Cavan Leaney-Levenson and William Weiss appointed as student board members

At its Oct. 7 meeting, the Monticello Central School District Board of Education appointed Cavan Leaney-Levenson as student board member and William Weiss as alternate student board member for the 2021-22 school year. These young leaders will be responsible for updating the Board of Education on student matters, and advocating on behalf of the student …

Monticello CSD recognizes School Board members during School Board Recognition Week

The New York State School Boards Association recognizes October 18 – 22 as School Board Recognition Week. This is a time to promote awareness and understanding of the important work performed by school board members. Monticello Central School District is joining all public school districts across the state to celebrate School Board Recognition Week to …

Town error leads to reduction of district revenue

Due to an error on the part of the Town of Mamakating, the Monticello Central School District is slated to receive $87.9K less in revenue than originally anticipated.    Municipalities assess the value of properties within their boundaries, and then apply tax rates based upon those values. School districts create tax warrants based upon this …

Sullivan County Youth Bureau to host “Safe Halloween Trick or Treat” event on Oct. 31

The Sullivan County Youth Bureau will be hosting a Safe Halloween Trick or Treat event for children and families on Sunday, October 31, 2021 from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm outside of the Sullivan County Government Center located at 100 North Street in Monticello, New York. This event is free and open to all children and …

Rebecca Salerno crowned 2021 Monti Idol

The results are in, and the winner of this year’s Monti Idol is Rebecca Salerno!  Congratulations and bravo to all our performers, Tri-M members, officers, and Judges for making this event a safe and fun success!  The Tri-M Music Honor Society would like to thank all those who made this event possible.

A Day of Youth Empowerment: Learn How to Make Your Own Business

Sullivan Agencies Leading Together (SALT) and the Youth Economic Group (YEG) present A Day of Youth Empowerment: Learn How to Make Your Own Business. This free event is open to all Sullivan County High School students. It will take place on Saturday, Nov. 6 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Cornell Cooperative Extension.  Register …

RJK, including SJS, will pivot to remote instruction Oct. 18 – 22; meals will be delivered Monday and Wednesday

Español Dear Monticello CSD Community Member, Since yesterday afternoon (October 14), we received notice that two (2) additional staff members of Robert J. Kaiser Middle School tested positive for COVID-19. From the three (3) COVID-19 positive staff members at RJKMS,  approximately 14 instructional staff members and 140 students will be quarantined as close contacts through …

Every body moves at Monticello High School

As part of Bethel Woods’ in-school residency program E3: Engage. Experience. Explore, Monticello High School dance students had the opportunity to engage with Tony-nominated choreographer Camille A. Brown’s teaching artists from her community engagement platform, EVERY BODY MOVE(EBM).  According to the Bethel Woods website, EVERY BODY MOVE (EBM) works to inspire and incite ambitious collective action …