February 2025
18: Cooke second graders plan Winter Fun Day for their peers
14: EPIC serie de talleres virtuales en español/EPIC workshop series in Spanish
14: MHS Red Cross Club will host blood drive on March 3
14: RJK students visit Philharmonic Orchestra at Lincoln Center
11: Cooke’s interactive bulletin board helps history come alive for students
11: Four Monticello skiers headed to states
10: It’s Monday in Monticello – Feb. 10: Nature Ambassadors/Winter Fun Day
7: Taller de EPIC en Español/EPIC Spanish Workshop
7: EPIC Focus Group: Let’s Talk About Attendance
4: Monticello musicians perform at 27th-annual Liberty Jazz Festival
4: 11 MHS students recognized as Students of Distinction
4: Free tax preparation services available through AOF’s VITA program
4: Kindergarten registration will take place in March
3: It’s Monday in Monticello – Feb. 3: FAFSA Night edition
January 2025
27: It’s Monday in Monticello – Jan. 27
27: Save the date – Junior prom scheduled for March 15
21: Kindergarteners throw classmate a “big brother shower”
21: STREAM Committee fall newsletter is now live
17: EPIC will host Spanish workshop on Jan. 28
14: SCSBA will present free virtual workshops for prospective board candidates
13: Important information re: Regents Exams
13: Examples
13: Academy of Finance Business Club wraps gifts for community service
13: It’s Monday in Monticello – Jan. 13
7: Six teams earn scholar athlete distinction; Monticello High School named school of excellence
7: Registration for SJS Community Preschool will take place during April
6: It’s Monday in Monticello – Jan. 6
December 2024
20: MCSD’s unique dance program produces The Nutcracker
20: Winter Warmth Drive provides winter wear to 80 students
20: Monticello High School Toy Drive a success!
16: It’s Monday in Monticello – Dec. 16
13: Academy of Finance hosts annual breakfast
13: MHS’s production of Puffs wraps up
13: Spring sports registration set to open soon
13: Belle Zhou and Julia Wysokinska shine at All-State
10: Local veterans visit second-grade Cooke students
9: EPIC will host Family Fun Night Dec. 18 at KLR
9: It’s Monday in Monticello – Dec. 9
9: RJK students participate in team-building activity
3: Epic Focus Group: Let’s Talk About Attendance
3: AOF mentors grow strong partnerships with students
3: Cooke students hold their own Thanksgiving Day parade
2: It’s Monday in Monticello – Dec. 2
2: All visitors to MHS/RJK subject to metal detection screening, per new policy
November 2024
26: RJK student wins a bike for being kind
26: Ms. Moore and VanderMeulen’s class welcome first responders for Thanksgiving Feast
26: The 2024 Monticello High School Thanksgiving Food Drive is a Success
25: Cooke hosts lantern walk on the school’s nature path
25: Warming centers open for the season
25: Statement from Superintendent Evans re: incident at RJK
25: It’s Monday in Monticello – Nov. 25
22: MCSD closed Friday, Nov 22
21: All after-school activities, BOE meeting, P-T conferences canceled Nov. 21
18: It’s Monday in Monticello – Nov. 18
18: Nine students celebrated as Students of Distinction
18: MBK students participate in NYC’s HBCU Fair
15: MHS sends Baya Titus and Diya Patel off to state championships in style
14: 30 local businesses attend MHS career fair
8: January Regents dates announced
6: High school performers inspire young students at KLR Elementary
4: It’s Monday in Monticello – Nov. 4
4: BOE will meet Thursday, Nov. 7
October 2024
31: MHS Food Drive underway; donations requested, help is available
30: Monticello Central School District partners with Astor Services to open school-based mental health clinic
29: Lockout lifted at MCSD schools effective immediately
28: All schools will be open on schedule, Tuesday, Oct. 29 with additional security measures
28: District aware of social media unfounded threat; law enforcement investigating
28: Monday in Monticello – Oct. 28, 2024
28: KLR, MHS, RJK to remain in lockout until end of day; all after-school activities canceled at these schools
28: SJS raises $450 for Ride 2 Survive Sullivan County
28: KLR, RJK, MHS currently in lock out out of an abundance of caution
28: Trap team wraps up a successful Fall season
25: Cooke holds ribbon cutting to celebrate the opening of the school’s Nature Path
25: Winter sports registration is open
24: Statement regarding bus accident in Rock Hill; no injuries reported
24: Monticello Central School District holds successful eleventh-annual Hall of Distinction
24: 11 inducted into the MHS National Honor Society
24: Wolf Lake Neighbors Foundation donates supplies for new “Care Closet” at KLR
23: MHS Key Club cleans up community with litter pluck
23: Behavioral Management Workshop a success, resources available
21: It’s Monday in Monticello – School Bus Safety Week edition
18: Board of Education will meet Thursday, Oct. 24
17: Emily Pine Wins Monti Idol 2024!
17: Local business leaders visit MHS Academy of Finance
17: KLR and SJS students “whip pediatric cancer”
10: Virtual Title I meeting will be held on Oct. 24
10: “Go Home Early Drill” to be held on Friday, Nov. 8; students to be dismissed 15 minutes earlier; after-school activities canceled
9: RJK Open House a successful night
9: MHS Faculty Shoutouts for September
8: MHS Homecoming Dance to be held Oct. 19
8: Monticello Fire Department visits Cooke and KLR for Fire Safety Week
8: BOE will meet Oct. 10
7: It’s Monday in Monticello – Oct. 7
4: RJK staff participate in Pink & Denim Day to raise money for breast cancer awareness
4: Calling all class of 2024 senior parents — order your yearbook and congratulatory message
2: Seniors Giada Marone and Alexandra Cushing join Board of Education as student members
2: Ninth-grade parents: please schedule a meeting with your child’s counselor
1: Cooke students witness butterflies emerge from chrysalis
1: District welcomes Ivory Coleman as Director of Safety/Assistant Principal at MHS
September 2024
30: Seven MHS Music Students Selected for Area All State Ensembles
30: It’s Monday in Monticello – Sept. 30
30: Learn more about our Hall of Distinction inductees; join us for the induction ceremony on Friday, Oct. 18
30: Stephen Lewis, Karen Crofoot named Outstanding Educator, Friend to Education
30: MHS Spirit Week will be held Oct. 14 – 19; see the schedule here!
27: Statement from Superintendent Evans re: employee incident
24: MHS picture day will be held Oct. 15 and 16; order online
23: It’s Monday in Monticello – Sept. 23
19: Supporting Your Reader: Tips and Strategies for Parents will be held Oct. 2
17: Robyn Boardman begins new assignment as assistant principal as Cooke; Michelle Knowlton to serve as interim assistant principal at MHS
16: Monday in Monticello – Sept. 16
12: Monticello HS adds six to the class of 2024
12: SJS phone and internet is restored
9: It’s Monday in Monticello – Sept. 9
6: Two MHS students selected to perform at NYSSMA conference
4: Monticello MBK distributes school supplies
August 2024
29: Welcome Back/Annual Notifications
22: Healthy Kids Extended Day Program is open for registration
22: Access RJK welcome letters from teachers
21: SC BOCES hosting community event to discuss future of high school graduation measures
6: Public comment period open for 2024-25 district safety plan
5: Inaugural MBK “We Need the Village” Conference a success
5: Spots available on MHS Trap Team for students in grades 6-12
2: Cooke Kindergarten Kick-Off will be held on Sept. 4
July 2024
22: Nominations are open for MCSD’s Hall of Distinction
19: MBK sponsoring summer reading program
17: Monticello celebrates launch of new Fitness Court with ribbon cutting ceremony
17: Incoming sixth-grade families: RSVP for Camp Panther!
12: Mark the dates for Panther Camp and Senior BBQ
11: High school families: save the date for the 2024-25 PSAT, SAT and ACT exams
11: KLR Supply Lists
10: Get your hands dirty — help build outdoor learning spaces at Cooke!
3: MHS engineering student builds his own airport after inspiration from classmate
2: New York State announces new “SUN Bucks” summer ebt benefit
June 2024
28: End of year fun at Emma Chase Elementary
26: Congratulations, class of 2024! Candid photos here!
26: Graduation livestream link
26: Tonight’s graduation ceremony will be held indoors; important information and livestream link
26: KLR third-graders learn the importance of teamwork and cooperation through friendly competition
26: Cooke Elementary students help local furry friends in need
24: It’s Monday in Monticello – Panther Parade of Pride Edition!
23: RJK Moving Up Ceremony will be livestreamed on district’s YouTube channel
20: Preparing for the workforce: MHS Academy of Finance students refine their interviewing skills in two-day workshop
20: Due to continued extreme heat conditions, all schools will dismiss early on Friday, June 21
17: Statement from Superintendent Evans re: heat precautions
17: Board of Education will meet Thursday, June 20
17: Register your four-year-old for the St. John Street UPK program
17: SJS preschoolers move up to kindergarten
17: It’s Monday in Monticello – June 17
14: Emma C. Chase holds annual Flag Day ceremony with help from local veterans
13: Summer meals will be available for district residents under 18
12: Special meeting of the Board of Education will be held June 13
10: Monticello High School Trap Team dominates state tournament
10: It’s Monday in Monticello – June 10
10: Monticello’s MBK program to host inaugural “We Need the Village” event
7: Important information and dates for the class of 2024
7: Nathan Borko and Alex Dietz celebrated as OCIAA Scholar Athletes
6: Board celebrates retiring staff members
6: Musical May: student musicians captivate audiences during spring concert season
3: SJS preschoolers tour kindergarten
3: It’s Monday in Monticello – June 3
3: Tyrese Shaw and Quentin Liciaga qualify for state championships
1: Free Regents prep tutoring begins today!
May 2024
31: EPIC to host virtual workshop on “Listening and Responding to Children” on Monday, June 10
31: MHS Golfer Abby Morse headed to states
30: Tennis equipment donations enhance physical education throughout the district
30: Sixth-grade chorus performs for KLR and Chase students
29: On the move: EPIC hosts second “Kids Movement Night”
29: Chase students and families enjoy STREAM Night
29: KLR celebrates National Speech-Language-Hearing Month
29: Taking a SUPA course this fall? Join us for a SUPA Financial Aid workshop to defray costs
23: 7/8 Concert Choir performs at Music in the Parks, earns first place
23: Mr. Ames Teaches Third Grade a Valuable Lesson
23: Students explore career possibilities at MHS’s Career Fair
22: District-wide art show to be held June 7
21: Voters approve 2024-25 budget and capital project; elect three to Board of Education
21: Duggan and Forestburgh machines have been fully restored
20: It’s Monday in Monticello – May 20
17: Three MCSD Board members earn awards
16: Juniors: get your class of 2025 shirt here!
16: MHS No Place for Hate Committee discusses future plans
16: SC BOCES will host info session geared towards families of students with disabilities
16: RJK announces third-quarter honor roll
16: Sixth-grade orientation presentation/attendance survey available online
15: Staff vs. students basketball game scheduled for June 6 has been cancelled
13: Fourth-grade students learn about musical opportunities at MCSD
13: MHS Chamber Singers perform at Hershey Park
13: Academy of Finance students visit NYC’s financial district
13: Cooke school to host jog-a-thon; sign up today!
13: High School Career Fair to be held May 16
13: It’s Monday in Monticello – May 13
13: Students briefly evacuated at MHS this morning due to smoke in library
10: Take a virtual tour of Ed Kennedy Field with Ryan Jasper and learn more about the proposed changes to our athletic facilities
10: Free Regents prep tutoring for Monticello students begins June 1
10: Budget newsletters will begin arriving in mailboxes May 11
10: Students in grades 8-11: request free art supplies for the summer
9: Statement from Superintendent Evans regarding antisemitic graffiti at high school
8: Congratulations to MHS honor roll recipients
8: MHS Chamber Singers visit the Metropolitan Opera
7: Village of Monticello Sanitation Department visits SJS
7: MHS guitar students visit Newark High School; meet remarkable musicians
7: KLR STREAM Night a Success!
