Students in all classes at the Emma C. Chase Elementary School recently learned about ticks and Lyme disease prevention as part of their Social and Emotional Wellness (SEW) classes. As the warmer weather approaches, it’s important to get outside and move as much as possible for our overall wellness but it’s equally as important to …
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Congratulations to all of the Monticello Central School District President’s Education Awards recipients! The virtual ceremony premiered on Tuesday, June 8 at 6:30 p.m. on the district’s YouTube channel. Don’t fret if you weren’t able to tune in on the premiere date — the video will remain up on the YouTube channel for families to …
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español Dear Monticello CSD Community Member, The New York State Department of Health has issued updated guidance (June 7) that rescinds the requirement of face coverings for individuals while outdoors on school district property. However, the updated guidance keeps the requirement for individuals—i.e., students, staff, and visitors—to wear face coverings while indoors in district schools, …
The Emma C. Chase Elementary School community made life a little brighter for the animals of Sullivan County. Students and their families, along with staff and PetSmart, generously contributed to the school’s annual fundraiser for the Sullivan Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA). The shelter, which is located in Rock Hill is …
español Dear Monticello CSD Community, We are aware of the New York State Department of Health’s (NYSDOH) recent inquiry (June 4, 2021) to the Center for Disease Control on its advisement on face coverings in schools. The current NYSDOH guidance (April 9, 2021) states, Appropriate [personal protective equipment] means, at least, an acceptable mask, which …
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The early June George L. Cooke Elementary School video is live! Watch it below; congratulations to all the winners and happy birthday to all the birthdays!
Dear Monticello CSD Community Member, Earlier today, we were informed that a student at Monticello High School tested positive for COVID19. This student was last in school on June 1, 2021. The student was in contact with approximately 15 students who, we believe, will most likely be quarantined. After conferring with Sullivan County Public Health …
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Students from around Sullivan County were honored at the annual Sullivan County BOCES Academic Achievement Awards. The Monticello students recognized were: The following students from Monticello were recognized: Ida Oestrich Hunter Fein Claudia Silverstein Isaac Mogel Maya Houri Noel Varughese Michelle Lin Astha Patel Amanda Bowdren Congratulations to all!
The remote first-grade class of Ms. Dutcher and Mrs. Post, and the in-person first-grade class of Mrs. DePaolo, grew caterpillars into butterflies while learning about the butterflies’ life cycle. From caterpillar to pupa to adult, the students in each class were able to observe each stage of the cycle. Once the butterflies had emerged from …
The virtual district-wide art show will take place on Friday, June 4 at 4 p.m. on the district’s YouTube channel.
