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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Awesome Alliances event brings together students of all abilities for a night of fun

Students of all abilities had the chance to socialize, compete, and have fun at the seventh Monticello High School Awesome Alliances on May 20. The event pairs students together based upon their strengths and challenges and the two students work together to compete against other pairs. Usually, the event is held on the school’s athletic …

It’s Monday in Monticello – June 6

It’s Monday in Monticello — time for Superintendent Matthew Evans’ weekly update to the community. In this episode — updates on our capital improvement project and three of our athletes headed to states.

Dispatcher Christine Cortright honored with board award

The Monticello Board of Education presented MCSD Dispatcher Christine Cortright with a board award in recognition of her service to the district at the June 2 meeting. Board awards recognize individuals who have made significant positive contributions to the district.  Ms. Cortright was nominated by Director of Transportation Robin Sklar.  “I can’t name all of …

District-wide art show will be held Friday, June 3

Monticello’s district-wide art show will be held on Friday, June 3, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Monticello High School gymnasium. Please stop by to see the creativity of our young artists.