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MHS government class learns important lessons from legislator visit

Sullivan County Legislator Elect District 9, Terry Bernardo, visited Lourdes Georges’ government class at Monticello High School. She discussed what the role of the legislature is, and heard the students’ perceptions of issues impacting Sullivan County, such as the conditions of the roads, homelessness, and lack of resources for families struggling with hunger. During the …

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MHS students learn math concepts by creating graham cracker houses

Students in Denise Steixner’s Math 11 course at Monticello High School have been learning to calculate central tendencies — mean, median, mode and range. Eventually, the students will be able to use these skills to apply them to a more in-depth project, but for now, they are learning how to calculate these concepts.  To help …

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Chase students reimagine John Lennon’s “Real Love”

In early November, fourth and fifth-grade students at the Emma C. Chase Elementary School participated in an assembly facilitated by the John Lennon Real Love Project (JLRLP). According to the organization’s website, the JLRLP is a “visionary songwriting workshop in which participants compose their own songs and sing their truth.” During the workshop, students learned …

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Chase students set out to trap the Gingerbread Man

The classic nursery rhyme says he’s uncatchable, but Emma C. Chase Elementary School students have been working hard to trap the Gingerbread man! All week long, Library Media Specialist Patti Andersen has been facilitating an activity for her students that combines holiday fun with STEAM skills. After reading The Library Gingerbread Man, Ms. Andersen challenges …

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Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary welcomes Patrick Miraglia as the school’s new assistant principal

Patrick Miraglia has returned to his roots at Monticello Central School District, joining Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary School as the new assistant principal. The Board of Education officially appointed Mr. Miraglia to the position at the Nov. 2 meeting. Originally from Wurtsboro, NY, Mr. Miraglia is no stranger to MCSD schools; he was previously a …

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It’s Monday in Monticello – Dec. 18

It’s Monday in Monticello — time for Superintendent Matt Evans’ weekly update to the Monticello community. In this episode, information about upcoming events, including this week’s district-wide sprit week, initial information about planning for our anticipated capital improvement project, wishes for a happy holiday break, and more.  

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It’s Monday in Monticello – Dec. 12

It’s Monday in Monticello — time for Superintendent Matt Evans’ weekly update to the Monticello community. In this episode, upcoming events and a special sneak peek of this Friday’s Nutcracker performance from some of our talented dancers. Read more about the Nutcracker Read more about Open Office Hours 

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MHS Performing Arts Department presents: The Nutcracker

The Monticello Performing Arts Department presents: The Nutcracker, with music by Pytor Illyich Tchaikovsky on Friday, Dec. 15 from 7 to 8 p.m. in the A.P. Hughs Auditorium at Monticello High School. The event is free, and the snow date will be Monday, Dec. 18 

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Fall STREAM newsletter is live!

The Monticello Central School District’s STREAM (Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Art, and Math) Committee would like to present their Fall newsletter. Within the newsletter, MCSD staff, students, and community members will find highlights of some amazing classrooms around the district and plenty of helpful resources! Read the newsletter.