Let’s read a great book together

Students are missing their teachers and teachers are missing their students! Why not read together online? Cooke Elementary School teachers and administrators are reading books for their students – and all students – right here on our website! Their latest project is The One and Only Ivan. The One and Only Ivan, by Katherine Applegate, …

Talking with elementary-aged children about COVID-19

MCSD School Counselor, Molly Messina, has put together a guide for parents of elementary-aged children highlighting how to help younger children cope through the COVID-19 closure.  Click here to watch in English para una traducción en español haga clic aquí  

April 1: Update from Dr. Silver re: spring break cancellation and schedule

para una traducción en español haga clic aquí Dear families:  Things change very rapidly…    As I’m sure most of you know from the headlines in the Herald Record, we have been ordered by the Governor to cancel spring break and continue with the three activities we are required to do to preserve our state aid.  …

Ryan Jasper named Coach of the Year

Congratulations to Monticello Girls Varsity Basketball Coach Ryan Jasper for being named Sullivan County Democrat’s Girls Basketball Coach of the Year. Read the Democrat’s article here. 

Budget and board elections postponed

Pursuant to the governor’s executive order 202.13, the May 19 budget and school board elections have been postponed.  More information about the new date and the manner of voting will be made available as soon as the governor provides further direction. The executive order also states that potential candidates may not circulate or file a …

Staying organized during the COVID-19 closure

The second episode of the RJK’s Guidance Department’s video series, Catching Up With the Counselors  is now live. This week, they share tips on how to stay organized and productive while school is out.  Visit the Catching Up With the Counselors’ webpage or subscribe to the playlist on YouTube. 

March 31 Board meeting moved to April 2; meeting will be closed to public

There will be a regular meeting of the Monticello Central School District Board of Education on Thursday, April 2, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. via videoconference with no in-person attendance, and will be recorded and transcribed at a later date, pursuant to the Governor’s Executive Order No. 202.4 issued 3/13/2020 There will be a proposed executive …

March 27 – Update from Dr. Silver re: extended school closure, meal delivery and more

para una traducción en español haga clic aquí Dear Families:   We continue to make the best of the extraordinary situation we find ourselves in.  None of us have ever experienced anything like this, and we are all inventing solutions as we go.  I hope that you and your family are healthy and safe, and that the school district is supporting you in …