It’s Monday in Monticello – Dec. 20

It’s Monday in Monticello, and that means it’s time for Superintendent of Schools Dr. Matthew Evans’ weekly update to the community. In this edition — the last one in 2021 — Dr. Evans discusses the events of last week, and wishes the community a happy and restful holiday break.

Monticello High School to pivot to remote instruction Monday, Dec. 20

Due to insufficient staffing, Monticello High School will pivot to remote instruction today, Monday, Dec.  20.  Approximately 23 high school instructional staff members called out and would have required coverage today, December 20. After accounting for our available substitute teachers (5), the school still had approximately 60 class coverages that it could not fill. All …

Emma C. Chase Elementary School food donations provide Monticello families with Thanksgiving meals

  The Thanksgiving holiday is a perfect time to gather around a delicious meal and be grateful for the things that surround you. Thanks to the efforts of many at Emma C. Chase Elementary School, Monticello families in need were able to enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving meal and experience that special moment. The Thanksgiving meals …

Third-grade students enjoy MHS production of The Nutcracker

Third-grade students from Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary School and Emma C. Chase Elementary School took a trip to Monticello High School for a special performance of the MHS Dance Department’s production of The Nutcracker.   The Monticello High School chamber choir performed the National Anthem before the classic tale of an enchanted Nutcracker began. The performance …

BOE will meet Thursday, Jan. 6

There will be a regular meeting of the Monticello Central School District Board of Education on Thursday, January 6, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. in the High School Auditorium. 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 corporation, or matters …

MCSD will host SCPHS pediatric vaccine clinic on Monday, Dec. 20

Español In response to parental interest, and to the rising number of positive COVID-19 cases in Sullivan County, the Monticello Central School District is partnering with Sullivan County Public Health Services (SCPHS) to hold a pediatric COVID-19 Pfizer vaccination clinic for children ages 5-11 at Robert J. Kaiser Middle School on Monday, Dec. 20 from …

Threats of violence made on social media unfounded—district will remain open on Friday, Dec. 17

Monticello Central School District is aware of widespread rumors and media attention regarding potential school violence on December 17, 2021. Following discussions with Sullivan County District Attorney Meagan Galligan and other local law enforcement agencies, we will be open for in-person instruction on Friday, December 17. According to Ms. Galligan (see the press release below), …

Statement from Superintendent Evans on the events of Dec. 16

Dear Monticello CSD Community Member, At approximately 8:00 P.M. on December 15, the Monticello Central School District was made aware of a new threat of violence against the district. This was in addition to the two threats investigated earlier on December 15. According to law enforcement, this additional threat was made on social media and …

Investigation reveals that social media post did not originate in Monticello

Late on Dec. 15, law enforcement and the Monticello Central School District became aware of an additional post with threatening content circulating on social media. Law enforcement agencies investigated and determined that the post did not originate in Monticello. The district is open on Dec. 16 as planned.