Like many school districts across the nation, the Monticello Central School District is facing a critical shortage of substitute teachers. These shortages, combined with quarantines, staff illnesses and existing vacancies, have caused disruptions to the district’s schedule, with schools needing to pivot to remote instruction when there are insufficient staff available to teach and supervise …
A monthly update to the Monticello community from Superintendent of Schools Dr. Matthew Evans. School Safety All Monticello CSD schools were closed for remote instruction on December 15 due to social media threats of school violence directed at our schools. Two posts were made in the early morning hours; an additional post was made on …
It’s Monday in Monticello, and that means it’s time for Superintendent of Schools Dr. Matthew Evans’ weekly update to the community. In this edition — the last one in 2021 — Dr. Evans discusses the events of last week, and wishes the community a happy and restful holiday break.
The Thanksgiving holiday is a perfect time to gather around a delicious meal and be grateful for the things that surround you. Thanks to the efforts of many at Emma C. Chase Elementary School, Monticello families in need were able to enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving meal and experience that special moment. The Thanksgiving meals …
Third-grade students from Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary School and Emma C. Chase Elementary School took a trip to Monticello High School for a special performance of the MHS Dance Department’s production of The Nutcracker. The Monticello High School chamber choir performed the National Anthem before the classic tale of an enchanted Nutcracker began. The performance …
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Español In response to parental interest, and to the rising number of positive COVID-19 cases in Sullivan County, the Monticello Central School District is partnering with Sullivan County Public Health Services (SCPHS) to hold a pediatric COVID-19 Pfizer vaccination clinic for children ages 5-11 at Robert J. Kaiser Middle School on Monday, Dec. 20 from …
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Monticello Central School District is aware of widespread rumors and media attention regarding potential school violence on December 17, 2021. Following discussions with Sullivan County District Attorney Meagan Galligan and other local law enforcement agencies, we will be open for in-person instruction on Friday, December 17. According to Ms. Galligan (see the press release below), …
Dear Monticello CSD Community Member, At approximately 8:00 P.M. on December 15, the Monticello Central School District was made aware of a new threat of violence against the district. This was in addition to the two threats investigated earlier on December 15. According to law enforcement, this additional threat was made on social media and …
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Late on Dec. 15, law enforcement and the Monticello Central School District became aware of an additional post with threatening content circulating on social media. Law enforcement agencies investigated and determined that the post did not originate in Monticello. The district is open on Dec. 16 as planned.
It’s Monday in Monticello, and that means it’s time for Superintendent of Schools Dr. Matthew Evans’ weekly address to the school community. In this week’s video, learn more about our upcoming pediatric vaccination clinic on Dec. 20. Register here: https://bit.ly/VaxClinicYT
