EPIC to host Spanish Workshop on “Love is a Powerful Vitamin” on Feb. 6

El programa Every Person Influences Children (EPIC) organizará un taller en español para familias de Monticello a través de Zoom el martes 6 de febrero a las 5:45 p.m. Las familias discutirán el tema “El amor es una vitamina poderosa”. El taller será presentado por Marta Mangual. El evento es gratis, pero se necesita registrarse. …

Update from Superintendent Evans re: remaining snow days

Español Dear Monticello CSD Community Member,  I hope this letter finds you healthy and well.  As of today, the district has four (4) emergency closure days remaining for this school year.  Should these remaining four days be used for emergency closures or “snow days,” we will switch schools to remote instruction on any emergency closure …

Help us improve our communication! District invites families to complete communication survey

Español As part of its goal to to build authentic relationships rooted in trust, transparency and two-way communication with all constituents, the Monticello Central School District is asking all of our families to complete a communications survey. This survey will ask you about your experiences with communication from your school, as well as with communication from …

Masters of Multiplication celebrated at KLR

Congratulations to the newest Masters of Multiplication in Mrs. Snow’s class at the Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary School! These students learned all of their multiplication tables and were treated to a pizza party from Mrs. Snow to celebrate their achievement. Congratulations to: Amir Muhammad, Parker Russell, Isaac Vargas, Veronica Font, Nova Lindsey, Damon Robinson, Evan …

EPIC to host Spanish Workshop on “Fostering Emotional Growth” on Jan. 23

El programa Every Person Influences Children (EPIC) organizará un taller en español para familias de Monticello a través de Zoom el martes 23 de enero a las 5:45 p.m. vía Zoom. Las familias discutirán el tema de “Fomentar el crecimiento emocional”. El taller será presentado por Marta Mangual. El evento es gratis, pero se necesita …

Kindergarten registration will take place in March

Español Monticello Central School District 2024/25 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 25 Cooke students:  at 22 St. John Street on March 20, 21, 22.  Please call (845) 794-7700, x 78905 to set up …

Mrs. Snow’s class “travels” to Alaska

Story contributed by Mrs. Snow Mrs. Snow’s third-grade class at the Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary School “traveled” across the United States of America to learn all about our great country.  On our “travels” the students wrote and presented individual state reports, made landmark maps and even created their own license plates.  Additionally, they wrote business …

Join Superintendent Evans for Open Office Hours

In an effort to provide a convenient avenue for community connections, Superintendent Evans has scheduled a series of virtual “Open Office Hours.” During these dates and times, Superintendent Evans will be available via Zoom to chat with community members about suggestions, concerns or feedback. No appointment is necessary, although attendees may have a brief wait …

Board of Education appoints Tokinma Killins as the district’s new director of counseling, SEL and student services

The Monticello Central School District is thrilled to welcome Tokinma Killins as the district’s new director of counseling, social-emotional learning (SEL) and student services! The Board of Education officially appointed Ms. Killins to the position at the Nov. 2 meeting. “I’m excited about all the new learning opportunities and challenges that come with navigating new …

Elementary students learn powerful lessons on becoming sweethearts and heroes

Students in all three Monticello Central School District Elementary Schools learned powerful lessons about hope, empathy, and advocacy thanks to Sweethearts and Heroes. According to the organization, Sweethearts & Heroes is a student empowerment and empathy activation team that aims to prevent bullying and suicide with a focus on the basic components of social-emotional learning …