Chase students continue working towards Guinness Record by creating links

Students at the Chase School are excited because the deadline for the Kids for Peace, Links of Love Guinness Book of World Record challenge has been extended.    We had tried to meet our goal of 5,280links, but Covid-19 was an obstacle in our way.  Now that most students are physically in school, we are …

Free summer meals for MCSD students

The Monticello CSD announces its participation in the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). Meals will be provided to all children 18 years and under without charge at these locations/dates/times. In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S.Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions …

Bethel Woods Center for the Arts hosting sensory-friendly days

Bethel Woods is creating a fun, explorative museum experience in an inclusive environment. On the second Saturday of each month, now through December, the museum’s main exhibit, gift shop and cafe will be open from 9 to 10:30 a.m. for individuals of all ages with autism, complex developmental disabilities or sensory sensitivities. Trained staff will …

Hunter Fein, Emily LaRuffa named OCIAA senior scholar-athletes for Monticello High School

Hunter Fein and Emily LaRuffa have been chosen as the Monticello High School Senior Scholar-Athletes for the Orange County Interscholastic Athletic Association (OCIAA). Hunter is the class valedictorian with a 101.42 weighted grade point average. He played basketball and tennis, was center back for soccer, and was the punter, kicker and wide receiver for football, …

Positive COVID-19 case at RJK; school will operate as scheduled

On Monday, May 24, the Monticello Central School District was informed that a student at the Robert J. Kaiser Middle School tested positive for COVID-19. The student was determined to have been in contact with three other students and one staff member, who we believe will most likely be quarantined through Friday, May 28.  The …