“Positively RJK” March 8-March 12

“Positively RJK” recognizes students who have received a positive referral from their teacher in the previous week. Congratulations to the following students: Positive Records 03/08/21 – 03/12/21   Dianna Fox – 7th grade Math & Science Steven Acevedo Huerta                                                                Jimmy Benjamin Anthony Bonilla                                                                                Robert Melay Shawn Palmer                                                                                   Andrea Ruiz-Aldana Jaycob Torres Barreto                                                                    Jeremy Villela Pavon …

George L. Cooke Elementary School will return to in-person instruction March 16

Update, March 14: George L. Cooke Elementary School students will return to in-person instruction this week. Cohorts A and C  will return on Tuesday, March 16, with and cohort B will return on Thursday, March 18.  español Dear Monticello CSD Community Member, This morning we received late notice of a COVID-19 positive staff member at …

Sullivan Renaissance will host a virtual volunteer open house

Sullivan Renaissance will hold a virtual volunteer open house on the following dates:  Tuesday, March 16 at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 15 at 12:30 p.m. Both sessions will contain the same information and will be presented over Zoom. Join Sullivan Renaissance to explore the many volunteer opportunities the organization has to offer. Register at SullivanRenaissance.org …

The Monti Message, March 2020

A monthly recap from Superintendent of Schools Dr. Matthew Evans I. Our Schools  One Year On A year ago around this time (March 13, 2020), I had a discussion with my former boss on my pursuit of this position, and the ongoing updates we were receiving regarding COVID-19. We made some tentative plans for what …

KLR will pivot to remote instruction through March 21

español Dear Monticello CSD Community Member, Yesterday, we were informed that a staff member at Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary School tested positive for COVID-19. This staff member was last in school on March 10, 2021. They were determined to have been in contact with 15 students and staff who, we believe, will most likely be …

MHS Production of The Theory of Relativity is picking up speed

About The Theory of Relativity:  This collection of stories within songs mirrors our narratives of home, family, love, loss, and, finally, connection. Although this musical will appear to be a simple song cycle, it explores the relationships between the actors, which are revealed at the end to be reflective of our own travels through life. …

Positively RJK: week of March 1 – March 5

“Positively RJK” recognizes students who have received a positive referral from their teacher in the previous week. Congratulations to the following students: Positive Record Week of 03/01/21 – 03/05/21 Mrs. Knowlton, Principal Dejenae Dillon Mr. Sternkopf – Physical Education/Health Instructor Eoin Smith                                                                           Claudia Corces Mrs. Rebecca Frey-Ramos, 6th – 8th Instructor Hannah Robinson (2)                                                      Kent …

Positive COVID-19 case at Cooke; building will remain open for in-person instruction

Dear Monticello CSD Community Member, Earlier today, we were informed that a student at George L. Cooke Elementary  School tested positive for COVID-19. This student was last in school on March 2, 2021. They were determined to have been in contact with 39 students and staff who, we believe, will most likely be quarantined. After …

Statement from SCSBA regarding reopening guidelines

Sullivan County School Boards Association (SCSBA) President Stacey Sharoff Vice President Anthony Sinacore Treasurer Dr. Kenneth Hilton Executive Director Tania DeFrank   Dear Sullivan County Community, Recognizing that the Covid-19 pandemic has undermined the learning of all of our children, with its greatest harm on those students who can least afford it, we all want …