Town error leads to reduction of district revenue

Due to an error on the part of the Town of Mamakating, the Monticello Central School District is slated to receive $87.9K less in revenue than originally anticipated.    Municipalities assess the value of properties within their boundaries, and then apply tax rates based upon those values. School districts create tax warrants based upon this …

Sullivan County Youth Bureau to host “Safe Halloween Trick or Treat” event on Oct. 31

The Sullivan County Youth Bureau will be hosting a Safe Halloween Trick or Treat event for children and families on Sunday, October 31, 2021 from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm outside of the Sullivan County Government Center located at 100 North Street in Monticello, New York. This event is free and open to all children and …

First-grade students learn all about soil

First-grade students in Ms. Dutcher and Miss D’Agata’s class had the opportunity to work outside as part of their SEW (Social Emotional Wellness) class time. SEW Facilitator, Mrs. Mendels, taught students all about soil, including how worms help enrich the soil and why it’s important to turn soil to help vegetables grow. The students even …

Cooke families: order your photos online!

George L. Cooke Elementary School’s picture days are coming up on Oct. 19 and Oct. 20.  Families can order their photos online. Please visit the Upstate Images website and enter code 63759Z to get started. 

Rebecca Salerno crowned 2021 Monti Idol

The results are in, and the winner of this year’s Monti Idol is Rebecca Salerno!  Congratulations and bravo to all our performers, Tri-M members, officers, and Judges for making this event a safe and fun success!  The Tri-M Music Honor Society would like to thank all those who made this event possible.

A Day of Youth Empowerment: Learn How to Make Your Own Business

Sullivan Agencies Leading Together (SALT) and the Youth Economic Group (YEG) present A Day of Youth Empowerment: Learn How to Make Your Own Business. This free event is open to all Sullivan County High School students. It will take place on Saturday, Nov. 6 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Cornell Cooperative Extension.  Register …

RJK, including SJS, will pivot to remote instruction Oct. 18 – 22; meals will be delivered Monday and Wednesday

Español Dear Monticello CSD Community Member, Since yesterday afternoon (October 14), we received notice that two (2) additional staff members of Robert J. Kaiser Middle School tested positive for COVID-19. From the three (3) COVID-19 positive staff members at RJKMS,  approximately 14 instructional staff members and 140 students will be quarantined as close contacts through …