Feature Stories

All are welcome to our Rally to Read event this Saturday, February 7, from 9:00–11:00 a.m. at the Monticello Community Center (Mississippi Room)! 📚❤️

In celebration of “I Love to Read Month,” families can enjoy small reading groups, hands-on activities, book giveaways, and even some tasty treats. Come read, play, and celebrate the joy of literacy with us!

✨Make a difference for the Class of 2026!✨

Last year, our amazing community came together to award 83 scholarships to Monticello’s graduating seniors. Now, we’re ready to do it again—and we need you to help make it happen!

We’re looking for at least 80 volunteers to review and score scholarship applications March 20 - April 3. Each volunteer will read 8–10 applications and essays, helping recognize students’ stories, achievements, and post-secondary goals.

✅ Fully virtual
📧 All materials and scoring rubrics provided via email
⏱️ Flexible and meaningful way to give back

📅 Sign up by March 11: forms.gle/nFBp1s4SBLXRipP69

Join us in shaping students’ futures. Your time and perspective truly matter.

🔹 Please note: If you have a child or relative in the Class of 2026, we kindly ask that you wait until next year to participate. Thank you for your understanding!

Students in Monticello High School’s Youth Service class recently participated in their annual service-learning project focused on compassion, empathy, and community impact.

As part of the project, students first explored the Science of Kindness, learning how acts of kindness positively affect both individuals and communities. They then applied this learning in a meaningful way by creating fleece tie blankets to donate to the Monticello Cancer Center for patients currently receiving medical care.

This year marks the fourth consecutive year MHS Youth Service students have completed this project. Through their hands-on efforts, students not only developed teamwork and service skills, but also experienced the powerful connection between learning and giving back.

The donated blankets will provide comfort and encouragement to patients during a challenging time, serving as a tangible reminder that their community is thinking of them.

📸 Photos on this page highlight students working together during the blanket-making process and showcase the care and dedication behind this ongoing service project

Join Superintendent Olson for an important conversation about what matters most to our families.

While the Operating Levy passed in November 2025, it was designed to maintain our current programs and services—not expand them. As we continue through budget planning, the district still has difficult financial decisions ahead, including additional dollars to cut.

These listening sessions are an opportunity to share your priorities and help ensure our communication and decision-making reflect what families value most.

Listening Session Options:

• Tuesday, February 10 | 6:15–7:30 p.m. — Elementary families
• Thursday, February 12 | 6:15–7:30 p.m. — Secondary families

Both sessions will be held in the Monticello Middle School Auditorium.

Please register in advance and submit any additional topics you’d like addressed. All topics are welcome. We hope to see you there! 

Register Here

Check out our latest Magic Happenings Newsletter! 

This newsletter highlights a variety of positive and informational topics from throughout the Monticello School District this past month. It also features a letter from Superintendent Olson and some upcoming activities information. 

December Magic Happenings Newsletter (2025)

To read previous editions of our newsletter, visit the Magic Happenings page!