Statement from Superintendent Evans re: heat precautions

Dear Monticello Community:  Please be advised that beginning tomorrow, Tuesday, June 18, at 12 p.m., the district will be taking the following heat advisory precautions: No physical outdoor activities: Students and staff should only be active outdoors for necessary functions (for example, school dismissals). When outside, students and staff should seek and stay in shaded …

Register your four-year-old for the St. John Street UPK program

Monticello Central School District’s renowned UPK program — the St. John Street Preschool — has spots available for the 2024-25 school year.  The program is free, breakfast and lunch is served daily, and transportation is available. Eligible students must be four years of age by Dec. 1, 2024.  All students who register will attend the St. John …

It’s Monday in Monticello – June 17

It’s Monday in Monticello – time for Superintendent Dr. Matt Evans’ weekly update to the Monticello community. In this episode, a reminder that the district is closed in celebration of Juneteenth this upcoming Wednesday; and more upcoming events. Plus, an interview with Maritza and Conner, two fifth-grade students at the Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary School.

Emma C. Chase holds annual Flag Day ceremony with help from local veterans

Emma C. Chase Elementary School held its annual Flag Day ceremony on July 14, with the help of some local veterans. Bill Pearson, commander of post 1266 of the American Legion, and Anthony Ferguson, Second Vice Commander of post 1266, led the students in the Pledge of Allegiance before briefly speaking about the importance of …

Summer meals will be available for district residents under 18

District residents ages 18 and under are eligible to receive free meals during the summer months. There is no registration required, simply show up at one of the meal distribution sites during the scheduled times (child must be present in order to receive a meal).  Meals will be provided at the following locations/times/dates: July 8 …

Special meeting of the Board of Education will be held June 13

There will be a special meeting of the Monticello Central School District Board of Education on Thursday, June 13, at 6:00 p.m. at the district’s administrative offices.  There will be a proposed executive session at 6:00 p.m. to discuss “the medical, financial, credit or employment history of a particular person or corporation, or matters leading …

Monticello High School Trap Team dominates state tournament

On June 8, the Monticello High School Trap Team attended the state tournament in Syracuse with 16 students.  91 schools from all over New York State were present that day, with 897 student athletes registered.    *  The Monticello JV Team took home 2nd Place for the day with combined scoring by Nick Carroll, Jaden Washington, Kenny …