courtney.bonfante, Author at Monticello Central School District

July 12, 2023July 12, 2023

MCSD receives “Best Community for Music Education” distinction

The Monticello Central School District has been honorably named a “Best Community for Music Education” by the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation for the 14th consecutive year. The designation shows a commitment by our Board of Education and Administration, coupled with the dedication of our highly qualified music teachers, to provide a deep …

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June 29, 2023

Spring/summer STREAM newsletter

The spring/summer 2023 edition of the STREAM newsletter is live! Click here to read it

June 22, 2023

Brooklyn Brown-Johnson is RJK’s top reader in Cross County Challenge

Congratulations to Robert J. Kaiser Middle School eighth-grade student Brooklyn Brown-Johnson, who was the school’s top reader in the Sullivan BOCES Cross County Reading Challenge. To earn this honor, she read a total of 50 books. To celebrate her achievement, Brooklyn received a Kindle paperwhite to continue to facilitate her reading adventures. Congratulations and good luck …

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June 22, 2023

Annual ENL Family Night a success

The English as a New Language (ENL) department held its annual Family Night, where students and their families shared a yummy meal, met with local resources, had fun with crafts and reflected on the work and progress students have made throughout the year. Watch the video below for more:

June 22, 2023June 22, 2023

Kiwanis Club presents nine students with scholarships

The Monticello Kiwanis Club recently presented nine (9) scholarships, each for $1,000, to well deserving Monticello High School Seniors. The venue was Robert Green Truck Division Board Room where the recipients and their family enjoyed a delicious pizza party and graduation cake. The recipients shared their plans for schooling going forward and their professional aspirations. …

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June 22, 2023

Chase celebrates Flag Day

Every year, members of the American Legion post in Wurtsboro challenge the fifth-grade students at the Emma C. Chase Elementary School to research and report on the meaning and significance of the American flag. Members of the Legion then choose three essays to be read aloud by their authors during the school’s annual Flag Day …

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June 22, 2023July 11, 2023

Kyle Edwards is “Principal for the Day” at Chase

There’s a new sheriff – well, principal – in town! Emma C. Chase Elementary School student Kyle Edwards won the privilege of being Principal for the Day at the school through a tricky tray fundraiser, and last week, he was able to claim his prize. Kyle spent the day shadowing Chase Principal Bill Frandino, and …

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June 22, 2023

Monticello High School graduation ceremony livestream

The Monticello High School graduation ceremony will be livestreamed. Click here to view the stream.

June 15, 2023

Graduates take a step back in Panther Parade of Pride

Before they take their next steps forward, the class of 2023 took a few steps back during the Panther Parade of Pride. In this cherished Monti tradition, graduates visit the buildings, hallways, and people who shaped them into the young men and women they are today. Watch below:

June 14, 2023June 22, 2023

Graduation ceremony information

Click here for the livestream of the ceremony MHS Graduation 2023 – June 25, 2023 Graduation for the Class of 2023 will take place on campus again this year! Location & Time We are prioritizing an outdoor graduation ceremony, if the weather forecast allows, at 10:00 am. The 10:00 am start time will …

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