Update from Dr. Evans on contact tracing; the importance of monitoring your child’s health and more

haga clic aquí para español Dear Monticello CSD Community Member, Over the next two weeks and throughout the school year, we will closely monitor local data to make informed decisions on whether our schools remain open for in-person student instruction. These include the county’s seven-day infection rate, and staff attendance rates that may be affected …

IRS takes new steps to ensure people with children receive $500 Economic Impact Payments

The following is from a message from the Internal Revenue Service. The district is sharing this information as a public service. Please contact the IRS directly with any questions.  The IRS will reopen the registration period for federal beneficiaries who didn’t receive $500 per child payments earlier this year. Certain federal benefit recipients should use …

Classroom 2020 Capital Improvement Project picking up speed

Travelers passing by Monticello High School and the district’s bus garage on Forestburgh Road have undoubtedly noticed a flurry of construction underway since June. It’s all part of the major renovations scheduled for Task 2 of the Classroom 2020 project, and by the time it’s completed, the drive down Forestburgh Road will look decidedly different …

Help us stay eligible for free breakfast/lunch for all students

The Monticello Central School District has been approved to participate in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) of the Healthy Hunger Free Kids Act (formerly the National School Lunch/Breakfast Program).  This means that all  students in all buildings, and those learning remotely,  will receive free breakfast and lunch regardless of income.  The district is excited to …

Stay connected with the SchoolMessenger app

SchoolMessenger is the platform that Monticello Central School District uses to broadcast information to families with students enrolled in the district — including school closures and delays, events, student attendance, and other important updates.  If we do not have your most up-to-date contact information, we can’t reach you with these important messages.  Please take the …

Board adopts District Comprehensive Improvement Plan (DCIP)

Monticello has been targeted as a “District in Need of Improvement” by the New York State Education Department, as the results of our 2018-19 assessment results indicate that we have not adequately supported the growth and achievement of our African American students across the district, and particularly in the middle school. As part of this …

Robert J. Kaiser Middle School Fall 2020 information presentation

Robert J. Kaiser Middle School Principal Michelle Knowlton held a live, virtual Fall 2020 parent information session on Thursday, Aug. 6. Unfortunately, moments after the meeting began, our website was part of a widespread network outage, which left some of our community members unable to access the meeting. The technical difficulties also impacted the recording …

Rotary donates art and school supplies to district students

Our students from all three elementary schools – Kenneth L. Rutherford School, Emma C. Chase School and George L. Cooke School – were treated to arts and school supplies donated by the Rotary Club of Monticello. During these difficult times, many students do not have access to items needed for school and for creative play. …

Two Monticello students named as MBK Fellows

The New York State Education Department (NYSED) named Monticello High School students Mark Bellamy and Carl Allen as members of the third class of My Brother’s Keeper (MBK) Fellows. MBK Fellows are identified as leaders in their MBK Communities and as part of the distinction, receive mentor relationship opportunities in government, education and business.   …