Boys basketball and cheerleading teams celebrate senior night

The varsity boys basketball and cheerleading teams honored their seniors prior to competing against Minisink Valley. Seniors Joe Russo, Dylan Hardy, Demetrius Edwards, Caleb Green and James Dempsey are pictured together at halfcourt displaying gifts given by Coach Russo and Coach Larkin. The boys capped off senior night with a playoff clinching win in front …

Alpine ski celebrates senior night on Feb. 10

On Friday, Feb. 10, our Alpine ski team celebrated their senior night at Holiday Mountain. Seniors Harly Taylor and Allison Weinstein were honored along with seniors from competing schools. Staying true to alpine tradition, Harly and Allison each took a ceremonial run down the slopes, in costume, to their favorite song. Pictured below are Harly …

Senior athletes thank staff with PROJECT: Gratitude

A new Panther tradition is unfolding at Monticello High School.  Monticello High School’s senior fall athletes chose a staff member to honor for their support and encouragement over the years, and on Friday, Feb. 10, the athletes surprised their chosen staff member with a t-shirt proudly bearing the athletes name and number. It’s the start …

Mrs. Trone and Mrs. Belgiovene’s class enjoys a drone demonstration from Trooper Sawyer

New York State Trooper Stephen Sawyer (Troop F) joined Mrs. Trone & Mrs. Belgiovene’s first-grade class last week for a drone demonstration. He taught the students how drones are used in the field. Each student was able to “race” the drone. Some staff even joined in the fun, including our Principal, Mrs. Gallet. We hope …

Five MHS seniors receive New York State Scholarships for Excellence

Monticello High School celebrated five senior students on Friday, Feb. 10, 2023, at the New York State Scholarships for Excellence Award ceremony. With their families and guidance counselors in attendance, Mr. Wilder recognized each of them for performing spectacularly in their academics. Each year, approximately 6,000 students across New York State earn the second level of the …

District welcomes Theresa Carlin as interim assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction

Theresa Carlin has joined the Monticello Central School District as interim assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction. For the past four and a half years, Ms. Carlin has served as the Superintendent of Schools at the Schenevus Central School District in Otsego County. She also has prior administrative experience as a special education director in …

Upcoming surveys will help district in its vision to become district of choice

español Dear Monticello CSD Community Member, Over the last two-and-a-half years, I have enjoyed meeting and conversing with many of you about our schools. During these conversations, I’ve had the opportunity to hear from a broad spectrum of our community about what we’re doing well, and what we could be doing better.  Many of you …

Limited number of spots available on Monticello Trap Team; registration is underway

A limited number of spots are available on the Monticello Trap Team for the spring season.  Registration is done thru the state league from now until March 10.  Prior experience is not required, but students must be in grades 6-12, ages 12 and older, and remain academically eligible to participate.  The spring season runs for …

Cooke second-graders learn about safety from law enforcement

Throughout the month of November and December 2022, Sullivan County Sheriff Deputy Barrett visited Ms. Dutcher and Ms. D’Agata’s second-grade class to teach the students about different safety topics through the DARE program designated for younger grades. Deputy Barrett taught the students many safety topics such as road signs, bicycle safety, household chemical awareness, knowing …