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Student volunteers save local taxpayers more than $63K in tax prep fees

Students in Monticello High School Academy of Finance’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program have wrapped up another successful tax season. This year, student volunteers have prepared 246 tax returns for community members, saving these taxpayers more than $63K in tax preparation fees. The VITA program, now in its 11th year at Monticello, enables students …

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Classroom 2020: Phase II bond referendum will be held during school budget vote

Voters in the Monticello Central School District will consider an $85.5 million “Classroom 2020: Phase II” bond referendum during the district’s annual school budget vote, which will be held on May 21. In a separate proposition, residents will also consider the creation of a $10 million capital reserve fund, similar to a savings fund, that …

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Monticello alumnus named “Friend to Education”

The Sullivan County School Boards Association (SCSBA) recently named Dr. Joseph D’Abbraccio as a recipient of the organization’s 2019 “Friend to Education” award. The annual award honors an individual who has made an impact on the education of children in Sullivan County. “Dr. Joe” graduated from Monticello High School, where he was an Academy of …

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Gary Silverman honored with “Outstanding Educator Award”

The Sullivan County School Boards Association (SCSBA) named Gary Silverman, a long-time science teacher at the Robert J. Kaiser Middle School (RJK), as a recipient of the organization’s  “Outstanding Educator Award.” The annual award honors educators who have made a significant impact on the education of children in Sullivan County. Mr. Silverman is known to …

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Jennifer Somers honored with “Teaching Excellence Award”

The Mid-Hudson School Study Council (MHSSC) announced George L. Cooke Elementary School Kindergarten Teacher Jennifer Somers as one of the recipients of the organization’s “Teaching Excellence Award,” which recognizes outstanding educators. In her letter nominating Ms. Somers for this distinction, Monticello Central School District’s Supervisor of Special Education wrote of Ms. Somers’ nurturing demeanor and …

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Statement from State Education Commissioner MaryEllen Elia

First and foremost, I would like to thank students, parents, teachers and administrators for their continued patience and support as we work through the difficulties that occurred this week with computer-based testing. I regret the hardship these difficulties have placed on school communities. I understand the changes we made may have presented unforeseen challenges. As …

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KLR students recognized during Fun Friday

On Fun Friday at Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary School,  the following students were recognized for their excellence: Attendance Award Mr. Law’s class Lunchroom Champs Ms. Boardman’s class Students of the Month: Mrs. Mabee Adeena Chowdhury Mrs. Reed Chase Young Mrs. Ferentinos Lillyan McDonnell Mrs. Moore Joshua Pinto-Lemus Miss Scales Tyler Ehrets Hulse Mrs. Bright Steven …

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Computer-Based Testing update

UPDATE, April 3, 4:49 p.m.: Please read the press release from the New York State Department of Education below for the most recent information. Please keep an eye out for more information from your child’s building principal via SchoolMessenger.  From NYSED: Computer-based testing (CBT) of the state English Language Arts (ELA) tests will resume tomorrow …

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Creative, professional students give back to the community

Mr. Waddell’s Structural Engineering class and Woodworking Manufacturing classes are run as professional working shops.  After learning about safety, materials, professionalism and purpose, these students move forward, creating beautiful and useful products.   The emphasis of these classes is building products that can go to help the community. Currently, these classes on working on well-crafted …

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