Arrival & Dismissal
Teacher Arrival: 8:35AM
Bus Arrival: 9:05AM – 9:15AM
Start of Day (Inst mins): 9:25AM
End of Day (Inst mins): 3:34PM
Bus Arrival: 3:40PM & 3:54PM
Buses Depart: 3:48PM & 3:58PM
Teacher Departure: 4:05PM
School is in session from 9:05 a.m. until 3:58 p.m. daily, Monday through Friday. The building is open at 7 a.m. for students attending the Healthy Kids Extended Day program.
We welcome your calls for any reason. The school office opens at 8 a.m. and closes at 4 p.m. The phone number for all offices, including that of the nurse, is 845-888-2471.
There are no provisions for after-school supervision other than when specific programs are in operation. If child care is needed, you may contact Healthy Kids for enrollment information. They presently offer before- and after-school care.
Closings & Delays
A delayed opening means all schedules will be delayed one or two hours. Bus pick-ups will be approximately one to two hours later than the scheduled pickup time. Delayed openings will be used in instances where road conditions are expected to improve and to give the various Highway Departments more time to clear and sand the roads. Children should not arrive at school before the scheduled time. For more info, visit the Closings and Delays page.
One-Hour Delay
Teacher Arrival: 9:35AM
Bus Arrival: 10:05AM – 10:15AM
Start of Day (Inst mins): 10:25AM
End of Day (Inst mins): 3:34PM
Bus Arrival: 3:40PM & 3:54PM
Buses Depart: 3:48PM & 3:58PM
Teacher Departure: 4:05PM
Two-Hour Delay
Teacher Arrival: 10:35AM
Bus Arrival: 11:05AM – 11:15AM
Start of Day (Inst mins): 11:25AM
End of Day (Inst mins): 3:34PM
Bus Arrival: 3:40PM & 3:54PM
Buses Depart: 3:48PM & 3:58PM
Teacher Departure: 4:05PM
Early Dismissal Times
Monticello High School and RJK Middle School – 11:15AM
Rutherford Elementary School – 12:34PM
Chase and Cooke Elementary Schools – 12:34PM
SJS Pre-K – 12:00PM
Teacher Arrival: 8:35AM
Bus Arrival: 9:05AM – 9:15AM
Start of Day (Inst mins): 9:25AM
End of Day (Inst mins): 12:34PM
Bus Arrival: 12:40PM & 12:54PM
Buses Depart: 12:48PM & 12:58PM
Emergency Weather Dismissal
Teacher Arrival: 8:35AM
Buses Arrival: 9:05AM – 9:15AM
Start of Day (Inst mins): 9:25AM
End of Day (Inst mins): 12:34PM
Bus Arrival: 12:40PM & 12:54PM
Buses Depart: 12:48PM & 12:58PM
Lost and Found
All clothing found on the school grounds, regardless of its value, is placed in the lost and found. Money, jewelry, or any other articles of value are turned in to the office. Students should check with the office if they are missing something.
Common sense and consideration is the best guide in determining whether or not to bring personal possessions to school. The school administration and staff are not responsible for valuables which students bring to school. It is recommended that students leave all valuables at home.
All students clothing should have the child’s name on it. This includes hats, gloves, sweaters, coats, knapsacks and boots.