July Classroom 2020 Update

Each month, the district releases a video update on the progress of the Classroom 2020 project. Watch July’s update below, and visit the Classroom 2020 web page for an archive of all of our monthly videos. 

Charles Payne is the #BeWellMonti June Wellness Winner

Congratulations to Charles Payne, who is the June staff Wellness Winner in the #BeWellMonti Challenge. As a Wellness Winner, Charles now has the chance to win the $500 grand prize on the first day of the 2019-20 school year.  About Charles:  Position/Title: Plant Operation Supervisor My wellness goal: My goal is to drop down to 200lbs or …

The summer 2019 edition of The Keeper’s Secret is out

Read the summer 2019 edition of The Keeper’s Secret to catch up with the Monticello My Brother’s Keeper program and to see what’s in store next for this trailblazing initiative. 

Statement on Legislation Removing Non-Medical Exemption from School Vaccination Requirements

The following is a joint statement from the New York State Department of Health and New York State Education Department:  On June 13, 2019, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo signed legislation removing non-medical exemptions from school vaccination requirements for children. The United States is currently experiencing the worst outbreak of measles in more than 25 years, …

Chase raises $5,677 for Kids Heart Challenge

The Chase School participated in the Kids Heart Challenge, which is a national education and fundraising event sponsored by the American Heart Association. Physical Education teacher Mrs. Tamara Coney facilitated the program during PE classes by teaching the students jump rope skills, explaining how their hearts work, and how to develop heart-healthy habits. The students …

The winners of the Chase Flag Day essay contest

Congratulations to all the fifth graders who participated in the annual Flag Day essay contest at the Chase School. The fifth grade students with honorable mention were: Ryleigh LeCastre, Kate Smith, Julio Santiago, Sean McAssey, Emiley Pine, Emiley Hughes, and Ayden Barschow. The first place winner was Diane Van Houten; second place- Ralf Embro and third place- …

Students inspire at Monticello President’s Education Awards

Monticello Superintendent of Schools Tammy Mangus welcomed students, family members and friends Tuesday night to the Arnold Packer Hughs Auditorium to honor the recipients of the 2019 President’s Education Awards. Students in fifth, eighth and 12th grades – those moving on to middle school, high school and graduating from Monticello High School – were recognized …

Board of Education donates signed books to each school

Students at every school in the Monticello Central School District (MCSD), including Project Excel, will have some new literary choices, thanks to a donation from the Board of Education. At the inaugural Sullivan County Book Festival held in late May, members of the Board of Education secured a variety of books, many signed by the …

‘Get the Meds Out’

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and the Monticello Central School District are partnering to “Get the Meds Out” of your home’s medicine cabinet. All residents are encouraged to bring their unused and expired medications to the medication collection kiosks at: Monticello Police Department  2 Pleasant Street Monticello, NY 12701 845-794-4422 The Family …

June Board Awards honor remarkable Panthers

At its June meeting, the Monticello Board of Education held its semi-annual “Board Award Ceremony,” to recognize staff and students who exemplify excellence and a commitment to the Monticello Central School District community.  Just prior to the beginning of the ceremony, the Board presented 2018-19 student board member, Molly Garcia, with a certificate and a …