A monthly recap from Superintendent of Schools Dr. Matthew Evans I. Our Schools One Year On A year ago around this time (March 13, 2020), I had a discussion with my former boss on my pursuit of this position, and the ongoing updates we were receiving regarding COVID-19. We made some tentative plans for what …
español Dear Monticello CSD Community Member, Yesterday, we were informed that a staff member at Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary School tested positive for COVID-19. This staff member was last in school on March 10, 2021. They were determined to have been in contact with 15 students and staff who, we believe, will most likely be …
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A message to Chase parents and guardians from Principal Bill Frandino: Last week we spent some time as a faculty discussing ideas mentioned in an article, “How to Help a Teen Out of a Homework Hole” by Lisa Damour. We know we are not dealing with “teens”, but many of the ideas apply to students …
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About The Theory of Relativity: This collection of stories within songs mirrors our narratives of home, family, love, loss, and, finally, connection. Although this musical will appear to be a simple song cycle, it explores the relationships between the actors, which are revealed at the end to be reflective of our own travels through life. …
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This year’s high school musical will look different from what we are used to in years past, but there will be a musical performance on March 19 and 20. “The Theory of Relativity” is a collection of stories within songs that mirror our narrative of home, family, love, loss and finally, connection. Although this musical …
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Last week, the Monticello High School Guidance Department provided a parent orientation for incoming high school grade 9 families. For those who did not have the opportunity to view the parent orientation last week, click here for the video link.
Below is a message from the Sullivan County School Boards Association regarding school operations through the COVID-19 pandemic. Click here for the message in Spanish. Sullivan County School Boards Association President Stacey Sharoff Vice President Anthony Sinacore Treasurer Dr. Kenneth Hilton Executive Director Tania DeFrank Dear Sullivan County Community, Recognizing that the Covid-19 …
“Positively RJK” recognizes students who have received a positive referral from their teacher in the previous week. Congratulations to the following students: Positive Record Week of 03/01/21 – 03/05/21 Mrs. Knowlton, Principal Dejenae Dillon Mr. Sternkopf – Physical Education/Health Instructor Eoin Smith Claudia Corces Mrs. Rebecca Frey-Ramos, 6th – 8th Instructor Hannah Robinson (2) Kent …
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Dear Monticello CSD Community Member, Earlier today, we were informed that a student at George L. Cooke Elementary School tested positive for COVID-19. This student was last in school on March 2, 2021. They were determined to have been in contact with 39 students and staff who, we believe, will most likely be quarantined. After …
Sullivan County School Boards Association (SCSBA) President Stacey Sharoff Vice President Anthony Sinacore Treasurer Dr. Kenneth Hilton Executive Director Tania DeFrank Dear Sullivan County Community, Recognizing that the Covid-19 pandemic has undermined the learning of all of our children, with its greatest harm on those students who can least afford it, we all want …
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