Monticello High School is proud to recognize 22 students who have earned the New York State Seal of Biliteracy, a distinction awarded to graduates who demonstrate a high level of proficiency in English and at least one additional language. The Seal of Biliteracy is affixed to a student’s diploma and noted on their transcript, signaling …
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Monticello High School student Evan Chen competed in the New York State Math League (NYSML) competition, an annual event held in Albany on April 18. The competition brings together the top 300 math students from across New York State, who compete in divisions based on geographic regions. During the regular season, Evan competed as part …
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The Monticello Performing Arts Department has been honored with the “2026 Best Communities for Music Education” designation from The NAMM Foundation for their outstanding support and commitment to music education. The Best Communities for Music Education designation is awarded to districts that demonstrate outstanding achievement for providing music access and education to all students. This is the 19th …
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At its April 23 meeting, the Monticello Central School District Board of Education adopted a proposed budget for the 2026–27 school year. The $106,931,082 spending plan represents a 3.29% increase over the current year’s budget and continues the district’s focus on fiscal responsibility, student success and long-term sustainability. District residents will vote on the proposed budget and elect four members to the …
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It’s Monday in Monticello — time for a weekly update for our Monticello community! In this episode, guest host Jennifer Gorr, principal of Monticello High School, interviews the class of 2026’s valedictorian, Kenny Walz and salutatorian Evan Chen. Plus – information about this week’s Board of Education meeting, and this weekend’s NYSMMA festival.
As we welcome back the warm weather of spring, students in the Monticello Performing Arts Department are feverishly preparing for the upcoming Spring Concerts! The students and faculty of The Performing Arts Department would like to cordially invite you to our upcoming events that showcase the hard work of our students throughout the year. This year’s …
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Firefighter Wayne VanderMeulen’s final walk through the halls of George L. Cooke Elementary School as an active firefighter was one to remember. Mr. VanderMeulen is retiring after 20 years of dedicated service to the community. Over the years, he has made a lasting impact on the students at the Cooke school, especially the students in …
The Every Person Influences Children (EPIC) program recently welcomed Family Support Specialist Danayeli Juarez to the team serving the Monticello Central School District. Ms. Juarez will work to enhance and expand programming that helps build stronger connections between families and schools, provides support and resources for parents and caregivers, and promotes social-emotional wellness in children …
The Monticello High School Performing Arts Department participated in several exciting trips to New York City over the past few weeks. First, the Tri-M Music Honor Society had the opportunity to see “Operation Mincemeat”, an exciting new Broadway production. As an added bonus, the students were able to meet and talk with pit orchestra member …
It’s Monday in Monticello – time for Superintendent Matt Evans’ weekly update to the Monticello community! In this episode, a “thank you” to all of the community members who participated in our ThoughtExchange for our strategic planning process, a reminder about our upcoming Board meetings and other events. Also: important information about state assessments — …
