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Robert J. Kaiser Middle School celebrates the Class of 2030 at moving up ceremony

Family members, friends, teachers and staff gathered at Monticello High School on June 24 to celebrate the Robert J. Kaiser Middle School Moving Up Ceremony, honoring members of the Class of 2030 as they completed their middle school journey and prepared to begin high school this fall. The ceremony recognized students for their academic achievements, …

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Statement from Dr. Evans re: postponed KLR fifth-grade ceremony

Dear MCSD families:   We sincerely apologize for the late postponement of today’s fifth-grade moving up ceremony from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The decision was made after it became clear that the ceremony would conflict with a large Regents examination taking place in the high school gymnasium. Regents exams require a quiet, distraction-free environment …

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It’s Monday in Monticello – Panther Parade edition

It’s Monday in Monticello – time for Superintendent Matt Evans’ weekly update to the Monticello community. In this episode – the last of the 2025-26 school year – a recap of one of our most beloved Monticello traditions: the Panther Parade. Plus information about some important end-of-school-year events; a special shout out to Executive Assistant …

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165 MHS students achieve perfect attendance

A total of 165 students at Monticello High School achieved perfect attendance during the month of May. Congratulations to Viola Abraham, Celeste Aguilar Calderon, Jafet Aguilera Hernandez, Julian Alger, Xavier Alston, Sierra Auletta, Isobel Baez, Elias Barbosa, Maximus Barbosa, Kerice Barrett, Enyel Beato Cruz, Stephanie Belcher, Christopher Belgiovene, Jimmy Benjamin, Milani Benjamin, Sameera Binte Rahman, …

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Lockdown triggered in error at Cooke, building is cleared

On the morning of June 16, at approximately 8:30 a.m. a staff member inadvertently triggered the lockdown alert at the George L. Cooke Elementary School while attempting to grant building access to an individual. The staff member immediately alerted law enforcement and administration of the error, and out of an abundance of caution, law enforcement …

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It’s Monday in Monticello – June 15

It’s Monday in Monticello – time for Superintendent Dr. Matt Evans’ weekly update to the Monticello community! In this episode – updates about our planned summer construction work at the St. John Street building, the high school library, Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary School, and Panther Stadium. Plus, reminders about our upcoming events, including the last …

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Statement re: today’s dismissal at KLR

Around 1:00 PM, today (June 12), several Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary School classrooms had reached the maximum heat threshold of 88° F, and several others were approaching that temperature. As we notified families yesterday, administrators and facilities staff actively monitored temperatures at all buildings throughout the day (June 12). To our knowledge, these were the …

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District monitoring temperature conditions; heat policy in place

With temperatures expected to be quite high today and tomorrow, our administration and Buildings & Grounds team are closely monitoring weather conditions and the temperature inside our school buildings. While some surrounding areas are under weather advisories, at this time, there are no active heat advisories for Monticello, and normal school operations are expected to …

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KLR Fifth graders complete nationally-recognized vaping prevention program

Fifth-grade students at the Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary School recently completed the CATCH My Breath vaping prevention program, equipping them with the knowledge and skills needed to make healthy choices and avoid nicotine use. The program, which concluded on June 5, was delivered over a five-week period beginning May 8. Through a series of evidence-based …

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