April 17 update from Dr. Silver: schools to remain closed through May 15, virtual instruction continues

para una traducción en español haga clic aquí Dear Monticello families: Yesterday, Governor Cuomo extended the executive order to keep schools closed through May 15. As such, we will continue with our virtual learning plan until the governor allows us to reopen.  Earlier this week, our technology department distributed nearly 750 devices to students who …

A decade of nationally-recognized musical excellence at Monticello

The Monticello Central School District (MCSD) has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from the NAMM Foundation for the 10th year in a row in honor of its outstanding commitment to music education.   Now in its 21st year, the Best Communities for Music Education designation is awarded to districts that demonstrate outstanding …

Board of Education meeting will be held virtually April 21

Meeting Closed to the Public due to COVID-19, pursuant to the Governor’s Executive Order No. 202.4 issued 3/13/2020 There will be a regular meeting of the Monticello Central School District Board of Education on Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. via videoconference with no in-person attendance, and will be recorded and transcribed at a …

Ahliyah Hart featured in SC Democrat

Monticello senior Ahliyah Hart was featured in the Sullivan County Democrat’s “20/20 on 2020 seniors” series. Read the article here. 

Information for families without, or at risk of losing, health insurance

The following message is from NY State of Health. The district is sharing this information as a public service and is not affiliated with, nor endorses this information:  As we work through these challenging times together, NY State of Health is committed to ensuring access to affordable, quality health insurance for all New Yorkers so …

April 7 update from Dr. Silver re: instruction going forward

para una traducción en español haga clic aquí As I wrote to you last week, we are shifting our focus from providing review and enrichment for students to providing new instruction in a virtual learning environment. On Tuesday and Wednesday, the IT staff will distribute 750 devices to students who have indicated they do not …

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