Board of Education will meet Thursday, Aug. 7; public hearing on safety plan will be held during this meeting

There will be a regular meeting of the Monticello Central School District Board of Education on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. at the RJK Middle School Library. There will be a proposed executive session at 6:30 p.m. to discuss “the medical, financial, credit or employment history of a particular person or corporation, or …

Statement re: incident in Monticello

Monticello Central School District (MCSD) has been informed that a Monticello High School student was injured in a shooting that occurred off-campus in the early morning hours of Wednesday, July 30. Law enforcement is actively investigating the incident, and the district’s administration is in close communication with them. At this time, we are unaware of …

Fall sports registration now open

Registration for fall modified, JV and varsity athletics is now open. Any student interested in playing a sport during the fall season must register using Arbiter Sports. JV and Varsity spring sports will begin on August 18th and Modified spring sports will begin on September 8th. Students must be registered and approved on Arbiter Sports before …

Elementary educators participate in summer professional development

During the summer months, elementary educators from across the district participated in an engaging professional development session centered on enhancing literacy through fluency-based instruction. Facilitated by the Director of Elementary Instruction, Keith Petzinger, the workshop emphasized research-based strategies grounded in the Science of Reading and aligned with Monticello’s instructional playbook. A special thank you to …

Message from Superintendent re: updated cell phone/grading policies

A message from Superintendent Evans: Dear Monticello Community:  I hope this message finds you well and that you are enjoying a restful and rejuvenating summer. I am pleased to share two important policy updates recently approved by the Board of Education, which will take effect when students return to school this fall.  These changes are …

Date set for MHS August graduation

Monticello High School’s August graduation will be held at 11 a.m. on Aug. 22 in the AP Hughs Auditorium at Monticello High School.

Public hearing for 2025-26 district safety plan will be on Aug. 7; proposed plan available for review

A public hearing will be held during the regular Board of Education meeting on Aug. 7 at 7:30 p.m. at Robert J. Kaiser Middle School regarding the proposed 2025-26 district-wide school safety plan. The proposed plan is available for review here. The Board expects to approve a final plan after a period of public review, …

Board of Education adopts policy on cell phone/personal electronic device restrictions

At it’s most recent meeting, the Board of Education officially adopted policy 5695 regarding restrictions on student cell phone and personal electronic device use for the 2025-26 school year. Read the full policy here.  More information regarding how the policy will be implemented at each individual school will be forthcoming from your child’s school. Should …

Professional photos from graduation 2025 and senior honors night now available; pick yours up at the hs main office

The professional photos taken at the 2025 graduation ceremony and senior honors night are now available. You may view and purchase at the links below. Students may pick up a complimentary print by stopping by the high school main office during business hours.  Graduation Photos:  Link: https://mdbloom.zenfolio.com/p286974438 password: 07/28/25 Senior Honors Night Photos:  https://mdbloom.zenfolio.com/p887248245 password:06/17/25 …

2025 Summer School Information

Summer school is underway for the summer of 2025. Classes run from Monday through Thursday until Aug. 14 and transportation is available. The deadline to register is Wednesday, July 9. To register, contact Ms. Ducey or Ms. Oshinsky in the RJK Guidance Office. 845-794-7700, ext 20955 or ext. 20958   The daily schedule is as …