EPIC to host Spanish Workshop on “Balancing Between Work and Family Life” on March 13

El programa Every Person Influences Children (EPIC) organizará un taller en español para las familias de Monticello a través de Zoom el lunes 13 de marzo a las 6:00 p.m. a través de Zoom. Las familias discutirán el tema de “Equilibrio entre el trabajo y la vida familiar”. El taller será presentado por Marta Mangual. …

KLR third-graders celebrate Black History Month

Kayla Lospalluto and Stephanie Roman’s class celebrated Black History Month with a special project. The students each selected a notable member of the Black community, researched that person, and then created a project which they then shared with their classmates. Some of the individuals that the third-graders researched included Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Pelé, …

EPIC will host “RULER” Workshop on March 14

The Every Person Influences Children (EPIC) program will be hosting an in-person RULER workshop for Monticello families on Tuesday, March 14 at 6 p.m. at Cooke Elementary School. Participants will gather for “Meta-Moment: Part 1” and learn tools and strategies on how to identify positive responses to strong, unpleasant feelings. Cooke Elementary SEW Facilitator Elisa …

Athletic department announces scholar athletes

The athletic department is proud to announce NYSPHSAA Scholar Athlete recognition for the following winter athletic teams and student athletes: Nordic Skiing– Scholar Athlete Team Average (top 75% of team) 92.69% Coach: Scott Fitchett Hannah Titus Giovanni Gutierrez Abby Morse Baya Titus Didi San Miguel Kaitlyn Morse Preston Roosa Megan Bastone Anthony LaRusso Yousef Elsayed …

Monticello Performing Arts students shine at SCMEA All-County Music Festival

The Monticello Performing Arts students kicked off Music in Our Schools month with a successful Sullivan County Music Educators’ Association All-County Music Festival on Sunday, March 6. The Liberty Central School District housed the event, which not even a snowstorm could stop. The event, which is typically held over two or three days was condensed into …

Error on district calendar; varsity awards ceremony planned for later in the spring

The printed district calendar erroneously lists a sports award ceremony on March 9. Please be advised that there is no sports award ceremony on March 9. The athletics department is planning a celebration for all varsity athletes later in the spring. More information will be shared as soon as it’s available. 

MCSD parents: complete this survey to help us improve our district

español Parents of Monticello Central School District students are invited to complete a culture and climate survey that the district will use to move toward its vision in becoming a district of choice. All responses are completely anonymous and no personal data is collected.   Take survey  (please note: this survey is for parents of currently …

It’s Monday in Monticello – March 6

It’s Monday in Monticello — time for Superintendent of Schools Dr. Matt Evans’ weekly update to the Monticello community. In this episode, a congratulations to our state champ, information about upcoming events and a reminder about our upcoming conference day on March 10.  

There’s a new cat in town at the Emma C. Chase Elementary School

There’s a new cat in town at the Emma C. Chase Elementary School, and during the Reading Assembly held on Thursday, March 2, the students and staff got to meet her. The Reading Assembly opened up with teacher Patti Andersen announcing that Chase is currently in the lead among all the Monticello elementary schools for …

St. John Street Community School celebrates its inaugural literacy night

The St. John Street Community School Preschool program held its inaugural Family Literacy Night on March 2 — Dr. Seuss’ birthday!  Students rotated through a series of fun Seuss-themed activities, while their parents had the opportunity to learn more about the instructional methodologies that help young children develop literacy skills and also learn about resources …