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Panther basketball coach Chris Russo receives Ben Nelson Service Award

Chris Russo, the Monticello High School boys’ varsity basketball coach, has received the Ben Nelson Service Award from the Basketball Coaches Association of New York (BCANY). The award is presented annually to a coach who exhibits selfless quality of service to others, putting others above themselves on and off the court. “Chris Russo is a …

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MCSD welcomes new director of facilities

Stephen Lewis has helped keep buildings throughout Sullivan County safe and operational for years, and now he is bringing that expertise to the Monticello Central School District. Mr. Lewis, who was recently appointed as the district’s director of facilities, has worked as a property manager for a summer camp, a buildings and grounds maintenance supervisor …

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Emma C. Chase Elementary welcomes new assistant principal

While she may be a new face at Emma C. Chase Elementary School, Kim Gordon is no stranger to the Monticello team. The 11-year veteran of the District has taught high school mathematics, worked as a technology integration specialist and acted as the department instructional lead for the high school math department. In her most …

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MHS welcomes new assistant principal, Rachel Blount

If you’re a part of the Monticello High School community, Rachel Blount is excited to meet you. The new MHS assistant principal, who was appointed over the summer and just celebrated her first “back to school” day at Monticello, brings with her an extensive background in transforming culture and climate to foster student success. Whether …

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All Monticello students eat breakfast and lunch for free

Letter to Parents for School Meal Programs Special Provision Options (Provision 2 Non-Base Year & Community Eligibility Provision) Dear Parent or Guardian: We are pleased to inform you that the Monticello Central School District will be implementing a meal certification option available to schools participating in the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs for …

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Courtney Bonfante joins district to lead communications team

Here is a big Panther welcome to a very familiar face. Courtney Bonfante, who has been a part of the Monticello Central School District family for nearly three years on a part-time basis through Capital Region BOCES, is now leading the district’s Communications Department as a full-time district employee. “I am thrilled to officially be …

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Inaugural “Fellows and Friends Retreat” brings state leaders and Monticello teens of color together at Honor’s Haven

New York State Commissioner of Education Mary Ellen Elia will speak to student leaders from Monticello Central School District’s My Brother’s Keeper Program (MBK) during the inaugural “MBK Fellows and Friends Retreat” to be held at the Honor’s Haven Resort in Ellenville, New York on Aug. 28 – 29. Commissioner Elia is expected to speak …

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Chris Palmer appointed Principal of Cooke Elementary School

During his time at Monticello High School, Chris Palmer has gone to great lengths to build connections with students and staff. Whether it’s attending sporting events, buying a pizza to celebrate a student’s marked improvement or demonstrating how to tie a tie on a student’s first “business dress day”, Mr. Palmer is known for his …

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