Cooke Elementary students and staff dress to the nines for annual “Denim & Pink” fundraiser

Students and staff at George L. Cooke Elementary School dressed to the nines in pink and denim on Thursday, Oct. 27 for the school’s annual “pink and denim” fundraiser to support breast cancer awareness. The yearly event offers students and staff the opportunity to wear pink and denim attire in exchange for a donation. This …

MCSD welcomes Michele McCoy as the new Director of Pupil Personnel Services (PPS)

Monticello Central School District is thrilled to welcome Michele McCoy as the district’s new director of pupil personnel services (PPS). A native of Walden, NY, Ms. McCoy brings over 20 years of education experience and a wealth of knowledge to her new position. “I’m excited to bring my skillset to MCSD and look forward to …

EPIC successfully ends the year with final RULER Workshop and End of the Year Celebration

As the 2021-22 school year comes to an end, celebrations are taking place across Monticello Central School District. The Every Person Influences Children (EPIC) program hosted their final RULER workshop and end of the year celebration on Thursday, June 9. The workshop was a culmination of the work EPIC has done throughout the year with …

Information now available on RJK’s Summer Learning Academy

Information on Robert J. Kaiser Middle School’s 2022 Learning Academy is now available. Please read this letter for more information. Para leer la carta en español, por favor haga clic aquí. If you are interested in sending your student to the RJK Summer Learning Academy, please contact your child’s school counselor with the following information: …

Today’s Students, Tomorrow’s Teachers experience college life in one day at Marist College

Students in the Today’s Students, Tomorrow’s Teachers (TSTT) program had the opportunity to get a taste of the “suite” life on a recent trip to Marist College. TSTT is a program that works to recruit, mentor and train culturally diverse and economically challenged students to become effective teachers and committed leaders. The organization collaborated with …

OCIAA names Owen Bassett and Liza Mitchell senior scholar athletes for Monticello High School

Congratulations to Owen Bassett and Liza Mitchell who’ve been selected as Monticello High School’s Senior Scholar-Athletes for the Orange County Interscholastic Athletic Association (OCIAA). The award is given to high school seniors “who have distinguished themselves in the classroom and in the athletic arena.” They were honored on Thursday, June 2 at the annual OCIAA …

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

Monticello High School Student of Distinction Award: The Student of Distinction Award was created by principal Stephen Wilder in the 2015-2016 school year to recognize and award those students who have demonstrated behavior and/or achievement above and beyond expectations. These students have been nominated by their teachers and have been chosen among several nominees to …

Monticello Central School District holds successful ninth annual Hall of Distinction ceremony after two years

Six Monticello High School alumni were inducted into the district’s Hall of Distinction on Friday, June 3 after a two-year pause on the event due to the COVID-19 pandemic. On Friday, June 3 the Monticello Central School District held its ninth annual Hall of Distinction ceremony in the Arnold Packer Hughs Auditorium at Monticello High …

EPIC to host end of year RULER Workshop on Thursday, June 9

The Every Person Influences Children (EPIC) program will host an end of the year RULER Workshop for Monticello families at the George L. Cooke Elementary School’s Garden Courtyard on Thursday, June 9 from 5:45PM – 7:15PM. Participants will gather for a workshop to celebrate the end of the school year and experience: The RULER Mood …