Donald “Mac” Thurston has spent most of his life working in the restaurant business. In an industry notorious for its staff turnover, Mr. Thurston spent a whopping 41 years at one establishment, beginning as a dishwasher and working his way up through the decades to the main chef. “Wearing all these different hats meant that …
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As Dr. Seuss would say, “You can find magic wherever you look. Sit back and relax, all you need is a book.” Students at George L. Cooke Elementary School did just that on Wednesday, March 29 with the help of special guest reader, Jane Sorensen, EPIC Family Engagement Program Manager! Ms. Sorensen stopped by the …
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سيستضيف برنامج “كل شخص يؤثر على الأطفال” (EPIC) ورشة العمل الأولى باللغة العربية لعائلات مونتيسيلو في مدرسة كينيث إل روثرفورد الابتدائية يوم الثلاثاء 25 أبريل من الساعة 5:30 مساءً إلى 6:30 مساءً. ستناقش العائلات موضوع “التواصل مع المعلمين”. تستضيف الورشة أمنية الغالي ورانيا السيد. الحدث مجاني ، لكن التسجيل مطلوب. يرجى إرسال بريد إلكتروني إلى …
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Monticello Central School District is excited to welcome Samantha Lefberg as the new assistant principal at Monticello High School. A native of Bloomingburg, New York, Ms. Lefberg grew up in the small village and graduated from Pine Bush High School. During her childhood, she would often spend summers in Sullivan County, which was one factor …
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This afternoon, two Monticello High School students were involved in an altercation in between classes. The incident took place in the hallway as students were changing classes, and the school briefly entered a hold in place while the Monticello High School staff responded to the incident. Administrators and the school resource officer responded promptly to …
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It’s Monday in Monticello — time for Superintendent of Schools Matt Evans’ weekly update to the Monticello community. In this episode — information about upcoming NYSED testing, information about accountability designations and upcoming afternoon teas. More information: https://www.monticelloschools.net/nysed-releases-accountability-designations/ https://nysed.gov/ https://www.monticelloschools.net/families-and-staff-invited-to-drop-in-for-afternoon-tea-with-the-superintendent/
The George L Cooke Elementary School presents its Spring Concert Series. The concerts will take place at the following dates/times in the Cooke gymnasium: First Grade -Wednesday, April 26 – Starting promptly at 2:30 p.m. Second Grade –Thursday, April 27 – Starting promptly at 1:30 Kindergarten –Thursday, April 27 – starting promptly at 2:30 (concert duration …
At its April 11 regular meeting, the Monticello Central School District Board of Education adopted a proposed budget for the 2023-24 school year. The proposed $97,886,695 spending plan has a zero percent increase to the tax levy, preserves all current staff and vacant positions, boosts school safety measures, enhances athletics offerings and continues to build …
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There will be an English and Social Studies Regents Informational Night from 6:30-8:30pm at Monticello High School in room 322 on April 12. A virtual option is also available below. Parents and families that would like to learn more about the English, Global, or U.S. Regents exams are welcome to attend. If you’d like to …
At its April 11 meeting, the Monticello Central School District Board of Education presented Alexis Heins with a Board Award. Board Awards recognize individuals who make outstanding contributions to the Monticello community. Alexis was recently crowned NYS champion in girls slalom skiing.
