Masters of Multiplication celebrated at KLR

Congratulations to the newest Masters of Multiplication in Mrs. Snow’s class at the Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary School! These students learned all of their multiplication tables and were treated to a pizza party from Mrs. Snow to celebrate their achievement. Congratulations to: Amir Muhammad, Parker Russell, Isaac Vargas, Veronica Font, Nova Lindsey, Damon Robinson, Evan …

Cooke Elementary yearbooks on sale

Get your 2023-24 George L. Cooke Elementary School yearbook. The cost is $14, and orders are due by April 11. Order online here. For more information, please contact Kelly Mitchell at KMitchell@k12mcsd.net 

Mrs. Snow’s class “travels” to Alaska

Story contributed by Mrs. Snow Mrs. Snow’s third-grade class at the Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary School “traveled” across the United States of America to learn all about our great country.  On our “travels” the students wrote and presented individual state reports, made landmark maps and even created their own license plates.  Additionally, they wrote business …

Seven MHS students’ work selected for statewide MLK exhibition

Each year, the New York State Education Department honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s memory by inviting schools to submit original student artwork and essays that reflect Dr. King’s six principles and steps of nonviolence. We are pleased to announce that the New York State Education Department and New York State Office of General Services …

MHS recognizes Students of Distinction

Monticello High School celebrated some of its remarkable students during its quarterly Student of Distinction Award Ceremony. The Monticello High School Student of Distinction Award was created to recognize and award those students who have demonstrated behavior and/or achievement above and beyond expectations. Students are nominated by their teachers and are celebrated throughout the school …

Students watch cereal donations turn to dominos

Emma C. Chase Elementary School’s backpack program has enough cereal to last through April, thanks to the generosity of the Chase community. Throughout the month of December, classes competed to see who could donate the most boxes of cereal. Just before the break, the entire school gathered in the gymnasium to hear Library Media Specialist …

It’s Monday in Monticello – Jan. 8

It’s Monday in Monticello – time for Superintendent Matt Evans’ weekly update to the Monticello community. In this episode, a “Happy New Year” to all, gratitude for all the folks who helped during this weekend’s storm, National Law Enforcement Recognition Day, Matilda Jr. at the Robert J. Kaiser Middle School, and more upcoming events.

Join Superintendent Evans for Open Office Hours – new dates added!

In an effort to provide a convenient avenue for community connections, Superintendent Evans has scheduled a series of virtual “Open Office Hours.” During these dates and times, Superintendent Evans will be available via Zoom to chat with community members about suggestions, concerns or feedback. No appointment is necessary, although attendees may have a brief wait …

Free medication storage and destruction tools for families

Sullivan BOCES is partnering with Catholic Charities of Orange, Sullivan & Ulster (CCOSU) to provide medication storage and destruction tools to schools throughout Sullivan County and to the families we serve. CCOSU can provide: medication destruction packets medication trackers medication storage bags medication lock caps Why are these tools important? Decreases medication access to youth. …

Students learn about kindness, and meet with author

Students at the George L. Cooke Elementary School learned some valuable lessons about kindness and even got to meet a real live character from a book. After reading Kindness Is, a story where main character Kenzie learns about the meaning of kindness, the class was virtually visited by author Kaitlin Johnstone, her partner Kevin and …