Dental Health Program a success at Cooke

The Children’s Dental Health Program, held at Cooke Elementary School on Feb. 5, was a huge success with more than 140 children and family members attending. The children participated in games and activities, won some great dental-related prizes through raffles and enjoyed a delicious, nutritious dinner, all while learning about the importance of dental health …

Information from the state regarding Coronavirus

The New York State Department of Health and New York State Education Department commissioners have issued a joint statement regarding the Coronavirus. They have requested we share it with our school district community. A new coronavirus called 2019 Novel (new) Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) was first found in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China. This virus had not been …

Author visit, reading, family engagement, movie night – it’s all happening at KLR

February is just chock-full of reading opportunities for students and their families at KLR Elementary School. Kicking off the month is a visit from author and illustrator Daniel Jude Miller on Wednesday, Feb. 5. Mr. Miller has written and illustrated 15 books and published five so far. He has been drawing from a very young …

Builders Club spreads cheer to Meals on Wheels recipients

The RJK Middle School Builders Club sent some cheer to recipients of Meals on Wheels recently by creating festive Valentine’s cards to be delivered with their meals. The Builders Club is a program run through the Monticello Kiwanis Club, with Sheila Lashinsky as the Kiwanis adviser and William Oefelein the adviser from RJK.  “Meals on …

Cooke kicks off Black History Month with laser light show, essay contest

EPIC, Cooke team up for essay contest, Family Engagement Night on Feb. 12 It was an exciting kick-off Jan. 16 to the Cooke Elementary School Black History Month Essay Contest as Mr. Matt from Prismatic Magic gave an incredible laser light show depicting many important African-American figures in our nation’s history. All of the pictures …

Bottled water being distributed at Cooke while village corrects water issue

The district is aware of a discolored water situation at the George L. Cooke  Elementary School. The Village of Monticello Water Department is on site. The district is providing bottled drinking water to all students and staff. Water fountains have been disabled at this time. Water to the building remains on for bathroom use. Cafeteria …

Time to order your RJK Yearbook

The 2019-2020 RJK Yearbook may be ordered now through Feb. 13, 2020 at the Jostens online store. Or you may contact Ms. Cahalan at 796-3058 ext 20653 or tcahalan@k12mcsd.net.   Don’t miss out on your opportunity to capture your middle school memories!

Two MHS sophomores earn Ski Patrol designation

Owen Bassett and Marley Wells, two Monticello High School sophomores, are newly-minted members of the Ski Patrol community.  After completing coursework, taking a written test, and performing a practical test, both students became official members of Ski Patrol on Dec. 7, 2019. Their responsibilities include being available to help and being accountable for other skiers’ …

No debating this – MHS places second at SUNY debate tourney

Congratulations to the Monticello High School Debate Team on its second place finish in varsity public forum debate at the SUNY Oneonta Catskill Area School Study Council Forensic Speech and Debate Tournament.  Special shout out to Courtney Travis and Madison Fields, pictured here, who have each earned a half qualification for the New York State …

Ms. Hurley’s class takes the Thanksgiving Food Drive crown

Monticello High School’s Thanksgiving Food Drive raised enough money to help 101 families in our community enjoy a delicious Thanksgiving meal.  Traditionally, the class raising the most is rewarded with a  delicious breakfast cooked for them by our building administration, and this year was no exception.  In first place, raising enough to help a staggering …