Students in Mr. Scott Cooper’s health classes at Robert J. Kaiser Middle School are learning about advocacy and community enhancement. As part of the lesson, the students decorated paper bags with motivational messages that will be used by the Monticello Bagel Bakery to serve up some positivity and encouragement along with breakfast.
As temperatures begin to drop, more students in the Monticello Central School District will stay warm thanks to the generosity of the Monticello Walmart and the advocacy of Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther. Anthony Cibrasi of Walmart and Assemblywoman Gunther visited the Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary School’s December Fun Friday to formally present the district with a …
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The Every Person Influences Children (EPIC) program will present a free workshop, Coping with Daily Stress and Frustrations on Thursday, Dec. 12 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the George L. Cooke Elementary School, room 205. The workshop will be facilitated by Social and Emotional Wellness (SEW) teacher Elisa Mendels. Children are welcome. The workshop …
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Monticello High School has worked together to help 100 families in our community enjoy a delicious Thanksgiving meal. As we have for well over 30 years, students, faculty, and staff worked together to raise enough money to purchase these meals from our local ShopRite. United Way provided us with our families, and collections began at …
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The holiday performance season is in full swing. Catch one of the many opportunities to see our students shine this winter. Dec. 5 Chase Winter Concert, Emma Chase School, 10 a.m. Dec. 10 RJK Winter Concert, Hughs Auditorium, 7 p.m. Dec. 11 MHS Chamber Musicians at the Sullivan County Government Center, 12 p.m. Dec. 13 MHS …
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When Monticello students return from Thanksgiving break, they’ll find themselves with much more to do after the school day ends. The St. John Street School Community Hub (SJSSCH), located at 22 St. John Street, will open its doors to students beginning the first week of December. Open from 1:30 – 7:30 p.m., the SJSSCH will …
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Kudos to our November spotlights who exemplify November’s Life-Ready skill of Goal-Getting. These fine folks, submitted and described by their building/department leadership team, are the experts when it comes to achieving their goals! Ann Kurthy, Emma C. Chase Elementary School “Congratulations to Mrs. Ann Kurthy for being chosen as our November spotlight. Mrs. Kurthy is …
On Monday, Nov. 25 more than 120 members of the Monticello community gathered for the My Brother’s Keeper (MBK) program’s annual Thanksgiving Dinner. Families, friends and businesses enjoyed a free Thanksgiving meal and a night of fun and friendship complete with giveaways, games and a turkey to bring home. The event was made possible by …
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The fall edition of the STREAM newsletter is live! Read the newsletter to learn how STREAM is enhancing student learning throughout the district.
The Monticello Central School District Board of Education recognized two members of the Monticello family who were recently honored by the Mid-Hudson School Study Council (MHSSC) – Douglas Murphy and James Farrell. Assistant Principal Murphy received an award for Excellence in Administration from the group, which recognizes those who make an impact on the education …
