Liberty Partnerships Program offering free spring enrichment courses

SUNY Sullivan’s Liberty Partnerships Program is offering spring enrichment courses. Courses:  People in Mind of New York  Be Proud, Be Responsible American Sign Language for Beginners Application  People in Mind of New York Instructor: Darrin Raynorfor More info: https://www.peopleinmindofny.org Times/Dates: Starts Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. Program will run for 12 …

The Monti Message, January 2021

A monthly recap from Superintendent of Schools Dr. Matthew Evans I.  Our Schools COVID-19 Vaccinations We have been working with Sullivan County BOCES to schedule COVID-19 vaccinations to all our staff and affiliated service providers, consistent with New York State Department of Health’s 1B vaccination eligibility.  While some of our staff have received vaccines as …

Monticello Hall of Distinction looks for new committee members

The Monticello Central School District Hall of Distinction committee is searching for new members. Committee members help find deserving nominees, participate in the decision making on which nominees are selected for the honor, and facilitate the process, getting the nominees ready for the annual ceremony. “Working on the Hall of Distinction committee is truly an …

RJK Middle School will return to a hybrid model Monday, Jan. 25

Robert J. Kaiser Middle School will return to a hybrid model of instruction beginning Monday, Jan. 25. Students in cohorts A and C should report to the building on Monday for in-person instruction. Students in cohort B will begin to report on Thursday, Jan. 28.    When we return to school, it is the responsibility of every person …

Rotary’s Million Mask Challenge comes to Monticello

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to rage on, masks have become a ubiquitous part of daily life. However, procuring enough masks, which play an integral role in limiting the spread of the coronavirus, can pose a challenge for many. That’s why the Rotary’s Million Mask Challenge aims to donate an impressive 1,000,000 masks throughout the …

Dana Taylor to be honored at NAACP’s Freedom Fund Dinner

The Sullivan County NAACP will honor Monticello Central School District’s Executive Director of Special, Summer and After-School programs during its annual Freedom Fund Dinner. The Freedom Fund Dinner Awards celebrate community members who have made significant contributions to the lives of people of color. Ms. Taylor is a daughter, mother, wife, educator and life-long resident …

Donors choose to help KLR

A big “thank you” to all of the donors who helped Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary School Fifth-Grade Teacher Yesenia Kreeger reach her fundraising goal to purchase a new Microsoft Surface Pro tablet to help enhance her virtual lessons. As instruction shifted to a remote model in the fall months, Ms. Kreeger ran into some challenges …