Registration for on-site Healthy Kids Extended Day Program is open

Registration is now open for extended day care on site at our three elementary schools, and the St. John Street Community School. The program is operated and managed by the Healthy Kids Program.  For more information about registration, pricing, hours and more, please visit the Healthy Kids webpage for the school your child attends:  George …

KLR supply lists now available

Get a head start on your back-to-school shopping with these supply lists by grade at KLR Fifth Grade Supply List Backpack Water Bottle 3 single subject notebooks 3 PLASTIC sturdy folders Earbuds or Headphones (not bluetooth) – please buy a sturdy pair that will last all year; these are essential for their learning (2 sets …

KLR takes first in Cross-County Reading Challenge

Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary School took first place in the Sullivan County BOCES’ Cross-County Reading Challenge in the large elementary school category. The students logged an impressive 2,540 books!  A special congratulations to KLR’s top readers:  5th Grade: Tiyaira Williams Charly Casamassima Julian Garchik 4th Grade: Parker Russell Jonathan Bentacourt Rodriguez Christian Ines Keshinee Kalladeen Cheyenne Komatz …

Wolf Lake neighbors help make summer fun for KLR students

In a generous show of community spirit, Wolf Lake Neighbors has partnered with the Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary School to provide essential summer items to local students, helping them stay safe, healthy, and engaged during the summer months. The donation includes books, sunscreen, insect repellent, water bottles, and deodorant—items that support both learning and well-being …

KLR families enjoy STREAM/ELA Night

Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary School students and their families enjoyed a STREAM/ELA Night at the school on Wednesday, March 26. KLR’s Science Liaison, Kayleigh Bowles, with the help of a group of teachers organized the event, which gave students the opportunity to take ownership in a project that practiced experimentation and problem solving. At the event, …

Third-grade students travel to “space”

Article courtesy of Stacie Snow:       On Feb. 20, Mrs. Snow & Mrs. Brenner’s third-grade students traveled to “space,” celebrating the 63rd Anniversary of America’s first astronaut to orbit Earth! Mrs. Holland, our very own KL Rutherford teacher’s aide, has a unique personal connection with Astronaut John Glenn. In 1962, John Glenn was …

New Student Athlete Advisory Committee gets elementary school students interested in sports

The benefits of youth sports are clear – research from the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition Science Board shows that participation in sports is correlated with positive impacts on mental and physical health, as well as educational and career success. But that’s no secret to any of the Monticello High School on the …

KLR celebrates Multi-Cultural Night

Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary School students packed the school’s hallways and classrooms on Wednesday, Feb. 26 for Multi-Cultural Night. Spearheaded by KLR ENL Teacher Tianny Almanzar and District Translator Marta Mangual, and organized in conjunction with the school’s Parent Engagement Committee and the Every Person Influences Children program (EPIC), the event celebrated the many cultures …

Statement re: incident at KLR

Earlier today, our administrators learned of an alleged conversation among students that may have included language alluding to a threat of violence. Our administrators have interviewed the students involved, and have contacted law enforcement regarding the alleged incident.  We are fully cooperating with law enforcement, and have conferred with them on their findings.  If any …

Kindergarten registration will take place in March

Español Monticello Central School District 2025/26 Kindergarten Registration will take place on the following dates, and your child must accompany you to register: Chase students:  at the Emma Chase Elementary School on March 28 Cooke students:  at 22 St. John Street on March 24, 25, 26.  Please call (845) 794-7700, x 78905 to set up …