Families were on the move on Thursday, April 11 at the St. John Street Community Preschool’s annual “Kids Movement Night.” For the second consecutive year, the event was hosted by the Every Person Influences Children (EPIC) program and focused on the importance of incorporating movement into the daily lives of young children. Open to SJS …
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Students at the Emma C. Chase Elementary School combined academic success with community engagement all month long! Students created STREAM (Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Art and Math) projects that embraced the complete meaning of the acronym. School Media Specialist Patti Andersen organized activities for the students to participate in, invited parents, and a STREAM night …
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Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary School Speech Pathologist Julia Zanger celebrated National Speech-Language-Hearing Month with her students all May long. According to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASLHA), National Speech-Language-Hearing Month (formerly known as Better Speech and Hearing Month) is an opportunity to raise awareness about communication disorders and the role of professionals who provide life-altering treatment …
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Monticello High School will host a Syracuse University (SUPA) Financial Aid Workshop on June 10 from 6-8 p.m. in the Monticello High School Library for students and their families. SUPA courses cost $115/credit. Students in need may qualify for a reduction of up to 60%. The workshop’s purpose is to allow parents to come and get …
On Friday, May 17 the 7/8 Concert Choir, under the direction of Mrs. Marissa Jurow, performed at the “Music in the Parks” ensemble festival at Manalapan High School and Six Flags in New Jersey, where they placed 1st in their ensemble category and received “Excellent” Distinction! The festival is held annually across the United States. …
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Article courtesy of Ms. Snow: Mr. Ames, Rutherford’s very own Teachers’ Aid, taught Mrs. Snow’s third-grade class a valuable lesson! Mr. Ames taught the students that taking the easy way out is not always for the best! Mr. Ames read the book, Creepy Crayon, by Aaron Reynolds. Jasper Rabbit, the main character, is struggling in …
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Almost 30 local employers and organizations visited Monticello High School on Thursday, May 16 for a Career Fair. Not only were students able to learn about summer job openings, they were also able to explore career paths available in their own backyard. Company representatives spoke to students about what a typical day looks like in …
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The Visual Arts Department of MCSD is proud to present the Annual District Wide Art Show for 2024. This free event showcases the hard work and dedication to the creative journey of our students in grades K-12. Please join us from 5:30-7 p.m. in the High School Gym to celebrate their achievements on Friday June …
The unofficial results of the May 21 budget vote and Board of Education election are as follows: Proposition 1—Budget approved, 598-243 (71%) Proposition 2—Capital project approved, 615-230 (73%) Board of Education election: For Todd Grodin’s Seat: Todd Grodin: 510 Write-in Candidates: 33 For Tim Crumley’s Seat: Tim Crumley: 539 Write-in Candidates: 85 For Lynka Rivera’s …
It’s Monday in Monticello — time for Superintendent Evans’ weekly update to the Monticello community. In this episode — upcoming events, two give-back days bracketing Memorial Day weekend, and a reminder about tomorrow’s budget/capital improvement project vote and Board of Education election. Also — an interview with Cathy McFadden, April Rutledge, and Kayleigh Bowles, three …
