A monthly recap from Superintendent of Schools Dr. Matthew Evans Thank you This past year presented so many unique challenges, and I cannot express enough—in words—how thankful I am for the patience and efforts of our parents, community members, students, and staff. Our collective flexibility and determination propelled us through this storm. Though we are …
Message from the Nurses Office: New York State requires all students who will be entering 6th grade in September 2021 to receive a booster Tdap (diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis) vaccine. Proof of booster must be received prior to the start of next school year. The exceptions for Tdap are students who will be 10 years old as they …
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At its June 10 regular meeting, the Monticello Board of Education approved the following changes to the district’s Our Path Forward plan, effective immediately: Delete on p. 11 of Our Path Forward (2020–21), and all other instances the following sentence, “Students and staff are required to wear face masks whenever they are on school district …
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Congratulations to all of the Monticello Central School District President’s Education Awards recipients! The virtual ceremony premiered on Tuesday, June 8 at 6:30 p.m. on the district’s YouTube channel. Don’t fret if you weren’t able to tune in on the premiere date — the video will remain up on the YouTube channel for families to …
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español Dear Monticello CSD Community Member, The New York State Department of Health has issued updated guidance (June 7) that rescinds the requirement of face coverings for individuals while outdoors on school district property. However, the updated guidance keeps the requirement for individuals—i.e., students, staff, and visitors—to wear face coverings while indoors in district schools, …
español Dear Monticello CSD Community, We are aware of the New York State Department of Health’s (NYSDOH) recent inquiry (June 4, 2021) to the Center for Disease Control on its advisement on face coverings in schools. The current NYSDOH guidance (April 9, 2021) states, Appropriate [personal protective equipment] means, at least, an acceptable mask, which …
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The virtual district-wide art show will take place on Friday, June 4 at 4 p.m. on the district’s YouTube channel.
Español Enrollment for the Emergency Broadband Benefit, a new Federal Communications Commission (FCC) program is open. The temporary benefit will help to lower the cost of broadband service for eligible households during the on-going COVID-19 pandemic. The $3.2B Emergency Broadband Benefit program provides a discount of up to a $50 per month toward broadband service …
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The Every Person Influences Children (EPIC) program will host two virtual workshops for Monticello families in June. All events are free, but registration is required. Please email Jane Sorensen at JSorensen@k12mcsd.net to register for any event. Art Therapy: 100 Exercises to Make Your Mind, Body and Spirit Sing Thursday, June 3 7 p.m. – 8 …
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The Monticello CSD announces its participation in the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). Meals will be provided to all children 18 years and under without charge at these locations/dates/times. In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S.Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions …
