Two Monticello educators receive awards from Mid-Hudson School Study Council

The Mid-Hudson School Study Council (MHSSC) announced Emma C. Chase Elementary School Instructional Coach and Literacy Specialist Ann Marie Kurthy, and Chase Principal William Frandino, as two recipients of this year’s MHSSC annual awards. Ms. Kurthy is a recipient of the Teaching Excellence Award and Mr. Frandino is a recipient of the Friend to the …

Board members receive recognition for professional development

The men and women who serve on boards of education volunteer their time for a meaningful task that requires a niche knowledge of the complexities of education in New York State. NYSBBA offers a wealth of leadership training opportunities to help board members build these important skill sets. The organization presents awards in recognition of …

Last chance to register to vote is May 9; Budget newsletter will arrive in residents’ mailboxes this week

A reminder that Tuesday, May 9 is the last day to register to vote in the 2023-24 school budget election. There is a voter registration event today from 4-8 p.m. at all district polling locations. For more information about voter registration, please visit our budget webpage.  Keep your eyes on your mailbox — the district’s budget newsletter will begin …

Do one small thing on May 16 for district’s inaugural Community Day

On May 16, the Monticello Central School District will host its inaugural Community Day during its district-wide spirit week – and we’re asking you to join us in showing off that Monti pride, and working with us to prove that small acts of kindness create a ripple effect that grows and grows.   We are …

It’s Monday in Monticello – May 1

It’s Monday in Monticello — time for Superintendent Matt Evans’ weekly update to the Monticello community. In this episode: upcoming events and kudos; special recognition for some of our amazing staff members and a panel of experts to discuss the impact of teachers in honor of Teacher Appreciation Day. Watch below: 

Board updates family engagement policy

The Monticello Central School District recognizes its families as its most valuable partners in supporting education. To that end, the district’s policy committee has been working to revise the Board of Education’s existing policy concerning family engagement.  At its April 11 meeting, the Monticello Board of Education adopted its revised policy on Parent and Family Engagement …