Virtual book fair for KLR and Cooke runs from Oct. 19 – Nov. 1

The Cooke-KLR PTO is hosting the annual Scholastic book fair, which will be held virtually this year from Oct. 19 – Nov. 1  Families can use the following links to order books: Rutherford families  Cooke families There are more than 6,000 items to choose from, all orders are shipped directly to your home and there …

The Monti Message, October 2020

A monthly recap from Superintendent of Schools Dr. Matthew Evans  I. Our Schools George L. Cooke Elementary School: Open Again We recently had to, unfortunately, shift Cooke Elementary School to remote learning due to a staff member becoming sick with COVID-19. Once we became aware of the positive test (September 28), we initiated contact tracing …

Events at the Mamakating Library

Check out these two upcoming events sponsored by the  Mamakating Library:  D&H Canal and Rail Trail Walk  Join Kerron Barnes, Interagency Coordinator for the Town of Mamakating on Sunday, Oct. 18 for a gentle 3-mile flat walk to explore two of Mamakating’s many trails. Meet at the park kiosk across from the Art Alliance Building …

RJK Lock-Down Drill

haga clic aquí para español  *Good morning families of the RJK Middle School.  At this time (Oct. 13 at 9:45 a.m.) we are initiating our Lock Down simulation drill.  If you receive a phone call or text message, please know that this is a planned exercise to ensure our safety.  Have a wonderful day!   Buenos …

Update your SchoolMessenger information to stay connected

The Monticello Central School District is encouraging all families to opt-in to receive text/SMS messages from the district’s notification platform, SchoolMessenger.  On Thursday, Oct. 8, the district sent out a text message to all mobile numbers on file prompting users to opt-in to receive messages. If you did not receive this message, you either do …

MHS Guidance Department hosting virtual College Night on Wednesday, Oct. 14

The high school guidance department is hosting a virtual College Night for MHS seniors and their families at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 14.   Join Zoom Meeting https://E2CCB-GST.zoom.us/j/2612014379?pwd=b0JSdE4yMXJydnVkcVFSV3RJaWZ4QT09   Meeting ID: 261 201 4379 Passcode: 304889 One tap mobile +16468769923,,2612014379#,,,,,,0#,,304889# US (New York) +16465189805,,2612014379#,,,,,,0#,,304889# US (New York)   Dial by your location         +1 646 …

George L. Cooke Elementary School students expected to return to the building beginning Tuesday, Oct. 13 

As of this publication date, the George L. Cooke Elementary School is expected to re-open its doors to students again beginning Tuesday, Oct. 13. All K-2 students in cohort A will return on Tuesday, Oct. 13 and all K-2 students in cohort B will return on Thursday, Oct. 15. All students will continue to work remotely on Wednesdays. …

Principal Knowlton explains fully remote schedule, if needed

Spanish translation Dear RJK Families, The Monticello CSD throughout the school year will closely monitor local data to make decisions if the RJK Middle School will remain open to in-person student instruction. If the Sullivan County Department of Health recommends that the Robert J. Kaiser Middle School close, we wanted to provide parents with our …

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Join Fearlesshv.org for a month filled with virtual workshops, movie screenings, 5K/10K walk/run, 10-20 mile bike ride and a Facebook Live Clothesline Project, all sharing information about domestic violence and healthy relationships. Click the DVAM flyer at right for information about the events.  

Project Excel staff member tests positive for COVID-19

A message from Project Excel Director Cathy Stawarz: Dear Parents and Guardians, Project Excel has been notified that a staff member has tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday, Oct. 6th. We are working with the Sullivan County Public Health Services in identifying those individuals who were directly exposed to COVID-19. The New York State Contact …