Virtual Black History Month Program –  A  Regional Library Collaboration

A message from the Ethelbert B. Crawford Public Library:  Lady Days:  the Best of Billie & Me Minnesota Jazz icon Thomasina Petrus will perform via Zoom on February 16, 2021 from 7 – 8 p.m. for the patrons of several regional libraries.  This special piece of historical musical cabaret celebrates the life and influence of …

Update on high-risk athletics

On February 4, the Monticello Central School District Board of Education authorized the high-risk winter sports of boys and girls basketball (varsity and junior varsity) for the 2021 season.  “While everyone is excited about the opportunity for our students to resume these competitive sports, we temper it with a good deal of caution,” commented Superintendent of Schools …

Letter from Superintendent of Schools Dr. Matthew Evans

español Dear MCSD Community Member:  On Tuesday afternoon, one of our employees was accidently injured while removing snow at our temporary bus parking lot. I hope you join me in wishing them a full recovery and extending our thoughts to them and their family. While we appreciate the concern you might have regarding the employee’s …

Update on snow days

español A message from Superintendent of Schools Dr. Matthew Evans:  Dear Monticello CSD Community Member, I hope this finds you and your family well. As of today, the district has utilized four (4) of its eight (8) emergency closure (or “snow”) days, allotted for this current school year. We will continue to utilize these closure …

KLR will pivot to remote instruction through Monday, Feb. 8; students expected to return to building on Tuesday, Feb. 9

español A message from Superintendent of Schools Dr. Matthew Evans:  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 January 29, 2021.  They were determined to have been a contact with 21 …

Monticello High School construction is taking shape

Construction at Monticello High School is making great strides, with the 100/200 wing starting to take shape into the collaborative and flexible spaces planned. On Jan. 21, Dr. Matthew Evans, superintendent of Monticello Schools, Assistant Superintendent for Business Lisa Failla and MHS Principal Stephen Wilder toured the area that is considered Task 2 of the …

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 …