Company soliciting advertising in Monticello is unaffiliated with the district

It has come to our attention that individuals claiming to be representatives of a company called “AAA Sports Publications” are targeting small businesses and other local organizations to solicit advertising and “sponsorships.” We have been told that the individuals infer that they are partners of the district. Please be advised that the district is not …

Jen Gorr takes helm of new preschool/high school program at St. John Street Community School

From being the first high school in the village, to hosting space for agencies to provide community services, the building at 22 St. John Street has served the Monticello community for generations. This year, a new initiative launched – the St. John Street Community School (SJSCS), which serves some of our youngest learners, as well as some of our most complex learners in …

MCSD security team enhances safety skills during conference day

While students were home for the Nov. 1 conference day, the Monticello Central School District Security Team spent an informative day reinforcing the skills and strategies they use to keep our students and staff safe every day. They participated in a series of tabletops – or, “what if” scenarios – with the Sullivan County Sheriff’s …

It’s Monday in Monticello – Oct. 31

It’s Monday in Monticello — time for Superintendent Dr. Matt Evans’ weekly address to the Monticello community. In this episode, a congratulations to the Monticello administrator who won the Excellence in School Administration award, more information about our upcoming board meeting, a reminder that there is no school for students on Nov. 1, information about …

Potsdam Brass Quintet visits Monticello high school and middle school music students

Article courtesy of MCSD Performing Arts Department:  On Friday, Oct. 21, the Monticello Performing Arts Department had the honor of hosting the Potsdam Brass Quintet for a day of performances, workshops and masterclasses with RJK and MHS music students! The Potsdam Brass Quintet is the brass quintet-in-residence at The Crane School of Music, State University …

EPIC hosts “Cooking in the Classroom” activity

Anyone who has read the classic children’s book knows what happens if you give a pig a pancake. But, what happens if you give a bunch of pupils pumpkin pancakes? Students in Ms. Bright and Ms. Crofoot’s class found out last week! Jane Sorensen, the Family Engagement Program Manager for the Every Person Influences Children …

MCSD receives grant to purchase electric bus and infrastructure

On Wednesday, Oct. 26, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that Monticello Central School District was chosen to receive one of the organization’s Clean School bus awards. The $395,000 grant will fund the purchase of one new electric bus and the associated charging infrastructure. Funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure law, the Clean School Bus Program …

Recordings of strategic plan meetings are available online

On Oct. 17 and Oct. 25, the district held community meetings to introduce stakeholders to our three-year strategic plan and share our strategy for meeting our board goals, and our vision of becoming a district of choice. Both meetings were live streamed, and are available on our YouTube Channel (see videos below). Please note that …