Read The Middle Wrinkle — a collection of RJK talent
The winter 2022 edition of The Middle Wrinkle, a collection of comics, artwork and writing from Robert J. Kaiser Middle School is now live! Read it here
Board of Education to meet Thursday, Feb. 17
There will be a regular meeting of the Monticello Central School District Board of Education on Thursday, February 17, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. in the Cooke Elementary Gymnasium. There will be a proposed executive session at 6:30 p.m. to discuss “the medical, financial, credit or employment history of a particular person or corporation, or matters …
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Mamakating Library helps Chase students learn about community
Students in Ms. Ramos’ class at the Emma C. Chase Elementary School have been learning about the concept of “community,” starting with Wurtsboro and expanding out to the state, the country, the world and even the universe. One of most ubiquitous fixtures of any local community is its library, so when the Mamakating Library in …
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Important update regarding remaining snow days
español Dear Monticello CSD Community Member, With Friday’s (February 4) closure, the district has three (3) emergency closure days remaining for this school year. Should these remaining three days be used, we will switch schools to remote instruction on any emergency closure day thereafter. In previous years, if we went over our emergency day allotment, …
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Kindness counts at the George L. Cooke Elementary School
Social Emotional Wellness (SEW) Facilitator, Elisa Mendels, has ignited a spark of kindness through the halls of the George L. Cooke Elementary School. Ms. Mendels, who visits each classroom once per week as part of the district’s social-emotional learning initiatives, showed students a video from Kids For Peace USA that outlined the impact that acts …
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It’s Monday in Monticello – Feb. 7, 2022
It’s Monday in Monticello — time for Superintendent Matt Evans’ weekly update to the community. In this edition, he joins representatives from our Panther Partner, Sullivan 180, to discuss wellness initiatives happening in our schools. Watch below:
A great day for the Monticello ski teams
Tuesday, Feb. 1 was a long day for the Monticello ski teams, but a great one. The teams started the day at Belleayre Mountain for the alpine great slalom races, and followed later in the day with the nordic ski league races at Minnewaska State Park. The Monticello team took home first place in all …
Applying for college? Virtual HESC events will assist with FAFSA/TAP applications
The New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC) is providing virtual help for students completing FAFSA and TAP Applications. Representatives will be available every Wednesday in February from 3:00-6:00 pm at their virtual drop-in lounge to answer questions about the FAFSA and TAP applications. Links to the Drop-in Lounge every Wednesday are available at: StartHereGetThere. If …
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Wood 2 students create benches with purpose
Students in Don Waddell’s Wood 2 class at Monticello High School are honing their woodworking skills. The students – who range from sophomores to seniors – have progressed from creating birdhouses, which take six pieces of wood to complete, to benches and tables, which can take more than 100 pieces of wood. Wednesday morning, the …
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Dream Tank is hosting First Aid, CPR, and Narcan training for students aged 14-18
Dream Tank will host a First Aid, CPR and Narcan certification training for students aged 14-18 on Saturday, March 19 at the Ted Strobel Center in Monticello, NY from 8:30am-3:30pm. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. The snow date is March 26Training includes: Learning about Emergency Situations Basic Life Supports Obtaining a certificate that is …
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