Superintendent Search brochure available

Thank you to everyone who participated in the online survey and in a focus group. The Board is very appreciative of all the input that was gathered from stakeholders.   A brochure outlining the vacancy can be found here  You can also cut and paste the address below in your browser:  https://documentcloud.adobe.com/link/track?uri=urn%3Aaaid%3Ascds%3AUS%3A6a5b4562-15a6-4a03-a39b-a5530cbde726

Fall 2019-20 All-Stars Announced

Congratulations to all of our Panthers who were named All-Stars for the Fall of 2019-20:  Girls soccer: Karen Perilla Buitrago- Sullivan County Democrat (SCD) Ahliyah Hart- SCD Cross Country: Taina DeJesus- SCD 1st Team Aubrey Soller- SCD 1st Team Steven Bello- SCD 1st team Evan Waterton- SCD 1st Team Brandon Mancroni- SCD 1st Team Quentin …

Two MHS sophomores earn Ski Patrol designation

Owen Bassett and Marley Wells, two Monticello High School sophomores, are newly-minted members of the Ski Patrol community.  After completing coursework, taking a written test, and performing a practical test, both students became official members of Ski Patrol on Dec. 7, 2019. Their responsibilities include being available to help and being accountable for other skiers’ …

No debating this – MHS places second at SUNY debate tourney

Congratulations to the Monticello High School Debate Team on its second place finish in varsity public forum debate at the SUNY Oneonta Catskill Area School Study Council Forensic Speech and Debate Tournament.  Special shout out to Courtney Travis and Madison Fields, pictured here, who have each earned a half qualification for the New York State …

Congratulations to our December spotlights

Congratulations to our December spotlights who exemplify the life-ready skill of “collaboration.” These fine folks, as submitted and described by their leadership teams, know that great things happen when we all work together!  Cooke Cares Committee “Cooke Cares is a program at the Cooke Elementary School that was created to assist families in need of …

A bagel with a side of encouragement

Students in Mr. Scott Cooper’s health classes at Robert J. Kaiser Middle School are learning about advocacy and community enhancement. As part of the lesson, the students decorated paper bags with motivational messages that will be used by the Monticello Bagel Bakery to serve up some positivity and encouragement along with breakfast.

District receives notice of confirmed case of scabies

On Thursday, Dec. 12, the Monticello Central School District received notice of a confirmed case of scabies in the district. Scabies is an infestation of the skin by a human itch mite. These mites burrow under the person’s skin where it lives and lays its eggs. The mite is transferred by prolonged skin-to-skin contact with …

Chase students perform “A Christmas Carol for Kids”

On Dec. 6, fourth and fifth-grade students in the Emma C. Chase Elementary School’s Every Person Influences Children (EPIC) Creative Drama Club performed A Christmas Carol for Kids by Charles Dickens, modified by K. Barnhart and B Kelso. The play is a modern take on the classic “A Christmas Carol” story that integrates some new …