Students in Ms. Mackiel’s fourth-grade class at Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary School practiced two important skills in ELA class this week – letter writing and an attitude of gratitude. With Veterans Day just a few days away, the students worked on writing letters to local veterans. The students all thanked the veterans for their service. …
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It’s Monday in Monticello — time for Superintendent of Schools Dr. Matthew Evans’ weekly address to the Monticello community. In this episode — an interview with one of our school psychologists in celebration of School Psychology Week, a “welcome” to our new Pupil Personnel Services Director, a “thank you” to all of our veterans and …
When the Robert J. Kaiser Middle School custodial team came into work on Monday morning, there was a nice surprise waiting for them. On Friday, Araceli, who is an eighth-grade student at the school, wrote a “thank you” note to the team, and taped it to the door of their storage closet. The note read: …
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Monticello Central School District is thrilled to welcome Michele McCoy as the district’s new director of pupil personnel services (PPS). A native of Walden, NY, Ms. McCoy brings over 20 years of education experience and a wealth of knowledge to her new position. “I’m excited to bring my skillset to MCSD and look forward to …
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It has come to our attention that individuals claiming to be representatives of a company called “AAA Sports Publications” are targeting small businesses and other local organizations to solicit advertising and “sponsorships.” We have been told that the individuals infer that they are partners of the district. Please be advised that the district is not …
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From being the first high school in the village, to hosting space for agencies to provide community services, the building at 22 St. John Street has served the Monticello community for generations. This year, a new initiative launched – the St. John Street Community School (SJSCS), which serves some of our youngest learners, as well as some of our most complex learners in …
Assemblies at the Emma C. Chase Elementary School are back in person and what better way for School Librarian Patricia Andersen to unveil the “New To You Bookstore”? It took many hours of hard work to relocate the “New to You Bookstore” to its new location on the gymnasium’s stage. Trista Fello, Mary Bruno and …
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While students were home for the Nov. 1 conference day, the Monticello Central School District Security Team spent an informative day reinforcing the skills and strategies they use to keep our students and staff safe every day. They participated in a series of tabletops – or, “what if” scenarios – with the Sullivan County Sheriff’s …
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