The students of Monticello Central School District dominated Sullivan County BOCES’ annual Cross-County Reading Challenge — and the top readers at each school have been invited to attend this weekend’s Sullivan County Youth Book Festival, where they will receive a special recognition.
Across the district, our students collectively logged an impressive 6,727 books, demonstrating exceptional dedication, enthusiasm, and a genuine love for reading throughout the competition.
The results speak volumes about our district’s culture of reading:
Chase Elementary — 1st Place, Small Elementary (3,120 books)
Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary — 1st Place, Large Elementary (2,048 books)
Monticello High School — 1st Place, Secondary (910 books)
Cooke Elementary — 3rd Place, Large Elementary (555 books)
RJK Middle School — 5th Place, Secondary (94 books)
This remarkable accomplishment reflects the hard work of our learners, the support of our families, and the commitment of our librarians and teaching staff to foster literacy across every level of our district.
A special recognition to the top readers at each of our schools:
Monticello High School:
Johnuel Soto (175)
Dalton Roberts (77)
Gabriel Young-Henderson (54)
Christopher Espinoza (48)
Michelle Herrera (45)
Emiliano Lima (22)
Xavier Alston (21)
Izabella Loiacono (19)
George L. Cooke Elementary School:
Juliana Stacchini (14)
Jayden Rivera (14)
Clarence Rundle III (15)
Raegan Spannos (15)
Edward Morgan (16)
Landon Castellanos (20)
Anthony Bolivar (21)
Maxwell McKenna (43)
Sophia Reid (55)
Joshua Lumbila (70)
Emma C. Chase Elementary School:
Mackenzie Patete (297)
Eliza Jones (132)
Mason Westerman (97)
Harper Haynes (81)
Samantha Gordon (77)
Logan Fello (76)
Madison Ballard (73)
Violet Lam (65)
Scarlett Weeden (52)
Shea Fox (52)
Robert J. Kaiser Middle School:
Aubrey Diaz (9)
Dylan Harris (6)
Kyle Edwards (6)
Nelson Heal (4)
Trina Mann (4)
Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary School:
Isabella Kern (16)
Bailey Jurik (17)
Vansh Patel (17)
Aria Smith (17)
Ellianna Hillriegel (17)
Rylee Ahearn (18)
Linzey Ruston (21)
Parker Russell (21)
Mia Bloom (21)
Eli Shanberg (24)
Aubrey DuBois (25)
Andrew McKenna (61)
Keshinee Kalladeen (87)