Classroom 2020 Capital Improvement Project picking up speed

Travelers passing by Monticello High School and the district’s bus garage on Forestburgh Road have undoubtedly noticed a flurry of construction underway since June. It’s all part of the major renovations scheduled for Task 2 of the Classroom 2020 project, and by the time it’s completed, the drive down Forestburgh Road will look decidedly different …

Help us stay eligible for free breakfast/lunch for all students

The Monticello Central School District has been approved to participate in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) of the Healthy Hunger Free Kids Act (formerly the National School Lunch/Breakfast Program).  This means that all  students in all buildings, and those learning remotely,  will receive free breakfast and lunch regardless of income.  The district is excited to …

Aug. 17 – Camp Panther

The third installment of Robert J. Kaiser Middle School’s Camp Panther is now live. Watch it below: 

Stay connected with the SchoolMessenger app

SchoolMessenger is the platform that Monticello Central School District uses to broadcast information to families with students enrolled in the district — including school closures and delays, events, student attendance, and other important updates.  If we do not have your most up-to-date contact information, we can’t reach you with these important messages.  Please take the …

Camp Panther – Aug. 10

Check out the second episode in our virtual Camp Panther series, and watch for the next episode to drop next Monday!

Board adopts District Comprehensive Improvement Plan (DCIP)

Monticello has been targeted as a “District in Need of Improvement” by the New York State Education Department, as the results of our 2018-19 assessment results indicate that we have not adequately supported the growth and achievement of our African American students across the district, and particularly in the middle school. As part of this …

Robert J. Kaiser Middle School Fall 2020 information presentation

Robert J. Kaiser Middle School Principal Michelle Knowlton held a live, virtual Fall 2020 parent information session on Thursday, Aug. 6. Unfortunately, moments after the meeting began, our website was part of a widespread network outage, which left some of our community members unable to access the meeting. The technical difficulties also impacted the recording …

Aug. 3 – Camp Panther

Check out the first video in our virtual “Camp Panther” series, and stay tuned for the next episode, which will launch next Monday!

Rotary donates art and school supplies to district students

Our students from all three elementary schools – Kenneth L. Rutherford School, Emma C. Chase School and George L. Cooke School – were treated to arts and school supplies donated by the Rotary Club of Monticello. During these difficult times, many students do not have access to items needed for school and for creative play. …

Two Monticello students named as MBK Fellows

The New York State Education Department (NYSED) named Monticello High School students Mark Bellamy and Carl Allen as members of the third class of My Brother’s Keeper (MBK) Fellows. MBK Fellows are identified as leaders in their MBK Communities and as part of the distinction, receive mentor relationship opportunities in government, education and business.   …