11 MHS students recognized as Students of Distinction

On January 30, 2025, in the high school library, eleven students were recognized as Monticello High School (MHS) Students of Distinction for the second quarter. The Monticello Student of Distinction Award was created to recognize and award students who demonstrate behavior and/or achievement above and beyond expectations.  These students were nominated by their teachers and …

Free tax preparation services available through AOF’s VITA program

 Press release courtesy of the MHS Academy of Finance:  Monticello High School (MHS) is proud to once again host the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program for the 2025 tax season.  VITA provides free tax preparation services for families with household incomes less than $67,000 in 2024 at no cost to taxpayers.  IRS-certified student volunteers …

It’s Monday in Monticello – Feb. 3: FAFSA Night edition

It’s Monday in Monticello — time for Superintendent Matt Evans’ weekly update to the Monticello community. In this episode, an interview with Guidance Department Lead Jen Ducey and Monticello High School Principal Jenn Gorr and a group of MHS seniors about the upcoming FAFSA Night and why this event is so important for seniors and …

STREAM Committee fall newsletter is now live

The Monticello Central School District’s STREAM (Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Art, and Math) Committee would like to present their Fall newsletter. Within the newsletter, MCSD staff, students, and community members will find highlights of some amazing classrooms around the district and plenty of helpful resources. Read the STREAM newsletter 

Academy of Finance Business Club wraps gifts for community service

The Academy of Finance (AOF) Business Club participated in a community service event at the Galleria Mall by wrapping holiday gifts.  After school on Thursday, December 19, student club members spent their time helping shoppers during the busy holiday season and offering beautifully wrapped packages in return for a small donation. Students not only gave …

Six teams earn scholar athlete distinction; Monticello High School named school of excellence

Six of Monticello’s fall athletic teams were named as scholar athlete teams by the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA). Teams that earn this distinction must have 75% of their members maintain an overall average of 90% or better throughout the season. Congratulations to the following fall scholar athlete teams: Boys Cross …

MCSD’s unique dance program produces The Nutcracker

Monticello Central School District’s dance program performed their annual production of The Nutcracker on Tuesday, Dec. 17. Third-grade students from throughout the district traveled to the high school to watch a performance during the school day, followed by a public performance in the evening. The district is proud to offer a robust dance program to …