6: It’s Monday in Monticello – May 6
4: EPIC to host “RULER” Workshop on May 14: Meta-Moment Part Two
2: Message from Superintendent Evans regarding antisemitic graffiti found at MHS
2: 2024-25 Budget Legal Notice
1: Celebrating our principals on National School Principal Day
April 2024
30: Capital Project Overview video is now live
29: It’s Monday in Monticello – April 29
26: Calling All Aspiring Educators: Ignite Your Passion for Teaching in Sullivan County!
24: Message from Superintendent re: upcoming culture and climate surveys
22: It’s Monday in Monticello – April 22
19: Community invited to capital project presentation and tour of athletic facilities
19: RJK and MHS students participate in Youth Poetry Festival
19: Local author visits St. John Street preschoolers
17: Tutoring available for middle and high school students at the RJK school
17: Solar eclipse fun at Cooke
17: From farm to classroom: local maple farmer teaches elementary students how to make maple syrup
15: It’s Monday in Monticello – April 15
15: MHS students shine in Once Upon a Mattress
12: Residents to vote on Capital Improvement Project during May budget vote; first informational meeting scheduled April 15
9: Monticello CSD named Best Community for Music Education for the 15th consecutive year
8: It’s Monday in Monticello – April 8
1: STREAM Winter Newsletter is live
March 2024
27: Monticello Central School District announces Jennifer Gorr as MHS Principal
26: Seven MHS students advance to state-level History Day Contest
25: SJS preschool hosts Literacy Night
25: It’s Monday in Monticello – March 25
22: EPIC to host Spanish Workshop on “Helping Your Child Succeed in School” on March 26
22: Participation in Government students learn about policy making from Superintendent
22: Rockets and Robots and Asteroids, oh my! Cooke families enjoy STEAM Night
22: MCSD special education staff receive training in Progress Monitoring
22: Thursday, March 28 is now a “give back” day; all schools closed
21: EPIC to host “Kids Movement Fun Family Night” on April 11
20: Middle and high school musicians learn from Fredonia School of Music
18: It’s Monday in Monticello – March 18
15: KLR’s Math Night a success
12: MHS will host SAT exam; register at the College Board website
12: SUPA US History Classes visit the Tenement Museum
12: Yearbook orders due April 1
11: It’s Monday in Monticello – March 11
11: MBK Fellows Judah Brown and Xavean Mitchell attend NYS Stand and Deliver workshop
8: Student art to be featured in Countywide PK-12 Art Show on April 12-14
8: SJS students build their brand
7: Second-quarter honor roll lists published
7: Monticello High School Academy of Finance featured on Broadcast Retirement Network
6: Petitions nominating candidates for BOE available March 11; due back April 22
5: Tyrese Shaw earns bronze medal at NYSPHSAA Championships
5: MCSD students shine at All-County Festival
5: Winter athletes thank staff members with PROJECT:Gratitude
4: Monday in Monticello – March 4
2: Message from Superintendent re: non-credible threat
1: KLR families invited to Math & Movement Night
1: BOE will meet on March 7
1: SJS preschoolers visit Rock Hill SPCA
1: MHS celebrates students of distinction
February 2024
29: Monticello Junior and Senior High Jazz Bands rock the house at the 26th Annual Liberty Jazz Festival
28: EPIC to host “Helping Your Child Succeed in School” workshop in Arabic on March 7
28: Coach Chris Russo receives Board Award
27: EPIC to host Spanish Workshop on “Guiding Your Child’s Behavior – Positive Discipline” on March 5
26: It’s Monday in Monticello – Feb. 26
23: Cooke Elementary School students are now winter explorers thanks to a grant from the Sullivan County Cornell Cooperative Extension
21: Track athletes shine at state qualifiers
16: St. John Street Community Preschool students get healthy with a lesson from EPIC
15: Monticello skiers have impressive day at Section IX championships
15: Inaugural Winter Science Academy trip a success
15: Laura Zanrucha joins district as Director of Secondary Education
12: It’s Monday in Monticello – Feb. 12
9: EPIC to host “Resolving Conflicts” workshop in Arabic on Feb. 13
6: 25 MHS students participate in annual MLK Youth Summit
5: Six spots currently available for MCSD preschoolers at Healthy Kids
5: It’s Monday in Monticello – Feb. 5
5: Spots available on trap team for spring season
2: EPIC to host Sweetheart Dance for St. John St. Community Preschool families on Feb. 9
1: EPIC to host Spanish Workshop on “Love is a Powerful Vitamin” on Feb. 6
January 2024
31: Inspired by Malala Yousafzai, sixth-grade students write about the power of the pencil
31: Update from Superintendent Evans re: remaining snow days
30: MHS will host Chipotle fundraiser on March 9
29: It’s Monday in Monticello – Jan. 29
29: Help us improve our communication! District invites families to complete communication survey
25: Did you earn $64,000 or less last year? Get your taxes prepared for free through MHS’s AOF VITA program
23: Updated Regents/SUPA week schedule; no classes in session Jan. 24, 25
22: April 2 Board of Education meeting canceled
22: It’s Monday in Monticello – Jan. 24
18: Masters of Multiplication celebrated at KLR
18: Cooke Elementary yearbooks on sale
16: EPIC to host Spanish Workshop on “Fostering Emotional Growth” on Jan. 23
12: Mrs. Snow’s class “travels” to Alaska
11: Seven MHS students’ work selected for statewide MLK exhibition
11: MHS recognizes Students of Distinction
11: Students watch cereal donations turn to dominos
8: It’s Monday in Monticello – Jan. 8
6: Join Superintendent Evans for Open Office Hours – new dates added!
5: Free medication storage and destruction tools for families
5: Holiday joy and shopping for toys: MHS celebrates 2023 toy drive at annual assembly
3: Students learn about kindness, and meet with author
3: RJK dance on Jan. 12 canceled
3: BOE will meet Thursday, Jan. 4
2: MHS students perform at SC Government Center
December 2023
28: Local veterans visit Cooke Elementary to share their knowledge with students
27: Charm Smith and Aga Chowdhury medal with a winning record at NYCFL annual holiday tournament in public forum debate
23: SJS Preschool and EPIC bring holiday cheer to families at school’s first Holiday Event
22: Board of Education appoints Tokinma Killins as the district’s new director of counseling, SEL and student services
22: Songs of the season: Monticello Performing Arts Department holds annual Winter Concert
21: Elementary students learn powerful lessons on becoming sweethearts and heroes
20: MHS government class learns important lessons from legislator visit
20: MHS students learn math concepts by creating graham cracker houses
20: Chase students reimagine John Lennon’s “Real Love”
20: Chase students set out to trap the Gingerbread Man
20: Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary welcomes Patrick Miraglia as the school’s new assistant principal
18: It’s Monday in Monticello – Dec. 18
14: Cooke school seeking snow boots and snow pants donations
12: It’s Monday in Monticello – Dec. 12
8: MHS Performing Arts Department presents: The Nutcracker
7: Fall STREAM newsletter is live!
7: Cooke presents its winter concert series; students limited to 2 guests
6: Follow up from district-wide evacuation
6: St. John Street Community Preschool and EPIC to host free holiday event on Dec. 15
6: District welcomes Christine Miraglia as the new assistant principal of St. John Street Community School and director of school safety
5: ENL department hosts awards ceremony
4: It’s Monday in Monticello – Dec. 1
4: Fall athletes celebrate staff members with “PROJECT: Gratitude”
1: Board of Education will meet Dec. 7
1: Statement re: evacuation on Friday, Dec. 1
November 2023
27: Cheer on our Panthers and help feed MCSD students!
27: It’s Monday in Monticello – Nov. 27
21: Third grade “travels” to Africa
20: Another successful Thanksgiving Food Drive at Monticello High School
20: SJS high school students visit Toad Hollow Farm
20: Julia Wysokinska performs at All-State
20: It’s Monday in Monticello – Nov. 20
17: Monticello Central School District celebrates tenth annual Hall of Distinction
17: MHS music students visit Cooke for Guitar Exhibition
13: MHS students learn the importance of Veterans Day during annual ceremony
13: It’s Monday in Monticello – Nov. 13
9: MHS musicians perform at Hall of Distinction
9: Board of Education will meet Thursday, Nov. 16
9: SJS Families: Join Us for an Informative Night on Speech, Occupational, and Physical Therapy
9: Monticello High School Thanksgiving Food Drive set to launch, with some new changes
9: MHS Parent Teacher Conferences will be held Nov. 16 and 17; families should download ParentSquare app for appointments
9: October assembly celebrates students, staff and apples!
9: Eduardo Salinas and Diya Patel headed to states
9: Note to Cooke families re: lead testing results
7: MHS Picture Make-up Day is scheduled for Nov. 21
6: It’s Monday in Monticello – Nov. 6
2: New security measures will begin Monday, Nov. 6
2: Livestream the tenth annual Hall of Distinction induction ceremony
2: Halloween fun at MHS
1: Cooke’s October school spirit winners
October 2023
31: Trap Team wraps up fall season
31: Monticello High School students — reserve your 2024 yearbook today!
31: KLR students visit Bethel Woods Center for the Arts
31: Chase students learn about fire safety from WFD
30: Hall of Distinction, Class of 2023: Meet the Inductees
30: It’s Monday in Monticello – Oct. 30
27: SJS students plant seeds of peace
24: Monticello High School hosts another successful College Night
24: Monticello Kiwanis recognizes Key Club Faculty Advisor
24: KLR’s new StoryWalk helps students build literacy on the go
23: It’s Monday in Monticello – Oct. 23
22: National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week is Oct. 22-28
19: Doug Murphy, Jay Mendels honored at Sullivan County School Board Association’s Annual Awards Dinner
19: KLR on remote instruction Thursday, Oct. 19
17: Monticello Fire Department teaches lifesaving lessons at Cooke
17: SJS receives beautification grant from Sullivan 180
16: Senior Trip to Ocean City Maryland is still open for registration!
