Eighth-grade students celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with culturally-responsive lesson

Angela Braselmann, an eighth-grade English and social studies teacher at the Robert J. Kaiser Middle School created a lesson for her students that celebrated contemporary Hispanic culture in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15.  The classroom discussions and writings were inspired by a film short called, “La Capa …

Board of Education will meet Thursday, Oct. 6

There will be a regular meeting of the Monticello Central School District Board of Education on Thursday, October 6, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. in the Emma C. Chase Elementary School. 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, …

Underclassmen picture days scheduled for Oct. 20 and 21

MHS’s underclassmen pictures are scheduled for Oct. 20 and 21.  Students will take their pictures during their PE class.  If a student does not have a PE class they will need to take their picture during a lunch period.  Picture package information will be distributed through first period classes.  

Order your MHS yearbook in October and save!

Monticello High School’s Class of 2023 yearbook is now on sale.  Take action today to save the big moment for years to come. Special pricing if you order by OCTOBER 31, 2022. Visit WWW.YEARBOOKORDERCENTER.COM and enter school code: 5999 YEARBOOK PRICING UNTIL OCTOBER 31, 2022: YEARBOOK WITH NAME STAMP $60.00 YEARBOOK ONLY $55.00 YEARBOOK PRICING …

“Go Home Early” drill will be held on Oct. 4; students will be dismissed 15 minutes early

On  Tuesday, Oct. 4, there will be a “Go Home Early” drill, as required annually by state law.  All students will be dismissed 15 minutes earlier than their usual dismissal time. Parents and caregivers should be prepared to pick up their child at school, or at the bus stop 15 minutes early.  There will also …

After-School Programming for RJK and MHS students will begin first week of October

After a summer filled with planning and collaboration, Monticello Central School District’s School Violence Prevention Program (SVP) will launch enrichment, mentorship and academic programming beginning Monday, Oct. 3. A recruitment drive will take place for RJK students on Thursday, Sept. 29 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. in the cafeteria. Students can learn more about …

RJK picture day will be Oct. 4

Robert J. Kaiser Middle School’s picture day will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 4.  Order forms will be sent home in your child’s backpack on Wednesday, Sept. 28 — please keep an eye out. You may also order online, using code Kaiser22. Orders placed by Oct. 6 will receive free shipping.  Retakes will be held …

Another Cup of Coffee with Superintendent Dr. Matthew Evans

Do you have a great idea for the district? Want to offer feedback or suggestions? Have a question or concern? Just want to say “hello?” Join Superintendent of Schools Dr. Matthew Evans for Another Cup of Coffee. During the times and dates listed below, staff members, families and caregivers of students are invited to stop …

Community Event with Nathan Harmon will be held Sept. 27

Where: Monticello High School Auditorium (Arnold Packer Hughs Auditorium) When: Tuesday, September 27th, doors open at 6:15 p.m. What: Nathan Harmon will host a parent/guardian night where the messages discussed during his visit with the students are reinforced and furthered discussed with parents, guardians, and the community at large. Themes include building stronger connections collaboratively …