STREAM Spring 2026 Newsletter is live!
Catch up with the Monticello Central School District’s STREAM department in the Spring 2026 newsletter.
Third-grade “travels” to Israel
As part of their “Traveling Around the World” unit, students in Mrs. Snow’s and Mr. Awe’s third-grade class at Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary School recently learned about Israel from guest speaker Sharone Reef, who shared stories and artifacts from her hometown of Caesarea, located along the Mediterranean Sea. Reef explained that when she visits Israel, …
Monticello Kiwanis donates books to second graders
Article courtesy of Sheila Lashinsky, Monticello Kiwanis Publicity Chairperson Monticello Kiwanis Club representatives recently visited the George L. Cooke Elementary School for a Reading Assembly and distribution of 200 books to ten second grade classes for their summer reading pleasure. Jane Sorensen, Past Distinguished Kiwanis President and current EPIC (Every Person Influences Children) Family Engagement …
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Fall sports registration now open
Fall registration is open! Varsity football will begin on August 17th, remaining JV/V fall sports will begin on August 24th. Modified fall sports start date TBD. Any questions or for assistance with registering, please contact the Athletic Department at 845-794-8840 x10995. Any questions regarding physicals/approval status, please contact your school nurse.
Monticello High School graduation live stream link
Monticello High School’s gradation ceremony will be live streamed at this link Meeting ID. 873 9531 4936 Passcode 966513
Robert J. Kaiser Middle School celebrates the Class of 2030 at moving up ceremony
Family members, friends, teachers and staff gathered at Monticello High School on June 24 to celebrate the Robert J. Kaiser Middle School Moving Up Ceremony, honoring members of the Class of 2030 as they completed their middle school journey and prepared to begin high school this fall. The ceremony recognized students for their academic achievements, …
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Statement from Dr. Evans re: postponed KLR fifth-grade ceremony
Dear MCSD families: We sincerely apologize for the late postponement of today’s fifth-grade moving up ceremony from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The decision was made after it became clear that the ceremony would conflict with a large Regents examination taking place in the high school gymnasium. Regents exams require a quiet, distraction-free environment …
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It’s Monday in Monticello – Panther Parade edition
It’s Monday in Monticello – time for Superintendent Matt Evans’ weekly update to the Monticello community. In this episode – the last of the 2025-26 school year – a recap of one of our most beloved Monticello traditions: the Panther Parade. Plus information about some important end-of-school-year events; a special shout out to Executive Assistant …
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Lockdown triggered in error at Cooke, building is cleared
On the morning of June 16, at approximately 8:30 a.m. a staff member inadvertently triggered the lockdown alert at the George L. Cooke Elementary School while attempting to grant building access to an individual. The staff member immediately alerted law enforcement and administration of the error, and out of an abundance of caution, law enforcement …
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It’s Monday in Monticello – June 15
It’s Monday in Monticello – time for Superintendent Dr. Matt Evans’ weekly update to the Monticello community! In this episode – updates about our planned summer construction work at the St. John Street building, the high school library, Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary School, and Panther Stadium. Plus, reminders about our upcoming events, including the last …