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Tennis equipment donations enhance physical education throughout the district

Students throughout the district are getting some enhanced exposure to the sport of tennis, thanks to a generous contribution from the United States Tennis Association (USTA) Eastern. The organization donated tennis racquets and other equipment to all Monticello Central School District schools to help spark students’ interest in the sport, and the district’s physical education …

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EPIC to host “RULER” Workshop on May 14: Meta-Moment Part Two

The Every Person Influences Children (EPIC) program will be hosting an online RULER workshop via Zoom for Monticello families on Tuesday, May 14 at 6 p.m. Participants will meet for “Meta-Moment: Part 2” and learn tools and strategies on how to identify positive responses to strong, unpleasant feelings. Cooke Elementary SEW Facilitator Elisa Mendels will …

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Celebrating our principals on National School Principal Day

May 1 is National School Principal Day – The Monticello Central School District is lucky to have an extraordinary leadership team, comprised of dedicated professionals to guide our students, lead our staff, and solve problems. Their passion, commitment and knowledge is invaluable; thank you for all that you do! Please join us in celebrating our …

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Message from Superintendent re: upcoming culture and climate surveys

Dear Monticello CSD Community and Staff, Many of you will recall that we surveyed students, staff, and parents and caregivers regarding their perceptions of our schools’ cultures and climates.  The Board of Education and administration reviewed these responses and continue to make improvements to address the concerns identified. To help us gauge progress in these …

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Solar eclipse fun at Cooke

Technology Integration Specialist Lisa Jamin created this video showing off the solar eclipse experience at the Cooke school. Watch below: 

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From farm to classroom: local maple farmer teaches elementary students how to make maple syrup

Students at George Cooke Elementary School found themselves in a sticky situation when local maple farmer Todd Mitchell visited on March 14. Students in Mrs. Leibman’s, Mrs. Ferentionos’s, Mrs. Moore’s and Mrs. Vandermulen’s kindergarten classes were excited to learn how maple syrup is made; they listened closely as Mr. Mitchell explained the process, including how …

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Residents to vote on Capital Improvement Project during May budget vote; first informational meeting scheduled April 15

The Monticello Central School District is pleased to present its voters with a proposed capital improvement project which would  improve safety and security at the George L. Cooke and Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary Schools, replace the district’s deteriorating athletic facilities, and make needed repairs and restorations at the St. John Street Community School and Monticello High …

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STREAM Winter Newsletter is live

The Monticello Central School District’s STREAM (Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Art, and Math) Committee would like to present their Winter 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 Winter Newsletter