Families: please take EPIC’s survey to help plan family engagement events!

The Every Person Influences Children (EPIC) program at Monticello Central School District invites families to take an attendance survey. This survey will be used to help plan activities, programs and other family engagement events to support students and families.  Take survey

Village schools placed on lockout out of abundance of caution due to police activity

The Monticello Central School District has received reports of a shooting in the village of Monticello. There have been no reports of any connection with, or any threats directed towards, our schools. Out of an abundance of caution, and consistent with our safety protocols, all village schools — Monticello High School, Robert J. Kaiser Middle …

ENL students showcase research projects during publishing assembly

Fourth- and fifth-grade English as a New Language (ENL) students at Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary School recently shared their research and presentation skills during a special ENL publishing assembly led by ENL teacher Tianny Almanzar. During the assembly, students presented research projects to their parents highlighting influential African Americans they studied as part of the …

Award-winning author and illustrator John Parra visits Cooke students

On a memorable day at George L. Cooke Elementary School, award-winning author and illustrator John Parra captivated students with an engaging presentation. An accomplished illustrator, fine artist, designer, author, and educator, Parra is celebrated for his vibrant, Latino-themed children’s picture books and has received numerous prestigious accolades, including three Pura Belpré Honors from the American …

Former ENL students inspire younger learners at KLR assembly

Students at Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary School recently had the opportunity to hear firsthand from former English as a New Language (ENL) students who are now thriving academically at Robert J. Kaiser Middle School. During the school’s first ENL student assembly, organized by ENL teacher Tianny Almanzar, current and former ENL middle school students spoke …

Academy of Finance students build career/financial skills, and celebrate seniors

Students in the Monticello High School’s Academy of Finance recently strengthened their career readiness and professional skills through a series of mock interview workshops and the chapter’s annual senior dinner. At the first Mock Interview Workshop, students focused on preparing for professional interviews by discussing appropriate interview attire, common mistakes to avoid and strategies for answering …

Monticello High School announces students with perfect attendance in April

Congratulations to the following Monticello High School students who earned perfect attendance for the month of April:  Viola Abraham Steven Acevedo Huerta Kayla Alarcon Lara Corinna Allen Xavier Alston Allyson Alvarez Frederick Anderson, III Aleshani Auletta Riley Barbato Alan Barragan Luna Kerice Barrett Ayden Barschow Stephanie Belcher Christopher Belgiovene Hannah Bell Jimmy Benjamin Milani Benjamin …

MHS Chamber Singers win big at Music in the Parks 

The Monticello High School Chamber Singers, under the direction of Mrs. Marissa Jurow, had the opportunity to perform at the annual “Music in the Parks” ensemble series in Middletown, NJ. The group performed for two distinguished adjudicators who judged their performance and musicianship based on the National Core Arts Standards.    Their well-prepared performance blew away the judges, and the group received a first-place trophy in the “Mixed Chorus” category with a rating of Superior! Additionally, they won first …

KLR third graders “travel” to Alaska and learns about polar bears

As part of their “travels” across the United States, third-grade students in Ms. Stacie Snow’s third-grade class at the Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary School recently took a virtual journey to Alaska with the help of Ms. Donna Masters, who shared stories, photographs and personal experiences connected to polar bears, sled dogs and wildlife. On their …