EPIC hosts successful first “Kids Movement Family Fun Night” at SJS

Families came out to bust a move on Monday, May 1 at St. John Street Community Preschool’s first “Kids Movement Family Fun Night.” The event was hosted by EPIC, the Every Person Influences Children program and focused on the importance of integrating movement into the daily lives of kids. Children ages 2-6 had the opportunity …

Two Monticello educators receive awards from Mid-Hudson School Study Council

The Mid-Hudson School Study Council (MHSSC) announced Emma C. Chase Elementary School Instructional Coach and Literacy Specialist Ann Marie Kurthy, and Chase Principal William Frandino, as two recipients of this year’s MHSSC annual awards. Ms. Kurthy is a recipient of the Teaching Excellence Award and Mr. Frandino is a recipient of the Friend to the …

Board members receive recognition for professional development

The men and women who serve on boards of education volunteer their time for a meaningful task that requires a niche knowledge of the complexities of education in New York State. NYSBBA offers a wealth of leadership training opportunities to help board members build these important skill sets. The organization presents awards in recognition of …

MHS music students experience the Metropolitan Opera with trip to New York City

New York was calling members of Monticello High School’s Chamber Choir and Music History course, who recently traveled to the Big Apple to attend the Metropolitan Opera’s season premiere of Puccinni’s “La Boheme.” Students planned the trip themselves, excited to hear and see one of the most classic and well-known operas under the bright lights …

Last chance to register to vote is May 9; Budget newsletter will arrive in residents’ mailboxes this week

A reminder that Tuesday, May 9 is the last day to register to vote in the 2023-24 school budget election. There is a voter registration event today from 4-8 p.m. at all district polling locations. For more information about voter registration, please visit our budget webpage.  Keep your eyes on your mailbox — the district’s budget newsletter will begin …

EPIC to host “Encouraging Emotional Growth” workshop in Arabic on May 9

سيستضيف برنامج “كل شخص يؤثر على الأطفال” (EPIC) ورشة عمل باللغة العربية لعائلات مونتايسلو عبر Zoom يوم الثلاثاء 9 مايو في تمام الساعة 5:30 مساءً. ستناقش العائلات موضوع “تشجيع النمو العاطفي”. تستضيف الورشة أمنية الغالي ورانيا السيد.الحدث مجاني ، لكن التسجيل مطلوب. يرجى إرسال بريد إلكتروني إلى أمنية الغالي على oelghaly@k12mcsd.net أو رانيا السيد على …

An important message from Superintendent Evans

Monticello CSD is aware of an unfounded school threat that has been circulating on social media.  Law enforcement has advised the district the post is neither local nor credible. All Monticello CSD schools are operating on their regular schedules today, Friday, May 5. 

MHS students present research projects at their first “New York State History Day” contest

A group of Monticello High School students competed in the New York State History Day contest at SUNY Oneonta on Monday, April 24. These exceptionally bright students attended the state-wide competition to present their research on topics that reflected this year’s theme of “Frontiers in History: People, Places, Ideas.” Students were selected based on their …