MCSD families are eligible for temporary $50 discount on internet service

Español Enrollment for the Emergency Broadband Benefit, a new Federal Communications Commission (FCC) program is open. The temporary benefit will help to lower the cost of broadband service for eligible households during the on-going COVID-19 pandemic. The $3.2B Emergency Broadband Benefit program provides a discount of up to a $50 per month toward broadband service …

Sidewalks of positivity at MHS

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Healthier Generation advisor, Amanda Depew, with the help of some students, created positive messages and images for students and staff to see as they enter and exit the high school. Ms. Depew paired up with Brenda Sywalski, art teacher, to incorporate this idea into an art project for students. …

Upcoming EPIC events: Art Therapy and Sensory Motor Skills Workshops

The Every Person Influences Children (EPIC) program will host two virtual workshops for Monticello families in June. All events are free, but registration is required. Please email Jane Sorensen at JSorensen@k12mcsd.net to register for any event.  Art Therapy: 100 Exercises to Make Your Mind, Body and Spirit Sing Thursday, June 3  7 p.m. – 8 …

Free summer meals for MCSD students

The Monticello CSD announces its participation in the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). Meals will be provided to all children 18 years and under without charge at these locations/dates/times. In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S.Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions …

Bethel Woods Center for the Arts hosting sensory-friendly days

Bethel Woods is creating a fun, explorative museum experience in an inclusive environment. On the second Saturday of each month, now through December, the museum’s main exhibit, gift shop and cafe will be open from 9 to 10:30 a.m. for individuals of all ages with autism, complex developmental disabilities or sensory sensitivities. Trained staff will …

Special Board of Education Meeting will be held June 7

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Meeting Closed to the Public due to COVID-19, pursuant to the Governor’s Executive Order No. 202.106 issued 5/6/2021 There will be a special meeting of the Monticello Central School District Board of Education on Monday, June 7, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. via videoconference with no in-person attendance. The Board of Education …

Action Toward Independence Children’s Mental Health Awareness Family Fair

A message from Action Toward Independence: Action Toward Independence will host a Children’s Mental Health Awareness Family Fair on Friday, June 4 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at 309 East Broadway in Monticello, New York.  Mentally healthy children have a positive quality of life and can function well at home, in school, and in …