New York State Education Department launches Parent Dashboard; seeks public input

Dear Parents, The New York State Education Department (NYSED) has developed a Parent Dashboard to increase transparency and make information about school performance and other school-level data easier for parents and the public to access. The Parent Dashboard is part of New York’s Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) plan, which emphasizes equity in education for …

School closings and delays in the 2020-21 school year

With spooky weather possible just before Halloween, let’s take a moment to clarify how school delays, early dismissals and snow days will look like in the 2020-21 school year. Just like any other year, the decision to delay or cancel school will be made by 5:45 a.m., and communicated out to families via School Messenger, …

‘Cans for Kids’ just keeps on giving to the children of Chase Elementary School

The Chase Elementary School family has true friends in the Wood and DeGuzman families! Each year for the past four years, the Wood family of Wurtsboro, which includes daughter Kelly DeGuzman and her family, present money and supplies to the Chase Elementary School. The families work throughout the year collecting cans through the “Cans for …

Halloween activities at Chase

A message from the Emma C. Chase Elementary School team:  There will be no Halloween Parade or Dance this year due to the circumstances of the pandemic.  We want to keep our students and those in our community safe.  But, we still plan on having some fun! We will have Halloween celebrations in school and …

Get your COVID-19 Questions answered by Sullivan County Public Health Services

The Sullivan County Public Health Services and Sullivan BOCES are hosting a school community forum to provide answers to commonly asked COVID-19 related questions on Nov 4 at 6:00 PM. Public Health staff will explain what to expect if you or a family member is exposed to someone who tests positive or if YOU test …

Fire Prevention Week goes virtual!

It’s been a long-standing tradition at the Monticello Central School District to welcome local firefighters into the schools each fall for Fire Prevention Week. Students typically get to get up close and personal with the trucks and equipment as they learn how they can prevent fires. However, 2020 has been anything but typical, so administrators …

The Monti Message, October 2020

A monthly recap from Superintendent of Schools Dr. Matthew Evans  I. Our Schools George L. Cooke Elementary School: Open Again We recently had to, unfortunately, shift Cooke Elementary School to remote learning due to a staff member becoming sick with COVID-19. Once we became aware of the positive test (September 28), we initiated contact tracing …

Events at the Mamakating Library

Check out these two upcoming events sponsored by the  Mamakating Library:  D&H Canal and Rail Trail Walk  Join Kerron Barnes, Interagency Coordinator for the Town of Mamakating on Sunday, Oct. 18 for a gentle 3-mile flat walk to explore two of Mamakating’s many trails. Meet at the park kiosk across from the Art Alliance Building …

Update your SchoolMessenger information to stay connected

The Monticello Central School District is encouraging all families to opt-in to receive text/SMS messages from the district’s notification platform, SchoolMessenger.  On Thursday, Oct. 8, the district sent out a text message to all mobile numbers on file prompting users to opt-in to receive messages. If you did not receive this message, you either do …

Mamakating Library creating virtual kids reading clubs

A message from the Mamakating Library:  The Mamakating Library is creating virtual reading clubs for children in grades 2-5.  These after-school reading groups will be small, Zoom-based kids’ programs with read-aloud opportunities and literacy activities, led by experienced educators. The times are as follows:  Fridays, 4:00 p.m. — Kids in grades 2 & 3 Tuesdays, …