It’s Monday in Monticello – School Bus Safety Week edition

It’s Monday in Monticello — time for Superintendent Matt Evans’ weekly update to the Monticello community. In this episode, an interview with our Director of Transportation Robin Sklar about how you can help keep our students safe during bus routes in honor of School Bus Safety Week. In addition, reminders about: School Board Recognition Week …

Emily Pine Wins Monti Idol 2024! 

Junior vocalist Emily Pine came out victorious in the 2024 Monti Idol singing competition! The contest, held this past Friday at Monticello High School, featured top vocalists singing several selections of their best works to an excitable audience and a panel of faculty judges. Emily’s winning Broadway themed repertoire included the hit songs “In My …

Local business leaders visit MHS Academy of Finance

Article courtesy of AOF student Diya Patel Guest speaker Phil Vallone of Rolling-V Transportation Services along with John Veleber and Simon Gonzalez from Wayne Bank, visited the AOF classes today as guest speakers. Phil Valone shared his journey of building his business, starting with just 10 buses and growing Rolling-V to a fleet of 300 before …

MHS Blood Drive will be held Oct. 28

The Red Cross Club is sponsoring a Blood Drive, Monday, Oct. 28th from 11-4 p.m. in the high school’s small gym. Please consider donating. Blood Banks are depleted significantly, especially due to recent natural disasters. See available times/schedule appointment

KLR and SJS students “whip pediatric cancer”

Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary School students have been hard at work to “whip pediatric cancer” every September since 2017, and 2024 was no exception. The school held its annual Whip Pediatric Cancer assembly on Monday, Oct. 7. In the weeks leading up to the assembly, students were encouraged to decorate a gold heart in exchange …

“Go Home Early Drill” to be held on Friday, Nov. 8; students to be dismissed 15 minutes earlier; after-school activities canceled

The district will conduct the annual “Go Home Early Drill,” on Friday, Nov. 8.  Students will be dismissed 15 minutes earlier than usual. Families should arrive at school 15 minutes early if their child is picked up, and expect them to be dropped off 15 minutes early if they take the school bus.  There will …

RJK Open House a successful night

Robert J. Kaiser Middle School held its Open House on Tuesday, Oct. 8. Many of our students arrived with parents, guardians, family members, and siblings, ready to have them meet their teachers and see the work they have been doing in their classrooms.  Upon entering the RJK building families were first met by staff and …

MHS Faculty Shoutouts for September

These individuals have been picked by their department for the month of September. they are a true testament of hard work and dedication to their department and our students.  Congratulations to:  Guidance – Julie Yewchuck (not pictured) PPS- Dan Jankowski Specialties Department – David Gross Math- Eric Shewmaker – (not pictured) Social Studies – Chris …