In the upcoming weeks, students in grades 3-8 will complete the English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics assessments. These tests are required by the federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) and play an important role in measuring how our students are progressing and ensuring that each one has the tools her or she needs to …
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Six candidates will vie for three seats on the Monticello Board of Education during the annual election on May 16. The candidates, in ballot order are (click each candidate’s name to read their statement): Seat 1 (for three-year seat currently held by Adrianna Mayson Greco): Rosemary Berson Adrianna Mayson Greco Seat 2 (for three-year seat …
Students in Monticello High School Academy of Finance’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program have wrapped up another successful tax season. This year, student volunteers have prepared 172 tax returns for community members, saving these taxpayers more than $42K in tax preparation fees. The VITA program, now in its 16th year at Monticello, enables students …
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We’re so grateful to all of the mystery readers who have been visiting Ms. Andersen’s library classes at the Emma C. Chase Elementary School! Ms. Andersen takes the surprise to a whole new level — first, the mystery reader hides in a box. Next, the kids take turns asking yes or no questions, and try …
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Donald “Mac” Thurston has spent most of his life working in the restaurant business. In an industry notorious for its staff turnover, Mr. Thurston spent a whopping 41 years at one establishment, beginning as a dishwasher and working his way up through the decades to the main chef. “Wearing all these different hats meant that …
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This afternoon, two Monticello High School students were involved in an altercation in between classes. The incident took place in the hallway as students were changing classes, and the school briefly entered a hold in place while the Monticello High School staff responded to the incident. Administrators and the school resource officer responded promptly to …
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It’s Monday in Monticello — time for Superintendent of Schools Matt Evans’ weekly update to the Monticello community. In this episode — information about upcoming NYSED testing, information about accountability designations and upcoming afternoon teas. More information: https://www.monticelloschools.net/nysed-releases-accountability-designations/ https://nysed.gov/ https://www.monticelloschools.net/families-and-staff-invited-to-drop-in-for-afternoon-tea-with-the-superintendent/
The George L Cooke Elementary School presents its Spring Concert Series. The concerts will take place at the following dates/times in the Cooke gymnasium: First Grade -Wednesday, April 26 – Starting promptly at 2:30 p.m. Second Grade –Thursday, April 27 – Starting promptly at 1:30 Kindergarten –Thursday, April 27 – starting promptly at 2:30 (concert duration …
At its April 11 regular meeting, the Monticello Central School District Board of Education adopted a proposed budget for the 2023-24 school year. The proposed $97,886,695 spending plan has a zero percent increase to the tax levy, preserves all current staff and vacant positions, boosts school safety measures, enhances athletics offerings and continues to build …
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There will be an English and Social Studies Regents Informational Night from 6:30-8:30pm at Monticello High School in room 322 on April 12. A virtual option is also available below. Parents and families that would like to learn more about the English, Global, or U.S. Regents exams are welcome to attend. If you’d like to …
