March 4 and March 11 will be remote instruction days for some schools

With many staff members scheduled to receive their second dose of the COVID-19 vaccinations in the upcoming weeks, the district is taking proactive action in anticipation of a significant number of staff members experiencing commonly reported side effects.  Please note the following schedule adjustments:  Thursday, March 4 will be a remote instruction day for Kenneth …

Cooke students send love to the skilled nursing unit at Garnet Health

George L. Cooke Elementary School students participated in a SEW (Social Emotional Wellness) kindness and compassion project during February. They made Valentine cards  for the residents and staff of the  skilled nursing unit at Garnet Health in Harris.  Cooke students–both remote and in-school–made 140 Valentine cards, which were delivered to the hospital for distribution.    …

KLR staff member tests positive for COVID-19; building will remain open

Dear Monticello CSD Community Member, Earlier today, we were informed that a staff member at Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary School tested positive for COVID-19. This staff member was last in school on February 23, 2021. They were determined to have been in contact with 22 students and staff who, we believe, will most likely be …

KLR Picture Retake Days are coming up

On Friday, March 5 and Monday, March 8, there will be picture retake days at the Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary School.  If you would like to have your child’s picture retaken, please return the original package on on Picture Retake Day.  To order, visit mylifetouch.com and enter ID number EVT6HZQVT

Live stream link for games

The two upcoming girls basketball games will be live streamed on the district’s YouTube page.  Watch the team play live on Wednesday, Feb. 24 at 4:30 p.m. against Cornwall and Saturday, Feb. 27 at 10 a.m. against Minisink Valley. 

Boys basketball season cancelled due to second COVID-19 case

On Wednesday, Feb. 24, the district was informed of a second positive COVID-19 case among an individual associated with the boys basketball team. In an abundance of caution, the five remaining days of the boys basketball season is cancelled. There will be no further practices or games.    All areas of the school have been disinfected, …

Boys basketball program temporarily paused due to COVID-19 exposure

español Dear Monticello CSD Community Member, Earlier today, we were informed that an individual associated with the Monticello boys’ basketball team tested positive for COVID-19. This individual does not regularly report to school but was last in contact with the team(s) on February 17. Our administrators are presently completing contact tracing, and we have reported …

March Madness Spirit Week

español March Madness Join in the fun from March 1-5 Sleep Book Monday– Wear appropriate pajamas. No slippers please. Fox In Sox Tuesday-Wear silly or mixed up socks. Wacky Wednesday- Dress as your favorite Dr. Seuss character. Cat in the Hat Thursday- Wear your favorite hat. The Butter Battle Book Friday– Battle of the classes. …