RJK students improve poetry skills with fun activity

Students at the Robert J. Kaiser Middle School explored imagery and sensory language in poetry with a fun activity courtesy of English Language Arts Teacher Collen Corwin and Special Education Teacher Anila Ali. Poets often use imagery to create a strong mental image for their readers that engage their five senses. The two teachers created …

NAF students visited by Deputy County Manager Michelle Huck

Last week, Monticello High School National Academy of Finance’s business students had the privilege of hearing from Michelle Huck, Deputy County Manager and Corporate Compliance Officer for the Sullivan County Manager’s Office.  Michelle shared her inspiring career journey, offering valuable insights for our students in accounting, entrepreneurship, and Financial Decision Making. She spoke about the …

MHS/RJK students participate in fifth-annual SC Youth Poetry Festival

On Saturday March 29, the fifth-annual Sullivan County Youth Poetry Festival took place at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts. The event was organized by current Sullivan County Poet Laureate Kevin Graham in the event gallery surrounded by the Sullivan County Art Show. Before the event, students in an ensemble band called the Bethel Woods Rock …

2025 Budget Legal Notice

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING, BUDGET VOTE AND ELECTION  MONTICELLO CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT    NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing of the qualified voters of the Monticello Central School District, Sullivan County, New York, will be held at Robert J. Kaiser Middle School Cafeteria in said District on May 8, 2025, at 7:30 prevailing …

Message from Superintendent Evans re: emergency dismissal at KLR

Dear Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary School Families and Staff:  Earlier today, a power outage impacting Rutherford Elementary School’s sewer and water lines necessitated an emergency early dismissal of students. We referred to and followed the procedures detailed in the school’s emergency response plan.    Student safety is always paramount, and with students arriving home much …

EPIC will host a series of Young Children’s Workshops at St. John Preschool

EPIC will host a series of Young Children’s Workshops in person at St. John’s Community Preschool. Participants will learn tools and strategies to apply with everyday challenges. Please register for each session by contacting Jane Sorensen at jsorensen@k12mcsd.net or cell phone  845-807-6332. Session 1: Encouraging Emotional Growth: Tuesday, April 8 @ 5:45 p.m., St. John’s Community …

EPIC to host series of virtual workshops in Arabic

EPIC will host a series of virtual workshops for Arabic-speaking families, where participants will learn tools and strategies to apply with everyday challenges.   Please register for each session by contacting Omnia Elghaly at oelghaly@k12mcsd.net    Dates are as follows:  Monday, April 14 @ 5:30pm on Zoom   Monday, April 21 @ 5:30pm on Zoom   Monday, April 28  …