MHS hosts successful virtual Kaiser Debate Invitational

On Saturday, Nov. 7, the Monticello Central High School Chapter #1694 of the National Speech and Debate Association hosted its 33rd annual Dr. Robert J Kaiser Debate Invitational, virtually.  There were 28 schools competing with 334 student contestants and more than 100 judges that debated, performed, orated, spoke extemporaneously, acted and urged the Senate and …

Monticello Free Community Thanksgiving Dinner will be held Nov. 21

The Monticello Interfaith Council will host its annual Monticello Free Community Thanksgiving Dinner on Saturday, Nov. 21 from 1 – 3 p.m. at St. John’s Episcopal Church, located at 15 St. John Street in Monticello.  Meals will be available for take-out only. Meals must be picked up in person, and masks and social distancing are …

Message from Superintendent regarding Thanksgiving travel

para español, haga clic aqui Dear Monticello CSD Community and Staff Member, Earlier this week, we closed the George Cooke Elementary School and pivoted all students to remote instruction, after one staff member tested positive for COVID-19, and another staff member was symptomatic. All direct contacts of the staff member who tested positive were contacted …

George L. Cooke Elementary School to reopen Monday, Nov. 16

The George L. Cooke Elementary School will resume in-person instruction on Monday, Nov. 16. The school building was closed out of an abundance of caution while the district awaited COVID-19 test results of a symptomatic staff member. The results have come in, and the staff member has tested negative. 

Save time, save money, eat healthy – free workshops from SNAP-ED

SNAP-ED New York, in partnership with Cornell Cooperative Extension is offering a series of free virtual workshops to help you save time, save money, eat healthy and learn how small changes can make a big difference. All meetings will be held from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. via Zoom.  Here are the upcoming dates:  Mondays:  …

Cooke picture day(s) postponed

Please be advised that in light of the George L. Cooke Elementary School’s closure during the week of Nov. 9-13, all picture day appointments have been postponed.  The school is working with the picture company to schedule new dates after the Thanksgiving break and will update the community once that information is available.