Threats of violence made on social media unfounded—district will remain open on Friday, Dec. 17

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), …

Statement from Superintendent Evans on the events of Dec. 16

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 …

Investigation reveals that social media post did not originate in Monticello

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 – Dec. 13

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  

It’s Monday in Monticello – Dec. 6

It’s Monday in Monticello — time for Superintendent of Schools Dr. Matthew Evans’ weekly address to the Monticello community. This week — a tour of our website and how to use some of its  most important features: 

A special Thanksgiving parade at Chase

Move over, Macy’s! The students in Ms. Crofoot’s class at the Emma C. Chase Elementary School created their own floats, and put together this adorable “parade” with the help of Technology Integration Specialist John Larson. Watch it below: 

The Monti Message – November 2021

Help Needed at Monticello CSD  The COVID-19 pandemic has redefined the work of schools on a number of levels.  Perhaps the most insidious effect is the rate in which school employees are leaving the workforce, producing significant vacancies in school districts across New York.  While the causes of this “great resignation” are complicated and not limited to the education …

STREAM Fall 2021 Newsletter is live!

The STREAM Fall 2021 Newsletter is live! Catch up with all of the great ways our staff is incorporating Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Arts and Math into fun and engaged learning:   https://spark.adobe.com/page/hvga6jZvsyDHa/

Interested in having your 5-11 year old vaccinated? Please complete this form

Monticello Central School District has been contacted by Department of Public Health to explore the possibility of hosting a COVID-19 vaccination clinic for 5-11-year-olds in the after-school and early evening hours.  In order for us to determine if we have enough interest and then arrange the appropriate location and times for the clinic, we need …