Since Hispanic Heritage Month kicked off earlier this fall, students in Stacie Snow’s third-grade class at the Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary School have been working in groups of four to research countries in Latin America and create a project outlining the country’s government, economy, landforms and people. Just before Thanksgiving break, the students had a …
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Friendsland. Campingland. Chickenland. They might sound like fantastical realms, but in the imaginations of Jen Ruston’s students at the George L. Cooke Elementary School, they are the epitome of utopia. After reading the book, Mattland, in which a young boy creates imaginary lands in his neighborhood with the help of his friends, Ms. Ruston put …
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The district was saddened to learn of the death of one of its high school students, Alex Gutierrez. Our thoughts and sympathies are with Alex’s family and friends, as well as any staff or community members who are impacted by his passing. Please know that it is natural for students to display a variety of …
It’s Monday in Monticello — time for Superintendent Matt Evans’ weekly address to the Monticello community. In this episode — a “welcome back,” information about emergency closure dates, information about upcoming events and more!
One hundred local families will be able to enjoy a full Thanksgiving dinner, thanks to the generosity of the local community. The annual Thanksgiving Food Drive has been a tradition at the Monticello High School for more than 30 years. In fact, it is the oldest continuous tradition at the school. In the weeks leading …
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Robert J. Kaiser Middle School’s quarterly fall edition of the student writing and art journal, The Middle Wrinkle is live. Read it here. The Middle Wrinkle is always seeking submissions for upcoming issues. To submit, or for more information, please contact Ms. Braselmann at ABraselmann@k12mcsd.net
At its Nov. 17 meeting, the Board of Education appointed Yaa Yaa Catherine Whaley-Williams as Director of Student Equity. Mrs.Whaley-Williams is an ivy-league graduate of Brown University where she earned a BS in Business Economics and Africana Studies as a first-generation college graduate. She also holds two master’s degrees in Secondary Education and School Leadership …
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On the evening of Monday, Nov. 21, a school bus transporting students from Monticello High School hit a deer. Out of an abundance of caution, law enforcement and EMS services are on the scene responding. The district has not received any reports of injuries. The families of the impacted students are being contacted directly by …
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Students in the St. John Street Community School’s high school program celebrated Thanksgiving a few days early. On Monday afternoon, the program’s staff prepared a traditional feast with all of the fixings, and set up a autumn harvest spread down the hallway. Students and staff sat together, enjoyed the meal and took turns going around …
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On Monday, Nov. 17 Ryan Jasper began his new role at the MCSD as interim director of athletics. Mr. Jasper is no stranger to the athletes of Monticello Central School District. A varsity coach for more than a decade, he has worked as a physical education teacher at Monticello High School for the past four and …
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