EPIC will host virtual Earth Day celebration

Monticello’s Every Person Influences Children (EPIC) program is hosting a virtual Earth Day celebration on Thursday, April 22 at 6:30 p.m.  Attendees will enjoy:  E.B. Crawford Library: read “We Are The Water Protectors” & do a “Freddie the Fish” activity, showing how small choices make a big impact Hospitality Green Recycling & Waste Reduction Program: …

Updates on increased in-person instruction opportunities

español Dear Monticello CSD Community Member, I hope this finds you well and that you had a restful holiday break. Our staff have been working diligently over the past month to make adjustments that will increase in-person student enrollments. April 21 will be the first Wednesday of in-person instruction. The improvements listed below— among others—will …

Senator Schumer holds press conference at Chase school to announce how American Rescue Plan will impact local community

Flanked by a number of officials, and a familiar stuffed black panther, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles “Chuck” E. Schumer visited the Emma C. Chase Elementary School on Wednesday, March 31 to announce details of the American Rescue Plan (ARP) that he led to passage in the U.S. Senate. The plan includes local aid provisions …

Friday, April 30 will be full day of school for all students

Friday, April 30, which was originally scheduled as a half-day for all elementary school students, is now a full day of school for all students. Parent-teacher conferences will not be held on this day.   The change was made to provide continuity of learning for our students. Parents who wish to discuss their child’s progress should …

EPIC will host two self-care workshops in April

The Every Person Influences Children (EPIC) program will host two virtual self-care workshops during April: Monday, April 5, 7 p.m. Thursday, April 15, 7 p.m. Participants will learn about fitness and health and also have an opportunity to win a self-care themed basket. Both workshops are free, but registration is required to receive Zoom information. …

Message from Superintendent Dr. Evans re: expanding in-person opportunities in April

Dear Monticello CSD Community Member, I hope this finds you well and hopeful for the onset of spring. As many of you aware, the district has been developing plans to increase in-person learning opportunities for students. We are also seeking safe ways to increase the number of in-person instruction days available to students. This is …

Familias de habla hispana: únase a nosotros en nuestros talleres ENL EPIC del mes de Abril.

click here for English  Martes, 13 de Abril a las 5:45pm por Zoom con el tema: Los Niños Necesitan Familia Martes 20 de Abril a las 5:45pm por Zoom con el tema: Estilos De Crianza Y La Toma De Desiciones Favor de registrarse con el  facilitador de EPIC, Alex Perez at aperez@k12mcsd.net, llamando o por …

The Monti Message, March 2020

A monthly recap from Superintendent of Schools Dr. Matthew Evans I. Our Schools  One Year On A year ago around this time (March 13, 2020), I had a discussion with my former boss on my pursuit of this position, and the ongoing updates we were receiving regarding COVID-19. We made some tentative plans for what …