Project Excel will cease operations at MCSD effective June 30, 2022; district working to develop new program

On Jan. 23, 2022, the Monticello Central School District received a letter from Project Excel stating the Easter Seals’ intent to close Project Excel at the end of the 2021-22 school year. The letter from Project Excel reinforced the organization’s intent to assist any families through the transitionary time.  In light of this news, the …

It’s Monday in Monticello – Jan. 24

It’s Monday in Monticello – time for Superintendent Evans’ weekly update to the Monticello community. This week – the closure of Project Excel, the launch of voluntary student testing, upcoming events and more. For more information about the Project Excel closure, please click here. 

Update on remote instruction from Superintendent Evans

Dear Monticello CSD Community Members, Earlier this morning, we had to switch our schools to remote instruction due to excessive staff absences in our transportation department. This morning, we had three (3) staff members call out, which brought our total absences in transportation to 15. Nine (9) of these staff members are out due to …

Liberty Jazz Festival postponed

The Liberty Jazz Festival, originally scheduled for Feb. 5 has been postponed until later in the spring. The new date will be shared as soon as it is available. 

Families of MCSD students can opt-in to weekly COVID-19 screening

Beginning the week of January 24, weekly COVID-19 screening is available for all Monticello Central School District students, regardless of vaccination status. Students whose parents/guardians have opted in will be tested weekly during school hours by district health professionals. Families who wish to have their child(ren) tested must fill out this online permission slip and …

Prescription drug storage and disposal products available

A message from Sullivan County BOCES and Catholic Charities of Orange, Sullivan and Ulster Counties:  Catholic Charities of Orange, Sullivan, and Ulster Prevention Department Can Help with Your Prescription Drug Storage And Disposal Needs Catholic Charities has been working with Sullivan BOCES to provide the school district health offices with prescription drug safe storage and …

MHS PTSO to hold Organizational Meeting on Jan. 26

A MHS PTA/PTO informational meeting was held on January, 12, 2022 from 5:00 to 6:00 PM. Individuals at this meeting discussed the differences between a PTA and a PTO, in addition to the inclusion of students. This led to the creation of the MHS PTSO (Parent-Teacher-Student-Organization). At the meeting, individuals discussed the potential benefits of …

Panther home games now streaming online

Now, you can cheer on our Panthers from afar. The Monticello Athletics Department will now be streaming home games online on its newly-launched Hudl channel. Don’t forget to subscribe to subscribe! 

It’s Monday in Monticello – Jan. 10/Updated guidance from SCPHS re: COVID-19 quarantine

It’s Monday in Monticello — time for Superintendent Matt Evans’ weekly update to the Monticello community. This week, new guidance from the Sullivan County Public Health Services outlines when students and staff may return to school/work after a positive COVID-19 test or exposure, plus information on upcoming events.  Click to access decision-tree-Final-1.10.22.pdf

Virtual orientation for parents of current eighth-grade/incoming ninth-grade students will be held Jan. 13

Monticello High School Guidance will host a virtual orientation for the parents of current eighth-grade/incoming ninth-grade students on Thursday, Jan. 13 at 6:30 p.m. Parents may access the orientation using the information below.   Join Zoom Meeting https://E2CCB-GST.zoom.us/j/93429497814 Meeting ID: 934 2949 7814 Passcode: 838032 One tap mobile +16465189805,,93429497814# US (New York) +16468769923,,93429497814# US (New …