16: It’s Monday in Monticello – Oct. 16
16: District seeks tutors for homebound students
16: National School Bus Safety Week is Oct. 16-20
16: District recognizes BOE during School Board Recognition Week
16: MCSD recognizes its principals during National Principals Month
12: MHS Homecoming Dance will be Oct. 14
5: Tiny Town open house and registrations to be held in October
4: KLR picture day is scheduled for Oct. 19 and 20
4: MHS picture day scheduled for Oct. 17 and 18
2: Free COVID tests available from USPS
2: Library students at KLR solve “the mystery of the damaged books”
2: Monday in Monticello – Oct. 2
September 2023
27: RJK Middle School to hold lock down simulation drill on Sept. 28
20: KLR, RJK, MHS placed on a brief lockout this afternoon
19: MCSD announces inductees for 2023 Hall of Distinction; ceremony to take place on Nov. 3
18: It’s Monday in Monticello – Sept. 18
15: Pajama pants fundraiser for the class of 2024
14: Another successful week in the Adirondacks for Summer Science Academy students
12: Doug Murphy receives Dr. William F. Moran Service Award
12: ATI donates backpacks and supplies to RJK
11: Need help feeding your family? A Single Bite can help
11: It’s Monday in Monticello – Sept. 11
7: PRASAD brings dental services to Monticello CSD
August 2023
31: New teachers take part in orientation
28: Elizabeth Bedford joins Robert J. Kaiser Middle School as Assistant Principal
28: Families with children attending MCSD may be eligible for discounts on internet service; laptop
23: Registration is open for MHS Trap Team
22: District will utilize ParentSquare to deliver annual notifications
22: St John Street Preschool to host Math and Movement Night on Aug. 31
22: District placed on brief lockout due to unrelated police activity in the area
18: 14 students graduate in MHS’s August ceremony
17: Summer message from Superintendent
15: Cooke Kindergarten Kick-Off will be held Sept. 5
14: Sara Kozachuk, Veronica Serrano and Dr. Gary Furman spend summer in their new leadership roles
July 2023
28: MCSD accepting applications for nominees for district’s Tenth Annual Hall of Distinction Ceremony
19: Second-grade students receive books from Kiwanis
13: Preschool Informational Night will be held Aug. 31
13: KLR supply lists for 2023-24 school year
12: Senior BBQ will be held Aug. 31
12: Panther Camp will be held for incoming ninth-grade students, and new students on Aug. 30
12: MCSD receives “Best Community for Music Education” distinction
June 2023
29: Spring/summer STREAM newsletter
22: Brooklyn Brown-Johnson is RJK’s top reader in Cross County Challenge
22: Annual ENL Family Night a success
22: Kiwanis Club presents nine students with scholarships
22: Chase celebrates Flag Day
22: Kyle Edwards is “Principal for the Day” at Chase
22: Monticello High School graduation ceremony livestream
16: 11 MHS students honored at annual “Student of Distinction Awards” for fourth marking period
15: Graduates take a step back in Panther Parade of Pride
14: Graduation ceremony information
14: BOE will meet on June 22
14: Students go “mad” for Rocket Ron from Mad Science and his fascinating experiments
13: Cooke Field Day moved to June 15
13: Board recognizes Leanna Auletta and Michael Feltman for their year of service as student Board members
12: Taina DeJesus places at Championship
12: Chase Bucket Fillers rewarded with custom T-shirts
12: Team Wolverine holds Cultural Gala
12: It’s Monday in Monticello – June 12
8: Support the boys basketball program with Summer “FUNd” Raiser
8: Meg Cruz, Irvin Oestrich selected as OCIAA Senior Scholar-Athletes
7: Air quality precautions in effect on June 8
7: STEAM Night a success at George L. Cooke Elementary School
7: ENL BBQ will be held Monday, June 12
5: It’s Monday in Monticello – June 5
2: MHS Academy of Finance students sharpen their interview skills with two-day workshop facilitated by Jane Sorensen
1: Seniors: we need your photos for the Blue and White ceremony!
1: RJK’s student council visits capitol building
May 2023
31: Eduardo Salinas crowned Section 9 Class B Champion
30: Xavean Mitchell and Judah Brown inducted into 2023 class of MBK Fellows
30: Girls Golf Team finishes undefeated season with division championship
30: NYSP visits Cooke students for drone demonstration
26: Civil Air Patrol visits MHS students
26: Renovation underway at KLR garden
26: Board of Education will meet Thursday, June 1
25: EPIC to host “Resolving Conflicts” workshop in Arabic on May 30
24: MHS sophomores present their project at the 4th Annual Youth Conference on Transformative Classroom Learning
23: Final election results certified at May 23 BOE meeting
23: MHS students participate in the second annual Sullivan County Youth Poetry Festival
23: SJS students visit government center
22: It’s Monday in Monticello – May 22
18: EPIC to host “Helping Your Child Succeed in School” workshop in Arabic on May 23
18: Baseball senior night
17: Unofficial election results; Board moves to hold special meeting on May 23 to canvass affidavit ballots
17: Boys Varsity Track and Field Team captures division championship
17: Boys tennis team celebrates senior night
17: Scientists in Action: Visualizing Animal Acoustics
17: Cooke’s April school spirit assembly
17: Cooke students learn about patriotism with veteran visit
16: Unofficial results of May 16 budget vote and BOE election
16: Conference Day Registration
15: MCSD hosts successful performances of its spring musical, “The Little Mermaid”
15: MHS Chamber singers attend Music in the Parks
15: It’s Monday in Monticello – May 15
15: Boys Golf team captures second consecutive division championship
15: Track team celebrates senior night
12: Seniors celebrated at Softball Senior Night
12: RJK students make sweet Roman roads
12: AOF students attend NYSSCPA’s annual career day in NYC
12: Inaugural Cooke PTO Someone Special Dance is a a big hit!
12: KLR Yearbook Store is open until May 15
12: MHS Spring Pep Rally is a success
12: Health & Wellness 2023 at Tiny Town: Earth Day Activity
12: Congratulations to the NHS inductees
12: MCSD/EPIC launch Arabic workshop series
12: SJS celebrates Ms. Gorr’s first National Principal’s Day
12: MHS Career Readiness students learn important skills through the school’s salad bar
12: District-wide spirit week will be held May 15-19
11: EPIC hosts successful first “Kids Movement Family Fun Night” at SJS
10: Two Monticello educators receive awards from Mid-Hudson School Study Council
10: Board members receive recognition for professional development
9: MHS students earn NYS Seal of Biliteracy
9: MHS music students experience the Metropolitan Opera with trip to New York City
9: Last chance to register to vote is May 9; Budget newsletter will arrive in residents’ mailboxes this week
8: It’s Monday in Monticello – May 8
5: EPIC to host “Encouraging Emotional Growth” workshop in Arabic on May 9
5: An important message from Superintendent Evans
3: MHS students present research projects at their first “New York State History Day” contest
3: Board of Education will meet on Thursday, May 4
2: Do one small thing on May 16 for district’s inaugural Community Day
1: It’s Monday in Monticello – May 1
April 2023
28: Board updates family engagement policy
27: Board of Education adopts updated 2023-24 academic calendar
27: Third-quarter MHS honor roll announced
27: Public comment period open on Smart Schools Investment Plan addendum
26: EPIC to host “Fostering Self-Esteem” workshop in Arabic on May 2
26: Nine educators receive tenure at April 25 Board meeting
25: EPIC to host “Kids Movement Fun Family Night” on May 1
25: Cooke Elementary students take on the Dr. Seuss Reading Challenge
25: MHS announces its third-quarter Student of Distinction recipients
25: MHS baseball team spends day in Cooperstown after win
25: Tri-M students travel to NYC
25: Cooke Family Literacy Night will be held May 3
25: Students take home awards during county-wide art show
25: RJK students participate in Sullivan County Poetry Festival
25: MHS students use 3D printer to create chess pieces
25: Woolworth, and soda fountains, and arcades: oh, my! Students learn about history of Monticello
24: It’s Monday in Monticello – April 24
21: Information for parents about the ELA and Mathematics assessments
21: Board of Education candidates announced
20: Academy of Finance students save taxpayers more than $42K in tax preparation fees
20: Ms. Andersen welcomes a slew of mystery readers to her class
20: Donald Thurston joins the MCSD as cook manager
20: Cooke elementary students host an “EPIC” guest reader
19: EPIC to host first workshop in Arabic on April 25
19: MHS welcomes Samantha Lefberg as the school’s new assistant principal
18: Statement re: incident at high school on April 18
17: It’s Monday in Monticello – April 17
13: Cooke presents Spring Concert Series
13: Board adopts 2023-24 proposed budget; residents will vote on May 16
12: NYS English and Social Studies Regents Informational Night will be held Wednesday, April 12
11: Alexis Heins receives Board Award
11: The Power of Story: A Storytelling Workshop will be held April 18
11: SAT and ACT reminders
10: It’s Monday in Monticello – April 10
2: NYSED releases accountability designations
March 2023
31: MHS Performing Arts Department presents Disney’s The Little Mermaid
30: Dylan Hardy and Joseph Russo named BCANY All-Stars
30: Budget vote legal notice
30: Students celebrate Music in Our Schools Month with original compositions
30: MHS woodworking students create benches for athletic fields
27: JV/Varsity baseball teams lead baseball clinic with Little League
27: It’s Monday in Monticello – March 27
24: Monticello Panthers Baseball team shop is live
23: Winter issue of Middle Wrinkle is live
22: Chase students celebrate Agricultural Literacy Week
22: Wellness club is “Cooke-ing” Up Healthy Options
21: STREAM Fair/Activity Night will be held April 24
20: Interested in running for the school board?
20: It’s Monday in Monticello – March 20
20: EPIC to host Spanish Workshop on “Sex Education Begins at Home” on March 20
17: KLR’s spring picture day will be held April 11
17: Board recognizes Aaliyah Mota with Board Award
16: KLR STREAM Fair rescheduled to Wednesday, March 22
16: First “Sweetheart Dance” a success for EPIC & St. John Street Community Preschool
16: 12 MHS students honored with “Student of Distinction Awards” for second quarter
13: BOE will meet Thursday, March 16
13: It’s Monday in Monticello – March 13
13: Seniors: save the date for the senior trip and senior prom
13: Support the senior class with a t-shirt or discount card
13: Safety staff and physical education department participate in fun-filled day of training and team building
9: EPIC to host Spanish Workshop on “Balancing Between Work and Family Life” on March 13
9: KLR third-graders celebrate Black History Month
8: EPIC will host “RULER” Workshop on March 14
8: Athletic department announces scholar athletes
7: Monticello Performing Arts students shine at SCMEA All-County Music Festival
7: RJK Spirit Week will be March 13-17
7: Error on district calendar; varsity awards ceremony planned for later in the spring
6: MCSD parents: complete this survey to help us improve our district
6: It’s Monday in Monticello – March 6
3: There’s a new cat in town at the Emma C. Chase Elementary School
3: St. John Street Community School celebrates its inaugural literacy night
3: Message from Superintendent regarding non-credible rumored threat
2: Cooke families have a blast at Dr. Seuss craft night
2: BOE will meet Thursday, March 2
1: EPIC Spanish Workshop will be held Monday, March 6
1: Monticello’s MBK Fellows attend Stand and Deliver in Albany
February 2023
27: Alexis Heins crowned NYS Champion
27: It’s Monday in Monticello – Feb. 27
27: Taina DeJesus places second; headed to state championships
26: Warming center and other resources are available for the winter season
24: Superintendent message re: remaining snow days
22: Aaliyah Mota joins 1,000 point club
22: Alexis Heins captures second consecutive championship as girls alpine ski team earns division championship
21: Eighth-grade students attend poetry workshop with Poet Laureate
21: KLR students create snowflake designs
17: Varsity girls basketball team celebrates senior night
17: Kaitlyn Morse qualifies for NYS Championships
17: Boys basketball and cheerleading teams celebrate senior night
17: Alpine ski celebrates senior night on Feb. 10
17: Ms. Dutcher and Ms. D’Agata’s class complete scavenger hunt
16: Senior athletes thank staff with PROJECT: Gratitude
16: Mrs. Trone and Mrs. Belgiovene’s class enjoys a drone demonstration from Trooper Sawyer
