Monticello Academy of Finance offers free tax preparation services

The Monticello High School Academy of Finance is once again offering free tax preparation assistance to eligible community members through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program. This valuable program provides no-cost help to individuals and families with annual incomes of $69,000 or less, helping residents accurately file their tax returns while saving money on …

Chase Attendance Honor Roll Dec. 19 through Jan. 22

Congratulations to the students at the Emma C. Chase Elementary School who earned a spot on the Attendance Honor Roll for their perfect or excellent attendance from Dec. 19 through Jan. 22. Every day of learning counts, and these students are setting themselves up for success in school and beyond! Perfect Attendance Stephanie Alarcon De …

un taller de EPIC en español sobre “El Amor es una Vitamina Poderosa”/EPIC Spanish Workshop called “Love is a Powerful Vitamin”

Español Se ofrecerá un taller de EPIC en español sobre “El Amor es una Vitamina Poderosa”. Martes, 10 de febrero, 2026 @ 5:45 pm en Zoom. Las familias aprenderán muchas maneras que existen para expresar el amor a sus hijos. El Amor es una vitamina necesaria que se tiene que suministrar en dosis generosas y …

It’s Monday in Monticello – Feb. 2 – Interview with Ava Williams and Daniel Weyer

It’s Monday in Monticello – time for Superintendent Evans’ weekly update to the Monticello community. In this episode, a conversation with Monticello High School athletes Ava Williams and Daniel Weyer, who were recently recognized as Varsity 845 Athletes of the Week — and a special shoutout to Javien Williams, who also received the same recognition! …

EPIC workshop: Love is Powerful Vitamin will take place Feb. 12

There will be an EPIC Parent Workshop, “Love is a Powerful Vitamin,” on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026 at 5:45 p.m., located at the St. John Street Community Preschool Building at 22 St. John’s Street, Monticello, NY Families will learn and understand the power of love in a child’s life, identify how to teach a child …

Information about wind chill and changes to school schedules

Weather conditions, including extreme temperatures, play an important role in determining whether changes to the regular school day must be made to ensure student safety.   When considering such changes, the Monticello Central School District evaluates not just air temperature, but wind chill as well. Wind chill is calculated by combining air temperature with wind speed to estimate how fast …

It’s Monday in Monticello – Jan. 26

It’s Monday in Monticello – time for Superintendent Evans’ weekly update to the Monticello community. In this episode, information about kindergarten and UPK registration. Plus, an interview with this month’s Staff Spotlight, Jill Yannetta.

MHS student Christopher Collado honored with Board Award for outstanding sportsmanship and kindness

Monticello High School student Christopher Collado was recognized with a Board Award during the Jan. 22 Monticello Board of Education meeting, in celebration of his outstanding sportsmanship and kindness. Christopher was nominated for this honor by Director of Physical Education, Health, Athletics and Wellness Ryan Jasper, after Mr. Jasper received an email after a football …

13 MHS students selected to have their MLK artwork exhibited at state level

Each year, the New York State Education Department (NYSED) and the Office of General Services honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by inviting schools across the state to submit student artwork and essays inspired by his life and teachings. Submissions reflect Dr. King’s Six Principles and Steps of Nonviolence or celebrate his …

Third graders “travel to Russia” with Mrs. Kharkover

Mrs. Snow’s third-grade class at the Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary School recently took a journey across the world without ever leaving the classroom, thanks to a special visit from KLR art teacher, Mrs. Kharkover. Mrs. Kharkover, who grew up in Saint Petersburg in the former Soviet Union (USSR), shared her personal experiences of life under …