Monday in Monticello – March 4

It’s Monday in Monticello — time for Superintendent Dr. Matt Evans’ weekly update to the Monticello community. In this episode, Dr. Evans joins us from Albany, where he is joined by hundreds of other educational leaders from throughout the state in advocating for additional aid for public school districts. Learn more about Governor Hochul’s proposed …

Message from Superintendent re: non-credible threat

Dear Monticello CSD Community, On March 2, law enforcement advised us of an unspecified threat of violence against our schools by two students—which they deemed non-credible. Although the threat was unspecified and non-credible and, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the students did not possess the “means, access, or intent,” to carry it …

KLR families invited to Math & Movement Night

Families from Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary in Monticello Central School District are invited to participate in a unique family event to bring movement and fun to learning math and reading on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the school.  The nationally acclaimed Math & Movement program is a kinesthetic, multi-sensory approach …

BOE will meet on March 7

There will be a regular meeting of the Monticello Central School District Board of Education on Thursday, March 7, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. in the Robert J. Kaiser Middle School Library. 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 …

MHS celebrates students of distinction

Monticello High School celebrated some of its remarkable students during its quarterly Student of Distinction Award Ceremony on Feb. 12 The Monticello High School Student of Distinction Award was created to recognize and award those students who have demonstrated behavior and/or achievement above and beyond expectations. Students are nominated by their teachers and are celebrated …

Coach Chris Russo receives Board Award

Just prior to the Section IX quarterfinals varsity basketball game on Feb. 27, Board of Education President Tim Crumley and Superintendent of Schools Dr. Matt Evans presented Coach Chris Russo with a Board Award. Board Awards recognize individuals who make outstanding contributions to the Monticello community. In Mr. Russo’s case, the award celebrated his commitment …

Track athletes shine at state qualifiers

MCSD athletes shone at the Section 9 state qualifiers held earlier this week at Armory Track.  Gabby Almonte, Tiara Harris, Chelsea Reynolds and Kalene Harris, broke their own school record in the 4×200 relay. The new record is now 1:49.22.  Gabby Almonte and Tyrese Shaw qualified for the NYSPHSAA Indoor Track and Field Championships, which …

Monticello skiers have impressive day at Section IX championships

The Monticello alpine and nordic ski teams had an incredible day at the Section IX Alpine and Nordic Ski Championships, held on Wednesday, Feb. 14 Congratulations to the following champions:  Section IX Boys Team Championship – Monticello (Samuel Rein, Reese Kelly, Diego Ferrer, Owen Messenger, Andrew Weiner, Guiliano Franciso) Section IX Boys Alpine Individual Champion: …

Inaugural Winter Science Academy trip a success

Article courtesy of MHS Science Teacher J. Nielson: On Jan. 26, the Winter Science Academy, composed of 20 students and 4 teachers made its inaugural trip to SUNY Cortland’s Camp Huntington in Raquette Lake. Camp Huntington, part of SUNY Cortland’s Outdoor Education Center, is host to a year-round outdoor classroom where Monticello High’s students spent …