Register for ParentSquare!

Monticello Central School District uses the ParentSquare platform to communicate important information with families throughout the school year, such as emergency notifications, teacher-parent messages, events, schedule changes and more.  To ensure you receive these important updates, please register your account by visiting parentsquare.com/signin and entering the phone number/email on file with the district.  For the best user …

Registration open for Club Kid Extended Day program at Monticello elementary schools

The information below is courtesy of the YMCA’s Club Kid program, and is being sent out as a courtesy to Monticello CSD families:  Before & After School Program Registration is open for the Club Kid Before and After School Program at all three elementary schools. St. John Street UPK families — we expect to offer …

Third-grade “travels” to Israel

As part of their “Traveling Around the World” unit, students in Mrs. Snow’s and Mr. Awe’s third-grade class at Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary School recently learned about Israel from guest speaker Sharone Reef, who shared stories and artifacts from her hometown of Caesarea, located along the Mediterranean Sea. Reef explained that when she visits Israel, …

KLR Fifth graders complete nationally-recognized vaping prevention program

Fifth-grade students at the Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary School recently completed the CATCH My Breath vaping prevention program, equipping them with the knowledge and skills needed to make healthy choices and avoid nicotine use. The program, which concluded on June 5, was delivered over a five-week period beginning May 8. Through a series of evidence-based …

ENL students showcase research projects during publishing assembly

Fourth- and fifth-grade English as a New Language (ENL) students at Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary School recently shared their research and presentation skills during a special ENL publishing assembly led by ENL teacher Tianny Almanzar. During the assembly, students presented research projects to their parents highlighting influential African Americans they studied as part of the …

Former ENL students inspire younger learners at KLR assembly

Students at Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary School recently had the opportunity to hear firsthand from former English as a New Language (ENL) students who are now thriving academically at Robert J. Kaiser Middle School. During the school’s first ENL student assembly, organized by ENL teacher Tianny Almanzar, current and former ENL middle school students spoke …

KLR third graders “travel” to Alaska and learns about polar bears

As part of their “travels” across the United States, third-grade students in Ms. Stacie Snow’s third-grade class at the Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary School recently took a virtual journey to Alaska with the help of Ms. Donna Masters, who shared stories, photographs and personal experiences connected to polar bears, sled dogs and wildlife. On their …

KLR holds annual STREAM Fair

Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary School held its annual STREAM Fair on Thursday, March 26. Families gathered at the school for a fun night of STREAM-themed activities designed to get students excited, engaged and eager to learn.  Aside from the activities, attendees also had the opportunity to see the many unique STREAM projects that students had …

Healthy Kids Extended Day Program still enrolling for 2025-26 school year

Healthy Kids Extended Day Program Still Enrolling for 2025-26 School Year  Families in the Monticello Central School District can still register for the Healthy Kids Before & After School Program for the 2025-26 school year. Operated by Healthy Kids Programs, this extended day program provides safe, engaging childcare before and after the school day for …

KLR fourth-grader leads classroom presentation on Lunar New Year

Last week, Kenneth L. Rutherford fourth-grade student, Andrew McKenna, proudly stepped to the front of the classroom with the confidence of a seasoned teacher, ready to share about the Lunar New Year. He explained how the holiday is celebrated as a time for family, fresh beginnings, and good fortune. Andrew described traditions like cleaning the …