Friday, April 28th, 2023 was Monticello High School’s Spring Pep Rally. This marked the end of a successful Spirit Week. First, all of the spring sports teams and players were announced as they entered the gym to roaring student body cheers. After that, Senior Songbird, Taylor Morant dazzled everyone with a beautifully stylized rendition of …
Article courtesy of EPIC Family Engagement Program Manager, Jane Sorensen: Health & Wellness 2023 at Tiny Town: Earth Day Activity – Fidelis Care visits Tiny Town for Healthy Veggies & Planting Activity! Ruth Stratton, Fidelis Care, Community Relations Specialist visited Tiny Town on Wednesday, April 26. Mrs. Stratton provided informational pamphlets and spoke to the …
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Tuesday, May 2, 2023 was Monticello High School’s National Honor Society Induction. Families, friends, and teachers attended to see 47 high school students achieve this significant milestone. Elizabeth Bassett, National Honor Society advisor, began the evening, acknowledging student achievement and families in attendance. Then, MHS Principal Stephen Wilder gave a a warm welcome, including sharing …
The Monticello Central School District, in partnership with the Every Person Influences Children (EPIC) program, hosted its first-ever parents workshop in Arabic on April 25 at the Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary School. Facilitators Omnia Elghaly and Rania Elsayed led a group of Arabic-speaking families in a discussion about effective communication, giving parents some tools and …
The staff and students of the St. John Street Community School threw an extra special celebration for Principal Jennifer Gorr’s first National Principal’s Day on May 1. When Ms. Gorr arrived at school, there was a delicious breakfast waiting for her, as well as a hand painted tree, with “leaves” made from the thumbprints of …
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Monticello High School students in the Career Readiness program have the opportunity to learn and practice important skill sets through their work at the school’s salad bar. The students have been working to help prep and display the salad bar since its inception in 2017, under the supervision of the food services department. The bar …
During the week of May 15 – 19, the district will host its inaugural district-wide spirit week. We’re asking students and staff (and every department) to participate and show off their Monti spirit. There will be giveaways and other surprises! Monday, May 15: Career Day – dress for the career you hope to have, or …
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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 …
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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 …
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Three Monticello High School seniors earned a New York State Seal of Biliteracy, and four more underclassmen took a few steps closer on April 18. Students who earn this award have a seal affixed to their diploma, as well as a notation on the student’s high school transcript. To earn the seal, the students must …
