Updates on increased in-person instruction opportunities

español Dear Monticello CSD Community Member, I hope this finds you well and that you had a restful holiday break. Our staff have been working diligently over the past month to make adjustments that will increase in-person student enrollments. April 21 will be the first Wednesday of in-person instruction. The improvements listed below— among others—will …

Summer Youth Employment Program is accepting applications

Sullivan County’s Summer Youth Employment Program is now accepting applications from youth aged 14 – 20. Learn more and apply on the county’s website.     Disclaimer: This program is sponsored by the partners listed in the event above. It is neither sponsored nor endorsed by the Monticello Central School District. Monticello Central School District is …

Students continue to grow musically at Monticello

Music class looks different this year. With NYS guidance requiring a 12-feet of spacing for vocal, woodwind and brass instruments, and six feet for strings, a class that would typically have 30 students now has just a handful. Rather than work towards a culminating performance, teachers focus more on enabling music students to learn independently. …

Parents of 9th and 12th graders asked to complete survey re: in-person instruction by April 2

This message is for our parents and guardians of our 9th and 12th graders.  We are working towards providing as many 9th and 12th grade students with direct in-person instruction as we can.  Our goal is to begin this transition on April 19.  Please complete this survey (Survey in English.  Survey in Spanish) regarding your interest in having your 9th or 12th grader attend school …

Kaitlyn Miller is tops in conference, third in state for fall trap shooting

When Monticello’s Kaitlyn Miller started trap shooting with the high school’s club team four years ago, only four high schools in the state had teams. That number has since grown to 100 schools and the competition has increased exponentially as well. Which makes Kaitlyn’s accomplishments even more impressive. This fall, she finished third in the …

Students create motivational messages

It’s important to seek out the positive in all situations, especially during stressful times, such as the one we’re in now given the COVID-19 pandemic . As part of Katie Alvarez’s health class at Monticello High School, students created videos with motivational messages. Listen to these wise words:       

EPIC will host two self-care workshops in April

The Every Person Influences Children (EPIC) program will host two virtual self-care workshops during April: Monday, April 5, 7 p.m. Thursday, April 15, 7 p.m. Participants will learn about fitness and health and also have an opportunity to win a self-care themed basket. Both workshops are free, but registration is required to receive Zoom information. …