linda.smith, Author at Monticello Central School District

March 12, 2020

Voting is power! RJK students celebrate the 19th Amendment

During the past few months, six students at Robert J. Kaiser Middle School spent many lunches and after-school sessions creating five powerful images for “The Power of Women Voting/19th Amendment” project through IFC (International Fiber Collaborative) Projects. The students created an overall theme using the 19th Amendment Flag as their unifying connector, and keeping to …

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February 27, 2020

Josh Gattling joins the prestigious 1000 point club

Senior Captain Josh Gattling scored his 1000th career point in Tuesday’s game at Sullivan West. Josh became the ninth player in school history to achieve this milestone and he is the first since Brad Cooper in 2006. The historic basket came on a lay-up after a steal with five minutes to go in the third …

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February 27, 2020

MHS students lobby in Albany for AP funding

More than 170 students from schools across New York State traveled to Albany on Feb. 12 to meet with legislators and their staff to lobby for expanded state support of the all-important Advanced Placement (AP) curriculum. Among those students were two Monticello students, Dylan Hardy and Collen Barbato, along with Dana Taylor, Executive Director of …

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February 24, 2020

Students of Distinction honored at MHS

Monticello High School recently held its Student of Distinction ceremony. These students are nominated by the respective departments for their outstanding characteristics and contributions. Roxanne Dastparvardeh – ELA Colleen Barbato – Science Layla Mack – Technology Performing Arts– Kevon Dumornay Katelynn Boothe – Key Club Candice Lozada – Social Studies Kaitlin Miller – Visual Art …

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February 24, 2020

School budget, board of education election May 19; last day to register is May 12

The annual School District Budget Vote and Board of Education Elections will be held from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 for the residents of the Monticello Central School District. In order to vote, you must be registered. Registration is now open and the last day to register for the May …

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February 24, 2020

Board of Education nominating petitions available March 2

Petitions nominating candidates for the office of member of the Board of Education will be available on Monday, March 2, 2020. The petitions can be picked up, by appointment, at the office of the district clerk, located at Central Office, 60 Jefferson Street, Suite 3, Monticello. Please call District Clerk Janet Montes at 845-794-7700, ext. …

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February 20, 2020

Sullivan Renaissance offering paid internships for spring/summer work

Sullivan Renaissance, in partnership with The Center for Workforce Development, will hire several young adults (ages 16-20) for a paid internship to work alongside volunteers on community projects from May through September. Interns will participate in a series of youth development meetings and a “Day of Service” project. Starting salary is $12.50 per hour. …

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February 20, 2020February 20, 2020

Monticello is making music at the all-county festival March 7

More than 70 students from the Monticello Central School District were chosen to perform among the county’s most accomplished musicians in the annual Sullivan County Music Educators All-County Music Festival, which will take place on Saturday, March 7, 2020 at the Tri Valley High School Bernstein Theater. The schedule for the festival is as follows: …

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February 20, 2020February 24, 2020

RJK Math Team Section D champs in the Mid-Hudson Valley

Congratulations to the RJK Middle School Math Team, which recently earned the section D championship for the Mid-Hudson Valley Jr. High Math League. The 17-person Math Team, which for competition purposes was divided into two smaller teams (Monti Blue and Monti Panthers), competed in five regular season meets. The Monti Blue team secured an invitation …

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February 20, 2020

Dental Health Program a success at Cooke

The Children’s Dental Health Program, held at Cooke Elementary School on Feb. 5, was a huge success with more than 140 children and family members attending. The children participated in games and activities, won some great dental-related prizes through raffles and enjoyed a delicious, nutritious dinner, all while learning about the importance of dental health …

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