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 …
The Emma C. Chase Elementary School community made life a little brighter for the animals of Sullivan County. Students and their families, along with staff and PetSmart, generously contributed to the school’s annual fundraiser for the Sullivan Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA). The shelter, which is located in Rock Hill is …
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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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!
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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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!
The remote first-grade class of Ms. Dutcher and Mrs. Post, and the in-person first-grade class of Mrs. DePaolo, grew caterpillars into butterflies while learning about the butterflies’ life cycle. From caterpillar to pupa to adult, the students in each class were able to observe each stage of the cycle. Once the butterflies had emerged from …
The virtual district-wide art show will take place on Friday, June 4 at 4 p.m. on the district’s YouTube channel.
A message from the class of 2022: The Junior class is hosting an end of the year picnic to celebrate our class. This will take place on the football field on either the 17th or 18th of June. There will be food, music, and outdoor activities. There will be benches, chairs, and tables but we …
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Español Enrollment for the Emergency Broadband Benefit, a new Federal Communications Commission (FCC) program is open. The temporary benefit will help to lower the cost of broadband service for eligible households during the on-going COVID-19 pandemic. The $3.2B Emergency Broadband Benefit program provides a discount of up to a $50 per month toward broadband service …
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