In ancient times, alchemists spent a colossal amount of time trying to discover a process that would transform metal into gold. Despite their efforts, these early chemists never succeeded at their task. Had the Wood family of Wurstboro been around centuries earlier, they could have taught these budding scientists a thing or two about transforming …
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Seniors Josh Gattling, Damorn Hall-Rucker, and Alonzo Stergis along with Juniors Jordan Ruggiero and Julian Velasco were named among the top 48 players in Section IX and had the opportunity to showcase their skills on Sunday at Goshen High School in the Basketball Coaches Association of New York hoops showcase. Players throughout Section IX were …
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Students in the chamber music program, directed by Monticello High School music teacher David Chidsey, had the wonderful opportunity to perform with Jacob Jolliff of the Yonder Mountain String Band on Wednesday, Oct. 2. The students listened to him perform bluegrass and country music with his incredible virtuoso skills.
Students in Monticello High School’s (MHS) Academy of Finance (AOF) had the opportunity to hone their interview skills, courtesy of one of the Hudson Valley’s newest neighbors – LEGOLAND New York. On Sept. 26, Marcela Folkl, HR Business Partner at LEGOLAND New York, visited MHS to lead a presentation for AOF students. During the presentation, …
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The Monticello Central School District will honor four of its distinguished graduates at the Hall of Distinction ceremony, which will be held on Friday, Nov. 1, 2019, at noon. Travis Brust, Patrick Dollard, Lori Leshner and Dan Smalls, all graduates of Monticello High School, have been selected to the Hall of Distinction. Each was nominated …
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As students start their new school year at the George L. Cooke School, they were greeted with generous donations, such as folders, composition books, pencils, markers, tissues, glue sticks, book bags and much more. These donations came from the United Methodists Church of Monticello, Restoration Church in Monticello, Sullivan Correctional Facility, the NAACP and Mrs. …
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The students at the Emma C. Chase Elementary School had an enlightening day and night on Friday, Sept. 20 courtesy of the EPIC (Every Person Influences Children) program and the Chase PTO. During the school day, more than 280 Chase students enjoyed an anti-bullying musical light show that delivered important messages of kindness, honesty and …
In the hallway between rooms 201 and 203 at the Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary School, there is a new “Relaxation Corner,” courtesy of teacher Kayleigh Buboltz. It’s a brightly-colored bulletin board filled with intricate blank coloring pages with a bag of markers attached. Students in any grade can request a trip to the relaxation corner …
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The Monticello Trap Team’s third fall season is off to a great start. The team is a part of the USA High School Clay Target League, which dates back to 2003. This league began with a handful of schools in Minnesota and has since grown to 28 states and nearly 30,000 students participating. The New …
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While many elementary schools may prohibit jumping, skipping and crawling on the way to class, at Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary School and George L. Cooke Elementary School in Monticello, it’s encouraged! When students at these two schools returned for the 2019-20 school year, they found that some of their hallways had been transformed into “sensory …
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