Cooke Literacy Night photos

A good time was had by all at the annual Cooke Literacy Night! Looking for photos of the event? Look no further. Check out this Cooke Literacy Night album.

Emma C. Chase will celebrate Spirit Week from March 16-20

This year, the Emma C. Chase Elementary School is combining Spirit Week with the Kid’s Heart Challenge. Join us with fun-filled themed days all week long.  Monday, March 16 – Dress like a P.E. teacher (sweats, sneakers, t-shirts, sweatshirts) “For good health’s sake, run, jump and shake.”  Tuesday, March 17 – Dress for the red …

Seventh-grade STEM students complete challenging project

Seventh-grade Robert J. Kaiser Middle School students Skye Jenkins, Joseph Lasher and Owen Messenger completed their STEM project after weeks of hard work and diligence. What did the project entail? They had to fully assemble a wired-control robotic arm kit using long-noose pliers, diagonal cutters and a screwdriver. Once assembled, they had to then use …

Important information about COVID-19/coronavirus

para una traducción en español haga clic aquí While the Monticello Central School District does not have a confirmed case of COVID-19, caused by the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) in our schools, we are aware of concerns in the community about the spread of this relatively new virus. Please know that the district is closely monitoring this …

Shane Bittinger qualifies for for Eastern Championships after success at state

Monticello High School skiier Shane Bittinger had some impressive successes at the New York State championships, placing fifth in the Slalom and fourth in the Giant Slalom, and earning him a spot in the High School Eastern Championships, which will be held at Cannon Mountain in Franconia, NH March 6-8. Join us in wishing him …

Three qualify for NYS Indoor Championships

At last Friday’s State Qualifier Meet at West Point, three Monticello Panthers qualified to move on to the NYS Indoor Championships next week. Congrats to Taina DeJesus who set a new school record in 55 Hurdles with a 8.63. Another congrats to Evan Waterton and Steve Bello, who both ran 4:30 in the 1600.

Today’s Students, Tomorrow’s Teachers prepares students to be effective teachers and leaders

Any parent can tell you that there are no instruction manuals when it comes to children. Each child is born with a unique set of personalities, skills, strengths and challenges. The average parent will raise 2-3 children. The average teacher in New York state has 26.2 students in a classroom. The most effective teachers are …