Congratulations to the Section IX Class B Boys Team, who took home the 2019 New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHAA) Sectional Title during the state meet in Plattsburgh on Nov. 16. The team of 12 Section IX runners was comprised of athletes from the local area, including three Monticello Panthers: Steve Bello, …
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Monticello CSD’s Executive Director for Special, Summer and After-School Programs, Dana Taylor, received the 2019 School-Based Friend of Extension award from the Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County (CCESC). The award highlights a Sullivan County school district or district staff member who partners with CCE Sullivan to involve young people in making changes in their schools to promote health, wellness …
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Emma C. Chase Elementary School students got a special visit from “Officer Phil,” a puppet who is on a mission to teach students about respect, safety and the negative effects of bullying. According to the Officer Phil website, the Officer Phil, Deputy Phil and Firefighter Phil safety programs were founded in 1975 and travel to …
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You may have heard of the Brothers Grimm fairy tales, but unless you’re part of the George L. Cooke Elementary School community, chances are you’ve never heard of The Sisters Grinn: Hanselle Hood and Gretelle Locks. It’s an original play penned by Monticello alumna Noel Komatz that takes the characters from three of the most …
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At its Nov. 7 meeting, the Monticello Board of Education appointed Sandy Wagner as the Director of Information and Technology, effective Dec. 16. He will replace Executive Director of Technology Shelley Rossitto, who is retiring after nearly two decades in the position. In his new role, Mr. Wagner will oversee the development, implementation and use …
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Eleven students from Monticello High School’s Academy of Finance (AOF) participated in the New York State Society of CPAs (NYSSCPA)’s Career Day, at the organization’s Manhattan office right in the heart of the financial district — 14 Wall Street. NYSSCPA invited all junior and senior AOF students who have, or are currently taking, accounting courses …
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Monticello High School marked Veterans Day with an assembly complete with two special guests giving their first-hand accounts of being part of the military. One was a very familiar face. Karen Collura, Monticello High School English teacher and coordinator of the Veterans Day event, invited Principal Stephen Wilder and her own husband, Joseph Collura, to …
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The Monticello High School Trap Team closed out another successful fall season, recognizing some of the team’s notable achievements over the past few months. Special recognition goes to: Caleb Hovis, Most Improved Carson Somers, Hi Game Conner Foss, Hi Game (tie) and Hi Series Kaitlyn Miller received the Coaches’ Award, an award that celebrates …
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A message from Monticello Board of Education President, Lori Orestano-James One of the few explicit responsibilities of a school board is the hiring and evaluation of a superintendent. We take that responsibility very seriously. In early fall, the District issued a Request for Proposals (RFP), seeking responses from individuals or firms interested in assisting with …
On the afternoon of Thursday, Nov. 7, several Robert J. Kaiser Middle School students were involved in an altercation. The incident initially involved two students who engaged in increasingly threatening behavior first towards each other and then towards staff members. After safety staff’s repeated attempts to verbally deescalate the situation, one of the students became …
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