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MBK partners with Landfield Synagogue to commemorate Yom HaShoah

The Monticello My Brother’s Keeper program partnered with Landfield Avenue Synagogue, Lori Orestano-James, Secretary, Board of Directors and Yom HaShoah Committee Chair to observe Yom Ha’Shoah (also known as Holocaust Remembrance Day) and build bridges within our community. Students shared their reflections from their reenactment of a conversation of friendship and support for the civil …

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MBK to host free literacy/math summer camps

Monticello’s My Brother’s Keeper (MBK) program will host free summer camps focused on literacy and math skills development at the Evergreen and Kinnebrook communities in July and August.  MBK sponsored a literacy camp last summer at Evergreen to encourage and support a love of reading as we understand reading is the foundation of all learning. …

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My Brother’s Keeper students participate in Sullivan 180’s annual MLK Day of Service

Press release courtesy of Sullivan 180: The 4th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service Youth Summit was held on January 17, 2025, at SUNY Sullivan with over 120 students and 60 adult chaperones and volunteers. For the fourth year in a row, Sullivan 180 has proudly partnered with over twenty area non-profits and businesses, to coordinate this very …

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MBK students attend county legislative meeting

After participating in Sullivan 180’s Martin Luther King Day of Service, Monticello students in the My Brother’s Keeper program had the opportunity to attend,  and present at the most recent county legislative meeting.  After receiving three certificates acknowledging their participation in the MLK event, the students enjoyed a lunch with District 8 County Legislator Amanda …

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STREAM Committee fall newsletter is now live

The Monticello Central School District’s STREAM (Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Art, and Math) Committee would like to present their Fall newsletter. Within the newsletter, MCSD staff, students, and community members will find highlights of some amazing classrooms around the district and plenty of helpful resources. Read the STREAM newsletter 

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It’s Monday in Monticello – Jan. 13

It’s Monday in Monticello – time for Superintendent Matt Evans’ weekly update to the Monticello community. In this episode, Dr. Evans interviews Director of Student Services Tokinma Killins and the My Brother’s Keeper students who are participating in Sullivan 180’s MLK Day of Service this upcoming Friday. Plus, congratulations to our scholar athletes, and upcoming …

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Winter Warmth Drive provides winter wear to 80 students

Monticello’s My Brother’s Keeper program, in partnership with the Every Person Influences Children (EPIC) program, Mamakating Knights of Columbus, Lion Club of Bethel, Kiwanis Club of Monticello and G-Mart we were able to provide 75-80 individuals with coats, hats and gloves. As the weather continues to feel more and more like winter we take comfort …

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MBK students participate in NYC’s HBCU Fair

Students in the My Brother’s Keeper (MBK) program participated in New York City’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Fair on Saturday, Nov. 16. This opportunity was open to all juniors and seniors. More than 1,000 students throughout the state participated in this event.  One of our participants was offered admittance on the spot. The …

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Monticello MBK distributes school supplies

On Saturday, Aug. 31, the Monticello My Brother’s Keeper program,  in collaboration with Sullivan County NAACP and the Black Library distributed back to school supplies to the Monticello community. “We served approximately 150 students representing grades PreK-12. We provided them with everything they needed from backpacks to scientific calculators for our high school students,” said …

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Inaugural MBK “We Need the Village” Conference a success

Monticello Central School District’s My Brother’s Keeper program hosted its inaugural “We Need the Village” summer conference at Monticello High School on Saturday, July 13. Monticello secondary students, their families and the greater community spent the day hearing from a variety of speakers and engaging in activities designed to foster important skills. Six speakers – …

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