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 …

Registration for SJS Community Preschool lottery now open; call for your appointment now

Pre-school registration  Monticello families with three and four-year old children may now register for the St. John Street Community School Preschool program lottery. All registrations must be completed by April 15 in order to be entered in the lottery, and families will be notified of their status during the week of April 20.   Your child …

Kindergarten registration will take place in March – call for your appointment now!

Español Monticello Central School District 2026/27 Kindergarten Registration will take place on the following dates, and your child must accompany you to register: Chase students:  at the Emma Chase Elementary School on March 23 Cooke students:  at the George L. Cooke Elementary School on March 24 and 25  Please call (845) 794-7700, x 78905 to …

MHS recent alumni return for valuable College and Career Talk

Members of the Class of 2024 and Class of 2025 returned to their alma mater on Jan. 8 to take part in Monticello High School’s inaugural College and Career Talk, organized and facilitated by the district’s Guidance Department. The alumni represented a wide range of post-secondary pathways, including community college, SUNY institutions, private colleges, transfer …

It’s Monday in Monticello – Jan. 12 – MLK Youth Summit Recap

It’s Monday in Monticello – time for Superintendent Matt Evans’ weekly update to the Monticello community! In this episode, MBK Fellows Anthony Oritz and Tobias Brown, along with MHS students Seth Jackson, Alexis Boone and Celeste D’Andrea share their experiences at last week’s MLK Youth Summit at SUNY Sullivan. Also – important reminders about:  PLC …

Kenny Walz shines at NYSSMA All-State

A huge congratulations to Kenny Walz for his outstanding performances in the NYSSMA All-State String Orchestra in Rochester! Kenny was selected to play double bass in the All State Orchestra and provided the opportunity to work with some of the top musicians in NY State throughout a weekend-long rehearsal which culminated in a final concert.  When asked about his experience, Kenny commented that he was so inspired by the high …

It’s Monday in Monticello – Dec. 22 – Holiday performance

It’s Monday in Monticello – time for Superintendent Evans’ weekly update to the Monticello community. In this episode, a special performance from the Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary School chorus, under the direction of music teacher Kevin Hyppolite. Plus, reminders about our upcoming break, and best wishes for a happy holiday season.