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Positive COVID-19 case at RJK; school will continue to operate as scheduled

español Dear Monticello CSD Community Member, Yesterday, we were informed that a student at Robert J. Kaiser Middle School tested positive for COVID-19. This student was last in school on June 1, 2021. They were determined to have been in contact with three (3) students and staff who, we believe, will most likely be quarantined …

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Links for virtual RJK and MHS concerts/dance showcase will be posted June 21; community can watch anytime from June 21-24

A message from the MCSD Performing Arts Department:  The High School and Middle School Spring Concerts and Dance Showcase will be available for viewing via Zoom link from June 21 through June 24. These links will be sent out on June 21. Audience members do not have to watch at a specific time during any …

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Chase students learn about ticks and Lyme disease prevention

Students in all classes at the Emma C. Chase Elementary School recently learned about ticks and Lyme disease prevention as part of their Social and Emotional Wellness (SEW) classes. As the warmer weather approaches, it’s important to get outside and move as much as possible for our overall wellness but it’s equally as important to …

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NYSDOH issues guidance re: masks; BOE will hear recommendations at June 10 meeting

español Dear Monticello CSD Community Member, The New York State Department of Health has issued updated guidance (June 7) that rescinds the requirement of face coverings for individuals while outdoors on school district property. However, the updated guidance keeps the requirement for individuals—i.e., students, staff, and visitors—to wear face coverings while indoors in district schools, …

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Elizabeth Bassett chosen for National Gallery of Art’s Summer Institute for Educators

Monticello art teacher Elizabeth Bassett will be spending part of her summer participating in the National Gallery of Art’s 2021 Summer Institute for Educators entitled, “The Power of Art: Pathways to Critical Thinking and Social-Emotional Learning.” “I am really excited about this,” said Mrs. Bassett, who teaches both middle school and high school art. “It’s …

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Message from Superintendent re: face coverings

español Dear Monticello CSD Community, We are aware of the New York State Department of Health’s (NYSDOH) recent inquiry (June 4, 2021) to the Center for Disease Control on its advisement on face coverings in schools. The current NYSDOH guidance (April 9, 2021) states, Appropriate [personal protective equipment] means, at least, an acceptable mask, which …

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Cooke Golden Ticket Video

The early June George L. Cooke Elementary School video is live! Watch it below; congratulations to all the winners and happy birthday to all the birthdays! 

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Positive COVID-19 case at MHS; school will operate as scheduled

Dear Monticello CSD Community Member, Earlier today, we were informed that a student at Monticello High School tested positive for COVID19. This student was last in school on June 1, 2021. The student was in contact with approximately 15 students who, we believe, will most likely be quarantined. After conferring with Sullivan County Public Health …

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Monticello students recognized at SC BOCES Academic Achievement Awards

Students from around Sullivan County were honored at the annual Sullivan County BOCES Academic Achievement Awards.  The Monticello students recognized were:  The following students from Monticello were recognized: Ida Oestrich Hunter Fein Claudia Silverstein Isaac Mogel Maya Houri Noel Varughese Michelle Lin Astha Patel Amanda Bowdren Congratulations to all!