Dear Monticello community: The Monticello Central School District recognizes that despite its best efforts, students of color or those experiencing poverty have not always been treated with the fairness and insight they deserve. One of our Board of Education goals states, in part, “This Board will foster an inclusive culture that sparks community pride, emphasizes …
There will be a special meeting of the Monticello Central School District Board of Education on Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at 5 p.m. via videoconference with no in-person attendance, and will be recorded and transcribed at a later date. The meeting is closed to the public due to COVID-19, pursuant to the governor’s Executive Order …
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The Sullivan County School Boards Association is honoring two members of the Monticello Central School District family for excellence and honoring their dedication to the school and greater community. Ann Hazelnis, an English teacher at Monticello High School, will receive the Outstanding Educators Award from the group. Martin Colavito is receiving the Outstanding Friend to …
Families may begin registration for the Fall 2020 sports season beginning on June 15. A parent/guardian must fill out the medical update form online in order for a student to participate in Fall sports. Student athletes who wish to participate in the Fall 2020 sports season and previously had a health examination for school attendance …
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Gov. Andrew Cuomo issued an executive order on Sunday pushing the deadline for mail-in absentee ballots for the school district budget vote and board election to June 16. Ballots received by mail at the district office by 5 p.m. on June 16 will be valid and counted. The district will also accept ballots in person …
Monticello CSD’s Board of Education President Lori Orestano-James and Trustee Todd Grodin were recognized by the New York State School Board Association (NYSSBA) with a Board Excellence Award. According to the organization’s website, this distinction serves as an acknowledgment of the extensive time and effort required of school board members who continually strive to expand …
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The Sullivan County government invites youth between ages 14-20 to apply for a paid working opportunity this summer. The employment period is between July 6 and August 14 and employees earn $11.80 per hour. Watch the video below for more information: From the Sullivan Center for Workforce Development: Please fill out this Summer Youth Employment Application if you are interested …
This story was revised due to Gov. Cuomo’s executive order extending the vote until June 16. The district will live stream the canvassing and counting of all received ballots, beginning at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, June 16. The live stream will be available at this link. As a reminder, ballots must be received, not postmarked, …
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Check out this virtual celebration of our students’ artistic talents throughout the district.
During this time of virtual learning, even our youngest students have been hard at work learning the musical skills offered here in Monticello, and also showing how joyful, creative, and resourceful they are in any situation. Here’s just a small sampling of all their wonderful work!
