Free COVID tests available from USPS

All residential households in the United States are eligible to order free COVID tests through the USPS website. Please consider ordering your free tests in preparation for the upcoming winter. 

Library students at KLR solve “the mystery of the damaged books”

This week in library, KLR students learned about book care while discovering the field of forensic science. Working as teams of investigators, students were tasked with trying to identify what happened to some damaged library books, and how such damage can be prevented in the future. Students had a great time solving this mystery! We …

Monday in Monticello – Oct. 2

It’s Monday in Monticello – time for Superintendent Dr. Matt Evans’ weekly update to the Monticello community. In this episode, celebrating our custodial workers and teachers on National Custodial Day and World Teachers Day, a reminder about upcoming events, a 15 minute early dismissal on Oct. 6, Fire Prevention Week, a reminder about Columbus Day, …

RJK Middle School to hold lock down simulation drill on Sept. 28

Dear RJK Families, On Thursday, Sept. 28 Robert J. Kaiser Middle School will conduct a lock down simulation drill as part of our annual security preparation. If you try to call or visit the school, you may not reach anyone during the drill. Thank you for your support of our security preparations. RJK Middle School

KLR, RJK, MHS placed on a brief lockout this afternoon

Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary School, Robert J. Kaiser Middle School and Monticello High School were placed on a brief lockout this afternoon, after students at Rutherford ES reported seeing an adult attempt to jump over a fence near the playground on school property. Consistent with our safety protocols, we immediately contacted law enforcement and placed …

MCSD announces inductees for 2023 Hall of Distinction; ceremony to take place on Nov. 3

The Monticello Hall of Distinction Committee has selected four accomplished individuals to be inducted into this year’s class for 2023. The inductees are: Dr. Ralph S. Breakey, Class of 1911 Julian Dawson, Class of 1999 Shirley Hornbeck, Class of 1953 Antoinette Williams, Class of 1986 The 2023 Hall of Distinction ceremony will be held on …

It’s Monday in Monticello – Sept. 18

It’s Monday in Monticello – time for Superintendent Dr. Matt Evans’ weekly update to the Monticello community. In this episode — information about upcoming open houses, our Hall of Distinction inductees and more:

Another successful week in the Adirondacks for Summer Science Academy students

Article Courtesy of Jeanine Nielson, STREAM Coordinator K-12 The Summer Science Academy had yet another successful week at Antlers, in Raquette Lake, NY in the heart of the Adirondack Mountains. For five years now, students have been reaping the rewards of this unique outdoor learning experience. We started our journey at the Adirondack Experience, the …

Doug Murphy receives Dr. William F. Moran Service Award

On Monday, Sept. 11, during the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) mandated workshop, former Monticello Athletic Director and current Director of School Safety and SJS Assistant Principal Doug Murphy was presented the Dr. William F. Moran Service Award. This award is presented annually to an educator in Section IX who has …