EPIC is hosting a Family Fun Night at KLR Elementary School Cafeteria l on Wednesday December 18, 2024, 5 pm- 7 pm. Enjoy a night of BINGO, activities, and fun! Come greet our Special Guest Visitor! Pizza will be provided. **Registration required** To register contact: mangualm@epicforchildren .org or call 845 794-7700 Ext. 90233
On Tuesday Oct. 29, high school students from Ms. Haylett’s senior string ensemble and Ms. Wheelers’ dance group put on an inspiring performance for all students at Kenneth L. Rutherford. This special event aimed to introduce younger students to the vibrant performing arts opportunities available within our district. The high school orchestra captivated the audience …
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Students at the Monticello Central School District will soon be able to receive mental health services during the school day, thanks to a partnership between the district and Astor Services. Astor Services is a community-based non-profit organization that provides children’s mental health services, child welfare services, and early childhood development services with locations in the …
Thanks to the generosity of the Wolf Lake Neighbors Foundation (WLNF), students at the Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary School will have a safe place to go if they’re in need of soap, a clean pair of pants, a toothbrush, or a variety of other necessities. When the WLNF reached out to KLR teacher Carolyn Rojas, …
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Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary School students have been hard at work to “whip pediatric cancer” every September since 2017, and 2024 was no exception. The school held its annual Whip Pediatric Cancer assembly on Monday, Oct. 7. In the weeks leading up to the assembly, students were encouraged to decorate a gold heart in exchange …
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As part of fire prevention week, members of the Monticello Fire Department visited the George L. Cooke Elementary School and Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary School to lead a presentation on the importance of fire safety. Aside from the old standby of “stop, drop and roll,” students also learned why it’s important for families to have …
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In an effort to provide a convenient avenue for community connections, Superintendent Evans has scheduled a series of virtual “Open Office Hours.” During these dates and times, Superintendent Evans will be available via Zoom to chat with community members about suggestions, concerns or feedback. No appointment is necessary, although attendees may have a brief wait …
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Please see below supply lists for the 2024-2025 school year. Grade 3: 2 sturdy two pocket folders 1 pair of headphones or earbuds 2 marble composition notebooks 3 boxes of #2 pencils (Ticonderoga are the best) 2 packages of dry eraser markers (black) 1 box gallon zip lock bags 1 pair child safe scissors …
New York State has announced a “SUN Bucks” summer benefit, which would provide $120 in EBT benefits to each eligible child. It is important to note that this program is only available for Monticello students whose family’s income is below the free/reduced lunch income guidelines. In the past, Monticello students had been eligible for similar …
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Third-graders in Mrs. Snow’s class at Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary had their teamwork skills put to the test thanks to a challenge posed by social emotional wellness teacher, Mrs. Rojas. Students were tasked with creating the longest paper chain, using only one piece of construction paper, one tape dispenser and one pair of scissors, but …
