The school is the last expenditure upon which America should be willing to economize.

~Franklin D. Roosevelt

Partner Districts - Monticello

Monticello is derived from the Italian word "Little Mountain." The name was chosen because the city is situated at the base of a little mountain. Monticello is rapidly becoming known as 'swan city.' It is home to over 1200 trumpeter swans during the winter months. The Monticello School District consists of 6 schools including alternative learning education. It currently has 3,896 students that make up the district.

• Monticello School District Website

Superintendent

Monticello School District, Jim Johnson

Superintendent Jim Johnson graduated from the University of Minnesota with a Bachelor’s Degree in Secondary Education and Social Studies. He obtained his Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership from St. Cloud State University. Superintendent Johnson worked as a Middle School Teacher and subsequently as Dean of Students for Sartell Middle School from 1987-1997. He served as Assistant Principal for Monticello Public Schools from 2003-2005 and has been serving as the Superintendent of Monticello Public Schools since 2005.

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