KLR and SJS students “whip pediatric cancer”

Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary School students have been hard at work to “whip pediatric cancer” every September since 2017, and 2024 was no exception. The school held its annual Whip Pediatric Cancer assembly on Monday, Oct. 7. In the weeks leading up to the assembly, students were encouraged to decorate a gold heart in exchange …

“Go Home Early Drill” to be held on Friday, Nov. 8; students to be dismissed 15 minutes earlier; after-school activities canceled

The district will conduct the annual “Go Home Early Drill,” on Friday, Nov. 8.  Students will be dismissed 15 minutes earlier than usual. Families should arrive at school 15 minutes early if their child is picked up, and expect them to be dropped off 15 minutes early if they take the school bus.  There will …

RJK Open House a successful night

Robert J. Kaiser Middle School held its Open House on Tuesday, Oct. 8. Many of our students arrived with parents, guardians, family members, and siblings, ready to have them meet their teachers and see the work they have been doing in their classrooms.  Upon entering the RJK building families were first met by staff and …

MHS Faculty Shoutouts for September

These individuals have been picked by their department for the month of September. they are a true testament of hard work and dedication to their department and our students.  Congratulations to:  Guidance – Julie Yewchuck (not pictured) PPS- Dan Jankowski Specialties Department – David Gross Math- Eric Shewmaker – (not pictured) Social Studies – Chris …

Monticello Fire Department visits Cooke and KLR for Fire Safety Week

As part of fire prevention week, members of the Monticello Fire Department visited the George L. Cooke Elementary School and Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary School to lead a presentation on the importance of fire safety.  Aside from the old standby of “stop, drop and roll,” students also learned why it’s important for families to have …

BOE will meet Oct. 10

There will be a regular meeting of the Monticello Central School District Board of Education on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. in the RJK Middle School Library. There will be a proposed executive session at 6:30 p.m. to discuss “the medical, financial, credit or employment history of a particular person or corporation, or …

It’s Monday in Monticello – Oct. 7

It’s Monday in Monticello — time for Superintendent Matt Evans’ weekly update to the Monticello community. In this episode, reminders about upcoming events, including: From ABCs to Storytime (for SJS Families) Behavior Management at Home (all families) Board of Education meeting on Oct. 10 No school on Monday, Oct. 14 in observance of Columbus Day/Indigenous …

RJK staff participate in Pink & Denim Day to raise money for breast cancer awareness

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and each year on the first Friday in October the RJK staff participate in “Pink and Denim” day.  Our staff put on their pink shirts, jeans, and donate money for Breast Cancer Awareness.  In past years the donations have helped staff members that were fighting their own fight against …