Monticello’s annual School Scene is live

The Monticello edition of the Sullivan County Democrat’s annual school scene is live. You can find it in the Nov. 3 print edition of the Democrat, or read the digital copy here 

The Monti Message – November

I.   Our Schools COVID-19 in Our Schools On October 28, we were informed that a Cooke Elementary School staff member had tested positive for COVID-19.  The staff member had become symptomatic on Saturday, October 24, and was last in school on October 23. The school’s contact tracing identified four other staff members and nine students …

New York State Education Department launches Parent Dashboard; seeks public input

Dear Parents, The New York State Education Department (NYSED) has developed a Parent Dashboard to increase transparency and make information about school performance and other school-level data easier for parents and the public to access. The Parent Dashboard is part of New York’s Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) plan, which emphasizes equity in education for …

School closings and delays in the 2020-21 school year

With spooky weather possible just before Halloween, let’s take a moment to clarify how school delays, early dismissals and snow days will look like in the 2020-21 school year. Just like any other year, the decision to delay or cancel school will be made by 5:45 a.m., and communicated out to families via School Messenger, …

Applications for junior and senior parking available

Good day Monticello Juniors and Seniors!  We are finally ready to begin student parking. If you have not already done so, please click here to fill out the application as soon as possible.   Passes will be issued on a first come first serve basis with priority going to seniors first, then juniors.  Once all of the spots …

MHS Guidance hosting virtual financial aid workshop

The Monticello High School Guidance Department is hosting a virtual financial aid workshop on Monday, Nov. 2 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The event will be facilitated by two financial aid professionals from SUNY Sullivan and is open to all senior students, early graduates and their families.  That evening, students and their families should have …

Get your COVID-19 Questions answered by Sullivan County Public Health Services

The Sullivan County Public Health Services and Sullivan BOCES are hosting a school community forum to provide answers to commonly asked COVID-19 related questions on Nov 4 at 6:00 PM. Public Health staff will explain what to expect if you or a family member is exposed to someone who tests positive or if YOU test …

Kayla Colon is sitting at the table

The senior represents Monticello High School students at the board of education table   The Monticello Board of Education welcomes a new student representative and an alternate to the board this year, Student Council President Kayla Colon and Student Council Vice President Dylan Price. Kayla, a senior, will attend the board of education meetings representing …