Last call for senior pictures!

The final round of senior pictures will take place on Tuesday, Jan. 12 and Wednesday, Jan. 13, by appointment only, in the high school auditorium lobby. To make an appointment, please call Mary B. at 1-800-333-2560, ext. 61243.  Please email Mrs. Ross (ARoss@k12mcsd.net) with any questions.   

Donors choose to help KLR

A big “thank you” to all of the donors who helped Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary School Fifth-Grade Teacher Yesenia Kreeger reach her fundraising goal to purchase a new Microsoft Surface Pro tablet to help enhance her virtual lessons. As instruction shifted to a remote model in the fall months, Ms. Kreeger ran into some challenges …

RJK Middle School will pivot to remote instruction Jan. 11-Jan. 15

Dear Monticello CSD Community Member, On January 9, the district was notified that a staff member at Robert J. Kaiser (RJK) Middle School tested positive for COVID-19. The staff member had been in RJK MS on January 7 and 8, and developed symptoms on the afternoon of January 8. We have tentatively identified 20 students …

Bethel Woods at Home helps community tap into creativity

Designed to combat the impact turmoil can have on the physical and mental well-being of individuals, Bethel Woods Center for the Arts invites guests of all ages to connect and practice self-care through their Art of Wellness program. From Creative Arts Therapy workshops and exercise activities on the historic site, to virtual creativity classes, there …

MCSD operating on a two-hour delay Monday, Jan. 4

The Monticello Central School District is operating on a two-hour delay on Monday, Jan. 4. All buses will arrive two-hours later than scheduled. All school buildings will open two hours later than scheduled. All remote instruction will begin two hours later than scheduled. 

EPIC to host virtual Parent Cafes

Monticello Central School District’s Every Person Influences Children (EPIC) program will host a series of virtual parent cafes, on the following topics:  Self Care – Thursday, Jan. 7, 7 p.m. (Win a self care basket) Getting Organized – Thursday, Jan. 14, 7 p.m. (Win an organization-themed basket) Both workshops are free, but registration is required. …

EPIC Wellness Workshop will be held on Jan. 28

Monticello’s Every Person Influences Children (EPIC) program will hold a free, virtual wellness workshop on Thursday, Jan. 28 at 7 p.m. via Zoom led by Jane Sorensen of EPIC and Elisa Mendels, SEW Facilitator at the George L. Cooke Elementary School.  The workshop will focus on:  Mindfulness, breathing & calming exercises Stretches to relieve stress …