Monticello families invited to pick up free, fresh food at community farmstand on June 5 at Chase Elementary

Monticello Central School District families are invited to attend a free community farmstand from 4 to 5 p.m. Friday, June 5, at Emma C. Chase Elementary School. The farmstand, hosted in partnership with the Regional Food Bank Hudson Valley, will provide fresh food and pantry staples to district families at no cost. Families will have …

Monticello students dominate reading competitions; top readers invited to Sullivan County Youth Book Festival

The students of Monticello Central School District dominated Sullivan County BOCES’ annual Cross-County Reading Challenge — and the top readers at each school have been invited to attend this weekend’s Sullivan County Youth Book Festival, where they will receive a special recognition.  Across the district, our students collectively logged an impressive 6,727 books, demonstrating exceptional …

Nomination forms available for 2026 Hall of Distinction

Do you know of a worthy candidate for the Hall of Distinction? Nominate them by Aug. 1 for consideration for the inductee class of 2026! The Monticello Central School District Hall of Distinction honors highly successful alumni, former Board of Education members and former employees who have achieved distinction, outstanding accomplishments or made significant contributions …

Families: please take EPIC’s survey to help plan family engagement events!

The Every Person Influences Children (EPIC) program at Monticello Central School District invites families to take an attendance survey. This survey will be used to help plan activities, programs and other family engagement events to support students and families.  Take survey

Village schools placed on lockout out of abundance of caution due to police activity

The Monticello Central School District has received reports of a shooting in the village of Monticello. There have been no reports of any connection with, or any threats directed towards, our schools. Out of an abundance of caution, and consistent with our safety protocols, all village schools — Monticello High School, Robert J. Kaiser Middle …

ENL students showcase research projects during publishing assembly

Fourth- and fifth-grade English as a New Language (ENL) students at Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary School recently shared their research and presentation skills during a special ENL publishing assembly led by ENL teacher Tianny Almanzar. During the assembly, students presented research projects to their parents highlighting influential African Americans they studied as part of the …

Award-winning author and illustrator John Parra visits Cooke students

On a memorable day at George L. Cooke Elementary School, award-winning author and illustrator John Parra captivated students with an engaging presentation. An accomplished illustrator, fine artist, designer, author, and educator, Parra is celebrated for his vibrant, Latino-themed children’s picture books and has received numerous prestigious accolades, including three Pura Belpré Honors from the American …

Former ENL students inspire younger learners at KLR assembly

Students at Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary School recently had the opportunity to hear firsthand from former English as a New Language (ENL) students who are now thriving academically at Robert J. Kaiser Middle School. During the school’s first ENL student assembly, organized by ENL teacher Tianny Almanzar, current and former ENL middle school students spoke …

Academy of Finance students build career/financial skills, and celebrate seniors

Students in the Monticello High School’s Academy of Finance recently strengthened their career readiness and professional skills through a series of mock interview workshops and the chapter’s annual senior dinner. At the first Mock Interview Workshop, students focused on preparing for professional interviews by discussing appropriate interview attire, common mistakes to avoid and strategies for answering …