New security measures will begin Monday, Nov. 6

As part of our ongoing commitment to student and staff safety, the Monticello Central School District will be implementing new security measures. Beginning Monday, Nov. 6, students and visitors entering the high school, middle school, and/or after-hours events may be screened using hand-held metal detectors. Students, along with their bag or backpack, will be scanned …

Halloween fun at MHS

Halloween at the High School! A little bit spooky, a little bit silly, but a lot of fun! “Adolescents are not monsters. They are just people trying to learn how to make it among the adults in the world, who are probably not so sure themselves.” – Virginia Satir

Trap Team wraps up fall season

Congratulations to the Monticello High School Trap Team on a great fall season! For more photos, please visit the team’s Facebook page Coach Jay Mendels shared these updates from the team’s award party: Congrats to this season’s award winners: Team MVP – Jake Hovis – Team hi avg 22.1, Team high game 24 (4×), Team …

Monticello High School students — reserve your 2024 yearbook today!

Monticello High School students — reserve your 2024 yearbook today! Visit www.yearbookordercenter.com Enter school code #5999 Yearbook Only: $55.00 now until October 31, 2023 $60.00 from November 1, 2023 until May 13, 2024 Yearbook with Name Stamp: $60.00 now until October 31, 2023 $65.00 from November 1, 2023 until May 13, 2024   Parents can …

KLR students visit Bethel Woods Center for the Arts

Fifth-grade students from the Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary School visited the Bethel Woods Center for the Arts on Monday, Oct. 23 for a fun-filled morning of learning and inspiration.  First, the students toured the center’s “Peace, Love and Pumpkins” exhibit — a walk through garden filled with hand-carved Jack O’Lanterns and other autumn artwork. As …

Chase students learn about fire safety from WFD

The Wurtsboro Fire Department helped students learn some life-saving lessons during Fire Prevention Week. On Oct. 20, firefighters visited the Emma C. Chase Elementary School, where they showed off their truck and hoses’ capabilities and led a presentation on kitchen safety. Students learned what to do if a fire starts in their kitchen and the …

It’s Monday in Monticello – Oct. 30

It’s Monday in Monticello — time for Superintendent Dr. Matt Evans’ weekly update to the Monticello community. In this episode, an interview with Julian Dawson, Chief Professional Officer of the United Way of Sullivan County, and one of our four 2023 Hall of Distinction inductees. For more information on this year’s Hall of Distinction ceremony, visit …

SJS students plant seeds of peace

Students at the St. John Street Community School planted seeds of peace last week as part of an initiative to build a sense of community and promote harmony in Monticello and beyond. The Worldwide Daffodil Project’s (WWDP) mission is to plant 1.5 million daffodil bulbs around the world in commemoration of the children who perished …

Monticello High School hosts another successful College Night

The Monticello High School guidance team hosted another successful College Night — a program that has helped Monticello families prepare for college for at least two decades.  The presentation is geared towards senior and early graduate students and their families and covers topics such as financial aid, the college visit and interview, the application process, …