Thank you, School-Related Professionals!

Tuesday, Nov. 17 is School-Related Professionals Recognition Day. Whether its keeping our buildings secure, keeping the main office running smoothly, providing one-on-one support in the classroom, or delivering lunches these hard workers influence every aspect of our students’ learning experiences and we are grateful for their contributions, especially during this challenging year.  See some photos …

Sullivan County Public Health Services clarifies when to quarantine, or isolate as COVID-19 cases rise

The information below is a press release issued on Monday, Nov. 16,  by Nancy McGraw,  Public Health Director, Sullivan County Public Health Services The Disease Control (Epidemiology) team at Sullivan County Public Health Services, is urging local residents who have come into close contact with someone who has COVID-19 to quarantine for the recommended 14 …

Update on heating issues and early dismissal at RJK

On Monday, November 16, Robert J. Kaiser Middle School students and staff were dismissed early due to issues with the school’s heating system.   The school is currently using a temporary boiler while the former heat exchange unit is being replaced.  In the early morning hours, the temporary boiler ran out of fuel oil and …

MHS hosts successful virtual Kaiser Debate Invitational

On Saturday, Nov. 7, the Monticello Central High School Chapter #1694 of the National Speech and Debate Association hosted its 33rd annual Dr. Robert J Kaiser Debate Invitational, virtually.  There were 28 schools competing with 334 student contestants and more than 100 judges that debated, performed, orated, spoke extemporaneously, acted and urged the Senate and …

Monticello Free Community Thanksgiving Dinner will be held Nov. 21

The Monticello Interfaith Council will host its annual Monticello Free Community Thanksgiving Dinner on Saturday, Nov. 21 from 1 – 3 p.m. at St. John’s Episcopal Church, located at 15 St. John Street in Monticello.  Meals will be available for take-out only. Meals must be picked up in person, and masks and social distancing are …

Message from Superintendent regarding Thanksgiving travel

para español, haga clic aqui Dear Monticello CSD Community and Staff Member, Earlier this week, we closed the George Cooke Elementary School and pivoted all students to remote instruction, after one staff member tested positive for COVID-19, and another staff member was symptomatic. All direct contacts of the staff member who tested positive were contacted …

George L. Cooke Elementary School to reopen Monday, Nov. 16

The George L. Cooke Elementary School will resume in-person instruction on Monday, Nov. 16. The school building was closed out of an abundance of caution while the district awaited COVID-19 test results of a symptomatic staff member. The results have come in, and the staff member has tested negative.