Upcoming surveys will help district in its vision to become district of choice

español Dear Monticello CSD Community Member, Over the last two-and-a-half years, I have enjoyed meeting and conversing with many of you about our schools. During these conversations, I’ve had the opportunity to hear from a broad spectrum of our community about what we’re doing well, and what we could be doing better.  Many of you …

Limited number of spots available on Monticello Trap Team; registration is underway

A limited number of spots are available on the Monticello Trap Team for the spring season.  Registration is done thru the state league from now until March 10.  Prior experience is not required, but students must be in grades 6-12, ages 12 and older, and remain academically eligible to participate.  The spring season runs for …

An important message from Superintendent Evans

Earlier today, we received an unsubstantiated report that a student had shown a gun to other students on their way to school. Our staff immediately contacted the school resource officer, and began a joint investigation. We also enacted school security protocols as delineated in our school- and district emergency response plans. After working closely with …

Incoming MHS freshmen: watch the ninth grade orientation video

Eighth grade students from Robert J. Kaiser Middle School attended the MHS ninth grade orientation on Feb. 1. The video below is for students and families who missed the event, or those looking for additional information.  

EPIC to host Spanish Workshop on “Children Need Families” on Feb. 6

El programa Every Person Influences Children (EPIC) organizará un taller en español para las familias de Monticello a través de Zoom el lunes 6 de febrero a las 6:00 p.m. Las familias discutirán el tema de “Los niños necesitan familias”. El taller será presentado por Marta Mangual. El evento es gratis, pero se necesita registrarse. …

EPIC to host Spanish Workshop on parenting styles & decision making on Jan. 30

El programa Every Person Influences Children (EPIC) organizará un taller en español para las familias de Monticello a través de Zoom el lunes 30 de enero a las 6:00 p.m. Las familias discutirán los temas de los estilos de crianza y la toma de decisiones. El taller será presentado por Marta Mangual. El evento es …

Monticello Math Team takes second place in league championships

Congratulations to the Monticello Math Team who competed in the math playoffs on Jan. 11 in Goshen, after taking first place in the sectionals against Tri-Valley and Fallsburg back in the autumn. The team battled Valley Central, Monroe-Woodbury, Middletown, Goshen and Wallkill to take home a second-place league championship.  Students competed by answering questions from …

Elementary and middle school backpack programs seeking donations to feed Monticello students

The Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary School, George L. Cooke Elementary School, Emma C. Chase Elementary School and Robert J. Kaiser Middle School backpack programs are all seeking donations for their respective backpack programs.  While all students in the MCSD receive free breakfast and lunch each school day, many of our district families struggle to feed …

Big things are happening in Tiny Town — join us for a grand opening celebration

The Monticello Central School District, in partnership with the Every Person Influences Children (EPIC) program will host a grand opening of their new Tiny Town center, located at the St. John Street Community School, at 22 St. John Street in Monticello on Jan. 17 (snow date Jan. 18). Tiny Town is a place for Monticello …

7th grade physicals and sports physical appointments available

The Robert J. Kaiser Middle School will have physician Dr. Gill at the school on two dates for physicals:  Wednesday, Jan. 25 – 7th Grade Physicals Students who have not yet submitted their 7th grade state-required physicals may stop by the nurse’s office to be added to the list on this date. Parents can call …