13: Five MHS seniors receive New York State Scholarships for Excellence
13: It’s Monday in Monticello – Feb. 13
13: District welcomes Theresa Carlin as interim assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction
9: Upcoming surveys will help district in its vision to become district of choice
9: A great reason to dress up for Panther Pride Friday…
9: Limited number of spots available on Monticello Trap Team; registration is underway
9: Cooke second-graders learn about safety from law enforcement
9: Monticello Wrestling Team celebrates its seniors
8: Board honors remarkable group for their hard work with “100s chart”
7: MHS Academy of Finance students complete a busy and engaging first semester
7: An important message from Superintendent Evans
7: Incoming MHS freshmen: watch the ninth grade orientation video
6: It’s Monday in Monticello – Feb. 6
6: EPIC to host Sweetheart Dance for St. John St. Community Preschool families on Feb. 17
1: EPIC to host Spanish Workshop on “Children Need Families” on Feb. 6
January 2023
31: MHS students win multiple awards at the 2022 Scholastic Art and Writing Competition
30: It’s Monday in Monticello – Jan. 30
27: BOE will meet on Feb. 2
27: Monticello wrestlers place in Bulldog Wrestling Tournament
27: Tiny Town celebrates grand opening
27: MHS Football Player Xavean Mitchell selected as Class A All-League Player by Section 9 Coaches Association
26: EPIC to host Sweetheart Dance for St. John St. Community Preschool families on Feb. 3
25: EPIC to host Spanish Workshop on parenting styles & decision making on Jan. 30
23: It’s Monday in Monticello – Jan. 23
20: MHS NAF Academy of Finance students offer free tax services
20: Monticello Math Team takes second place in league championships
11: MHS Key Club members brave the cold to volunteer
11: Elementary and middle school backpack programs seeking donations to feed Monticello students
11: Big things are happening in Tiny Town — join us for a grand opening celebration
9: It’s Monday in Monticello – Jan. 9
6: MHS students “sleigh” this year’s annual toy drive
3: Statement from Superintendent re: dismissal on Jan. 3
3: Backpack program donations will be accepted at all varsity basketball home games
3: Second-grade students enjoy holidays around the world
December 2022
22: 2022 MHS Food Drive a success
22: KLR’s student of the month ceremony will be re-scheduled
21: 7th grade physicals and sports physical appointments available
21: Student roundtable focuses on food service; district to hire new executive chef
20: Fall/Winter STREAM newsletter is live
20: Last chance for senior photos is Jan. 6
20: Music students perform at the Government Center
19: It’s Monday in Monticello – Dec. 19
14: Winter coats/hats/gloves available for KLR families in need thanks to Elks Lodge
14: KLR students participate in Hour of Code
12: Students receive Scholar Athlete recognition
9: Academy of Finance students learn business dining etiquette during field trip
9: First-quarter honor roll announced
6: 11 MHS students honored with “Student of Distinction Awards” for first quarter
6: KLR’s Math and Movement Night is a big success
6: MHS Drama Club presents Fairy Tale Courtroom
6: MCSD announces promotion of Allison Billias to Interim Assistant Director of Pupil Personnel Services (PPS)
5: NYSED and NYSDOH remind individuals of strategies to prevent spread of illnesses
5: College Financial Aid Workshop will be held on Dec. 13
1: Get your tickets for the Chase PTO’s adult prom
1: Board of Education will meet Thursday, Dec. 8
1: Students take virtual trip to Latin America
November 2022
30: Ms. Ruston’s class uses their imagination
29: District mourns death of MHS student
28: It’s Monday in Monticello – Nov. 28
23: Monticello High School Food Drive feeds 100 families
23: The fall edition of The Middle Wrinkle is live
22: Cooke Elementary second-grader becomes an author
22: District welcomes Yaa Yaa Catherine Whaley-Williams as Director of Student Equity
21: MCSD bus involved in minor accident; no injuries reported
21: St. John Street Community School enjoys a Thanksgiving feast
21: District welcomes Ryan Jasper as interim director of athletics
21: MHS holds Veterans Day assembly
21: Trap team wraps up another successful fall season
18: Michelle Knowlton honored with award of excellence
15: Families had a “gourd time” at St. John Street Community School’s first Harvest Festival
14: It’s Monday in Monticello – Nov. 14
9: Mr. Lankau/Ms. Olsen’s class write letters to veterans
9: Cooke Elementary students and staff dress to the nines for annual “Denim & Pink” fundraiser
8: MHS fashion students craft outfits from newspaper
8: Second-grade students learn about voting with snack election
8: Three upcoming dates for senior pictures — book your appointment ASAP
7: Fourth-grade students write letters to veterans
7: It’s Monday in Monticello – Nov. 7
7: Eighth-grade student shows gratitude to custodial team
6: MCSD welcomes Michele McCoy as the new Director of Pupil Personnel Services (PPS)
4: Company soliciting advertising in Monticello is unaffiliated with the district
4: Jen Gorr takes helm of new preschool/high school program at St. John Street Community School
2: Grand Re-opening of New to You Bookstore at Chase
1: MCSD security team enhances safety skills during conference day
October 2022
31: It’s Monday in Monticello – Oct. 31
31: KLR School Store is back in business
28: Potsdam Brass Quintet visits Monticello high school and middle school music students
28: EPIC hosts “Cooking in the Classroom” activity
28: MCSD receives grant to purchase electric bus and infrastructure
26: Recordings of strategic plan meetings are available online
25: Rotary Club donates school supplies to MCSD
25: Next senior picture day will be Dec. 1; all appointments on Oct. 26 & 27 have been filled
25: Math + movement = learning and fun!
25: Learn about the Individual Arts Assessment Pathway at MHS’ open house
24: It’s Monday in Monticello – Oct. 24
20: Members of the Monticello community honored at Sullivan County School Board Association’s annual awards
19: Monticello Board of Education appoints two student co-members
18: MCSD celebrates our transportation staff during National School Bus Safety Week
17: It’s Monday in Monticello – Oct. 17
17: Celebrating our Board of Education during School Board Recognition Week
14: Order fresh fruit from Florida; support our high school students
14: Board of Education will meet Thursday, Oct. 20
13: Winter sports registration is now open
11: Upcoming surveys will help support student growth
7: Fifth-grade visits Storm King Art Center
4: Red Cross Blood Drive will be held at MHS on Oct. 28
4: College Night will help seniors and their families with college application process
3: It’s Monday in Monticello – Oct. 3
September 2022
30: Eighth-grade students celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with culturally-responsive lesson
30: Board of Education will meet Thursday, Oct. 6
29: Underclassmen picture days scheduled for Oct. 20 and 21
29: Order your MHS yearbook in October and save!
29: “Go Home Early” drill will be held on Oct. 4; students will be dismissed 15 minutes early
28: After-School Programming for RJK and MHS students will begin first week of October
28: Statement from Dr. Evans re: arrest of teacher
27: RJK picture day will be Oct. 4
27: Another Cup of Coffee with Superintendent Dr. Matthew Evans
27: Community Event with Nathan Harmon will be held Sept. 27
27: Cross country team participates in Roosa Gap Roller Coaster 5K
27: “Check out” Hispanic Heritage Month
23: MHS Homecoming Pep Rally & Homecoming Dance on Thursday, Sept. 29
21: Dedication ceremony held for the new outdoor classroom at Emma C. Chase Elementary School
20: MCSD celebrates its IT Professionals
19: It’s Monday in Monticello – Sept. 19
8: Important message regarding state requirements from the school health office for the upcoming 22/23 school year
7: MCSD celebrates National Payroll and Business Services Week
6: Students — need help setting up your device? Watch these videos
August 2022
30: Despite zero percent tax levy increase, some residents may see changes on their tax bills
29: It’s Monday in Monticello – Aug. 29
26: Strategic plan charts a roadmap for the district
25: Preschool placement letters will be mailed out 8/26
25: Extended day program registration for UPK
25: Pre-registration is open for after-school program
25: MHS Panther Camp for incoming freshman and new students
23: Supply list for SJS Community School Preschool Program
22: Tees and threes golf outing will be held Sept. 24
19: BOE will meet Thursday, Aug. 25; meeting will be livestreamed
17: Commissioner of Education rejects appeal, finds no recount of votes necessary
17: Preschool Parent Night will be held Aug. 30
10: MCSD receives leadership in education award
10: 2022-23 school supply lists for Cooke
July 2022
25: Public access to district facilities has been restored
20: Senior portrait information
20: Public comment period open for district safety plan
18: Demolition complete at old Monticello bus garage
12: KLR supply lists for the 2022-23 school year
6: Elementary summer school program begins July 12
6: MHS fourth-quarter honor roll announced
5: Matt Buddenhagen named Outstanding Male Coach of Spring 2022
5: Summer school schedule
June 2022
27: Candid graduation photos
24: Graduation livestream
24: EPIC successfully ends the year with final RULER Workshop and End of the Year Celebration
24: Board members; student board members recognized at BOE meeting
24: Board of Education honors retirees at annual ceremony
23: Information now available on RJK’s Summer Learning Academy
22: Ms. Dutcher’s Ms. D’Agata’s class celebrates with end-of-year party
22: MBK students participate in Student Empowerment Leadership Retreat
22: STREAM Spring/Summer Newsletter is live
17: Class of 2022 takes a step back in the Panther Parade of Pride
17: Today’s Students, Tomorrow’s Teachers experience college life in one day at Marist College
17: MBK and TSTT students prepare for village parade
16: Chase students tour the BearCat
16: OCIAA names Owen Bassett and Liza Mitchell senior scholar athletes for Monticello High School
16: Second-grade students receive books from Monticello Kiwanis Club
13: Yearbook distribution will begin June 15
13: Graduation handicapped parking request
13: Cooke first-grade students release butterflies
13: It’s Monday in Monticello – June 13
13: MCSD Spartans
13: Mindfulness on the Mountain
10: Monticello Trap Team takes first place in conference
10: KLR celebrates Better Hearing and Speech Month
10: District staff honored at Healthier Generations Celebration
10: MHS marks end of fourth marking period with Student of Distinction Awards
10: PRASAD dental van keeps students smiling brightly
9: Students learn important lessons from Anne Frank
9: Monticello Central School District holds successful ninth annual Hall of Distinction ceremony after two years
8: Sixth-grade basketball tournament is a big hit
7: A special surprise for Ms. Somers’ kindergarteners
6: Awesome Alliances event brings together students of all abilities for a night of fun
6: EPIC to host end of year RULER Workshop on Thursday, June 9
6: It’s Monday in Monticello – June 6
2: Dispatcher Christine Cortright honored with board award
2: MCSD to hold ninth annual Hall of Distinction ceremony on Friday, June 3
1: Meet this year’s Hall of Distinction honorees for the Class of 2021
1: District-wide art show will be held Friday, June 3
1: Sixth-grade parent orientation presentation available online
May 2022
27: Cooke’s School Literacy Night was “Out of This World”!
26: Graduation update from Principal Wilder (May 26)
26: MHS Red Cross Club will host blood drive on June 8
25: Message from Superintendent Evans re: school safety
25: ENL BBQ will be held June 1
25: ENL Family Gathering will be held June 1
24: Work underway to replace all light fixtures in the district at no taxpayer cost
24: U.S. History & Government Regents cancelled; June 1 will be a regular school day
23: A walkway of positive affirmations
23: New Vision Health students create high school class about health insurance
23: KLR spring concert series
23: It’s Monday in Monticello – May 23
23: June 11 ACT cancelled
23: Note from Principal Knowlton re: RJK 8th grade dance
23: Three MHS track and field athletes take home gold at championships
20: BOE filing appeal to formally update election results; election outcome remains the same
20: MHS will celebrate Mental Health Awareness Spirit Week
20: Important information for sixth-grade families re: Medieval Times
19: What’s cracking at Cooke? Eggs!
