Monticello CSD to Provide Free Summer Meals for Children

The Monticello Central School District will once again participate in the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), providing free meals to children and teens 18 years old and younger throughout the summer. The Summer Food Service Program helps ensure children continue to have access to nutritious meals when school is not in session.  Meal Locations and …

Thirty-two RJK students inducted into National Junior Honor Society

Thirty-two students at Robert J. Kaiser Middle School were recently inducted into the National Junior Honor Society (NJHS), recognizing their dedication to academic achievement, leadership, service and citizenship. Membership is based on a student’s demonstrated commitment to five core pillars: scholarship, leadership, service, character and citizenship. Students selected for NJHS have shown a consistent dedication …

Creativity Unleashed: Monticello CSD to showcase student artwork at K-12 Art Show

The Monticello Central School District community is invited to celebrate the creativity and talent of its students at the annual K-12 Art Show, “Creativity Unleashed,” on Thursday, June 4. The exhibition will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Monticello High School Gymnasium and will feature artwork created by students from across the …

Nomination forms available for 2026 Hall of Distinction

Do you know of a worthy candidate for the Hall of Distinction? Nominate them by Aug. 1 for consideration for the inductee class of 2026! The Monticello Central School District Hall of Distinction honors highly successful alumni, former Board of Education members and former employees who have achieved distinction, outstanding accomplishments or made significant contributions …

Families: please take EPIC’s survey to help plan family engagement events!

The Every Person Influences Children (EPIC) program at Monticello Central School District invites families to take an attendance survey. This survey will be used to help plan activities, programs and other family engagement events to support students and families.  Take survey

Village schools placed on lockout out of abundance of caution due to police activity

The Monticello Central School District has received reports of a shooting in the village of Monticello. There have been no reports of any connection with, or any threats directed towards, our schools. Out of an abundance of caution, and consistent with our safety protocols, all village schools — Monticello High School, Robert J. Kaiser Middle …

ENL students showcase research projects during publishing assembly

Fourth- and fifth-grade English as a New Language (ENL) students at Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary School recently shared their research and presentation skills during a special ENL publishing assembly led by ENL teacher Tianny Almanzar. During the assembly, students presented research projects to their parents highlighting influential African Americans they studied as part of the …

Award-winning author and illustrator John Parra visits Cooke students

On a memorable day at George L. Cooke Elementary School, award-winning author and illustrator John Parra captivated students with an engaging presentation. An accomplished illustrator, fine artist, designer, author, and educator, Parra is celebrated for his vibrant, Latino-themed children’s picture books and has received numerous prestigious accolades, including three Pura Belpré Honors from the American …