Chase students continue working towards Guinness Record by creating links

Students at the Chase School are excited because the deadline for the Kids for Peace, Links of Love Guinness Book of World Record challenge has been extended.    We had tried to meet our goal of 5,280links, but Covid-19 was an obstacle in our way.  Now that most students are physically in school, we are …

Free summer meals for MCSD students

The Monticello CSD announces its participation in the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). Meals will be provided to all children 18 years and under without charge at these locations/dates/times. In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S.Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions …

Positive COVID-19 case at RJK; school will operate as scheduled

On Monday, May 24, the Monticello Central School District was informed that a student at the Robert J. Kaiser Middle School tested positive for COVID-19. The student was determined to have been in contact with three other students and one staff member, who we believe will most likely be quarantined through Friday, May 28.  The …

Special Board of Education Meeting will be held June 7

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Meeting Closed to the Public due to COVID-19, pursuant to the Governor’s Executive Order No. 202.106 issued 5/6/2021 There will be a special meeting of the Monticello Central School District Board of Education on Monday, June 7, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. via videoconference with no in-person attendance. The Board of Education …

Action Toward Independence Children’s Mental Health Awareness Family Fair

A message from Action Toward Independence: Action Toward Independence will host a Children’s Mental Health Awareness Family Fair on Friday, June 4 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at 309 East Broadway in Monticello, New York.  Mentally healthy children have a positive quality of life and can function well at home, in school, and in …

New air filters latest purchase from ESSER, GEER funding 

The district recently used funds received from the Elementary & Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER) and Governors Emergency Education Relief (GEER) to purchase HEPA H13 filters, which have been installed in classrooms throughout the district. These Medify Air filters remove 99.9% of particles down to 0.1 microns, improving air quality in the buildings.  The …