KLR staff member tests positive for COVID-19; building will remain open

Dear Monticello CSD Community Member, Earlier today, we were informed that a staff member at Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary School tested positive for COVID-19. This staff member was last in school on February 23, 2021. They were determined to have been in contact with 22 students and staff who, we believe, will most likely be …

Boys basketball season cancelled due to second COVID-19 case

On Wednesday, Feb. 24, the district was informed of a second positive COVID-19 case among an individual associated with the boys basketball team. In an abundance of caution, the five remaining days of the boys basketball season is cancelled. There will be no further practices or games.    All areas of the school have been disinfected, …

Board adopts the 2021-22 school year calendar

The Monticello Board of Education adopted the 2021-22 academic calendar at its Feb. 18 Board meeting. For a list of important dates, and and a one-page printable calendar, please click here. 

Remote learning on snow days going forward

Español  A message from Superintendent of Schools Dr. Matthew Evans: Dear Monticello CSD Community Member, I hope this finds you and your family well. Today, the district used its final emergency closure (or “snow”) day for the 2020–21 school year. Any emergency closures after today will become remote instruction days. These will be similar to …

Build a snowman, win a prize from the Academy of Finance

Students in the National Academy of Finance’s (AOF) Event Planning class at Monticello High School are hosting a virtual snowman building contest from Dec. 15 through Feb. 28. Here’s how it works: Build a snowman, showcasing your best Monticello or Academy of Finance pride. Join the virtual snowman contest by purchasing a $5 ticket on …

A Restoration Plan for MCSD

español Dear Monticello CSD Community Member, Over the past two years, the Monticello Central School District has experienced significant changes. While these may seem stressful and disorienting at times, they also present opportunities for growth. A short list of these would include remote and hybrid instruction due to the COVID-19 pandemic; a capital improvement project; …

Cooke Elementary School will be remote Feb. 26

George L. Cooke Elementary School will be remote for all students on Friday, February 26 to allow staff to receive their second dose of Covid vaccinations.  All other Monticello schools will be running as scheduled. We appreciate your understanding and appreciate our staff doing their part to stop the spread.  

Chase will pivot to remote instruction through Feb. 15

 español A Message from Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Matthew Evans:  Dear Monticello CSD Community Member, This is an important update to a posting of earlier today. We have been informed that the two students at Emma C. Chase Elementary School who tested positive for COVID-19 were last in school on February 4, 2021, and that …

Upcoming EPIC events

The Every Person Influences Children (EPIC) program is hosting a series of events for MCSD families. All events are free, but registration is required to receive the Zoom information. Please contact Jane Sorensen (Jsorensen@k12mcsd.net) to register. To learn more about the EPIC program, please visit: www.epicforchildren.org Parent Cafès Healthy Hearts Feb. 11  at 7 p.m.  …