Gary Silverman honored with “Outstanding Educator Award”

The Sullivan County School Boards Association (SCSBA) named Gary Silverman, a long-time science teacher at the Robert J. Kaiser Middle School (RJK), as a recipient of the organization’s  “Outstanding Educator Award.” The annual award honors educators who have made a significant impact on the education of children in Sullivan County. Mr. Silverman is known to …

Jennifer Somers honored with “Teaching Excellence Award”

The Mid-Hudson School Study Council (MHSSC) announced George L. Cooke Elementary School Kindergarten Teacher Jennifer Somers as one of the recipients of the organization’s “Teaching Excellence Award,” which recognizes outstanding educators. In her letter nominating Ms. Somers for this distinction, Monticello Central School District’s Supervisor of Special Education wrote of Ms. Somers’ nurturing demeanor and …

KLR students recognized during Fun Friday

On Fun Friday at Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary School,  the following students were recognized for their excellence: Attendance Award Mr. Law’s class Lunchroom Champs Ms. Boardman’s class Students of the Month: Mrs. Mabee Adeena Chowdhury Mrs. Reed Chase Young Mrs. Ferentinos Lillyan McDonnell Mrs. Moore Joshua Pinto-Lemus Miss Scales Tyler Ehrets Hulse Mrs. Bright Steven …

Computer-Based Testing update

UPDATE, April 3, 4:49 p.m.: Please read the press release from the New York State Department of Education below for the most recent information. Please keep an eye out for more information from your child’s building principal via SchoolMessenger.  From NYSED: Computer-based testing (CBT) of the state English Language Arts (ELA) tests will resume tomorrow …

Board of Education honors scholar athletes

At its March 28 Board Awards Ceremony, the Monticello Central School District’s Board of Education honored the Monticello athletes and teams who earned the “Scholar Athlete” distinction from the New York State Public High School Athletic Association.  The following teams were honored as scholar athlete teams. To achieve this honor, a team must collectively maintain …

Board Awards honor remarkable members of the MCSD community

At its March 28 meeting, the Monticello Central School District Board of Education honored individuals and groups who have demonstrated a significant commitment to the District and its students during the spring Board Awards. Read on to learn, in the nominator’s words, why these team members make Monticello’s future brighter.  Marie Schall Nominated by Monticello …

Catch up with the Monticello My Brother’s Keeper Program

The seventh edition of the Keeper’s Secret, the official newsletter of the Monticello My Brother’s Keeper Program, is out. Read it to catch up with the all of the incredible happenings going on in this program. 

MHS Boys Basketball athlete and coach receive county-wide distinction

The Sullivan County Democrat recently recognized two integral members of the Monticello High School Boys Basketball family, naming Coach Chris Russo as one of 2018-19 Sullivan County Democrat Boys’ Basketball Co-Coaches of the Year (along with Coach Fred Ahart of Roscoe), and athlete Josh Gattling as 2018-19 Sullivan County Democrat Boys’ Basketball Player of the …