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Christine Budinich named “Superhero Among Us” by NYSUT

The New York State United Teachers Association recently named Christine Budinich, MCSD Senior Typist as a “Super Hero Among Us” — Here’s what they had to say:   Christine Budinich Senior Typist Monticello Central SchoolDistrict 17 years Local: Monticello Secretarial Association As a senior typist in the Monticello Central School District, Christine Budinich knows how to …

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MHS marks end of third marking period with Student of Distinction Awards

April 6, 2022, marked the celebration of the third marking period SODA (Student of Distinction Award) celebration. SODA recipients are nominated by teachers in each department for their outstanding qualities where they demonstrate behavior and/or achievement above and beyond expectations. Some of these qualities include excellence, citizenship, perseverance, and tenacity. These students have been recognized …

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Stop on Red, Our Kids are Ahead — Operation Safe Stop Day is April 28

NYAPT Says Drivers Must Stop When They See Flashing Red Lights on a School Bus The New York Association for Pupil Transportation (NYAPT), a statewide organization dedicated to the support, development, and representation of professionals responsible for the safe and efficient transportation of our school children, is supporting Operation Safe Stop Day – an annual …

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Engineers in the making: Cooke Elementary students design 3D models of cup holders & grippy shoes

There are some engineers in the making at Cooke Elementary! Students in Mrs. Ruston’s 2nd grade class read about Rosie the Riveter and then became engineers themselves, working in groups to solve a world problem. Students decided to create cup holders that make cups less loud when they hit the floor, as well as grippy …

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Board of Education adopts proposed 2022-23 budget

At its April 12 meeting, the Monticello Central School District Board of Education adopted its proposed 2022-23 budget. The proposed budget preserves all existing positions and programs, restores pre-pandemic extracurricular experiences and activities, adds and enhances staff professional development opportunities, and addresses pandemic-related learning loss – without impacting the tax levy.   Residents will vote …

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MCSD named a “Best Community for Music Education” for 13th consecutive year

The Monticello Central School District has been honorably named a “Best Community for Music Education” by the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation for the 13th consecutive year. The designation shows a commitment by our Board of Education and Administration, coupled with the dedication of our highly qualified music teachers, to provide a deep …

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KLR third graders go on virtual trip to Egypt

Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary School Teacher Assistant Omnia Elghaly led third-grade students in Ms. Snow’s class on a journey over the Atlantic Ocean and on to Egypt, where she was born and raised. Due to the logistical challenges involved in transporting a large number of eight and nine-year-olds on an international trip, the journey was …

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EPIC to host “Poetry Family Workshop” on April 27

The Every Person Influences Children (EPIC) program will host a “Poetry Family Workshop” on Wednesday, April 27 at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom. Participants will gather to discuss various topics including: Storytime: “Daniel Finds A Poem” by Michla Archer Interactive Poetry Poetry Writing Poetry and Voice Activity In addition, the workshop will feature the following speakers: …

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Monticello Central School District Kicks Off Construction For District-Wide Energy Efficiency Project

(MONTICELLO, NY – April 14, 2022) Monticello Central School District, with project partner Energia, recently announced the start of construction for its district-wide energy performance contract (EPC) with Trane Technologies. The district will generate guaranteed energy savings of at least $145,000 annually, which will be used to fund more than $3.2 million in capital improvements …

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