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. …

Michele Rosenstein’s joy comes from keeping our students healthy and safe

Nurses are the backbone of the healthcare system in our country. We have never been more aware or appreciative of our nurses than we are right now, in the midst of a global pandemic. Right here in Monticello, we have incredible nurses in each of our schools, taking care of our children, making sure they …

In-person instruction expected to resume Monday, Dec. 14; winter recess begins Thursday, Dec. 24

As of Thursday, Dec. 10, the district expects to resume in-person instruction beginning Monday, Dec. 14, following the existing hybrid learning schedule. Students in cohorts A and C should plan to return to the school buildings beginning on Monday, Dec. 14. Students in cohorts B and C should plan to return to the school buildings …