Visitors to Central Office/Business Offices must have appointments

In order to limit the spread of COVID-19 (2019 novel coronavirus) and to comply with public health guidelines to maintain social distancing, Monticello Central School District’s Central Administration and Business Offices will be scheduling appointments in order to limit visitors. Please call 845-794-7700 to schedule an appointment if you should need our services.

Committee for Preschool Special Education Services suspends services, effective March 25

After careful deliberations, Sullivan County has determined that all Committee for Preschool Special Education (CPSE) services, including speech, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and all special education programs at sites will be suspended effective Wednesday, March 25, at 5 p.m. until further notice.  The CPSE believes this decision to be in the best interest of its …

Coach Christopher Russo named Coach of the Year

Congratulations to Panthers Coach Christopher Russo, who was named the 2019-20 Sullivan County Democrat Boys Basketball Coach of the Year for the second consecutive year. Read more about Mr. Russo, and his outstanding leadership in the Democrat’s article. 

“Coping with a Crisis” webinar for families and caregivers will be held March 26

The School Mental Health Resource Training Center will offer a free webinar for families and caregivers on Thursday, March 26 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.  To register for this webinar, please click here  Disclaimer: This event is sponsored by the partners listed in the event below. It is neither sponsored nor endorsed by the Monticello …

Meal delivery resumes Tuesday, March 24

una traducción en español está abajo This is a reminder that meal delivery resumes Tuesday, March 24. It had been cancelled on Monday, March 23 due to inclement weather.  This week’s meal delivery schedule is as follows:  Tuesday, March 24:  one delivery containing breakfast and lunch Wednesday, March 25: one delivery containing breakfast and lunch …

MHS staff member tests positive for coronavirus; DOH believes risk of exposure to be low

A Monticello High School staff member contacted the building’s principal  to report that they had received a positive diagnosis of COVID-19. The individual was last inside of the school on Wednesday, March 11, did not begin displaying symptoms until March 15 and was tested on March 19. Although the probability of this individual spreading the …

Food delivery cancelled for Monday, March 23 due to inclement weather; staff to work from home

una traducción en español es abajo Due to the anticipated winter weather, food delivery for Monday, March 23 is cancelled. Food delivery will resume on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of this week, with a double portion of both breakfast and lunch distributed on Thursday.  Monday – no delivery Tuesday – one day’s delivery of 2 …

Update from Dr. Silver; meal delivery changes; student work and more

As I am sure all of you know, the Governor closed schools through Wednesday,  April 1.  All school events, field trips, athletics and other activities during this time are cancelled or postponed.  It is unknown at this time what will happen after April 1.    I hope you were able to pick up work packets for your child(ren) this past Wednesday.  …

Board approves grade realignment at the Cooke and Rutherford schools 

At its March 19 meeting, the Monticello Board of Education moved to realign the grade structure at the district’s two village elementary schools. Currently, both the George L. Cooke Elementary School and the Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary School serve students in grades K-5. Under the new realignment, the Cooke school will serve students in grades …