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Backpack program donations will be accepted at all varsity basketball home games

Coming to a varsity home basketball game? You could cheer on our Panthers and help students in need at the same time! Coach Monroe will be accepting donations on non-perishable food items for the district’s backpack program at each home varsity basketball game (boys and girls). The backpack program provides students who are at risk …

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Second-grade students enjoy holidays around the world

Second-grade students at the George L. Cooke Elementary School celebrated holidays around the world without even leaving the building. First they learned the basics of traveling, such as what a passport is, and how to apply for one. Students then filled out their own passport, and “traveled” to Mexico, Italy and China, where they learned …

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2022 MHS Food Drive a success

The Monticello High School Food Drive began on November 2, 2022 and concluded on November 21, 2022. The goal, in that short time, was for the high school, collectively as a strong community, to raise enough money to help 100 MCSD families enjoy a special Thanksgiving meal. Given the higher cost of everything, there was …

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7th grade physicals and sports physical appointments available

The Robert J. Kaiser Middle School will have physician Dr. Gill at the school on two dates for physicals:  Wednesday, Jan. 25 – 7th Grade Physicals Students who have not yet submitted their 7th grade state-required physicals may stop by the nurse’s office to be added to the list on this date. Parents can call …

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Student roundtable focuses on food service; district to hire new executive chef

Monticello High School students received some welcome news during the second student roundtable of the year: the district in the process of hiring a cook manager to serve all six schools. This new position will be similar to an executive chef – he or she will be responsible for all aspects of the district’s food …

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Music students perform at the Government Center

Music students from Monticello High School and Robert J. Kaiser Middle School treated the staff and visitors of the Sullivan County Government Center to a beautiful morning filled with holiday cheer on Dec. 14  A full recording of the performance is available on the Sullivan County Government’s Facebook page. 

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It’s Monday in Monticello – Dec. 19

It’s Monday in Monticello – time for Superintendent Matt Evans’ weekly update to the Monticello community. In this episode, a “thank you” to the many generous donors who have been helped our students and their families this holiday season, some new high-level career opportunities (including a new executive chef position), information about upcoming events and …

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Winter coats/hats/gloves available for KLR families in need thanks to Elks Lodge

The Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary School received a donation of 50-70 winter coats, hats and gloves from the Monticello Elks Lodge. KLR families can contact the nurses office at (845) 794-4240, Ext. 5 or email atyles@k12mcsd.net.  The nurses will ask for your child’s size and then invite your student to their office to pick out …

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