planning resources

Seniors have been mailed a copy.

Juniors will receive theirs during junior meetings.

Visit the district website to read the guide, access checklists, and explore helpful resources.

From Our PPS Department

Grounding Techniques

At Guidance, we celebrate students who show up, work hard, and stay committed to their goals.

Grounding techniques can help when you are feeling anxious, stressed, or overwhelmed.

These simple tools use your senses, movement, and focus to help calm your nervous system and bring you back to the present moment. As we enter the holiday season, remember to use these techniques for support.

After School Tutorials

2:35 – 5:00 PM

Sign-up sheets are available in the Main Office

Monday

  • Geometry – Bertsch, Room 224

  • Social Studies – Danzer, Room 227

  • ELA – K. Seymour, Room 611

  • Art – Kilgore, Room 612

  • Algebra 1 – Steixner / Mathern / Farrell, Room 607

  • ENL – Colonnese, Room 212

  • Pre-Calc / Calc – Tzouganatos, Room 220

  • ELA – J. Strahan, Room 217

  • Algebra 1 – Boston, Room 703

  • Social Studies – Hurley, Room 233

  • Algebra 2 – Bolduc, Room 224

Wednesday

  • ELA – Mullen / Schombs, Room 215

  • Social Studies – Alden, Room 221

  • Science – Creegan, Room 118

  • Eligibility Tutorial – Waddell, Room 113/115

Thursday

Take advantage of after-school tutorials to close learning gaps or make up missed work.