Join MHS dance students for The Nutcracker on Wednesday, Dec. 17

The Monticello Performing Arts Department invites the community to the annual performance of The Nutcracker set for Wednesday, Dec. 17, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Arnold P. Hughs Auditorium. Featuring the beloved music of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, this free, family-friendly production showcases the talent and hard work of our student dancers as they …

MHS Toy Drive Committee calling for community support to keep its commitment to 30 local families in need

For many years, the Monticello High School’s Food and Toy Drive Committee has played an instrumental role in providing a brighter holiday season for countless local families. This year, the club urgently seeks your support in order to fulfil our promise to 30 local families who are counting on the drive for assistance.  Last month’s …

Winter Concert Schedule

The Monticello Performing Arts Department has been busy preparing for an exciting Winter Concert Season! The concerts include performances from the various concert bands, string orchestras, choral groups, small group ensembles, as well as our dance department.  These exciting performances will include:  MHS Winter Concert  Wednesday, December 3nd, 7:30pm, Arnold Packer Hughs Auditorium  Chase 4th Grade Elementary Chorus-Government …

Go “Back to the 80’s” with the MHS Drama Club Dec. 5 and 6

Go back in time with the Monticello High School drama club with their production of Back to the 80s by Dean O’Carroll.  Mary is a fun-loving teen in the 21st century who clashes with her mother.  But when she is accidentally sent back in time, she meets her mother in the 80s, Mary will discover that …

Four veterans visit KLR Elementary to inspire fourth graders 

Students at Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary School received a meaningful lesson in courage, service, and community in early November, as four United States military veterans visited the school to speak at a special fourth-grade assembly.   The presenters – E-3 Joseph Levi (HHC 2-1 Aviation Batalion 1st Infantry Division U.S. Army), Senior Chief Petty Officer …

Congratulations to the students who earned a place on this quarter’s Honor Roll

The first-quarter Honor Roll for the Robert J. Kaiser Middle School and Monticello High School is now available. Congratulations to all of the students whose hard work and dedication earned them a place on this quarter’s roll.  Read the rolls:  Robert J. Kaiser Middle School Honor Roll Monticello High School Honor Roll 

It’s Monday in Monticello – Dec. 1

It’s Monday in Monticello – time for Superintendent Matt Evans’ weekly update to the Monticello community! In this episode, an interview with this month’s staff spotlight — security attendant Wesley White. Plus, information about upcoming events!  

Students at G.L. Cooke Elementary School are getting ready for Thanksgiving!

Students at G.L. Cooke Elementary School are getting ready for Thanksgiving! The day began with the Kindergarten Thanksgiving Balloon Parade. Each student from Mrs. Liebman, Miss McCormick, Mrs. Somers, and Miss VanHorn’s classes created a special Thanksgiving balloon and proudly paraded through the hallways. Next, second graders enjoyed a festive pie tasting! They traveled from …