Free farm stand and food distribution schedule for 2021

The free farm stand and food distribution schedule for 2021 is available online. This initiative, headed by Community Action and supported by numerous agencies, such as Cornell Cooperative Sullivan County, Action Towards Independence and SNAP-ED, provides free food to local residents. The events are held at least twice per month, according to the 2021 schedule. …

Performing Arts Department’s Winter Concert

The MCSD Performing Arts Department has been preparing for their annual Winter Concert virtually, as the pandemic has limited the amount of in-person contact with students that teachers can execute.  In place of the typical live winter concert the department has created a collage video to showcase the various programs around the district and bring …

All MCSD schools pivot to remote instruction Dec. 21 – 23

A message from Superintendent of Schools Dr. Matthew Evans:  Dear Monticello CSD Community Member, On Saturday, December 19, the district was notified that a staff member at Robert J. Kaiser Middle School tested positive for COVID-19, and that a transportation staff member was symptomatic and tested for COVID- 19. These cases are unrelated. The transportation …

The Monti Message, December 2020

A monthly recap from Superintendent of Schools Dr. Matthew Evans I.  Our Schools COVID-19 in Our Schools In-person hybrid instruction resumed on Monday, December 14, after a two-week building closure. The closure, which began November 30 and ended December 11, was implemented after a staff member tested positive for COVID-19. Contact tracing identified a significant …

Meal delivery schedule changes during week of Dec. 14

In anticipation of the projected winter storm, the transportation department will deliver double meals on Tuesday, Dec. 15 and one single meal on Friday, Dec. 18. There will be no deliveries on Wednesday or Thursday, however, the modified schedule will still provide five days worth of meals for students.   Please note that after next week’s …

In-person instruction expected to resume Monday, Dec. 14; winter recess begins Thursday, Dec. 24

As of Thursday, Dec. 10, the district expects to resume in-person instruction beginning Monday, Dec. 14, following the existing hybrid learning schedule. Students in cohorts A and C should plan to return to the school buildings beginning on Monday, Dec. 14. Students in cohorts B and C should plan to return to the school buildings …

Family Support Line launches for MCSD families

EPIC has launched a family support line for parents to utilize while being home with their children during quarantine: 716-332-4111. Operating weekdays between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., the support line is staffed by EPIC team members trained in parenting and social work. Parents are welcome to call in for help with stress management, establishing …

All district buildings closed; students will learn remotely Nov. 30-Dec. 11

haga clic aquí para español A message from Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Matthew Evans: November 27, 2020  Dear Monticello CSD Community and Staff, Yesterday, we received word that a staff member tested positive for COVID-19.  The individual was last at work on Wednesday, November 25, and became symptomatic that night.  We have reported this to …