Lockout lifted at MCSD schools effective immediately

Effective immediately, normal operations will resume at Monticello High School and Robert J. Kaiser Middle School, and the lockouts in these schools are lifted. The lockout at Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary School was lifted as of last night.  We have continued discussions with local law enforcement regarding the initial cause of the October 28 lockouts.  …

All schools will be open on schedule, Tuesday, Oct. 29 with additional security measures

After conferring with law enforcement regarding two reported possible threats, all Monticello schools will be open and operating on normal schedules, on Tuesday , October 29. Today’s lockouts at Monticello High School, Robert J. Kaiser Middle School, and Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary Schools were due to reports of an individual making threats towards a particular …

District aware of social media unfounded threat; law enforcement investigating

 We are aware of a possible–but not founded–threat of school violence aimed at the Robert J.  Kaiser Middle School.  This threat appears to have been shared through social media.    Police are presently investigating it and we are conferring with them on any security measures  that may be necessary.   We will advise the school …

KLR, MHS, RJK to remain in lockout until end of day; all after-school activities canceled at these schools

Due to an ongoing law enforcement investigation, Monticello High School, Robert J. Kaiser Middle School, and Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary School will remain in a lockout through the end of the school day, and there will be no after-school activities today, October 28, at these three buildings.  After-school activities at the Emma C. Chase Elementary School and George L. Cooke …

SJS raises $450 for Ride 2 Survive Sullivan County

The St. John Street Preschool and PPS participated in Breast Cancer Awareness Day on Friday, October 25th.  The staff collected $450.00 for Ride 2 Survive Sullivan County, and employees participated in a bountiful breakfast.  Staff and students alike dressed in pink to commemorate the day. 

KLR, RJK, MHS currently in lock out out of an abundance of caution

Monticello High School, Robert J. Kaiser Middle School and Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary School are currently on a lockout due to a criminal investigation. During a lock out, no visitors are permitted entry into the building, but classes and activities are carried out as normal inside the building. The lockout has been put in place …

Cooke holds ribbon cutting to celebrate the opening of the school’s Nature Path

The George L. Cooke Elementary School held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Oct. 10 to celebrate the official unveiling of the school’s Nature Path. A labor of love made possible under the leadership of Cooke teachers Cathy McFadden and April Rutledge, and through the generosity of a host of organizations, dedicated staff, families and local …

Winter sports registration is open

Registration for winter modified, JV and varsity athletics is now open. Any student interested in playing a sport in the winter must register using Family ID  Students must be registered and approved before they can participate.