Students in Sarah Davis’ class at Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary School decorated the walkway in front of the school building with positive affirmations during their weekly Social Emotional Wellness (SEW) class. SEW Coordinator Jill Yanetta read The Bad Seed to the class — a story of a sunflower seed who learns its never too …
Sullivan County has a higher percentage of uninsured individuals than any of its adjacent counties. A group of high school students hope to change that through education. According to the program’s website, New Vision Health is an academically rigorous program for college-bound high school seniors who plan to major in a health-related field at a …
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It’s Monday in Monticello — time for superintendent Matthew Evans’ weekly update to the community. In this episode: a thank you to the voters in last week’s election, a congratulations to the National Junior Honor Society inductees, and to several of our teams and athletes, upcoming events, and a reminder about our upcoming school closures. …
The ACT on June 11 has been cancelled due to low enrollment by the ACT. Students who registered for the test should have been notified by ACT with more information, including an alternate location. If you have not received a notification, please reach out to the ACT.
Congratulations to Jadden Bryant, Evan Waterton, and Taina DeJesus for their exceptional performances at the OCIAA Track and Field Championships held on May 20 and 21 at Warwick and Goshen. Taina won Gold in the 400 Meter Hurdles, Jadden won Gold in the Triple Jump and the High Jump, and Evan Waterton captured Gold in …
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The Monticello Board of Education (BOE) has authorized its legal counsel to file an appeal on the May 17, 2022 budget vote and board election results to ensure the official results reflect all the votes that were cast. As part of the New York state school election process, the BOE certifies voting results, which are …
The chicks in Ms. Liebman’s kindergarten class were the first to hatch, and the students couldn’t be more excited! Technology Integration Specialist Lisa Jamin set up a livestream of the chicks. Watch them here.
The Cross County Reading Challenge, organized by Sullivan County BOCES, had another successful year of promoting independent reading. Students, and teachers, from each school in the county were encouraged to log the books they read this school year starting October 2021. Monthly Amazon gift cards were awarded to students who logged their books as extra …
Security Attendant Robbin Dockery is a familiar face at Monticello High School. Many students know her as the friendly security attendant who helps keep the building safe. What many students don’t know is the path that led her to her current role today. In the past, Ms. Dockery struggled with substance abuse, and this month …
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While “Traveling Around the World,” teaching assistant Sharone Reef took Mrs. Snow’s third-grade class at the Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary School to her hometown , Caesarea, which lies on the Mediterranean Sea in Israel. Anytime Ms. Reef visits Israel, her first stop after disembarking the plane (after saying “hello” to her family, of course) is …
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