The Monti Message, December 2020

A monthly recap from Superintendent of Schools Dr. Matthew Evans I.  Our Schools COVID-19 in Our Schools In-person hybrid instruction resumed on Monday, December 14, after a two-week building closure. The closure, which began November 30 and ended December 11, was implemented after a staff member tested positive for COVID-19. Contact tracing identified a significant …

SAT Exam rescheduled to Dec. 19

The SAT Exam originally scheduled for Dec. 5 has been rescheduled to Dec. 19 at Monticello High School. Students who registered to take the exam on Dec. 5 may now test on Dec. 19 at Monticello High School. Check in begins at 7:30 a.m. and the exam begins at 8 a.m. Bring photo ID, admission …

Final opportunity for senior pictures will be Jan. 11 and 12

The dates for the final round of senior pictures will be Jan. 11 and Jan. 12. Students must call 1-800-333-2560  to schedule an appointment. There is no obligation to buy a package. Seniors need to have their pictures taken to be in the yearbook. Don’t miss out! If there are any questions or concerns please …

Watch the annual National Junior Honor Society Induction

Robert J. Kaiser Middle School will host its annual National Junior Honor Society Induction virtually on Wednesday, Dec. 16 at 5:30 p.m. Watch the ceremony live through this link

MHS dance students work with Soul Inscribed

Students in Monticello’s dance program virtually joined students from throughout the county to watch a performance workshop from Soul Inscribed, December’s artist-in-residence at the Bethel Woods Center for the Arts on Tuesday, Dec. 15. On Wednesday, Dec. 16, Monticello High School dance students will participate in virtual dance workshops with the band as part of …

KLR/Cooke Cares and AOH make the season bright

The holiday season will be a bit brighter for some Monticello families, thanks to the Ancient Order of the Hibernians of Sullivan County (AOH) and the hard-working elves at the George L. Cooke and Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary Schools. For many years, each school held its annual “Cooke Cares” and “KLR Cares” initiative that matched …

Meal delivery schedule changes during week of Dec. 14

In anticipation of the projected winter storm, the transportation department will deliver double meals on Tuesday, Dec. 15 and one single meal on Friday, Dec. 18. There will be no deliveries on Wednesday or Thursday, however, the modified schedule will still provide five days worth of meals for students.   Please note that after next week’s …

Positively RJK – Week of Dec. 7 – Dec. 11

“Positively RJK” recognizes students who have received a positive referral from their teacher in the previous week. Congratulations to the following students: Positive Records Week of 12/07/20 – 12/11/20 Scott Cooper – Health Education Allison Weiss Lindsey Raven Kristen Woods – Grade 7 & 8, Science & Math David McCollum Ronald Doolittle Jamie Volpe – …

Updated school supplies for select classes will be distributed Tuesday, Dec. 15

There are a few teachers in need of distributing updated supplies for their classes. If your child has one of the classes listed below, the supplies will be available for pick up will be at the High School, by the gymnasium entrance on Tuesday, Dec. 15 from 3 – 5 p.m. If you are unsure, …

Virginia Gallet appointed as interim principal of George L. Cooke Elementary School

On Thursday, Dec. 10, the Monticello Central School District Board of Education appointed Virginia Gallet as interim principal of the George L. Cooke Elementary School. Ms. Gallet will succeed Conmeka Lockhart, who tendered her resignation as principal, effective Dec. 11. Ms. Gallet is no stranger to school administration, or to the Monticello Central School District. …