The Wurtsboro Fire Department helped students learn some life-saving lessons during Fire Prevention Week. On Oct. 20, firefighters visited the Emma C. Chase Elementary School, where they showed off their truck and hoses’ capabilities and led a presentation on kitchen safety. Students learned what to do if a fire starts in their kitchen and the …
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It’s Monday in Monticello — time for Superintendent Dr. Matt Evans’ weekly update to the Monticello community. In this episode, an interview with Julian Dawson, Chief Professional Officer of the United Way of Sullivan County, and one of our four 2023 Hall of Distinction inductees. For more information on this year’s Hall of Distinction ceremony, visit …
Students at the St. John Street Community School planted seeds of peace last week as part of an initiative to build a sense of community and promote harmony in Monticello and beyond. The Worldwide Daffodil Project’s (WWDP) mission is to plant 1.5 million daffodil bulbs around the world in commemoration of the children who perished …
The Monticello High School guidance team hosted another successful College Night — a program that has helped Monticello families prepare for college for at least two decades. The presentation is geared towards senior and early graduate students and their families and covers topics such as financial aid, the college visit and interview, the application process, …
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Article courtesy of Sheila Lashinsky, Monticello Kiwanis Public Relations Committee Chairperson Mr. Steven Raabe, outgoing Faculty Advisor to the Monticello High School Key Club, was recently recognized for his eight years of dedicated leadership to the Key Club, which is a service leadership program sponsored by the Monticello Kiwanis Club. Kiwanis Club President Marvin Rappaport …
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Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary School students are noticing something new on their way down to Specials– A StoryWalk! A StoryWalk is an innovative and delightful way for children — and adults! — to enjoy reading and activity at the same time. Laminated pages from a children’s book are attached and installed along a path. As …
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It’s Monday in Monticello! Time for Superintendent Dr. Matt Evans’ weekly update to the Monticello community. In this episode, an interview with St. John Street Community School Principal Jennifer Gorr, upcoming events and more.
Oct. 22 through 28 is National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week. According to the CDC website: each year, National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (NLPPW) is a call to bring together individuals, organizations, industry, and state, tribal, and local governments to increase lead poisoning prevention awareness in an effort to reduce childhood exposure to lead. NLPPW highlights …
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Monticello Central School District School Safety Supervisor Doug Murphy was honored with an Outstanding Educator Award, and Monticello High School Trap Team Coach Jay Mendels was honored with a Outstanding Friend to Education Award during the Sullivan County School Board Association’s annual awards dinner, held at the Villa Roma on Wednesday, Oct. 18. Learn more …
The Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary School is currently without heat due to two malfunctioning boilers. Therefore, all KLR students will be on remote instruction for Thursday, Oct. 19. KLR families should be on the lookout for additional information from school staff. We apologize for the inconvenience, and are hard at work to make repairs to …
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