Safety staff and physical education department participate in fun-filled day of training and team building

On Friday, March 10, the Health and Physical Education Department and Safety Staff collaborated for a fun filled day of camaraderie, team building, and fun during the district-wide conference day. Each physical education teacher presented their best teaching practice to colleagues while safety staff members served as the “students.” Cardio drumming, Ghost ball, Ultimate Frisbee …

Athletic department announces scholar athletes

The athletic department is proud to announce NYSPHSAA Scholar Athlete recognition for the following winter athletic teams and student athletes: Nordic Skiing– Scholar Athlete Team Average (top 75% of team) 92.69% Coach: Scott Fitchett Hannah Titus Giovanni Gutierrez Abby Morse Baya Titus Didi San Miguel Kaitlyn Morse Preston Roosa Megan Bastone Anthony LaRusso Yousef Elsayed …

Error on district calendar; varsity awards ceremony planned for later in the spring

The printed district calendar erroneously lists a sports award ceremony on March 9. Please be advised that there is no sports award ceremony on March 9. The athletics department is planning a celebration for all varsity athletes later in the spring. More information will be shared as soon as it’s available. 

Alexis Heins crowned NYS Champion

Monticello Sophomore Alpine Ski sensation Alexis Heins was crowned the 2023 Girl’s Slalom New York State Champion at Bristol Mountain on Monday, Feb. 27.  She won with a time of 1:36.97. Congratulations to Alexis and Coach Bittinger!

Taina DeJesus places second; headed to state championships

On Saturday, Feb. 25, Monticello Senior hurdler Taina DeJesus placed second in the 55-meter hurdles with a time of 8.91 seconds at the Indoor Track State Qualifiers at the Armory in New York City. Taina has earned a spot in the New York State Championships this Saturday at Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex in Staten Island. …

Alexis Heins captures second consecutive championship as girls alpine ski team earns division championship

On Wednesday, February 15, on a beautiful and sunny day at Hunter Mountain, Alexis Heins captured her second consecutive Section IX Girls Alpine Ski Championship. Alexis will be competing for the state championship this coming Monday and Tuesday, at Bristol Mountain,  alongside teammates Harly Taylor, Reese Kelly and Samuel Rein. The Girl’s Alpine Ski team …

Varsity girls basketball team celebrates senior night

On Thursday, Feb. 16, the Varsity Girls Basketball team honored seniors Aaliyah Mota, Andraya Young, Julia Kurthy, Gianna DeMaio and Janee Vias prior to their game against Port Jervis. It was the final time these amazing student-athletes would play on their home court. The Lady Panthers capped off the celebration by defeating rival Port Jervis …

Kaitlyn Morse qualifies for NYS Championships

Congratulations to Kaitlyn Morse for placing fifth at the Section 9 Nordic Ski  Championships at Gore Mountain Ski Bowl on Tuesday Feb. 14.  This fifth-place finish qualified Kaitlyn for the New York State Championships which will take place on Feb. 27 and 28 at Harriet Hollister Park near Bristol, New York. Well Done Kaitlyn!!

Boys basketball and cheerleading teams celebrate senior night

The varsity boys basketball and cheerleading teams honored their seniors prior to competing against Minisink Valley. Seniors Joe Russo, Dylan Hardy, Demetrius Edwards, Caleb Green and James Dempsey are pictured together at halfcourt displaying gifts given by Coach Russo and Coach Larkin. The boys capped off senior night with a playoff clinching win in front …