District staff honored at Healthier Generations Celebration

Monticello Central School District staff members were recognized at the Healthier Generations Celebration held on June 7 at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts. According to the organization’s website, “As Sullivan County struggles at the bottom of the county health rankings each year, our children and youth continue to pay the price with poor health …

MHS marks end of fourth marking period with Student of Distinction Awards

Monticello High School Student of Distinction Award: The Student of Distinction Award was created by principal Stephen Wilder in the 2015-2016 school year to recognize and award those students who have demonstrated behavior and/or achievement above and beyond expectations. These students have been nominated by their teachers and have been chosen among several nominees to …

Awesome Alliances event brings together students of all abilities for a night of fun

Students of all abilities had the chance to socialize, compete, and have fun at the seventh Monticello High School Awesome Alliances on May 20. The event pairs students together based upon their strengths and challenges and the two students work together to compete against other pairs. Usually, the event is held on the school’s athletic …

Graduation update from Principal Wilder (May 26)

Good Day Monticello High School Seniors and Families!  This is an update regarding our preparation for graduation to be held on Sunday, June 26, 2022.    Graduation Locations  The primary goal is to have an outdoor ceremony, beginning at 10:00 am, outside the middle school gymnasium.  Graduates would report to the middle school gymnasium at 9:00 am, …

U.S. History & Government Regents cancelled; June 1 will be a regular school day

On May 24, the New York State Education department notified school administrators throughout the state that the NYS Regents Exam in U.S. History and Government, scheduled for June 1,  has been cancelled.   Monticello High School students will have a full day of school on June 1 and will be following their regular, in-person schedule.  The …

New Vision Health students create high school class about health insurance

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 …

June 11 ACT cancelled

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. 

Three MHS track and field athletes take home gold at championships

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 …