Livestream the tenth annual Hall of Distinction induction ceremony

The Monticello Central School District is honored to present the tenth annual Hall of Distinction this Friday, Nov. 3, 2023. Congratulations to our four inductees on this esteemed recognition: Ralph Breakey, Class of 1911 Julian Dawson, Class of 1999 Shirley Hornbeck, Class of 1953 Antoinette Williams, Class of 1986 The induction ceremony for this year’s …

Trap Team wraps up fall season

Congratulations to the Monticello High School Trap Team on a great fall season! For more photos, please visit the team’s Facebook page Coach Jay Mendels shared these updates from the team’s award party: Congrats to this season’s award winners: Team MVP – Jake Hovis – Team hi avg 22.1, Team high game 24 (4×), Team …

Monticello High School students — reserve your 2024 yearbook today!

Monticello High School students — reserve your 2024 yearbook today! Visit www.yearbookordercenter.com Enter school code #5999 Yearbook Only: $55.00 now until October 31, 2023 $60.00 from November 1, 2023 until May 13, 2024 Yearbook with Name Stamp: $60.00 now until October 31, 2023 $65.00 from November 1, 2023 until May 13, 2024   Parents can …

KLR students visit Bethel Woods Center for the Arts

Fifth-grade students from the Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary School visited the Bethel Woods Center for the Arts on Monday, Oct. 23 for a fun-filled morning of learning and inspiration.  First, the students toured the center’s “Peace, Love and Pumpkins” exhibit — a walk through garden filled with hand-carved Jack O’Lanterns and other autumn artwork. As …

Chase students learn about fire safety from WFD

The Wurtsboro Fire Department helped students learn some life-saving lessons during Fire Prevention Week. On Oct. 20, firefighters visited the Emma C. Chase Elementary School, where they showed off their truck and hoses’ capabilities and led a presentation on kitchen safety. Students learned what to do if a fire starts in their kitchen and the …

Hall of Distinction, Class of 2023: Meet the Inductees

The Monticello Central School District is honored to present this year’s induction class for the 2023 Hall of Distinction. Below are four profiles detailing the extraordinary work and accomplishments of this year’s inductees since their graduation from Monticello High School. The Monticello Central School District Hall of Distinction honors highly successful alumni, former Board of …

It’s Monday in Monticello – Oct. 30

It’s Monday in Monticello — time for Superintendent Dr. Matt Evans’ weekly update to the Monticello community. In this episode, an interview with Julian Dawson, Chief Professional Officer of the United Way of Sullivan County, and one of our four 2023 Hall of Distinction inductees. For more information on this year’s Hall of Distinction ceremony, visit …

SJS students plant seeds of peace

Students at the St. John Street Community School planted seeds of peace last week as part of an initiative to build a sense of community and promote harmony in Monticello and beyond. The Worldwide Daffodil Project’s (WWDP) mission is to plant 1.5 million daffodil bulbs around the world in commemoration of the children who perished …

Monticello High School hosts another successful College Night

The Monticello High School guidance team hosted another successful College Night — a program that has helped Monticello families prepare for college for at least two decades.  The presentation is geared towards senior and early graduate students and their families and covers topics such as financial aid, the college visit and interview, the application process, …