August Monti Message

1. COVID-19 Mitigation and Prevention Plans, 2021–22 On August 5, 2021, the New York State Department of Health informed the public that it would not be issuing any guidance for New York’s school districts on COVID-19 mitigation and prevention for the 2021–22 year. Instead, it left these decisions to local school districts. My colleagues from …

ATI will host a Back to School Fair on Sept. 1

Action Toward Independence (ATI) will hold a Back-To-School Fair on Wednesday, Sept. 1 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at 309 E. Broadway in Monticello.  The event will feature:  A book bag giveaway Craft/Activity Table Games and Door Prizes School supplies Food  For more information, please call 845-794-4228 Disclaimer: This event is sponsored by the …

Have two years of financial experience? Join our audit committee!

The Monticello Board of Education seeks two community members to join its District Audit Committee for a three-year term. The volunteer position is open to any district resident with two years of financial experience who has not worked, or provided services for, the district during the past two years. Individuals who are partners in, controlling owners or executives …

Lead testing results at MHS, RJK and St. John Street Education Center

Dear Monticello CSD Community Member, Earlier this week, we were informed that water samples from various fixtures in Monticello High School, Robert J. Kaiser Middle School, and the St. John Street Education Center were found to have lead in amounts that exceed the allowable limit of 15 parts per billion.  The results of the tests …

RJK earns first place as top secondary school in reading challenge

Congratulations to Robert J. Kaiser Middle School for coming in first place as the top secondary school in the Annual Sullivan County BOCES Cross County Reading Challenge. Over the entire school year, students, and teachers, in schools across the county logged the books they read. RJK topped them all by logging 471 books earning them …

July Monti Message

A monthly recap from Superintendent of Schools Dr. Matthew Evans COVID-19 Mitigation Protocols, 2021–22 At the moment, we continue to await guidance from the New York State Department of Health (DOH) and New York State Education Department (NYSED) on any COVID-19 mitigation strategies that might remain in effect for the 2021–22 school year.  Our schools’ …

Face coverings required in indoor spaces with students during summer months

Please be advised that face coverings continue to be required, regardless of vaccination status, in all indoor Monticello Central School District spaces where students are regularly present – including schools, offices and buses. Face coverings are optional for any vaccinated individual in any school, office, or bus where students are not attending (or expected to …

STREAM spring/summer newsletter is live

Catch up with all the wonderful happenings in the STREAM department, and learn some new activities to keep kids learning all summer long in the STREAM spring/summer newsletter.   

Sullivan County Public Health Services will offer vaccine clinics for routine vaccines and Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines

Español A message from Sullivan County Public Health Services:  Sullivan County Public Health Services will be hosting immunization clinics in Liberty. Does your child need vaccines for school? Sullivan County Public Health Services will offer a routine vaccination clinic for underinsured or uninsured children. Pre-registration is required. These clinics will be held on the following …

RJK Moving Up Ceremony will premiere June 24 at 10:15 a.m.

The 2021 RJK Eighth Grade Moving Up Ceremony will premiere on Thursday, June 24 at 10:15 a.m. on the district’s YouTube channel. It will remain up on the district’s channel for families to watch at their leisure.  Congratulations to all of our eighth grade students