MBK mentorship program resumes in-person program, more activities planned

After a nearly two-year-long hiatus courtesy of the COVID-19 pandemic, the My Brother’s Keeper (MBK) student mentorship program is back, and in person. Once per week, fifth-grade students at Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary School meet with MBK “fellows”, who are Monticello High School students. The My Brother’s Keeper (MBK) program is a nation-wide initiative launched …

EPIC will host “Healthy Hearts” Family Engagement Workshop on Feb. 23

The Every Person Influences Children (EPIC) program will host a virtual workshop for Monticello families on Wednesday, February 23 at 6:30PM via Zoom. Participants will gather to hear from nutritionist Bee Moser, M.S. from SNAP-ED New York – Cornell Cooperative Extension to learn how to eat on a budget and the health benefits of cooking …

MHS second-quarter honor roll announced

Congratulations to the Monticello High School students who earned a place on the second-quarter honor roll. Keep up the great work! 

Class of 1959 donates clarinet in honor of Dr. Robert J. Kaiser

Thanks to a generous donation from the class of 1959, at least one more sixth-grade student will have the opportunity to develop his or her talent in Monticello Central School District’s award-winning music program.   When Brenda. Farquhar sought to make a donation on behalf of her graduating class of 1959, and in honor of …

MCSD celebrates National School Counselors Week

Join us in celebrating our wonderful school counselors here at Monticello during National School Counseling Week. These remarkable men and women help our students overcome challenges, grow, thrive and prepare for a bright future. This week, and every week, we celebrate the positive impact they have on our students’ lives. Thank you all for all …

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, …

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 …

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 …