There will be a regular meeting of the Monticello Central School District Board of Education on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at the Rutherford Elementary School. There will be an additional location via zoom at 10650 S. 15th St, Bellevue, NE 68123. There will be a proposed executive session at 6:30 p.m. to …
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Students at George L. Cooke Elementary School got an up-close look at the vehicles that help keep their community running during Touch a Truck Day. Students toured and explored trucks, emergency vehicles and other equipment while meeting the hardworking people who help keep the community safe, maintain essential services and respond when help is needed. …
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Two Monticello Central School District staff members have been recognized by the Sullivan County School Boards Association (SCSBA) for their dedication to students and the school community. George L. Cooke Elementary School kindergarten teacher Karen Ferentinos is receiving the Outstanding Educator Award, and Jami Welch, who supports the district’s athletic office, is receiving the Outstanding …
Dear Monticello Community: When you need information from MCSD, can you find it? When you reach out with a question or concern, do you feel heard and supported? As part of our MCSD’s Blueprint for Excellence, MCSD is taking a close look at how clearly we communicate, how easy it is to access information and …
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It’s Monday in Monticello – time for Superintendent Dr. Matt Evans’ weekly update to the community! In this episode, Superintendent Evans explains New York State’s NY Inspires initiative, changes to high school graduation requirements and what they mean for students in the Monticello Central School District. In this video, he discusses how Monticello is preparing …
Reminder: Thursday, Oct. 22 will be the first PLC two-hour delay of the 2026-27 school year. On PLC two-hour delays, employees will begin their regular workday while students arrive two hours later than their usual start time. Bus pickup times will also be approximately two hours later than normal. The YMCA will reach out directly …
Monticello Central School District Assistant Superintendent for Business Lisa Failla has been named as a 2026 recipient of the Mid-Hudson School Study Council’s Excellence in Administration Award, in recognition of her leadership, financial stewardship and commitment to creating opportunities for students. Ms. Failla brings 28 years of experience in public education and has served as Monticello’s Assistant …
On the afternoon of Tuesday, Sept. 29, a school bus carrying one elementary student from the Monticello Central School District was involved in a bus accident with another vehicle in the vicinity of Dingle Daisy Road. The family of the student involved in the accident has been notified. EMS first responders, law enforcement, MCSD …
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It’s Monday in Monticello – time for Superintendent Matt Evans’ weekly update to the Monticello community. In this episode, a conversation with Monticello High School students Aga Chowdhury and Sophia Zhang, who will be sworn in as student board members for the 2026-27 school year at this Thursday’s meeting. Learn why these two young leaders …
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The Monticello Central School District is aware of a recent jury verdict in a case concerning an incident from 2022. As the matter remains in active litigation, the district will not comment on the specifics of the case at this time. Student safety and well-being remain a top priority for the district. The district takes …
