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 …
Kudos to our February spotlights who exemplify February’s Life-Ready skill of Responsibility. These fine folks, submitted and described by their building/department leadership team, don’t just hope great things will happen — they take full responsibility to ensure they do. Sue Poli, Emma C. Chase Elementary School “Congratulations to Mrs. Sue Poli from the Emma C. …
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Senior Captain Josh Gattling scored his 1000th career point in Tuesday’s game at Sullivan West. Josh became the ninth player in school history to achieve this milestone and he is the first since Brad Cooper in 2006. The historic basket came on a lay-up after a steal with five minutes to go in the third …
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More than 170 students from schools across New York State traveled to Albany on Feb. 12 to meet with legislators and their staff to lobby for expanded state support of the all-important Advanced Placement (AP) curriculum. Among those students were two Monticello students, Dylan Hardy and Collen Barbato, along with Dana Taylor, Executive Director of …
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On Friday, Feb. 21 the entire George L. Cooke Elementary School community celebrated the 100th day of school. Each classroom participated in 100 day activities led by staff members wearing 100 day t-shirts. The celebrations looked different in each grade — some students dressed up as if they were 100 years old, others brought in …
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Monticello High School recently held its Student of Distinction ceremony. These students are nominated by the respective departments for their outstanding characteristics and contributions. Roxanne Dastparvardeh – ELA Colleen Barbato – Science Layla Mack – Technology Performing Arts– Kevon Dumornay Katelynn Boothe – Key Club Candice Lozada – Social Studies Kaitlin Miller – Visual Art …
The annual School District Budget Vote and Board of Education Elections will be held from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 for the residents of the Monticello Central School District. In order to vote, you must be registered. Registration is now open and the last day to register for the May …
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Petitions nominating candidates for the office of member of the Board of Education will be available on Monday, March 2, 2020. The petitions can be picked up, by appointment, at the office of the district clerk, located at Central Office, 60 Jefferson Street, Suite 3, Monticello. Please call District Clerk Janet Montes at 845-794-7700, ext. …
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The eighth-grade parent orientation, which was originally scheduled for Feb. 26 has been rescheduled. The event will now take place on Tuesday, April 28 at 6:30 p.m. in the Monticello High School AP Hughs Auditorium.
Congratulations to Shane Bittinger, who won the Section 9 Championships for the third year in a row at Hunter Mountain on Feb. 12 with a best slalom time of 29.14 and best giant slalom time of 33.35.
