Last week, Kenneth L. Rutherford fourth-grade student, Andrew McKenna, proudly stepped to the front of the classroom with the confidence of a seasoned teacher, ready to share about the Lunar New Year. He explained how the holiday is celebrated as a time for family, fresh beginnings, and good fortune. Andrew described traditions like cleaning the …
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Earlier today, the Monticello Central School District received the sad news of the unexpected passing of Monticello High School student Angelina Colon. Angelina was a quiet and caring 15-year-old student, and a great friend to her classmates. Monticello High School is arranging counseling services for any students or staff who might be affected by this loss. Additional counseling support from Sullivan …
It’s Monday in Monticello – time for Superintendent Matt Evans’ weekly update to the Monticello community. In this episode, a big “congratulations” and “good luck” to the Monticello athletes who will be competing in the state championships in their respective sports. Also – an important update about potential changes to the school schedule should we …
Earlier today, our high school administrators and school resource officers (SRO) investigated reports of social media posts that some interpreted to mean a possible threat of violence in our schools. According to our SROs, the posts are not credible threats of violence, and our schools are operating on their normal schedules. Administrators and law enforcement have identified and interviewed the source of the initial posts. We take all potential threats …
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A message from Mary Ellen Hurley: Dear Monticello Families: If you are attending the Harlem Wizards event on Saturday, February 14th, please note the following: 1. MHS doors open at 2pm, entrance is only through MHS lower lot- Route 42 side 2. Tickets are assigned seating based on ticket purchase/package purchase 3. All elementary children …
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Español: Se ofrecerá un taller de EPIC en español sobre “Desarrollando Respeto y Cariño en los Niños Pequeños”. Jueves, 19 de febrero, 2026 @ 5:45 pm en Zoom. Las familias aprenderán como entender las tendencias claves necesarias para el desarrollo positivo del carácter. Identificar lo que cariño y respeto significa para cada persona y explorar …
Petitions nominating candidates for the office of member of the Board of Education will be available March 9, 2026. To request a petition please call Ann-Marie Foss, School District Clerk, at 845-794-7700, ext. 70523. The names of the last incumbent of the four vacancies are: Wendy Galligan Weiner Roberto Bravo Colon Helen Jersey Heather Fassell …
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Congratulations to all the students who earned a place on RJK’s Honor Roll for the second marking period! Keep up the great work. Read the full list here
Monticello High School skier Baya Titus is headed to the New York State Public High School Athletic Association Skiing Championships presented by Sports Page Ski Shop at Bristol Mountain Ski Resort in Bristol, NY, on Feb. 23 and 24. Her time at the Section IX Nordic Skiing Championships held on Feb. 10 at Minnewaska State …
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The 1990s called… and Ms. O’Sullivan and Ms. Hobby’s class at the George L. Cooke Elementary School answered! Their class took a totally rad trip back in time for 90s Day, and it was all that and a bag of chips. Students measured their math skills in the most delicious way possible—by figuring out just …
