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Superintendent’s Statement on June 18 Bus Garage Incident

Superintendent’s Statement on June 18 Bus Garage Incident: “One of our transportation staff members was arrested yesterday near the District’s bus garage, following an alleged incident with co-workers.   MCSD transportation and security staff and the Monticello Police Department responded promptly to intervene and deescalate the situation.  We have no reports of any injuries. This employee …

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June Monti Message

A monthly recap from Superintendent of Schools Dr. Matthew Evans Thank you This past year presented so many unique challenges, and I cannot express enough—in words—how thankful I am for the patience and efforts of our parents, community members, students, and staff.  Our collective flexibility and determination propelled us through this storm.  Though we are …

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RJK Summer Academies

Español Dear RJK Students and Families: The RJK Middle School is pleased to announce our RJK Summer Academies for the Summer of 2021.  The descriptions for the different academies are below and are available to all students on a first come, first serve basis. Academies will run in 2-week blocks, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. …

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Second Graders Receive Books from Monticello Kiwanis Club

Article courtesy of Sheila Lashinsky, Monticello Kiwanis Public Relations Chairperson: The Kiwanis Club of Monticello recently delivered chapter books to the thirteen second grade classes at the George L. Cooke Elementary School in Monticello just before summer break begins. The books were selected by Kiwanian Doris Motl, who is a retired 4th grade teacher. Accompanying …

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Positive COVID-19 case at RJK; school will continue to operate as scheduled

español Dear Monticello CSD Community Member, Yesterday, we were informed that a student at Robert J. Kaiser Middle School tested positive for COVID-19. This student was last in school on June 1, 2021. They were determined to have been in contact with three (3) students and staff who, we believe, will most likely be quarantined …

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Links for virtual RJK and MHS concerts/dance showcase will be posted June 21; community can watch anytime from June 21-24

A message from the MCSD Performing Arts Department:  The High School and Middle School Spring Concerts and Dance Showcase will be available for viewing via Zoom link from June 21 through June 24. These links will be sent out on June 21. Audience members do not have to watch at a specific time during any …

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Monticello President’s Education Awards ceremony is available on YouTube

Congratulations to all of the Monticello Central School District President’s Education Awards recipients!  The virtual ceremony premiered on Tuesday, June 8 at 6:30 p.m. on the district’s YouTube channel.  Don’t fret if you weren’t able to tune in on the premiere date — the video will remain up on the YouTube channel for families to …

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NYSDOH issues guidance re: masks; BOE will hear recommendations at June 10 meeting

español Dear Monticello CSD Community Member, The New York State Department of Health has issued updated guidance (June 7) that rescinds the requirement of face coverings for individuals while outdoors on school district property. However, the updated guidance keeps the requirement for individuals—i.e., students, staff, and visitors—to wear face coverings while indoors in district schools, …

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