May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Healthier Generation advisor, Amanda Depew, with the help of some students, created positive messages and images for students and staff to see as they enter and exit the high school. Ms. Depew paired up with Brenda Sywalski, art teacher, to incorporate this idea into an art project for students. …
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced the ‘Get a Shot to Make Your Future‘ COVID-19 vaccine incentive for 12- to 17-year-olds. Participants can enter into a random prize drawing to potentially receive a full scholarship to a SUNY or CUNY college beginning May 27. New York State will administer the random drawings and select 10 winners …
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The Monticello CSD announces its participation in the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). Meals will be provided to all children 18 years and under without charge at these locations/dates/times. In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S.Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions …
The Academy of Finance Event Planning class and the Fair Oaks Drive-In presented Jumanji – Welcome to the Jungle on Thursday, May 20. The weather was 70 degrees at 8 p.m. when the movie began and 54 cars came out to watch the movie. It was a relaxed atmosphere and not one laptop was in …
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Hunter Fein and Emily LaRuffa have been chosen as the Monticello High School Senior Scholar-Athletes for the Orange County Interscholastic Athletic Association (OCIAA). Hunter is the class valedictorian with a 101.42 weighted grade point average. He played basketball and tennis, was center back for soccer, and was the punter, kicker and wide receiver for football, …
The classes of 2021 and 2022 held a favorite fundraiser recently – Krispy Kreme donuts. Seniors are fundraising for end-of-year activities and juniors are looking ahead to their senior year, getting ready for all it has to offer. Distribution day was Wednesday, May 12, and many of the class officers were on hand to help …
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This school year’s first Student of Distinction Award Ceremony was held on Tuesday, May 18, via Zoom, allowing families to attend as well as some students who were attending track meets. Teachers from each of the disciplines chose students based on their excellence in that area of study. One common thread in all the accolades …
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A message from Senior Class Advisor, Stephanie Byrne: Join us on June 23 Senior Class, we have planned a senior day trip down to Six Flags in NJ on Wednesday, June 23. Below are the details. We leave the school, Wednesday, June 23 at 7:30 a.m. to head down to the park. Breakfast will be provided. …
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The district recently used funds received from the Elementary & Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER) and Governors Emergency Education Relief (GEER) to purchase HEPA H13 filters, which have been installed in classrooms throughout the district. These Medify Air filters remove 99.9% of particles down to 0.1 microns, improving air quality in the buildings. The …
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Sullivan County BOCES has added a new Broadcasting and Music Production program to its CTE repertoire. Watch the video below to learn more; and contact your guidance counselor for more information.
