Friday, April 30 will be full day of school for all students

Friday, April 30, which was originally scheduled as a half-day for all elementary school students, is now a full day of school for all students. Parent-teacher conferences will not be held on this day.   The change was made to provide continuity of learning for our students. Parents who wish to discuss their child’s progress should …

EPIC will host two self-care workshops in April

The Every Person Influences Children (EPIC) program will host two virtual self-care workshops during April: Monday, April 5, 7 p.m. Thursday, April 15, 7 p.m. Participants will learn about fitness and health and also have an opportunity to win a self-care themed basket. Both workshops are free, but registration is required to receive Zoom information. …

Ethelbert B. Crawford COVID-19 vaccine forum

On Thursday, March 18, the Ethelbert B. Crawford Public Library in Monticello and the NAACP hosted a forum on the COVID-19 vaccine with guests Congresswoman Cori Bush, R.N., Dr Camara Jones,  Sullivan County Public Health Director Nancy McGraw and local Nurse Practitioner Dr. Chyrise Taylor. A recording of the video is available below. 

Cooke music students learn that materials matter

Materials matter when you’re making music. Woodwinds, brass and string instruments all sound different because of the different materials used to make them. Even the sound of percussion instruments is different based upon whether you hit them with hands, drumsticks or mallets. After learning about the different materials used to make a variety of instruments, …

A sweet way to celebrate Agriculture Literacy Week

Second-grade students at the Emma C. Chase Elementary School and George L. Cooke Elementary School had the opportunity to participate in a sweet activity to celebrate Agriculture Literacy Week. During Agriculture Literacy Week, volunteers throughout the state visit classrooms to read a story about agriculture and engage elementary students in a hands-on activity. This year’s …

JV volleyball and varsity football teams exposed to positive COVID-19 case; practices/games are paused

Español Dear Monticello CSD Community Member, We have recently been informed that two of our interscholastic athletics teams have been found to be in close contact with COVID-19 positive student athletes from other school districts. Our junior varsity volleyball team and varsity football team recently competed against athletes from other schools who later tested positive …

Legal Notice for 2021-22 School Budget Vote and Hearing

For more information about the 2021-22 budget vote, please visit our budget webpage Legal Notice NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a budget hearing of the qualified voters of the Monticello Central School District, Sullivan County, New York will be held virtually on Thursday, May 6, 2021, at 7:30 PM prevailing time for the presentation of …