Wolf Lake Neighbors Foundation funds new Cooke Cares Closet

In November 2024, the Wolf Lake Neighbors Foundation met with the George L. Cooke Backpack Program coordinator, and second grade teacher, Joana Dutcher. Ms. Dutcher explained the goals of the backpack program and what ways the Wolf Lake Neighbors Foundation can help. The result of this conversation was the creation of the Cooke Cares Closet. …

Statement re: incident at KLR

Earlier today, our administrators learned of an alleged conversation among students that may have included language alluding to a threat of violence. Our administrators have interviewed the students involved, and have contacted law enforcement regarding the alleged incident.  We are fully cooperating with law enforcement, and have conferred with them on their findings.  If any …

Monday in Monticello – March 3: Interview with music students selected for All-County

It’s Monday in Monticello – time for Superintendent Matt Evans’ weekly update to the Monticello community! In this episode, an interview with some of our performing arts students who will be representing the district at this weekend’s SCMEA All-County Festival. This year, we will be hosting the festival right here at the Arnold Packer Hughs …

21 Monticello High School students qualify to compete at regional National History Day competition

43 Monticello High School students from Jeff Danzer’s ninth-grade honors global classes competed in the first-ever local National History Day competition on Thursday, Feb. 20. National History Day is a research project that about half a million students throughout the country participate in each year. Participants choose a topic that relates to the initiative’s annual …

MHS celebrates students on principal’s list, high honor, and honor roll

Monticello High School held three ceremonies to celebrate the students who earned a place on the honor roll, high honor roll or principals list. Each student received a certificate and pin to mark the accomplishment, as well as some encouraging words from our administrative team. Read the full list here

Petitions nominating Board of Education candidates available March 10

Petitions nominating candidates for the office of member of the Board of Education will be available March 10, 2025.  To request a petition please call Ann-Marie Foss, School District Clerk, at 845-794-7700, ext. 70523. The names of the last incumbent of the three vacancies are: Jennifer Holmes Victoria LaRusso Ashley Rielly The petitions must be …

Board adopts 2025-26 academic calendar

The Monticello Central School District Board of Education adopted the 2025-26 academic calendar at its Feb. 20 meeting. Click here to review the calendar.

MHS senior Alexis Heins takes home second place at state championship

Congratulations to Monticello High School senior Alexis Heins, who took home second place in the New York State Public High School Athletic Association Alpine Skiing Championship at Gore Mountain on Feb. 25, 2025. A six-year varsity skier, Alexis finishes her illustrious high school skiing career with four Section IX Championships, a State Championship in 2023 …

Registration for SJS Community Preschool will take place during April

Español Pre-school registration  Monticello families with three and four-year old children may register for the St. John Street Community School Preschool program on school days during the month of April. Your child does not need to accompany you to register. Step 1: Interested parents must call the registrar’s office at at (845) 794-7700, ext. 78905 …

Registration open for Monticello Trap Team

Registration for the Monticello Trap Team is presently underway for the spring season!  The Monticello Trap Team is a co-ed program, for students in grades 6-12 and ages 12 and older.  Prior experience is not required,  and everyone gets to participate and advance at their own skill level.  Registration is done through the state league (not the school), so …