STREAM fall newsletter is live
The fall edition of the STREAM newsletter is live! Read the newsletter to learn how STREAM is enhancing student learning throughout the district.
Academy of Finance students attend YEG Symposium
Article courtesy of AOF Junior, Breanah Bracy Fourteen students from Monticello High School’s Academy of Finance (AOF) attended the Youth Economic Group (YEG) Symposium at SUNY Sullivan County Community College in Loch Sheldrake on Wednesday, November 20, 2019.. The Monticello group consisted of freshman and sophomore students from Mrs. Scholieg and Ms. Andrejcisk’s entrepreneurship classes. Both …
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Overnight warming shelters and other resources to stay warm are available through the county
The Sullivan County government recently shared information about resources for people in need of assistance staying warm in the cold months, including overnight warming shelters and the Home Energy Assistance Programs. Please visit the Sullivan County website to learn more.
Panthers shine at state; look forward to next meet
Congratulations to the Section IX Class B Boys Team, who took home the 2019 New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHAA) Sectional Title during the state meet in Plattsburgh on Nov. 16. The team of 12 Section IX runners was comprised of athletes from the local area, including three Monticello Panthers: Steve Bello, …
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Dana Taylor named CCE’s 2019 Friend of Extension recipient
Monticello CSD’s Executive Director for Special, Summer and After-School Programs, Dana Taylor, received the 2019 School-Based Friend of Extension award from the Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County (CCESC). The award highlights a Sullivan County school district or district staff member who partners with CCE Sullivan to involve young people in making changes in their schools to promote health, wellness …
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AOF accounting students head to the big apple
Eleven students from Monticello High School’s Academy of Finance (AOF) participated in the New York State Society of CPAs (NYSSCPA)’s Career Day, at the organization’s Manhattan office right in the heart of the financial district — 14 Wall Street. NYSSCPA invited all junior and senior AOF students who have, or are currently taking, accounting courses …
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A lesson about Veterans Day from veterans
Monticello High School marked Veterans Day with an assembly complete with two special guests giving their first-hand accounts of being part of the military. One was a very familiar face. Karen Collura, Monticello High School English teacher and coordinator of the Veterans Day event, invited Principal Stephen Wilder and her own husband, Joseph Collura, to …
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MHS Trap Team players recognized as season closes
The Monticello High School Trap Team closed out another successful fall season, recognizing some of the team’s notable achievements over the past few months. Special recognition goes to: Caleb Hovis, Most Improved Carson Somers, Hi Game Conner Foss, Hi Game (tie) and Hi Series Kaitlyn Miller received the Coaches’ Award, an award that celebrates …
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Update on Superintendent search
A message from Monticello Board of Education President, Lori Orestano-James One of the few explicit responsibilities of a school board is the hiring and evaluation of a superintendent. We take that responsibility very seriously. In early fall, the District issued a Request for Proposals (RFP), seeking responses from individuals or firms interested in assisting with …
Erin Thompson crowned 2019 Monti Idol
Erin Thompson, a senior at Monticello High School, won the 2019 Monti Idol singing competition. Thompson won the hearts of the judges and audience while competing with 20 other students that auditioned for the competition. The popular competition has become a favorite event amongst students and staff and is organized and executed by the …