On May 29, fifth-grade students at the Emma C. Chase and Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary Schools were treated to an exciting performance by the RJK Sixth-Grade Chorus under the direction of Mr. Timothy Buckley! The sixth-grade vocalists performed two pieces from their spring concert repertoire to an enthusiastic audience of students and teachers. Following the …
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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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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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On Wednesday, May 8, fourth-grade Monticello Central School District students traveled to Monticello High School to attend the “What Instrument Shall I Play” recruitment assembly. This annual assembly introduces the young students to the music ensemble opportunities available to them beginning in fifth grade. Each of the MHS performing groups provided a preview of their available …
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Students at the Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary School showed off their STREAM (Science, Technology, Research, Engineering, Art and Mathematics) projects during the school’s annual STREAM Night on April 17. Students chose a question, used the scientific method to answer that question, and created presentations highlighting the experience. After viewing their classmates’ presentations, students and their …
The Every Person Influences Children (EPIC) program will be hosting an online RULER workshop via Zoom for Monticello families on Tuesday, May 14 at 6 p.m. Participants will meet for “Meta-Moment: Part 2” and learn tools and strategies on how to identify positive responses to strong, unpleasant feelings. Cooke Elementary SEW Facilitator Elisa Mendels will …
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May 1 is National School Principal Day – The Monticello Central School District is lucky to have an extraordinary leadership team, comprised of dedicated professionals to guide our students, lead our staff, and solve problems. Their passion, commitment and knowledge is invaluable; thank you for all that you do! Please join us in celebrating our …
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Dear Monticello CSD Community and Staff, Many of you will recall that we surveyed students, staff, and parents and caregivers regarding their perceptions of our schools’ cultures and climates. The Board of Education and administration reviewed these responses and continue to make improvements to address the concerns identified. To help us gauge progress in these …
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The Monticello Central School District is pleased to present its voters with a proposed capital improvement project which would improve safety and security at the George L. Cooke and Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary Schools, replace the district’s deteriorating athletic facilities, and make needed repairs and restorations at the St. John Street Community School and Monticello High …
It’s Monday in Monticello – time for Superintendent Matt Evans’ weekly update to the Monticello community. It’s a busy week at MCSD and in this episode, various upcoming events in athletics and the arts are highlighted, including Monticello High School’s production of “Once Upon a Mattress” this Friday, April 12 and Saturday, April 13. The …
