Songs of the season: Monticello Performing Arts Department holds annual Winter Concert

On Wednesday, Dec. 6, the Monticello Performing Arts Department presented their annual Winter Concert for the Monticello Community. The concert band, orchestra, and concert choir all performed a variety of repertoire, including ensemble standards, modern favorites, excerpts from video game soundtracks, and festive tunes representative of the season. The performance was the first of several …

Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary welcomes Patrick Miraglia as the school’s new assistant principal

Patrick Miraglia has returned to his roots at Monticello Central School District, joining Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary School as the new assistant principal. The Board of Education officially appointed Mr. Miraglia to the position at the Nov. 2 meeting. Originally from Wurtsboro, NY, Mr. Miraglia is no stranger to MCSD schools; he was previously a …

St. John Street Community Preschool and EPIC to host free holiday event on Dec. 15

St. John Street Community School and the Every Person Influences Children (EPIC) program will host a free holiday event for families on Friday, Dec. 15 at 6:00PM in the SJS gym. Participants will gather to enjoy free holiday bingo, prizes, hot chocolate and holiday cookies. Families will also receive a free gingerbread house kit that …

District welcomes Christine Miraglia as the new assistant principal of St. John Street Community School and director of school safety

Once a panther, always a panther. Monticello Central School District is excited to welcome Christine Miraglia as the new assistant principal of St. John Street Community School and director of school safety for MCSD. An alumna of the district, Ms. Miraglia was appointed to the position at the Oct. 19 Board of Education meeting. “It …

Monticello Central School District celebrates tenth annual Hall of Distinction

Four exceptional Monticello High School alumni were inducted into the district’s Hall of Distinction at a ceremony on Friday, Nov. 3 Four distinguished alumni were honored by Monticello Central School District at its tenth annual Hall of Distinction induction ceremony on Friday, Nov. 3. The ceremony was held at Monticello High School in the Arnold …

Livestream the tenth annual Hall of Distinction induction ceremony

The Monticello Central School District is honored to present the tenth annual Hall of Distinction this Friday, Nov. 3, 2023. Congratulations to our four inductees on this esteemed recognition: Ralph Breakey, Class of 1911 Julian Dawson, Class of 1999 Shirley Hornbeck, Class of 1953 Antoinette Williams, Class of 1986 The induction ceremony for this year’s …

Hall of Distinction, Class of 2023: Meet the Inductees

The Monticello Central School District is honored to present this year’s induction class for the 2023 Hall of Distinction. Below are four profiles detailing the extraordinary work and accomplishments of this year’s inductees since their graduation from Monticello High School. The Monticello Central School District Hall of Distinction honors highly successful alumni, former Board of …

RJK Middle School to hold lock down simulation drill on Sept. 28

Dear RJK Families, On Thursday, Sept. 28 Robert J. Kaiser Middle School will conduct a lock down simulation drill as part of our annual security preparation. If you try to call or visit the school, you may not reach anyone during the drill. Thank you for your support of our security preparations. RJK Middle School

MCSD announces inductees for 2023 Hall of Distinction; ceremony to take place on Nov. 3

The Monticello Hall of Distinction Committee has selected four accomplished individuals to be inducted into this year’s class for 2023. The inductees are: Dr. Ralph S. Breakey, Class of 1911 Julian Dawson, Class of 1999 Shirley Hornbeck, Class of 1953 Antoinette Williams, Class of 1986 The 2023 Hall of Distinction ceremony will be held on …

MCSD accepting applications for nominees for district’s Tenth Annual Hall of Distinction Ceremony

The Monticello Central School District is currently accepting applications for nominees for the district’s tenth annual Hall of Distinction ceremony, which will take place on Friday, Nov. 3. The Hall of Distinction honors highly successful Monticello alumni, former board of education members and past employees who have achieved distinction, outstanding accomplishments or made significant contributions …