19: Students have another successful year in Cross County Reading Challenge; festival to be held May 21
19: MHS students learn about addiction and recovery from a familiar face
19: Third-graders take virtual trip to Israel
19: Monticello boys track and field team crowned Division Champions
19: RJK eighth-grade dance cancelled, BBQ planned
18: EPIC to host workshop for National Pet Awareness Month on Wednesday, May 25
18: Special Board of Education meeting Thursday, May 19
17: Voters approve budget; elect three to Board of Education
17: A great year for Wood 2 students
17: Assembly encourages fourth-grade students to play instruments
16: It’s Monday in Monticello – May 16
16: Boys golf team named division champions
16: Sullivan County has been designated “high” risk area; masks recommended
13: Graduation update from Principal Wilder
12: EPIC to host Parent Café on self care on Wednesday, May 18
12: Trap team celebrates graduating seniors
11: Board of Education will meet May 17
11: Cooke students have Tea With Special Someone
11: RJK Seventh Grade visits Sharpe Reservation
11: Positive COVID-19 case at MHS spring concerts
11: KLR fifth-grade students graduate from DARE program
11: Monticello baseball and softball teams take home first place at tournament
10: MCSD receives donated photograph of 1928 MHS graduation class from local residents
10: Mr. Oefelein’s tech 7 class creates LED projects
10: Check your mailbox for the budget edition of the Panther Post
9: Board Awards Recognize Remarkable Individuals
9: It’s Monday in Monticello – May 9
9: 23 inducted into National Honor Society
9: Positive COVID-19 case identified at the May 5 Board of Education meeting
6: Junior prom will be held May 20
5: Information about senior end-of-year events
5: RJK Middle School announces third-quarter honor roll
4: Third-quarter MHS Honor Roll announced
4: EPIC to host four parent workshops in Spanish during the month of May
4: Monticello High School students enjoy pep rally and homecoming
3: School Violence Prevention Grant will fund comprehensive programming at MCSD
3: Build a stronger community with us on May 11
2: Save the date for the 8th Grade Moving Up Ceremony
2: It’s Monday in Monticello – May 2
1: Academy of Finance will host Movie Night at Fair Oaks Drive In – buy your tickets now!
April 2022
29: Board of Education Meeting; Budget Hearing will be held Thursday, May 5
29: Buy a discount card, support the junior class
29: Cooke Family Literacy Night will be “Out of this World!”
28: Friday, May 27 could be a “give-back” day
27: Our new transportation and facilities center is open!
27: Christine Budinich named “Superhero Among Us” by NYSUT
26: MHS marks end of third marking period with Student of Distinction Awards
25: Stop on Red, Our Kids are Ahead — Operation Safe Stop Day is April 28
25: It’s Monday in Monticello – April 25
22: Engineers in the making: Cooke Elementary students design 3D models of cup holders & grippy shoes
20: Board of Education adopts proposed 2022-23 budget
19: MCSD named a “Best Community for Music Education” for 13th consecutive year
19: KLR third graders go on virtual trip to Egypt
19: EPIC to host “Poetry Family Workshop” on April 27
19: Monticello Central School District Kicks Off Construction For District-Wide Energy Efficiency Project
19: Monticello High School’s Academy of Finance featured on NAF website
14: English Regents Informational Night Wednesday April 27 from 6:45-7:45 p.m.
14: Positive COVID-19 case at April 12 Board of Education meeting
12: Sixteen MCSD educators receive tenure
11: It’s Monday in Monticello – April 11
7: BOE will meet Tuesday, April 12
7: Statement on Investigation of Staff Member
7: Get your Panther gear and support the KLR fifth-grade class
6: Monticello artists win awards at Sullivan County’s 2022 Art Show
6: EPIC to host Parent Café on children’s yoga and mindful meditation on April 13
6: Jane Sorensen honored with two awards
4: Save the date for Monticello CSD’s Healthy Lifestyles Community Evening on April 11
4: Student-poets participate in inaugural Sullivan County Youth Poetry Festival
4: It’s Monday in Monticello – April 4
1: Absentee ballot applications available beginning April 15
March 2022
31: Save the date for junior prom!
31: EPIC to host three parent workshops in Spanish during the month of April
31: KLR fifth-graders work to build a school community of respect
30: Chase students celebrate Agriculture in the Classroom Week with CCE
30: George L. Cooke Elementary School Spring Concert Series
30: BOE will meet Tuesday, April 5
29: The Monti Message March 2022
29: A surprise family reunion at MCSD
29: Senior class trip information/save the date for prom
28: KLR students receive return on investment
28: It’s Monday in Monticello – March 28
28: Register for ParentSquare to keep receiving news, alerts and events from Monticello CSD
24: Keep your family healthy and active with tips via text
23: Social Studies Regents Information Night will be held Wednesday, April 13
23: Extra! Extra! Cooke students learn about community news, thanks to special visitor
22: EPIC will host “Meal Planning Made Easy” Family Engagement Workshop on March 29
22: EPIC organizará “Parent Café: Sensory Meditation” el 24 de marzo
22: EPIC to host “Parent Café: Sensory Meditation” on March 24
21: It’s Monday in Monticello – March 21
18: Deadline to order yearbook is April 1
18: Budget Legal Notice
17: Fearless! will host “Love Shouldn’t Hurt” Youth Summit on Sat. April 9
17: MHS students arrested on drug-related charges; substance abuse prevention resources available
16: Cooke PTSO will have initial meeting on March 22
16: EPIC Presents: Workshops in Spanish on Zoom
14: SUNY Sullivan Instant Admissions/Financial Aid Assistance event will be held March 30
14: It’s Monday in Monticello – March 14
14: MCSD launching new assessment tool to improve social-emotional learning practices
11: Lock down drill in progress at RJK and SJS
10: Youth invited to apply for an opportunity to serve on the NYS Governor’s Youth Council
9: MHS PTSO meeting rescheduled to Wednesday, March 16
8: Student art work will be displayed at Bethel Woods during SC P-12 Visual Arts Show
8: Older MHS yearbooks are available in digital archive
8: Schools in MCSD receive grants from Sullivan 180 to improve the health of their school communities
8: Updates to COVID-19 mitigation plan re: masks and contact tracing
7: It’s Monday in Monticello – March 7
4: RJK student Michael Pappas ranked third nationally in USASFA
3: Voter registration public notice
3: Monticello Central Schools to host 67th annual SCMEA All-County Music Festival
2: Monticello High School hosts its first exchange student in many years
2: Sixth-grade students will visit RJK Middle School in March – see schedule
1: BOE determines masks will be optional on school grounds effective March 2
1: Petitions nominating Board of Education candidates available March 14; due back April 18
February 2022
28: Panther Taina DeJesus headed to state championship
28: Special Board of Education meeting to be held Tuesday, March 1
28: Update from Superintendent Evans re: mask mandate
28: It’s Monday in Monticello – Feb. 28
24: February Monti Message
24: Junior Panthers Book Club builds literacy and inclusive culture
23: EPIC will host second “RULER” Workshop on Feb. 28
23: Extended day program at capacity; not expected to accommodate families on waitlist
22: “What’s Your Blueprint?” MLK Day of Service Youth Summit for grades 9-12 will provide inspiration and community service hours
22: Nordic ski team competes in championship; two Panthers headed to states
18: Changes to COVID-19 mitigation plan
18: Military veterans visit first grade class at George L. Cooke Elementary School
17: Alpine ski athletes headed to states
17: MBK mentorship program resumes in-person program, more activities planned
15: EPIC will host “Healthy Hearts” Family Engagement Workshop on Feb. 23
14: Sixth-grade movie night will be held Feb. 25
14: Isaac Hernandez places fifth at Section 9 Wrestling Championships
14: MHS second-quarter honor roll announced
14: It’s Monday in Monticello – Feb. 14
14: MHS/RJK students involved in minor bus accident in the morning of Feb. 14
11: Class of 1959 donates clarinet in honor of Dr. Robert J. Kaiser
11: Nordic ski team well-represented in SGN Invitational results
10: Show your Chase spirit during Spirit Week
10: MCSD celebrates National School Counselors Week
10: MCSD operating on 2-hour delay Thursday, Feb. 10
8: Read The Middle Wrinkle — a collection of RJK talent
8: Board of Education to meet Thursday, Feb. 17
8: Mamakating Library helps Chase students learn about community
7: Important update regarding remaining snow days
7: Kindness counts at the George L. Cooke Elementary School
7: It’s Monday in Monticello – Feb. 7, 2022
3: RJK Middle School Team Shop is open
3: A great day for the Monticello ski teams
3: Applying for college? Virtual HESC events will assist with FAFSA/TAP applications
3: Wood 2 students create benches with purpose
2: Dream Tank is hosting First Aid, CPR, and Narcan training for students aged 14-18
1: MHS/RJK students involved in minor bus accident
1: MHS students learn how current mask mandate litigation reflects constitutional concepts
January 2022
31: It’s Monday in Monticello – Jan. 31
31: MHS PTSO to hold next meeting on Feb. 9
28: Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary School receives grant to improve the health & wellness of school community
27: Update on this morning’s closure from Superintendent Evans
26: Sullivan County warming centers will remain open through Monday, Jan. 31
26: The Monti Message – January 2022
25: BOE will meet Feb. 3
24: Important clarification on mask wearing at Monticello CSD
24: Project Excel will cease operations at MCSD effective June 30, 2022; district working to develop new program
24: It’s Monday in Monticello – Jan. 24
21: Update on remote instruction from Superintendent Evans
21: BOE will have special meeting Jan. 27
21: Remote Meal Delivery Schedule 2021-22
20: Liberty Jazz Festival postponed
20: Families of MCSD students can opt-in to weekly COVID-19 screening
19: Prescription drug storage and disposal products available
18: MHS PTSO to hold Organizational Meeting on Jan. 26
14: EPIC will host “RULER” Workshop on Jan. 24
13: George L. Cooke Elementary & Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary awarded grants from Sullivan 180
13: Panther home games now streaming online
13: Message from Superintendent Evans on updated COVID-19 guidance
11: BOE will meet Jan. 20
10: It’s Monday in Monticello – Jan. 10/Updated guidance from SCPHS re: COVID-19 quarantine
10: Virtual orientation for parents of current eighth-grade/incoming ninth-grade students will be held Jan. 13
5: MHS Guidance Department to hold Financial Aid Workshop on Jan. 13
5: Update on regents exams and high school schedule
4: Robert J. Kaiser Middle School students receive donation of new high-end 3D printer
4: Spectator limitations at neighboring schools
4: MHS Annual Toy Drive: A 2021 Success
3: All schools expected to be open for in-person instruction on Jan. 4
3: Final date for senior photos is Jan. 12 – book your appointment now
3: It’s Monday in Monticello – Jan. 3
2: Message from Superintendent Evans re: COVID-19 testing, test-to-stay protocol, shortened isolation periods for vaccinated staff members and more
December 2021
28: George Cooke Elementary students create traps to catch Santa Claus
23: MCSD will pay certified substitute teachers $200 per day in new “floating per diem” positions
23: The Monti Message – December 2021
21: Kindergarten class continues annual gingerbread exchange with Florida class
21: Eighth grade class creates comic panels to show the effects of the Industrial Revolution
20: Christopher Russo named New York Boys Basketball Coach of the Year
20: It’s Monday in Monticello – Dec. 20
20: Monticello High School to pivot to remote instruction Monday, Dec. 20
17: Emma C. Chase Elementary School food donations provide Monticello families with Thanksgiving meals
17: Third-grade students enjoy MHS production of The Nutcracker
17: BOE will meet Thursday, Jan. 6
17: Second round of Jingle Bell Basketball Classic postponed until Jan. 8
17: MCSD will host SCPHS pediatric vaccine clinic on Monday, Dec. 20
16: Threats of violence made on social media unfounded—district will remain open on Friday, Dec. 17
16: Statement from Superintendent Evans on the events of Dec. 16
15: Investigation reveals that social media post did not originate in Monticello
15: District is closed Dec. 15; All schools pivot to remote instruction; all employees should work from home.
