SCSBA recognizes outstanding MCSD community members

The Sullivan County School Boards Association officially presented several members of the Monticello Central School District with awards during the organization’s annual meeting and award dinner. The event was held on Oct. 27 at the Villa Roma resort.  Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the organization was unable to hold its annual event in person last …

Deadlines to register for December’s SAT and ACT are Nov. 4, 5

The deadlines to register for the SAT and ACT are fast approaching.  The last day to register for the SAT without penalty is Thursday, Nov. 4 (late registration, with penalty, until Nov. 24) The last day to register for the ACT without penalty is Friday, Nov. 5 (late registration, with penalty, until Nov. 22) For …

It’s Monday in Monticello – Nov. 1

It’s Monday in Monticello – and that means it’s time for Superintendent of Schools Dr. Matthew Evans’ weekly address. Watch below:  Related links:  https://www.monticelloschools.net/undrerclassmen-picture-day-will-be-oct-14-and-15/ BOE meeting will be held Thursday, Nov. 4 at MHS  

MCSD elementary schools celebrate Halloween

Our elementary school students had a spook-tacular time celebrating Halloween. Check out the links below to see some of the the boo-tiful costumes:   Cooke Halloween album Chase Halloween album  KLR Halloween album 

KLR’s Backpack Program needs your help

The Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary School is accepting donations for its “Backpack Program” which helps feed students at risk for hunger. Students who participate in the program receive a backpack filled with food each Friday to sustain them over the weekend. The program is accepting donations of non-perishable food items, toiletries, and cash. Any donations can be dropped off at …

MHS Open House information (updated with Zoom link)

Quick link to Zoom  Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s), The high school faculty and administration cordially invite you to our virtual open house program on October 28th from 6:00-8:35 pm and hope that you will find the experience interesting and informative.  Please have your student help you navigate the class meetings through Microsoft Teams. The purpose of this …

Deputy Barrett teaches Cooke students about fire safety 

Students at the George L. Cooke Elementary School received an important lesson about fire safety from a familiar face – Deputy Michael Barrett. In addition to serving as Cooke’s School Resource Officer, Deputy Barrett also volunteers his time as an EMT, fire fighter and fire investigator. During his presentation to individual Cooke classrooms, he discussed the importance of community service …

October Monti Message

COVID-19 Testing COVID-19 testing of Monticello CSD staff and contractors began on October 25, 2021.  All staff and contracted service providers must be tested weekly unless they provide proof of vaccination.  Vaccinated staff can still opt for testing. Once staff testing is established, we will begin to offer weekly COVID-19 testing to any interested student.  …

Recording of Community Forum on Student Equity

The Monticello Central School District held a Community Forum on Student Equity on Oct. 26. A recording of the forum is available below: PowerPoint with links to resources:  Community Forum on Student Equity PowerPoint    

KLR receives $3,000 grant from Whole Kids for garden

Congratulations to the Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary School on being the recipients of a $3,000 grant from Whole Kids, a division of Whole Foods. According to the organization’s website, the Whole Kids mission is to inspire families to improve children’s nutrition and wellness. The organization believes that given the right opportunities, kids will get excited …