Positive COVID cases at MHS and RJK; schools will continue to operate as scheduled

Español Dear Monticello CSD Community Member, Earlier today, we were informed that a student at Monticello High School and a student at Robert J. Kaiser Middle School tested positive for COVID-19. These students were last in school on April 19, 2021; we do not believe they are related. In total, they were determined to have …

KLR student tests positive for COVID-19; students/staff contacted

Español Dear Monticello CSD Community Member, This morning, we were informed that a student at Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary School tested positive for COVID-19. This student was last in school on April 13, 2021. They were determined to have been in contact with 11 students and staff who, we believe, will most likely be quarantined. …

“Pinwheels for Prevention” pop up around Monticello

Have you noticed the blue pinwheels spinning all around Monticello? They’re not just spring decorations – they’re part of Prevent Child Abuse America’s (PCAA) “Pinwheels for Prevention” campaign as part of Child Abuse Prevention (CAP) month. Locally, the initiative is organized by Healthy Families of Sullivan, which is a Public Health Services program. Community Health …

Board of Education will meet Tuesday, April 20

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Meeting Closed to the Public due to COVID-19, pursuant to the Governor’s Executive Order No. 202.101 issued 4/6/2021. There will be a regular meeting of the Monticello Central School District Board of Education on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. via videoconference with no in-person attendance, and will be recorded …

EPIC will host virtual Earth Day celebration

Monticello’s Every Person Influences Children (EPIC) program is hosting a virtual Earth Day celebration on Thursday, April 22 at 6:30 p.m.  Attendees will enjoy:  E.B. Crawford Library: read “We Are The Water Protectors” & do a “Freddie the Fish” activity, showing how small choices make a big impact Hospitality Green Recycling & Waste Reduction Program: …

MCSD named a Best Community for Music Education

For the 12th year in a row, Monticello has been named a Best Community for Music Education by the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation. The designation shows a commitment by our Board of Education and Administration, coupled with the dedication of our highly qualified music teachers, to provide a deep and meaningful music …

Updates on increased in-person instruction opportunities

español Dear Monticello CSD Community Member, I hope this finds you well and that you had a restful holiday break. Our staff have been working diligently over the past month to make adjustments that will increase in-person student enrollments. April 21 will be the first Wednesday of in-person instruction. The improvements listed below— among others—will …