14: Special Board of Education Meeting will be held on Dec. 15
14: Sullivan County BOCES dismissing early due to power outage
13: Last call for senior pictures
13: SCPHS hosting two Moderna booster clinics in upcoming week
13: It’s Monday in Monticello – Dec. 13
10: All schools, except Chase, dismissing early due to power outage; all after-school activities cancelled
9: All elementary school concerts postponed until spring
7: RJK will pivot to remote instruction Wednesday, Dec. 8. All other schools, including SJS, are operating as scheduled
7: Service restored at MCSD
6: It’s Monday in Monticello – Dec. 6
3: Underclassmen picture day will be Dec. 8
2: Important reminder regarding COVID-19 policies and remote instruction
2: Two-hour delay for Sullivan County BOCES; no morning CTE
1: Important information regarding spectators at winter 2021-22 athletic events
November 2021
30: A special Thanksgiving parade at Chase
30: Monticello High School Thanksgiving Food Drive Committee Successfully Helps 100 Local Families
30: Kickin’ to Hunger Donates 13 Boxes of Canned Goods & Socks to the George L. Cooke Backpack Program
29: It’s Monday in Monticello – Nov. 29
29: The Monti Message – November 2021
24: STREAM Fall 2021 Newsletter is live!
24: Monticello High School Honors Students of Distinction
23: Bus driver shortage led to remote schedule; schools expected to reopen Wed. Nov. 24
23: G.L. Cooke Elementary Kindergarten Students Treat First Responders to Donut Drive
23: Baby Pictures and Senior Goodbyes for 2022 yearbook are due Dec. 3
22: Interested in having your 5-11 year old vaccinated? Please complete this form
22: BOE will meet Thursday, Dec. 9
22: It’s Monday in Monticello – Nov. 22
19: EPIC will host “The Attitude of Gratitude” on Nov. 22
18: Chase Winter Concert rescheduled
18: All MCSD schools will resume in-person instruction on Friday, Nov. 19
16: MCSD celebrates its School-Related Professionals
15: It’s Monday in Monticello – Nov. 15
15: Chase Book Fair runs Nov. 15 – 28
15: All athletic events scheduled for Monday, Nov. 15 are cancelled
10: Section 9 championship was great day for the Panthers!
10: MCSD celebrates school psychologists during National School Psychology Week
10: KLR’s Spirit Week is Nov. 15-16
10: Reminder for families of students enrolled in MCSD’s Empire After School Program
9: Sullivan County Public Health Services hosting a series of pediatric vaccination clinics
8: MHS Spirit Week Nov. 15 – 19
8: MHS senior soccer athletes win at Exceptional Senior Soccer Game
8: Board of Education will meet Thursday, Nov. 18
8: It’s Monday in Monticello – Nov. 8
5: Monticello Teachers Association will host 7th annual Tinsel Trot on Dec. 11
4: Tiffany Hall joins Monticello Central School District as Director of Student Equity
3: Updated with meal delivery schedule: MHS will pivot to remote instruction on Thursday, Nov. 4
3: Senior athletes celebrated
3: Hall of Distinction announces 2021 inductees; ceremony will take place in spring
2: Show off your kindness, and support the George L. Cooke Elementary School
2: SCSBA recognizes outstanding MCSD community members
2: Deadlines to register for December’s SAT and ACT are Nov. 4, 5
1: It’s Monday in Monticello – Nov. 1
October 2021
29: MCSD elementary schools celebrate Halloween
28: KLR’s Backpack Program needs your help
28: MHS Open House information (updated with Zoom link)
28: Deputy Barrett teaches Cooke students about fire safety
27: October Monti Message
26: Recording of Community Forum on Student Equity
26: KLR receives $3,000 grant from Whole Kids for garden
25: BOE meeting will be held Thursday, Nov. 4 at MHS
25: It’s Monday in Monticello – Oct. 25
22: Cavan Leaney-Levenson and William Weiss appointed as student board members
22: Spirit Week, Picture Day and Yearbook updates for RJK
22: Monticello CSD recognizes School Board members during School Board Recognition Week
22: Town error leads to reduction of district revenue
21: MCSD celebrates transportation staff during bus safety week
21: Sullivan County Youth Bureau to host “Safe Halloween Trick or Treat” event on Oct. 31
20: SchoolMessenger test on Thursday, Oct. 21
19: First-grade students learn all about soil
18: Cooke families: order your photos online!
18: Rebecca Salerno crowned 2021 Monti Idol
18: It’s Monday in Monticello – Oct. 18
15: A Day of Youth Empowerment: Learn How to Make Your Own Business
15: RJK, including SJS, will pivot to remote instruction Oct. 18 – 22; meals will be delivered Monday and Wednesday
15: Every body moves at Monticello High School
14: Wurtsboro Fire Department Auxiliary hosting free “Firehouse Dog” movie night Friday, Oct. 15
13: Fall picture day at KLR Wednesday, Oct. 27 and Thursday, Oct. 28
13: Statement re: Hochul’s veto of aid forgiveness bill
12: It’s Monday in Monticello – Oct. 12, 2021
8: BOE to meet on Oct. 21 in the high school auditorium
8: Keith Petzinger joins Monticello team as Director of ELA, Social Studies and the Arts
7: Cooke receives nearly $4k in grant money for garden
6: Important information about the 2022 yearbook
5: Lockdown simulation drill at RJK underway
4: Link for RJK Virtual Open House
4: Lock down simulation drill to be held at RJK on Oct. 5
4: It’s Monday in Monticello – Oct. 4, 2021 — Learn more about the upcoming week from Dr. Evans
4: MHS will pivot to remote instruction on Monday, Oct. 4; Update: meals available for pickup
September 2021
30: COVID-19 information
29: Registration for winter sports is now open
27: Here’s what’s happening this week in the district
24: Three district students tested positive for COVID-19 this week; contact tracing complete
24: Board of education to meet Oct. 7 at Chase Elementary School
24: MCSD salutes its school nurses at Sept. 23 meeting
24: PSAT rescheduled to Saturday, Oct. 16
21: RJK meal delivery schedule
21: Two SJS students test positive for COVID-19; school will continue as scheduled
21: Updated: statement on bus altercation
21: Cooke families: please review, and return signed sheets
20: September Monti Message
20: CIC Parent Orientation Meeting is a virtual event
20: KLR’s Scholastic Virtual Book Fair is live!
17: Update on contact tracing; RJK will pivot to remote instruction. SJS and all other schools remain open
17: Six new COVID-19 cases in district; contact tracing ongoing
17: MHS student drop-off/pick up information
16: Positive COVID-19 case at KLR; school will continue as scheduled
14: Positive COVID-19 case at KLR; school expected to continue as scheduled
14: Board of Education will meet Thursday, Sept. 23
13: Seniors: schedule your appointment for senior portraits
13: Go Home Early Drill will be held Sept. 15
13: Student/athletes are eligible for the Heisman High School Scholarship
11: Positive COVID-19 case identified at Monticello High School; school will continue as scheduled
10: Issuance of P-EBT benefits ongoing
3: Positive COVID-19 case at MHS; school expected to open Sept. 8 as scheduled
3: Cooke Early-Drop Off Program Relocated to KLR
3: NYDOH issues new guidelines re: COVID testing in schools; MCSD expects to open as scheduled on Sept. 8
2: Dogwood tree planted in celebration of Chris Sorensen at Chase Elementary
1: BOE adopts COVID-19 mitigation plan for the 2021-22 school year; recording of community forum is available.
August 2021
28: SUNY Sullivan requires all students – including BOCES CTE students – to be fully vaccinated
27: MHS Covid-19 Mitigation and Prevention Plan
27: George Cooke Elementary School’s COVID-19 mitigation plan for the 2021-2022 school year
27: KLR’s COVID-19 Mitigation Plan
27: Emma C. Chase Elementary School’s COVID-19 mitigation plan for the 2021-22 school year
27: RJK’s COVID-19 Mitigation Plan
25: Parking available for junior/senior students; apply for your spot online
25: Monticello High School 9th grade, 10th grade, and New Student Orientation
25: Update on before and after school program
24: August Monti Message
23: ATI will host a Back to School Fair on Sept. 1
18: Chance encounter at the Bagel Festival leads to historical portrait donation
16: Kim Gordon to lead district’s IT department
12: BOE will meet Thursday, Aug. 26
9: Principal Wilder invites MHS families to take partnership survey
9: Evan Waterton shines in national competitions
2: Free summer meals are available for kids
July 2021
28: Have two years of financial experience? Join our audit committee!
28: Lead testing results at MHS, RJK and St. John Street Education Center
27: Important senior picture updates
27: RJK earns first place as top secondary school in reading challenge
23: July Monti Message
23: Child Tax Credit helps working families cut child poverty
23: Principal Wilder has a reminder for seniors – It’s picture time!
22: Mark your calendars for August graduation
19: $1,000 Prize TIKTOK Talent Competition
19: Chase supply lists will be announced in mid-August
15: Get a COVID-19 Shot, Get a Farmers’ Market Coupon
14: Students working on new mural at RJK
12: Board of Education will meet Thursday, July 22
12: Summer internship program for Monticello High School students
12: Face coverings required in indoor spaces with students during summer months
12: Parents sought for assistant principal interview committee
1: ARP-ESSR Funding Plan
1: Board of Education will meet July 8 in MHS Auditorium
1: MCSD NAF Academy of Finance Announces Scholarship Winners
June 2021
30: Bank Street College of Education presents district’s Equity Snapshot to Board of Education
29: Monticello is empowering a healthier generation
28: STREAM spring/summer newsletter is live
28: Lead testing results at Chase
28: Lead testing results at KLR
26: MHS Summer School Information
25: Blue and White Ceremony/Senior Slideshow
25: Chase backpack program sends kids home with summer meals
25: Lead testing results at Cooke
24: Monticello Board of Education salutes its retirees
24: Graduation ceremonies will be streamed live on YouTube; watch video on what to expect during the graduation ceremony
23: Sullivan County Public Health Services will offer vaccine clinics for routine vaccines and Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines
23: RJK Moving Up Ceremony will premiere June 24 at 10:15 a.m.
23: RJK yearbooks have arrived
23: KLR wins first place in SC BOCES Cross County Reading Challenge
22: Soldiers visit with Cooke first-grade students
22: Drive-by iPad drop-off Friday, June 25; all iPads must be returned by July 1
22: Applications are being accepted for the 2021-2022 Anticipated Elementary Before and After School Program
22: Final meal delivery of 2020-21 school year
20: Sullivan County hosting COVID vigil and walk June 23, 8 p.m.
19: Superintendent’s Statement on June 18 Bus Garage Incident
17: Sixth grade parent orientation part 2 is now available
16: June Monti Message
16: Welcome, incoming sixth graders!
