As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to rage on, masks have become a ubiquitous part of daily life. However, procuring enough masks, which play an integral role in limiting the spread of the coronavirus, can pose a challenge for many. That’s why the Rotary’s Million Mask Challenge aims to donate an impressive 1,000,000 masks throughout the …
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español Dear Monticello CSD Community Member, On January 15, the Monticello Central School District learned that a staff member at the George L. Cooke Elementary School tested positive for COVID-19. The individual was last in Cooke ES on January 14. According to our initial contact tracing, five (5) other staff members and seven (7) students …
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In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, students in Ms. Bitjeman’s second-grade class at the George L. Cooke Elementary School took part in a special project. First, students read an article about Dr. King, where they learned about Dr. King’s legacy and his fight for the civil rights of all Americans. Afterwards, they …
The early January Golden Ticket video is live! Watch the video to see if you’re one of the lucky winners!
Varsity indoor track practice will begin on Jan. 19 from 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. For more information, check out the Section 9 Sports’ new website and app. Read more
español Dear Monticello CSD Community Member, Due to the quarantine periods of several of Robert J. Kaiser (RJK) Middle School staff members identified as contacts in the January 8 exposure, as well as several other staff members of this incident who have yet to receive quarantine orders from their departments of health, we anticipate that …
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We are devastated to learn of the death of Derek Travis, an 18-year-old Monticello Central School District and Sullivan County BOCES student. We join Derek’s family, friends, the BOCES community, our staff members, and all who loved and knew him in mourning this monumental loss. Please know that it is natural for students to display …
Help fill up the pages of the 2020-21 yearbook with memories of one of the most unconventional years ever. The yearbook staff strives to tell the whole story. To do so, we need your help. We’re looking for photos of everyday school life, activities and events. While we cannot guarantee that all shared photos will …
The Sullivan County NAACP will honor Monticello Central School District’s Executive Director of Special, Summer and After-School programs during its annual Freedom Fund Dinner. The Freedom Fund Dinner Awards celebrate community members who have made significant contributions to the lives of people of color. Ms. Taylor is a daughter, mother, wife, educator and life-long resident …
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Miss Humbert and her first graders discussed the differences between different chemical reactions and what happens when milk reacts with detergent. They started by using the scientific method, and made predictions about what they thought would happen. Miss Humbert explained that milk is made up of minerals, proteins, and fats so when the dish soap …
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