Cooke first-grade students release butterflies
First-grade students at the George L. Cooke Elementary School have been raising butterflies for the past few months. Last week, they released them. Watch the video below:
It’s Monday in Monticello – June 13
It’s the last “It’s Monday in Monticello” of the 2021-22 school year! In this episode, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Matthew Evans interviews senior co-presidents of the class of 2022 Collen Barbato and Liza Mitchell.
MCSD Spartans
A group of Monticello students and teachers participated in a Spartan Race at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts during the weekend of June 11. These warriors took on 20 obstacles in 3.4 miles. We’re impressed — way to go, Spartans!
Mindfulness on the Mountain
On Friday, June 10, Robert J. Kaiser Middle School seventh-grade students went on a field trip to Bear Mountain State Park. Once there, they took a challenging hike up the mountain. When they completed their ascent, they participated in “Mindfulness on the Mountain” activities to pause and bask in the beauty of Mother Nature. Click …
Monticello Trap Team takes first place in conference
Join us in congratulating the Monticello Trap Team, who earned first place in their conference, competing against schools throughout the state in the New York State High School Clay Target League. As the season closed, a number of team members received accolades and recognition. Five members of the team hit 25 out of 25 in …
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KLR celebrates Better Hearing and Speech Month
May is Better Hearing and Speech Month (BHSM); a month to raise awareness about communication disorders and the role Speech-Language Pathologist play in helping students succeed. Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary School Speech Pathologists Julia Zanger and Ashley Martin spent the month leading staff members through engaging activities to share important information, and inviting students to …
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District staff honored at Healthier Generations Celebration
Monticello Central School District staff members were recognized at the Healthier Generations Celebration held on June 7 at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts. According to the organization’s website, “As Sullivan County struggles at the bottom of the county health rankings each year, our children and youth continue to pay the price with poor health …
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PRASAD dental van keeps students smiling brightly
If you’ve driven by our elementary buildings over the last few weeks, you may have seen the PRASAD van parked outside. Inside, students have been receiving dental services during school hours — a convenient way to keep our students smiling brightly! From cleanings to cavities, the PRASAD mobile dentist office partners with school districts and …
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Students learn important lessons from Anne Frank
Seventh-grade students in Mr. Durkin and Ms. Fox’s classes are learning important lessons about compassion and standing up for what’s right from a girl their own age. Although the girl died more than 80 years ago, her words continue to be known to many people around the world. Over the past two months, teacher …
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Sixth-grade basketball tournament is a big hit
Monticello Central School District Security Attendant Tyler Gold-German found a fun way to keep students at the St. John Street Sixth-Grade Academy engaged and involved. All middle school students have a daily “Excelsior” period. During this time, students can catch up on homework or seek out extra help from their teachers. Mr. Gold-German invited students …
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