The Robert J. Kaiser Middle School and Monticello High School campus has been thoroughly inspected by law enforcement and determined safe for reentry. Both schools are expected to reopen at their regularly scheduled times tomorrow, Thursday, November 13. Out of an abundance of caution, additional law enforcement will be present at these schools tomorrow …
Shortly before dismissal on Wednesday, Nov. 12, a staff member at Robert J. Kaiser Middle School found an anonymous note that contained unspecified, threatening language. In accordance with our emergency response protocol, administrators immediately contacted law enforcement, and enacted a hold-in place at the middle and high school. Due to the timing of this …
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It’s Monday in Monticello – time for Superintendent Matt Evans’ weekly update to the Monticello community. In this episode, a “thank you” to all of the men and women who served our country, and an interview with Veteran Dennis Law. Plus, important information about upcoming events, and clips from our high school’s Veterans Day Assembly.
Monticello High School students, faculty, and staff came together on Friday, Nov. 7 for a meaningful Veterans Day assembly that honored the courage, commitment, and sacrifices of the men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. The ceremony began by recognizing the veterans within the Monticello Central School District staff. These …
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The Robert J. Kaiser Middle School has a new group of winners! These students, along with many other students, have been placing their earned “Monti Bucks” into a prize bucket for the past 10 weeks of school. “Monti Bucks” are earned by students when they exhibit good citizenship. At the conclusion of each marking period, …
Second-grade students at the George L. Cooke Elementary School held “cookie elections” in honor of Election Day. With the help of a read-aloud of the book I Voted by Mark Shulman, students learned about the voting process, and then put their knowledge into practice by choosing their favorite cookie at the ballot box. Chocolate chip …
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George L. Cooke Elementary School held its monthly spirit assembly for October on Halloween, which really put the “spirit” in “spirit assembly.” Congratulations to our October winners for being shining examples of kindness, leadership, and of course, school spirit! Hallway Heroes Award: Ms. Ruston Lunchroom Award: Ms. Hobby/Ms. O’Sullivan Special Area Award: Ms. VanBenSchoten/Ms. Belgiovene …
Earlier today, a staff member at Robert J. Kaiser Middle School was injured while attempting to break up a fight between two students. This injury was a result of contact the staff member made with a door fixture and not due to a “metal object” or any other instrument. The staff member was treated for …
It’s Monday in Monticello – time for Superintendent Matt Evans’ weekly update to the Monticello community. In this episode, an interview with Director of Security John Boyle. Plus, information about our upcoming Emergency Dismissal Drill and Board of Education meeting, an invitation to submit a letter of interest for a Board of Education vacancy, and …
The Robert J. Kaiser Middle School will host a Family Community Night on Nov. 13 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the RJK Cafeteria. Come out and see what our community has to offer! We will have representatives from many local agencies, including the RJK PTO (hosting the Scholastic Book Fair), Sullivan County Sheriff’s Department …
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