Elizabeth Bassett chosen for National Gallery of Art’s Summer Institute for Educators

Monticello art teacher Elizabeth Bassett will be spending part of her summer participating in the National Gallery of Art’s 2021 Summer Institute for Educators entitled, “The Power of Art: Pathways to Critical Thinking and Social-Emotional Learning.” “I am really excited about this,” said Mrs. Bassett, who teaches both middle school and high school art. “It’s …

Bethel Woods Center for the Arts hosting sensory-friendly days

Bethel Woods is creating a fun, explorative museum experience in an inclusive environment. On the second Saturday of each month, now through December, the museum’s main exhibit, gift shop and cafe will be open from 9 to 10:30 a.m. for individuals of all ages with autism, complex developmental disabilities or sensory sensitivities. Trained staff will …

Hunter Fein, Emily LaRuffa named OCIAA senior scholar-athletes for Monticello High School

Hunter Fein and Emily LaRuffa have been chosen as the Monticello High School Senior Scholar-Athletes for the Orange County Interscholastic Athletic Association (OCIAA). Hunter is the class valedictorian with a 101.42 weighted grade point average. He played basketball and tennis, was center back for soccer, and was the punter, kicker and wide receiver for football, …