EPIC to host free holiday event for SJS families

Come Join Us at the St. John’s Community Preschool for a Free Holiday Event for St. John’s Community Preschool Families! Date: Friday. December 13th Time: 6:00pm Place: St. John’s Community Preschool Gym Free Holiday Bingo, Prizes, Hot Chocolate, Holiday Cookies Free Gingerbread  House Kit – “Take Home Project! Free  Tickets to Bethel Woods Drive Thru …

Monticello Central School District partners with Astor Services to open school-based mental health clinic  

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 …

SJS raises $450 for Ride 2 Survive Sullivan County

The St. John Street Preschool and PPS participated in Breast Cancer Awareness Day on Friday, October 25th.  The staff collected $450.00 for Ride 2 Survive Sullivan County, and employees participated in a bountiful breakfast.  Staff and students alike dressed in pink to commemorate the day. 

KLR and SJS students “whip pediatric cancer”

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 …

Join Superintendent Evans for Open Office Hours

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 …

Supporting Your Reader: Tips and Strategies for Parents will be held Oct. 2

The MCSD Curriculum Department is pleased to invite you to an upcoming virtual workshop focused on effective reading strategies to support your child’s learning journey. This session will provide you with practical tips and techniques to improve your child’s reading skills at home. This event is intended for parents and guardians whose children are between …

SJS phone and internet is restored

Update: 1:23 p.m. Phone and internet service has been restored at the St. John Street building.     

New York State announces new “SUN Bucks” summer ebt benefit

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 …

Register your four-year-old for the St. John Street UPK program

Monticello Central School District’s renowned UPK program — the St. John Street Preschool — has spots available for the 2024-25 school year.  The program is free, breakfast and lunch is served daily, and transportation is available. Eligible students must be four years of age by Dec. 1, 2024.  All students who register will attend the St. John …