The Emma C. Chase Elementary School took first place in Sullivan County BOCES’s Cross County Reading Challenge in the small schools (under 400) category. Chase readers logged 2657 books this year — that is an average of 12 books per student! Congratulations to all, especially the school’s top readers: Violet Hooper Keitara Burrell James Keller …
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The Emma C. Chase Elementary School held its annual Flag Day ceremony with a little help from veterans from the American Legion 1266. In preparation for the assembly, all fifth-grade students learned about the history of Flag Day and wrote an essay about what the American flag means to them. During the ceremony, the …
On a recent field trip to the Delaware & Hudson (D&H) Canal Interpretive Center in Summitville, fourth and fifth grade students from Emma C. Chase Elementary School stepped back in time to learn about one of the region’s most important historical landmarks. The D&H Canal, once a vital transportation route for coal and other goods …
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The Monticello Central School District is once again participating in the USDA Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), ensuring that all children 18 years of age and under have access to nutritious meals during the summer months—free of charge. Meals will be available at several locations throughout the district. No registration or proof of income is …
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Español Pre-school registration Monticello families with three and four-year old children may register for the St. John Street Community School Preschool program on school days during the month of April. Your child does not need to accompany you to register. Step 1: Interested parents must call the registrar’s office at at (845) 794-7700, ext. 78905 …
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Español Monticello Central School District 2025/26 Kindergarten Registration will take place on the following dates, and your child must accompany you to register: Chase students: at the Emma Chase Elementary School on March 28 Cooke students: at 22 St. John Street on March 24, 25, 26. Please call (845) 794-7700, x 78905 to set up …
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The Monticello Central School District’s STREAM (Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Art, and Math) Committee would like to present their Fall newsletter. Within the newsletter, MCSD staff, students, and community members will find highlights of some amazing classrooms around the district and plenty of helpful resources. Read the STREAM newsletter
Students at the Monticello Central School District will soon be able to receive mental health services during the school day, thanks to a partnership between the district and Astor Services. Astor Services is a community-based non-profit organization that provides children’s mental health services, child welfare services, and early childhood development services with locations in the …
The MCSD Curriculum Department is pleased to invite you to an upcoming virtual workshop focused on effective reading strategies to support your child’s learning journey. This session will provide you with practical tips and techniques to improve your child’s reading skills at home. This event is intended for parents and guardians whose children are between …
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New York State has announced a “SUN Bucks” summer benefit, which would provide $120 in EBT benefits to each eligible child. It is important to note that this program is only available for Monticello students whose family’s income is below the free/reduced lunch income guidelines. In the past, Monticello students had been eligible for similar …
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