A monstrously good time at KLR

Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary School kicked off their monstrous month of February with a visit from author and illustrator, Daniel Jude Miller, on Feb. 5. The students and staff enjoyed his presentations sponsored by EPIC. One of the favorite parts of the presentation was the unveiling of Fergurson the monster. Daniel Miller ended his presentation …

Superintendent Search update

The search for the next leader of Monticello is entering its next phase – interviews. The Western New York Educational Service Council (WNYESC), hired by the district to conduct the search, received 17 applications in response to its posting. The WNYESC then used the criteria established through Board of Education insight and community feedback to …

Information from the state regarding Coronavirus

The New York State Department of Health and New York State Education Department commissioners have issued a joint statement regarding the Coronavirus. They have requested we share it with our school district community. A new coronavirus called 2019 Novel (new) Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) was first found in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China. This virus had not been …

MCSD considers new grade alignment at two of its elementary schools

Update, Feb. 7: with the Feb. 6 Board of Education meeting cancelled due to inclement weather, the Board is now expected to make a decision concerning this matter at its March 5 meeting. Community members with questions or concerns are encouraged to attend the Board meeting on Feb. 20 at 7:30 p.m. at the George …

Sullivan County BOCES Cross-County Reading Challenge

For the second year in a row, Sullivan County BOCES is challenging students throughout the county to take the Cross-County Reading Challenge. At the end of the year, BOCES will recognize the top readers and top schools with a banner. Plus, each month, participating students can win an Amazon gift card. Want to participate? First, …

Author visit, reading, family engagement, movie night – it’s all happening at KLR

February is just chock-full of reading opportunities for students and their families at KLR Elementary School. Kicking off the month is a visit from author and illustrator Daniel Jude Miller on Wednesday, Feb. 5. Mr. Miller has written and illustrated 15 books and published five so far. He has been drawing from a very young …

Builders Club spreads cheer to Meals on Wheels recipients

The RJK Middle School Builders Club sent some cheer to recipients of Meals on Wheels recently by creating festive Valentine’s cards to be delivered with their meals. The Builders Club is a program run through the Monticello Kiwanis Club, with Sheila Lashinsky as the Kiwanis adviser and William Oefelein the adviser from RJK.  “Meals on …

Classroom 2020 construction will delay first day of 2020-21 school year

At its regular meeting on Jan. 30, the Monticello Central School District Board of Education adopted the 2020-21 school year calendar. Due to the Classroom 2020 construction that will be in progress over the summer months, the first day of school for most students will be held on Monday, Sept. 14. BOCES students (CTE and …

Academy of Finance Seniors Offer Free Tax Services

Written by: Fiona Feltman, Academy of Finance graduate Did you have a job in 2019? Was your income less than $56,000? For the 13th year, the Academy of Finance seniors will be offering free tax preparation. Our program is IRS certified and offers appointments beginning February 8, 2020, through April 13, 2020. Located conveniently at …