MCSD elementary schools celebrate Halloween

Our elementary school students had a spook-tacular time celebrating Halloween. Check out the links below to see some of the the boo-tiful costumes:   Cooke Halloween album Chase Halloween album  KLR Halloween album 

KLR’s Backpack Program needs your help

The Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary School is accepting donations for its “Backpack Program” which helps feed students at risk for hunger. Students who participate in the program receive a backpack filled with food each Friday to sustain them over the weekend. The program is accepting donations of non-perishable food items, toiletries, and cash. Any donations can be dropped off at …

MHS Open House information (updated with Zoom link)

Quick link to Zoom  Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s), The high school faculty and administration cordially invite you to our virtual open house program on October 28th from 6:00-8:35 pm and hope that you will find the experience interesting and informative.  Please have your student help you navigate the class meetings through Microsoft Teams. The purpose of this …

Deputy Barrett teaches Cooke students about fire safety 

Students at the George L. Cooke Elementary School received an important lesson about fire safety from a familiar face – Deputy Michael Barrett. In addition to serving as Cooke’s School Resource Officer, Deputy Barrett also volunteers his time as an EMT, fire fighter and fire investigator. During his presentation to individual Cooke classrooms, he discussed the importance of community service …

October Monti Message

COVID-19 Testing COVID-19 testing of Monticello CSD staff and contractors began on October 25, 2021.  All staff and contracted service providers must be tested weekly unless they provide proof of vaccination.  Vaccinated staff can still opt for testing. Once staff testing is established, we will begin to offer weekly COVID-19 testing to any interested student.  …

Recording of Community Forum on Student Equity

The Monticello Central School District held a Community Forum on Student Equity on Oct. 26. A recording of the forum is available below: PowerPoint with links to resources:  Community Forum on Student Equity PowerPoint    

KLR receives $3,000 grant from Whole Kids for garden

Congratulations to the Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary School on being the recipients of a $3,000 grant from Whole Kids, a division of Whole Foods. According to the organization’s website, the Whole Kids mission is to inspire families to improve children’s nutrition and wellness. The organization believes that given the right opportunities, kids will get excited …

BOE meeting will be held Thursday, Nov. 4 at MHS

There will be a regular meeting of the Monticello Central School District Board of Education on Thursday, November 4, 2021, at 6:30 p.m. in the High School Auditorium. There will be a proposed executive session at 6:30 p.m. to discuss “the medical, financial, credit or employment history of a particular person or corporation, or matters …

It’s Monday in Monticello – Oct. 25

It’s Monday in Monticello — and that means it’s time for Superintendent of Schools Dr. Matthew Evans’ weekly address. Watch the video below for more information about this week’s upcoming events:  Related links:  Community Forum on Student Equity RJK Spirit Week MHS Open House Information   

Cavan Leaney-Levenson and William Weiss appointed as student board members

At its Oct. 7 meeting, the Monticello Central School District Board of Education appointed Cavan Leaney-Levenson as student board member and William Weiss as alternate student board member for the 2021-22 school year. These young leaders will be responsible for updating the Board of Education on student matters, and advocating on behalf of the student …