The New York State Education Department (NYSED) requires all school districts to update District-Wide School Safety Plans annually. The plans must be made available for public comment for a 30-day period prior to Board of Education approval. The public comment period for the Monticello Central School District 2024-25 safety plan is now open. Please review …
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Monticello High School students in Donald Waddell’s engineering class are soaring to new heights after a semester filled with creativity and innovation. MHS student Kaden Milton was inspired to build his own airport after he received a plane designed by classmate Charm Smith. After some brainstorming and planning, Kaeden put the skills he’s learned in …
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The end of the school year was full of imagination, creativity and fun for students at Emma Chase Elementary as the school held a series of events and activities before the summer break. First, students participated in the school’s STREAM Fair and produced innovative projects that captivated the attention of fellow classmates, staff and visitors. …
Third-graders in Mrs. Snow’s class at Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary had their teamwork skills put to the test thanks to a challenge posed by social emotional wellness teacher, Mrs. Rojas. Students were tasked with creating the longest paper chain, using only one piece of construction paper, one tape dispenser and one pair of scissors, but …
It was challenge accepted at George L. Cooke Elementary School as students were given a special task during one of their last spirit weeks. Each student was asked to bring in a $0.25 donation that would benefit animals at the Sullivan County SPCA Shelter in Rock Hill, NY. With compassionate hearts and a shared love …
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Monticello High School students enrolled in the NAF Academy of Finance program are ready to enter the workforce thanks to a two-day mock interview workshop conducted by Jane Sorensen, NAF AOF Advisory Board Vice Chairperson. The informative workshop began on Monday, April 22 with an interactive activity led by Ms. Sorensen. She asked students to …
Songs of spring were in the air as student musicians from Robert J. Kaiser Middle School and Monticello High School held their annual spring concerts throughout May. Various musical groups showcased their talent for enthusiastic audiences filled with family, friends, faculty and community members. The series of shows kicked off on Monday, May 7 with …
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The Every Person Influences Children (EPIC) program will be hosting a virtual workshop for Monticello families on Monday, June 10 at 6 p.m. via Zoom. Participants will gather for a Young Children’s EPIC Workshop and discuss the topic of “Listening and Responding to Children. EPIC Facilitator and St. John Street Community School social worker Eliza …
Families were on the move on Thursday, April 11 at the St. John Street Community Preschool’s annual “Kids Movement Night.” For the second consecutive year, the event was hosted by the Every Person Influences Children (EPIC) program and focused on the importance of incorporating movement into the daily lives of young children. Open to SJS …
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The Every Person Influences Children (EPIC) program will be hosting an online RULER workshop via Zoom for Monticello families on Tuesday, May 14 at 6 p.m. Participants will meet for “Meta-Moment: Part 2” and learn tools and strategies on how to identify positive responses to strong, unpleasant feelings. Cooke Elementary SEW Facilitator Elisa Mendels will …
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