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Information about wind chill and changes to school schedules

Weather conditions, including extreme temperatures, play an important role in determining whether changes to the regular school day must be made to ensure student safety.   When considering such changes, the Monticello Central School District evaluates not just air temperature, but wind chill as well. Wind chill is calculated by combining air temperature with wind speed to estimate how fast …

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It’s Monday in Monticello – Jan. 26

It’s Monday in Monticello – time for Superintendent Evans’ weekly update to the Monticello community. In this episode, information about kindergarten and UPK registration. Plus, an interview with this month’s Staff Spotlight, Jill Yannetta.

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MHS student Christopher Collado honored with Board Award for outstanding sportsmanship and kindness

Monticello High School student Christopher Collado was recognized with a Board Award during the Jan. 22 Monticello Board of Education meeting, in celebration of his outstanding sportsmanship and kindness. Christopher was nominated for this honor by Director of Physical Education, Health, Athletics and Wellness Ryan Jasper, after Mr. Jasper received an email after a football …

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13 MHS students selected to have their MLK artwork exhibited at state level

Each year, the New York State Education Department (NYSED) and the Office of General Services honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by inviting schools across the state to submit student artwork and essays inspired by his life and teachings. Submissions reflect Dr. King’s Six Principles and Steps of Nonviolence or celebrate his …

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Third graders “travel to Russia” with Mrs. Kharkover

Mrs. Snow’s third-grade class at the Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary School recently took a journey across the world without ever leaving the classroom, thanks to a special visit from KLR art teacher, Mrs. Kharkover. Mrs. Kharkover, who grew up in Saint Petersburg in the former Soviet Union (USSR), shared her personal experiences of life under …

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Registration for SJS Community Preschool lottery now open; call for your appointment now

Pre-school registration  Monticello families with three and four-year old children may now register for the St. John Street Community School Preschool program lottery. All registrations must be completed by April 15 in order to be entered in the lottery, and families will be notified of their status during the week of April 20.   Your child …

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Kindergarten registration will take place in March – call for your appointment now!

Español Monticello Central School District 2026/27 Kindergarten Registration will take place on the following dates, and your child must accompany you to register: Chase students:  at the Emma Chase Elementary School on March 23 Cooke students:  at the George L. Cooke Elementary School on March 24 and 25  Please call (845) 794-7700, x 78905 to …

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MHS recent alumni return for valuable College and Career Talk

Members of the Class of 2024 and Class of 2025 returned to their alma mater on Jan. 8 to take part in Monticello High School’s inaugural College and Career Talk, organized and facilitated by the district’s Guidance Department. The alumni represented a wide range of post-secondary pathways, including community college, SUNY institutions, private colleges, transfer …

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It’s Monday in Monticello – Jan. 12 – MLK Youth Summit Recap

It’s Monday in Monticello – time for Superintendent Matt Evans’ weekly update to the Monticello community! In this episode, MBK Fellows Anthony Oritz and Tobias Brown, along with MHS students Seth Jackson, Alexis Boone and Celeste D’Andrea share their experiences at last week’s MLK Youth Summit at SUNY Sullivan. Also – important reminders about:  PLC …

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