15: RJK Summer Academies
14: Board of education meeting June 24; watch live
11: Vaccine requirements for incoming sixth-grade students
11: Masks no longer required outdoors at MCSD
11: Second Graders Receive Books from Monticello Kiwanis Club
10: Chase teachers’ generosity benefits local families
9: Yearbook pre-sale will be held Tuesday, June 15
9: Positive COVID-19 case at RJK; school will continue to operate as scheduled
9: Links for virtual RJK and MHS concerts/dance showcase will be posted June 21; community can watch anytime from June 21-24
8: Chase students learn about ticks and Lyme disease prevention
8: Monticello President’s Education Awards ceremony is available on YouTube
8: NYSDOH issues guidance re: masks; BOE will hear recommendations at June 10 meeting
7: Elizabeth Bassett chosen for National Gallery of Art’s Summer Institute for Educators
7: Chase’s generosity helps local animals
5: Message from Superintendent re: face coverings
4: Cooke Golden Ticket Video
4: Positive COVID-19 case at MHS; school will operate as scheduled
3: Monticello students recognized at SC BOCES Academic Achievement Awards
3: First-grade students grow butterflies
2: District-wide art show will take place at 4 p.m. on June 4
2: Junior class hosting an end-of-the-year picnic; please complete survey ASAP
1: MCSD families are eligible for temporary $50 discount on internet service
1: Sidewalks of positivity at MHS
1: Monticello High School Trap Team – Spring 2021 Recap
1: test
1: Positively RJK – Weeks of May 17 – May 28
1: Upcoming EPIC events: Art Therapy and Sensory Motor Skills Workshops
1: Chase students continue working towards Guinness Record by creating links
May 2021
27: Vaccinated youth eligible to win full SUNY scholarship
27: Free summer meals for MCSD students
24: A beautiful night as AOF sponsors Jumanji at Fair Oaks Drive-In
24: Bethel Woods Center for the Arts hosting sensory-friendly days
24: Hunter Fein, Emily LaRuffa named OCIAA senior scholar-athletes for Monticello High School
24: Positive COVID-19 case at RJK; school will operate as scheduled
24: A delicious fund raiser for our juniors and seniors
24: MHS presents Student of Distinction Awards
21: Board of Education will meet June 10
21: Special Board of Education Meeting will be held June 7
21: Cooke Golden Ticket video – May 21
21: Senior trip to Six Flags on June 23 — trip is free; sign up today
19: Action Toward Independence Children’s Mental Health Awareness Family Fair
19: New air filters latest purchase from ESSER, GEER funding
18: Voters approve 2021-22 school budget
18: Super Happy Awesome News
18: Positive COVID-19 case at KLR; school will operate as scheduled
18: New Broadcasting and Music Production CTE program available for high school students
17: Upcoming virtual nutrition classes
17: Fifth-grade parent orientation video will be available June 16
17: Positively RJK – Week of 5/10 – 5/14
13: Monticello salutes its fall 2 senior athletes
13: MCSD Performing Arts Department announces spring 2021 concert series dates
12: Chicks hatch in Cooke’s kindergarten wing
12: Sullivan County Youth Book Festival postponed; online auction will fund next year’s event
12: Support the Class of 2021 with a t-shirt
12: Senior Prom set for Thursday, June 17
12: MCSD celebrates School Nurse Appreciation Day
11: Fly High Half Halloween: Disc Golf Clinic will be held on May 15
11: MHS staff stay well all April long
11: Ms. Kilgore receives garden grant
10: Emily LaRuffa will play volleyball for Le Moyne College in the fall
10: Four fall teams, 48 athletes earn scholar athlete status
10: Jumanji Drive-In Movie Night will support scholarships for seniors
10: Board of Education will meet Tuesday, May 18
10: Positive COVID-19 case in RJK; instruction will continue as scheduled
10: Join EPIC for a parent self-care session on Thursday, May 13
10: Panthers shine at Glenn D. Loucks Games
10: Positively RJK – Week of May 3 – May 7
9: Remaining vaccination appointments at student clinic now open to all individuals over 16
7: Legislators’ efforts lead to aid increase; proposed tax levy decrease for MCSD
6: Parents and caregivers: please complete this survey
5: Vaccine clinic for Monticello students will be held Tuesday, May 11
5: Voter Registration Day will be held on May 11 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.; however, you don’t have to wait!
5: School-related phone calls may come from unfamiliar numbers
4: 2021 Sullivan County Art Shows
4: Chase students visit the Bashakill
4: Happy Teachers Appreciation Day!
3: MHS graduation planning is underway
3: KLR student tests positive for COVID-19; contact tracing complete
3: Positive COVID-19 case at KLR; school will remain open
3: Positively RJK – Week of 04/26/21 – 04/30/21
April 2021
30: Tami Coney; Barbi Neumann-Marty honored with awards from Sullivan County School Boards Association
29: Semper Gumby!
28: June Regents Planning & Survey
27: Updated meal delivery schedule
27: Regents exemption available for algebra and living environment; complete the questionnaire
27: RJK student tests positive for COVID-19; school will remain open as scheduled
26: Late April Golden Ticket Video is live
26: Cooke Literacy Night – Part 2 – will be held Wednesday, April 28
26: Eighth-grade moving up ceremony rescheduled to June 24
26: Positively RJK – Week of April 12 – 23
26: April Monti Message
26: SUNY Sullivan hosts virtual information sessions each Tuesday at 3:30 p.m.
23: MHS student tests positive COVID-19; classes will continue as scheduled
22: KLR student tests positive for COVID-19; school will continue to operate as scheduled
22: Board adopts $91.27 million budget that decreases property tax levy by 2.06%
21: Board appoints Virginia Gallet as principal of the George L. Cooke Elementary School
21: Incident at Monticello High School on April 20
20: Positive COVID cases at MHS and RJK; schools will continue to operate as scheduled
20: RJK shines a spotlight on sixth-grade student, Shivam Patel
19: Chase students and staff define their school
19: KLR student tests positive for COVID-19; students/staff contacted
16: Cooke first-grade students are published authors
15: Many lessons learned as rockets fly
15: “Pinwheels for Prevention” pop up around Monticello
14: Youth Economic Group seeks applicants for Bags For Justice Summer Apprenticeship
14: Free SNAP-ED spring nutrition workshops
14: KLR updates re: in-person instruction
13: Survey for parents of 10th and 11th-grade students re: in-person instruction
13: Deadline to purchase MHS yearbook has been extended
12: Board of Education will meet Tuesday, April 20
9: Positively RJK – Week of April 5 – 9
9: Cooke’s early April Golden Ticket video is live
8: Sign up for spring sports at FamilyID
8: Chase students get a hands-on lesson in the human body
8: Mamakating Library offers virtual craft, reading programs; wildflower walk
8: It’s National Assistant Principals Week
7: EPIC will host virtual Earth Day celebration
6: MCSD named a Best Community for Music Education
6: Updates on increased in-person instruction opportunities
6: Summer Youth Employment Program is accepting applications
1: SUNY Application Week is April 5 – 9
1: Senator Schumer holds press conference at Chase school to announce how American Rescue Plan will impact local community
1: Two additional COVID-19 cases in district; schools expected to reopen as scheduled Monday, April 5
March 2021
30: Students continue to grow musically at Monticello
30: Parents of 9th and 12th graders asked to complete survey re: in-person instruction by April 2
29: Two staff members test positive for COVID; schools expected to reopen as scheduled following spring recess
29: Test form
29: “Positively RJK” Week of March 22 through March 26
26: Holiday message and update from Superintendent of Schools Dr. Matthew Evans
25: Kaitlyn Miller is tops in conference, third in state for fall trap shooting
25: Board of Education will meet Tuesday, April 6
25: Students create motivational messages
25: Friday, April 30 will be full day of school for all students
25: Want to help us break a Guinness World Record?
25: EPIC will host two self-care workshops in April
24: Ethelbert B. Crawford COVID-19 vaccine forum
24: Cooke music students learn that materials matter
23: A sweet way to celebrate Agriculture Literacy Week
23: Remote instruction for RJK students on Friday, March 26
22: Remember to send in your reading challenge sheets for Cooke Family Literacy Night
22: JV volleyball and varsity football teams exposed to positive COVID-19 case; practices/games are paused
22: Legal Notice for 2021-22 School Budget Vote and Hearing
22: Positively RJK: Week of March 15 – 19
19: All girls junior varsity volleyball games and practices are paused through March 24
19: Message from Superintendent Dr. Evans re: expanding in-person opportunities in April
19: First-grade students learn important safety lessons from Deputy Barrett
19: Cooke’s mid-month Golden Ticket video is live
19: Cooke Elementary School’s Virtual Family Literacy night is April 7
19: Familias de habla hispana: únase a nosotros en nuestros talleres ENL EPIC del mes de Abril.
19: Free college financial aid workshop will be held on March 30
19: District mourns the loss of Raul Sanchez
18: Whether near or far, RJK students are learning hands on lessons in 3-D design and printing
18: Petitions now available for board of education candidates
17: Non-public transportation requests due by Thursday, April 1
17: MPD investigates student’s messages; threat found to be non-credible
16: Positive COVID-19 case at MHS; building will remain open for in-person instruction
15: Get your tickets for MHS’s production of The Theory of Relativity
15: “Positively RJK” March 8-March 12
14: George L. Cooke Elementary School will return to in-person instruction March 16
12: Sullivan Renaissance will host a virtual volunteer open house
11: The Monti Message, March 2020
11: KLR will pivot to remote instruction through March 21
11: Suggestions for helping students out of a “schoolwork hole”
9: MHS Production of The Theory of Relativity is picking up speed
8: Streaming of high school musical ‘The Theory of Relativity’ will be March 19, 20
8: View the parent orientation for incoming high school families
8: Message from Sullivan County School Boards Association regarding education during COVID-19
8: Positively RJK: week of March 1 – March 5
5: Positive COVID-19 case at Cooke; building will remain open for in-person instruction
5: Statement from SCSBA regarding reopening guidelines
5: Challenge helps K-2 students learn that math is universal
5: Asbestos abatement will take place in closed construction area at high school, and other capital project updates
5: Board of Education will meet on Thursday, March 18
5: Spectrum News covers the Academy of Finance’s VITA program
4: Upcoming EPIC events
4: RJK will pivot to remote instruction through Friday, March 12
4: La fecha del taller de ENL cambió al 23 de marzo
3: Cooke celebrates 100 days of school
3: Winter STREAM newsletter is live
2: College in the Classroom scholarships available for two SUPA courses
2: EPIC presents: Dr. Seuss Reading Challenge for Cooke students
2: Bethel Woods’s Teen Art Studio offers free creative meetups for teenagers
1: Is your child entering ninth grade next year? Join us for orientation and course selection
1: Three Billy Goats Gruff project gets first graders thinking creatively
1: Virtual indoor track meet a great success
1: Mark your calendars for the MHS production of The Theory of Relativity
1: Positively RJK – Week of Feb. 15 – 26
February 2021
26: March 4 and March 11 will be remote instruction days for some schools
25: Cooke students send love to the skilled nursing unit at Garnet Health
25: KLR staff member tests positive for COVID-19; building will remain open
24: KLR Picture Retake Days are coming up
24: Live stream link for games
24: Boys basketball season cancelled due to second COVID-19 case
24: Support the class of 2022 with a treat from Little Caesars
23: Boys basketball program temporarily paused due to COVID-19 exposure
23: Join the AOF for Friday Kahoot Trivia Nights
23: March Madness Spirit Week
22: Board adopts the 2021-22 school year calendar
19: Remote learning on snow days going forward
19: Build a snowman, win a prize from the Academy of Finance
17: Positively RJK Feb. 1 – 12
15: Snow day on Tuesday, Feb. 16
12: A Restoration Plan for MCSD
11: Chase is spreading double the love!
11: Cooke Elementary School will be remote Feb. 26
11: Chase staff member tests positive for COVID-19; Chase will remain on remote instruction through Feb. 18
9: Snow day Tuesday, Feb. 9
8: Chase will pivot to remote instruction through Feb. 15
8: Hey seniors – new scholarships are posted
8: Upcoming EPIC events
5: Virtual Black History Month Program – A Regional Library Collaboration
5: Update on high-risk athletics
5: Letter from Superintendent of Schools Dr. Matthew Evans
5: Update on snow days
3: KLR will pivot to remote instruction through Monday, Feb. 8; students expected to return to building on Tuesday, Feb. 9
3: Early February Golden Ticket Video is live
3: Feb. 2 picture day rescheduled to March 1
1: Tuesday, Feb. 2 is a snow day
1: Update on High-Risk Winter Athletics
1: Positively RJK – Jan. 25 – 29
January 2021
28: Is a STREAM Journey right for you?
28: All Cooke students will be remote Friday, Jan. 29
28: Monticello High School construction is taking shape
27: Cooke picture day rescheduled to Monday, Feb. 1
27: KLR staff member tests positive for COVID-19; school will remain open
27: Heart-A-Thon will be fully virtual this year
27: First-grade students learn about our community of cultures
25: Feb. 1 through 5 is Cabin Fever Week at the Cooke school!
