Thanks to the generosity of the Wolf Lake Neighbors Foundation (WLNF), students at the Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary School will have a safe place to go if they’re in need of soap, a clean pair of pants, a toothbrush, or a variety of other necessities. When the WLNF reached out to KLR teacher Carolyn Rojas, …
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On Oct. 10 at 2:30 p.m., the Monticello Key Club organized a dedicated litter pluck along route 42, displaying their commitment to community service and environmental stewardship. The event brought together enthusiastic club members who volunteered their time to make a positive impact on the local landscape. Participants gathered at the designated starting point, equipped …
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Message from Keith Petzinger: We sincerely appreciate the attendance and active participation of the parents and caregivers who were able to attend the Behavior Management Workshop held on Oct. 9 at the George L. Cooke Elementary School! Please be sure to check the district website as we will be scheduling another offering in December. If …
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It’s Monday in Monticello — time for Superintendent Matt Evans’ weekly update to the Monticello community. In this episode, an interview with our Director of Transportation Robin Sklar about how you can help keep our students safe during bus routes in honor of School Bus Safety Week. In addition, reminders about: School Board Recognition Week …
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There will be a regular meeting of the Monticello Central School District Board of Education on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. in the Rutherford School ES. There will be a proposed executive session at 6:30 p.m. to discuss “the medical, financial, credit or employment history of a particular person or corporation, or matters …
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Junior vocalist Emily Pine came out victorious in the 2024 Monti Idol singing competition! The contest, held this past Friday at Monticello High School, featured top vocalists singing several selections of their best works to an excitable audience and a panel of faculty judges. Emily’s winning Broadway themed repertoire included the hit songs “In My …
Article courtesy of AOF student Diya Patel Guest speaker Phil Vallone of Rolling-V Transportation Services along with John Veleber and Simon Gonzalez from Wayne Bank, visited the AOF classes today as guest speakers. Phil Valone shared his journey of building his business, starting with just 10 buses and growing Rolling-V to a fleet of 300 before …
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Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary School students have been hard at work to “whip pediatric cancer” every September since 2017, and 2024 was no exception. The school held its annual Whip Pediatric Cancer assembly on Monday, Oct. 7. In the weeks leading up to the assembly, students were encouraged to decorate a gold heart in exchange …
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Please join us for a Title I virtual meeting on Thursday, Oct. 24 at 5 p.m. via Zoom (see Zoom info below). During this meeting, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction Theresa Carlin will explain what makes us a Title I district, and how the district utilizes the Title I funding it receives. Join Zoom …
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The district will conduct the annual “Go Home Early Drill,” on Friday, Nov. 8. Students will be dismissed 15 minutes earlier than usual. Families should arrive at school 15 minutes early if their child is picked up, and expect them to be dropped off 15 minutes early if they take the school bus. There will …
