The district will conduct the annual “Go Home Early Drill,” on Friday, Nov. 8. Students will be dismissed 15 minutes earlier than usual. Families should arrive at school 15 minutes early if their child is picked up, and expect them to be dropped off 15 minutes early if they take the school bus. There will …
Join us for an unforgettable evening at our annual Homecoming Dance! Monticello High School Homecoming Dance Saturday, October 19, 2024 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM MHS Cafeteria Tickets: $10 each On sale from Wednesday, 10/2 to Thursday, 10/17 Available for purchase in the AP office during periods 5-7. If you’re bringing a guest who is …
As part of fire prevention week, members of the Monticello Fire Department visited the George L. Cooke Elementary School and Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary School to lead a presentation on the importance of fire safety. Aside from the old standby of “stop, drop and roll,” students also learned why it’s important for families to have …
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There will be a regular meeting of the Monticello Central School District Board of Education on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. in the RJK Middle School Library. There will be a proposed executive session at 6:30 p.m. to discuss “the medical, financial, credit or employment history of a particular person or corporation, or …
It’s Monday in Monticello — time for Superintendent Matt Evans’ weekly update to the Monticello community. In this episode, reminders about upcoming events, including: From ABCs to Storytime (for SJS Families) Behavior Management at Home (all families) Board of Education meeting on Oct. 10 No school on Monday, Oct. 14 in observance of Columbus Day/Indigenous …
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and each year on the first Friday in October the RJK staff participate in “Pink and Denim” day. Our staff put on their pink shirts, jeans, and donate money for Breast Cancer Awareness. In past years the donations have helped staff members that were fighting their own fight against …
On Thursday, Sept. 19, Monticello High School seniors Giada Marone and Alexandra Cushing were sworn in as the 2024-25 Student Board Member, and Student Board Member Alternate, respectively. Student Board Members are responsible for updating the Board of Education on student matters, and advocating on behalf of their peers, ensuring that students have representation at …
The students at the Cooke school were excited to see a large fish tank in the front entry way of the school. But much to their surprise, there weren’t any fish inside, instead it was filled with caterpillars. Not just any caterpillars — they were monarch caterpillars. Every morning the students were able to see …
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The Monticello Central School District recently welcomed Ivory Coleman as Director of School Safety and Assistant Principal at Monticello High School. Mr. Coleman brings a robust background in educational leadership, with more than two decades of experience to his new role. He served as Assistant Principal at CIS 339 in the Bronx from 2007 to …
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A huge congratulations to the seven Monticello High School student musicians selected to participate in the 2024 Zone 9 Area All State Music Festival! Students were accepted to these distinguished performing ensembles based on their NYSSMA Solo Festival performances last spring. This year’s MHS Area All State student musicians include: Belle Zhou and …
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