Spectrum News features Academy of Finance’s tax preparation program

On Saturday, Feb. 9, Spectrum News dropped by Monticello High School to interview Academy of Finance students who are participating in the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program and helping community members prepare their tax returns. Click here to watch the video

Breakfast of champions for Ms. Grote-Turner’s class

Mother Nature took a break long enough for our illustrious high school administration to host a delicious breakfast for this year’s Toy Drive donation leaders.  If the students in the picture look familiar, it is because this fabulous class also demonstrated their leadership and generosity during our food drive.  After raising a staggering $1,239.22 for …

Scholarship season is here

Attention seniors! Scholarships are listed on the Guidance Department web page. New ones are added regularly so it would be beneficial to check the listing often. Click here to go directly to the scholarships currently listed. And pay close attention to the due dates. Good luck! For more information, contact your guidance counselor.

Community Resource Center will open in the Monticello Central School District

Families of students enrolled in the Monticello Central School District will have greater access to support, thanks to a partnership between the district and the Sullivan County Department of Family Services. Beginning in early February, the district will open a Community Resource Center twice per month at Robert J. Kaiser Middle School where families in …

March Book Madness is here!

Top-rated books face off in this NCAA style bracket challenge! Students all over the county vote for their favorite books until one comes out on top!  Don’t forget to keep logging the books you read in the Cross County Reading Challenge which goes on all year.  Deadlines to vote: First Round:    Feb. 8 Second …

MHS debators shine at tournaments

MHS Debaters Reannon Matulewich, Noel Varughese, Madison Fields and Courtney Travis were recognized as top speakers in novice debate at the Malcolm Bump Debate Tournament held at Hendrick Hudson High School in Montrose, New York.            At the Newark Park High School Debate Tournament in Newark, New Jersey  Madison Fields, Reannon Matulewich, …

Keeping up with My Brother’s Keeper

Read the fifth edition of the Monticello My Brother’s Keeper newsletter to catch up with the amazing accomplishments of this extraordinary program. 

NYSED data results: Monticello CSD is in “Good Standing,” scores high in parental involvement

With all five of Monticello’s schools receiving the “Good Standing” designation from the New York State Education Department, the Monticello Central School District has officially been named as a district in “Good Standing” under the New York State Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). The NYSED released the results of these new accountability measures on Jan. …

Scholar Athletes work hard, play hard

At its Jan. 17 Board Awards Ceremony, the Monticello Central School District’s Board of Education honored the Monticello athletes and teams who earned the “Scholar Athlete” distinction from the New York State Public High School Athletic Association. Girls Cross Country 96.94% average Coach: Richard Sternkopf Gabrielle Acosta-Herrera Victoria Blinston Sarah Grodin Mana Iwata Rachel Leventoff Sasrika …

Board Awards honor remarkable Monticello team members

At its Jan. 17 meeting, the Monticello Board of Education held its semi-annual “Board Award Ceremony,” to recognize staff and students who exemplify excellence and a commitment to the Monticello Central School District community. Read more about these fine folks, as described by their nominator(s), below.  Ms. Gernilee Schombs, Nominated by Stephen Wilder, High School …