25: Liberty Partnerships Program offering free spring enrichment courses
25: Chase spirit week runs Feb. 1 – Feb. 5
25: The Monti Message, January 2021
25: Monticello Hall of Distinction looks for new committee members
25: Positively RJK – Jan. 18 – Jan. 22
25: You can take the coach out of the Gym, but you can’t take the Gym, (PE), out of the coach!
25: Dr. Martin Luther King, as told by a kindergartener
22: RJK Middle School will return to a hybrid model Monday, Jan. 25
22: Low and moderate risk sports begin Jan. 19
20: Rotary’s Million Mask Challenge comes to Monticello
18: Free cardiac screening for student-athletes exposed to COVID-19; clinic at Monroe-Woodbury Jan. 23
16: Cooke staff member tests positive for COVID-19
15: Ms. Bitjeman’s class has a dream…
15: Early January Golden Ticket video is live
15: Varsity indoor track practice to begin on Jan. 19
15: RJK will remain on remote instruction through Jan. 22
14: District mourns death of Derek Travis
14: Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan offers scholarships
14: Send your best pics to the Yearbook Club
13: Dana Taylor to be honored at NAACP’s Freedom Fund Dinner
12: First-grade students get hands-on lesson in chemical reactions
12: Last call for senior pictures!
12: Donors choose to help KLR
11: Section 9 sports has a new website and app
11: Positively RJK recognizes students for the week of Jan. 4, 2021
9: RJK Middle School will pivot to remote instruction Jan. 11-Jan. 15
8: Board of Education to meet Thursday, Jan. 14
4: Bethel Woods at Home helps community tap into creativity
4: Atención, familias de habla hispana
4: MCSD operating on a two-hour delay Monday, Jan. 4
December 2020
30: 20 moments that made us smile in 2020
29: EPIC to host virtual Parent Cafes
23: MHS toy drive provides toys to Head Start students
23: EPIC Wellness Workshop will be held on Jan. 28
22: Late December Golden Ticket Video at Cooke
22: Positive COVID-19 case at Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary School
22: Board of Education will meet Thursday, Jan. 7
21: Free farm stand and food distribution schedule for 2021
21: Performing Arts Department’s Winter Concert
21: Positively RJK Dec. 14-Dec. 18
21: Meal delivery schedule week of Dec. 21
20: All MCSD schools pivot to remote instruction Dec. 21 – 23
19: RJK building closed; remote instruction only Dec. 21 & 22
18: The Monti Message, December 2020
18: SAT Exam rescheduled to Dec. 19
18: Final opportunity for senior pictures will be Jan. 11 and 12
16: Watch the annual National Junior Honor Society Induction
15: MHS dance students work with Soul Inscribed
15: KLR/Cooke Cares and AOH make the season bright
14: Meal delivery schedule changes during week of Dec. 14
14: Positively RJK – Week of Dec. 7 – Dec. 11
11: Updated school supplies for select classes will be distributed Tuesday, Dec. 15
11: Virginia Gallet appointed as interim principal of George L. Cooke Elementary School
11: RJK picture days rescheduled to Feb. 9, 11
10: Michele Rosenstein’s joy comes from keeping our students healthy and safe
10: In-person instruction expected to resume Monday, Dec. 14; winter recess begins Thursday, Dec. 24
8: Cooke’s first Golden Ticket Video of December
7: Holiday Season Wellness Workshops
7: Athletics pause extended through Jan. 19; Family ID is open for registration
7: Athletic Director’s report to board of education
7: Positively RJK – Week of Nov. 30 to Dec. 4
3: RJK morning announcements are back
2: Love Disney? Don’t miss this opportunity…
2: Board of Education meeting will be held Dec. 10
2: MHS Food Drive feeds 40 families for Thanksgiving
1: RJK’s first marking period honor roll is posted
1: Family Support Line launches for MCSD families
November 2020
30: Brenda Sywalski named Art Teacher of the Year
30: RJK schedules week of Nov. 30 – Dec. 11
30: Positively RJK – Week of Nov. 23-27
27: All district buildings closed; students will learn remotely Nov. 30-Dec. 11
25: Thank you, Elks!
25: Cooke Picture Days rescheduled
24: Senior baby pics, superlatives and goodbyes for yearbook are due Dec. 14
24: Positively RJK – week of Nov. 16-20
24: First marking period honor roll
23: District to appoint interim/acting principal for Cooke Elementary School
20: Monticello High School Comfort Closet set to open Dec. 7
18: Nominate outstanding art educators for regional awards
18: Important message for senior students re: senior pictures
17: SUNY STEP offering coding session on Friday, Dec. 11
17: After-school tech help is available
17: Ms. Kilcoin’s class mixes science with pumpkins
17: Thank you, School-Related Professionals!
17: Sullivan County Public Health Services clarifies when to quarantine, or isolate as COVID-19 cases rise
16: Chase students get virtual visit from Senator Metzger
16: Update on heating issues and early dismissal at RJK
16: Need holiday help? Cooke/KLR Cares 2020 is accepting applications
16: MHS hosts successful virtual Kaiser Debate Invitational
16: Monticello Free Community Thanksgiving Dinner will be held Nov. 21
15: Attention Cooke students! Golden tickets are announced
13: Message from Superintendent regarding Thanksgiving travel
13: George L. Cooke Elementary School to reopen Monday, Nov. 16
13: Save time, save money, eat healthy – free workshops from SNAP-ED
12: Project Excel teams up with EPIC to provide families with resources
12: Sixth-annual Tinsel Trot will be virtual
12: Cooke picture day(s) postponed
12: Board of education meeting Thursday, Nov. 19
10: District will determine whether Cooke School will reopen for in-person instruction by 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 11
9: Positively RJK – week of Nov. 2
9: Virtual parent-teacher conferences are Nov. 18; Sign up now via Microsoft Bookings
9: Meal delivery week of Nov. 9-13
6: Positive COVID-19 case at Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary School; school will open as planned Monday, Nov. 9
6: Fall 2020 STREAM newsletter
5: Monticello CSD recognized with a “Friend to Extension” award
5: Get your 2021 gear, and support this year’s graduating class
5: Video of public forum re: COVID-19 is live
5: Monticello’s annual School Scene is live
5: Morning Music update
2: RJK’s new “Wellness Walk” bridges nature and learning
2: Financial support for childcare is available
2: Positively RJK – Week of Nov. 1
2: Changes to student bus routes in effect
October 2020
30: The Monti Message – November
29: Board of education meeting Nov. 5; watch live with link
29: New York State Education Department launches Parent Dashboard; seeks public input
29: Fall pictures for K.L. Rutherford students will take place on Monday, Nov. 2 and Thursday, Nov. 5
29: Second graders get special delivery
28: School closings and delays in the 2020-21 school year
28: George L. Cooke staff member tests positive for COVID-19; contacts limited; school will open as scheduled Thursday, Oct. 29
28: MHS presents: Build Your Brand Project
27: Cooke community raises nearly $1,000
27: Applications for junior and senior parking available
27: Fall pictures rescheduled at Cooke Elementary
27: MHS Guidance hosting virtual financial aid workshop
26: RJK Middle School Guidance Department seeks parent, student feedback – deadline extended to Oct. 30
26: Healthy meals at your fingertips
26: Positively RJK – Week of Oct. 26
23: We’re starting to collect pictures for the KLR 2020-2021 Yearbook
22: ‘Cans for Kids’ just keeps on giving to the children of Chase Elementary School
22: Monticello High School Virtual Open House set for Oct. 22 – Updated with Zoom Info
22: Halloween activities at Chase
22: Get your COVID-19 Questions answered by Sullivan County Public Health Services
22: Halloween activities at Rutherford
20: RJK Virtual Open House will be held Oct. 21 from 6 – 8 p.m./La Casa Abierta Virtual de la Escuela Intermedia Robert J. Kaiser se llevará a cabo el 21 de octubre de 6 a 8 p.m.
19: Kayla Colon is sitting at the table
19: Fire Prevention Week goes virtual!
16: Virtual book fair for KLR and Cooke runs from Oct. 19 – Nov. 1
16: The Monti Message, October 2020
15: Events at the Mamakating Library
13: RJK Lock-Down Drill
9: Update your SchoolMessenger information to stay connected
9: MHS Guidance Department hosting virtual College Night on Wednesday, Oct. 14
9: George L. Cooke Elementary School students expected to return to the building beginning Tuesday, Oct. 13
8: Principal Knowlton explains fully remote schedule, if needed
8: October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
7: Project Excel staff member tests positive for COVID-19
7: Mamakating Library creating virtual kids reading clubs
7: MHS dance students to work with Tony-nominated choreographer’s community engagement platform
7: Board of Education will meet Thursday, Oct. 15
6: Fall and winter sports registration is open
6: Two additional staff members at Cooke test positive for COVID-19; individuals have not been in the building since Friday, Sept. 25
5: Sullivan County Public Health Services will host drive-thru flu shot clinic Oct. 15
3: Local organizations seek virtual tutoring volunteers
2: Fight the flu at home and school
2: MCSD seeks staff, community members and students to serve on pandemic planning committees
2: Microsoft Teams outage; please restart the program if you’re experiencing difficulties
1: SUNY Sullivan Liberty Partnerships offering three programs
1: Website experiencing technical difficulties; click here for Classlink, email and SchoolTool links
September 2020
30: Cooke Open House is postponed
30: George L. Cooke Elementary School will remain on remote instruction, only, for all of its students through Friday, October 9, as several staff members have been quarantined due to an exposure to a COVID-19 positive staff member.
30: “Return to Play” plan for Monticello athletes
30: RJK fully remote schedules
29: Update from Superintendent Evans re: COVID-19 case at Cooke
29: Final supply distribution for MHS Thursday Oct. 1
28: Positive COVID-19 case at Cooke; the Cooke school will close Tuesday, Sept. 29
24: Monticello High School Phase-In Schedule/Cohort Model to Change; Grades 10-12 will now begin in-person learning starting Oct. 5
24: Monticello High School Virtual Freshman Orientation recording
24: MCSD seeks community member to join audit committee
23: Order your MHS yearbook today and save!
23: Monti Idol, originally scheduled for Oct. 16, postponed
22: Senator Jen Metzger announces $200,000 in funding for MCSD’s St. John Street School Community Hub
22: Ethelbert B. Crawford Public Library Budget Vote and Trustee Election to be held Oct. 7
18: Board of Education to meet Oct. 1
18: “COVID Conscious” with Mr. Frandino
17: SUNY New Paltz offering Science and Technology Entry Program (STEP) for students
17: Important Information for RJK students
15: Password/Remote Learning Support
15: Mamakating Library presents D&H Canal Walk
15: Need help accessing Teams?
15: Need help with SeeSaw?
14: Meal delivery schedule
14: Help with Learning Management Systems (TEAMS and other important apps)
14: Drive-through “Meet the Teachers”
11: Virtual freshman orientation to be held on Thursday, Sept. 17 (Update: Zoom info available)
11: COVID Dashboards
11: The first days of school instructions
10: Chase fall 2020 schedule
10: Update on fall athletics
9: MCSD will send SMS/Text verification to all families
9: Board of Education will meet Thursday, Sept. 17
9: Information for senior pictures
8: Student parking unavailable at this time; wait list available
4: RJK Fall Schedule
4: Cooke Fall 2020 Schedule
3: District calendar expected to be in homes around Sept. 18
3: Supply lists for Chase students are here
2: Device and schedule distribution at RJK
2: “Welcome Back” from Principal Wilder
1: Update from Dr. Evans on contact tracing; the importance of monitoring your child’s health and more
1: Device distribution for MHS students will take place Sept. 10 and 11
August 2020
