Middle and High School Jazz Ensemble students to perform in festival

Fifty students from the Monticello Central School District’s Middle and High School Jazz Ensemble programs will participate in a concert that concludes the Liberty Jazz Festival on Saturday, Feb. 1 at 7 p.m. in the Liberty Middle School Gymnasium.   Tickets will be available at the door. Suggested donation for the concert is $5 for adults, …

Monticello Board Awards honor remarkable individuals; scholar athletes

At its Jan. 16 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. Read more about these fine folks, as described by their nominator(s), below.  Ms. Jennifer Unverzagt Nominated by William Frandino, Chase Principal …

Bottled water being distributed at Cooke while village corrects water issue

The district is aware of a discolored water situation at the George L. Cooke  Elementary School. The Village of Monticello Water Department is on site. The district is providing bottled drinking water to all students and staff. Water fountains have been disabled at this time. Water to the building remains on for bathroom use. Cafeteria …

Board goals pave a pathway to the future

Without clear vision, it’s difficult to see a path forward. That’s why, over the summer and into the early fall, members of the Monticello Board of Education carefully deliberated and discussed their perceptions of an ideal school district, Monticello’s challenges and strengths, and pathways to resolutions.  As a result of these discussions, the Board committed …

Panther Post receives national and state award

In its inaugural year of publication, The Panther Post has received some impressive accolades, earning an Award of Merit in the National School Public Relations Association’s Publications and Digital Media Awards, as well as an Award of Merit in the New York School Public Relations Association’s Achievement in Educational Communications Awards. Both awards programs recognize …

St. John Street School Community HUB Coordinator recognized

As a result of his work in helping to bring the St. John Street School Community HUB (SJSSCH) to fruition, the Times Herald Record named Coordinator Martin Colavito as one of the “20 to Watch in 2020 in the Mid Hudson Valley.” Read the full story here   

Superintendent Search brochure available

Thank you to everyone who participated in the online survey and in a focus group. The Board is very appreciative of all the input that was gathered from stakeholders.   A brochure outlining the vacancy can be found here  You can also cut and paste the address below in your browser:  https://documentcloud.adobe.com/link/track?uri=urn%3Aaaid%3Ascds%3AUS%3A6a5b4562-15a6-4a03-a39b-a5530cbde726

Fall 2019-20 All-Stars Announced

Congratulations to all of our Panthers who were named All-Stars for the Fall of 2019-20:  Girls soccer: Karen Perilla Buitrago- Sullivan County Democrat (SCD) Ahliyah Hart- SCD Cross Country: Taina DeJesus- SCD 1st Team Aubrey Soller- SCD 1st Team Steven Bello- SCD 1st team Evan Waterton- SCD 1st Team Brandon Mancroni- SCD 1st Team Quentin …