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Monticello Central School District is aware of an inaccurate post circulating on social media purporting a false report of overdoses at Monticello High School. There is no such incident happening at any of our buildings, and we have confirmed with law enforcement that there are no other incidents underway in the vicinity of the high …

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With the new school year quickly approaching, the Monticello Transportation Team is hard at work routing our students. If your child is picked up and/or dropped off at a location that is not your home address, you MUST submit a childcare form to our transportation department each year. If you have moved, please contact the registrar ASAP with your …

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During the summer months, elementary educators from across the district participated in an engaging professional development session centered on enhancing literacy through fluency-based instruction. Facilitated by the Director of Elementary Instruction, Keith Petzinger, the workshop emphasized research-based strategies grounded in the Science of Reading and aligned with Monticello’s instructional playbook. A special thank you to …

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A message from Superintendent Evans: Dear Monticello Community:  I hope this message finds you well and that you are enjoying a restful and rejuvenating summer. I am pleased to share two important policy updates recently approved by the Board of Education, which will take effect when students return to school this fall.  These changes are …

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A public hearing will be held during the regular Board of Education meeting on Aug. 7 at 7:30 p.m. at Robert J. Kaiser Middle School regarding the proposed 2025-26 district-wide school safety plan. The proposed plan is available for review here. The Board expects to approve a final plan after a period of public review, …

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At it’s most recent meeting, the Board of Education officially adopted policy 5695 regarding restrictions on student cell phone and personal electronic device use for the 2025-26 school year. Read the full policy here.  More information regarding how the policy will be implemented at each individual school will be forthcoming from your child’s school. Should …

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