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Monticello skiers have impressive day at Section IX championships

The Monticello alpine and nordic ski teams had an incredible day at the Section IX Alpine and Nordic Ski Championships, held on Wednesday, Feb. 14 Congratulations to the following champions:  Section IX Boys Team Championship – Monticello (Samuel Rein, Reese Kelly, Diego Ferrer, Owen Messenger, Andrew Weiner, Guiliano Franciso) Section IX Boys Alpine Individual Champion: …

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Inaugural Winter Science Academy trip a success

Article courtesy of MHS Science Teacher J. Nielson: On Jan. 26, the Winter Science Academy, composed of 20 students and 4 teachers made its inaugural trip to SUNY Cortland’s Camp Huntington in Raquette Lake. Camp Huntington, part of SUNY Cortland’s Outdoor Education Center, is host to a year-round outdoor classroom where Monticello High’s students spent …

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Laura Zanrucha joins district as Director of Secondary Education

Last month, the Monticello Central School District appointed Laura Zanrucha as the district’s Director of Secondary Education. In her new role, Ms. Zanrucha will be responsible for overseeing all secondary-level curriculum, including evaluating and purchasing curriculum, as well as working with teachers to enhance their curricular and pedagogical skills. She’ll also work closely with secondary …

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It’s Monday in Monticello – Feb. 12

It’s Monday in Monticello — time for Superintendent Matt Evans’ weekly update to the Monticello community. In this episode, Dr. Evans interviews this year’s two My Brother’s Keeper fellows, Judah Brown and Xavean Mitchell, and Director of Student Support Services Tokinma Killins, about their experiences in the program. Also — a reminder that our communications …

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25 MHS students participate in annual MLK Youth Summit

The third annual Martin Luther King Jr. Youth Summit, on Jan. 12, 2024, was attended by 25 Monticello High School juniors and seniors. The summit took place at the Hurleyville Performing Arts Center was sponsored by Sullivan180 and showcased opportunities for student involvement in their communities; to enrich their lives and the lives of people …

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Six spots currently available for MCSD preschoolers at Healthy Kids

There are six spots available for Monticello Central School District residents in the Healthy Kids preschool program for the current school year. Three spots are in the three-year-old program and three spots are in the four-year-old program.  These spots are subsidized through the MCSD, so there is no cost to families. Only MCSD residents are …

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Spots available on trap team for spring season

Update from MHS Trap Team coach Jay Mendels:  Registration with the state league is presently underway for the spring season, and there are several spots open before we fill our roster.  This is a co-ed program, and prior experience is not required.  For students in grades 6-12, ages 12 and older (must remain academically eligible to participate).  …

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Inspired by Malala Yousafzai, sixth-grade students write about the power of the pencil

Students in Stephanie Santoro’s sixth-grade ELA class at the Robert J. Kaiser Middle School improved their writing skills thanks to Malala Yousafzai and her magic pencil. The class had been learning about Malala, and her advocacy over the past few months. Last week, Ms. Santoro read Malala’s Magic Pencil aloud to the class. The story, …

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Update from Superintendent Evans re: remaining snow days

Español Dear Monticello CSD Community Member,  I hope this letter finds you healthy and well.  As of today, the district has four (4) emergency closure days remaining for this school year.  Should these remaining four days be used for emergency closures or “snow days,” we will switch schools to remote instruction on any emergency closure …

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