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Nine MHS students recognized as Students of Distinction

On April 10, 2025, in the high school library, nine students were recognized as Monticello High School Students of Distinction for the third quarter. The Monticello Student of Distinction Award was created to recognize and award students who demonstrate behavior and/or achievement above and beyond expectations.  These students were nominated by their teachers and were chosen among several nominees to receive this quarter’s award. …

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MCSD parents/caregivers: please complete an online survey to share feedback with the district

All Monticello CSD parents and caregivers have received an important email from surveys@sogolytics.com with the subject line “Your Voice Counts” last week at the email address on file with the district. A follow up email was sent on April 28, and another will be sent on May 1. The email contains a message from Superintendent …

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Cooke STEAM Committee hosts falconer presentation

On Wednesday, April 2, 2025, the George L. Cooke Elementary School STEAM Committee hosted a special assembly featuring local falconer Brian Bunce. The event introduced students to the ancient art of falconry and provided a unique, hands-on learning experience. Mr. Bunce brought two falcons and two owls for the presentation. Each bird was securely tethered to …

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District to hold community forums to discuss proposed cell phone/student device restrictions

In the interest of limiting distractions, promoting academic success, and improving students’ emotional wellness, the Monticello Central School District Board of Education is considering changes to its policy on student personal electronic devices, effective in the 2025-26 school year. Under these proposed changes, all students would be required to have their cell phones and/or other …

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It’s Monday in Monticello: April 7: Proposed cell phone/personal electronic device ban

It’s Monday in Monticello – time for Superintendent Matt Evans’ weekly update to the Monticello community. In this episode, more information about a proposed “bell-to-bell” ban on personal electronic devices that would require all students to keep their cell phones and other personal devices turned off and stored away from the beginning of the school …

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Cooke’s STEAM Night brings families out for a night of fun

391 George L. Cooke Elementary School students and their families had a fantastically fun evening during the school’s nature-themed STEAM Night on March 18. Staff led science experiments in the gymnasium. Students created a volcano, made a snowstorm in a jar, used milk and food dye to simulate the Northern Lights, and stuck their hands …

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MBK to host free literacy/math summer camps

Monticello’s My Brother’s Keeper (MBK) program will host free summer camps focused on literacy and math skills development at the Evergreen and Kinnebrook communities in July and August.  MBK sponsored a literacy camp last summer at Evergreen to encourage and support a love of reading as we understand reading is the foundation of all learning. …

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