MCSD to hold ninth annual Hall of Distinction ceremony on Friday, June 3

Watch the ceremony live On Friday, June 3 the Monticello Central School District will induct six individuals into its Hall of Distinction at the ninth annual induction ceremony. The ceremony will take place at Monticello High School in the Arnold Packer Hughs Auditorium at 12 p.m. in front of the families of the inductees, MCSD …

Meet this year’s Hall of Distinction honorees for the Class of 2021

The Monticello Central School District is proud to showcase this year’s Hall of Distinction honorees for the Class of 2021. Below are six profiles detailing the exceptional work and accomplishments of this year’s honorees since their graduation from Monticello High School.  The Hall of Distinction honors highly successful alumni, former board of education members and …

Cooke’s School Literacy Night was “Out of This World”!

If you were in the vicinity of the George L. Cooke Elementary School on the evening of Wednesday, May 4th, you may have seen Buzz Lightyear or NASA astronauts roaming around or saw small rockets soaring into the sky. With close to five hundred people in attendance, Cooke School’s “Out of This World” Family Literacy …

EPIC to host workshop for National Pet Awareness Month on Wednesday, May 25

The Every Person Influences Children (EPIC) program will host a workshop for National Pet Awareness Month on Wednesday, May 25 at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom. Participants will gather for a 1-hour workshop to learn safety pet tips for cats and dogs, as well as meet Ollie! Participants will also read students’ writings of what they …

Special Board of Education meeting Thursday, May 19

There will be a special meeting of the Monticello Central School District Board of Education on Thursday, May 19, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. in the Monticello CSD Central Administration Office. There will be a proposed executive session to discuss legal advisement from counsel. The open meeting will occur after the completion of executive session.

EPIC to host Parent Café on self care on Wednesday, May 18

The Every Person Influences Children (EPIC) program will host a Parent Café on Wednesday, May 18 at 6:45 p.m. via Zoom. Participants will gather to discuss the following questions: Are you… drinking enough water? Learn more about the health benefits of water and ways to up your daily intake. getting enough sleep at night? Tips …

MCSD receives donated photograph of 1928 MHS graduation class from local residents

Monticello Central School District received a “blast from the past” thanks to the donation of a photo from Monticello residents Judy and Gary Siegel. The photo is of Monticello High School’s 1928 graduating class and was taken when the students were on their senior trip to Mount Vernon almost 100 years ago. The photo was …

MHS marks end of third marking period with Student of Distinction Awards

April 6, 2022, marked the celebration of the third marking period SODA (Student of Distinction Award) celebration. SODA recipients are nominated by teachers in each department for their outstanding qualities where they demonstrate behavior and/or achievement above and beyond expectations. Some of these qualities include excellence, citizenship, perseverance, and tenacity. These students have been recognized …

Engineers in the making: Cooke Elementary students design 3D models of cup holders & grippy shoes

There are some engineers in the making at Cooke Elementary! Students in Mrs. Ruston’s 2nd grade class read about Rosie the Riveter and then became engineers themselves, working in groups to solve a world problem. Students decided to create cup holders that make cups less loud when they hit the floor, as well as grippy …