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Positive COVID-19 case at Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary School

UPDATED 11:54 a.m.  A message from Superintendent of Schools, Matthew Evans:  Dear Monticello CSD Community Member, We were informed yesterday, December 21, that a student at Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary School became ill and tested positive for COVID-19 last Friday.  The last time this student was in school was before Thanksgiving. This student has siblings …

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Free farm stand and food distribution schedule for 2021

The free farm stand and food distribution schedule for 2021 is available online. This initiative, headed by Community Action and supported by numerous agencies, such as Cornell Cooperative Sullivan County, Action Towards Independence and SNAP-ED, provides free food to local residents. The events are held at least twice per month, according to the 2021 schedule. …

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Performing Arts Department’s Winter Concert

The MCSD Performing Arts Department has been preparing for their annual Winter Concert virtually, as the pandemic has limited the amount of in-person contact with students that teachers can execute.  In place of the typical live winter concert the department has created a collage video to showcase the various programs around the district and bring …

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All MCSD schools pivot to remote instruction Dec. 21 – 23

A message from Superintendent of Schools Dr. Matthew Evans:  Dear Monticello CSD Community Member, On Saturday, December 19, the district was notified that a staff member at Robert J. Kaiser Middle School tested positive for COVID-19, and that a transportation staff member was symptomatic and tested for COVID- 19. These cases are unrelated. The transportation …

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The Monti Message, December 2020

A monthly recap from Superintendent of Schools Dr. Matthew Evans I.  Our Schools COVID-19 in Our Schools In-person hybrid instruction resumed on Monday, December 14, after a two-week building closure. The closure, which began November 30 and ended December 11, was implemented after a staff member tested positive for COVID-19. Contact tracing identified a significant …

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KLR/Cooke Cares and AOH make the season bright

The holiday season will be a bit brighter for some Monticello families, thanks to the Ancient Order of the Hibernians of Sullivan County (AOH) and the hard-working elves at the George L. Cooke and Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary Schools. For many years, each school held its annual “Cooke Cares” and “KLR Cares” initiative that matched …

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Meal delivery schedule changes during week of Dec. 14

In anticipation of the projected winter storm, the transportation department will deliver double meals on Tuesday, Dec. 15 and one single meal on Friday, Dec. 18. There will be no deliveries on Wednesday or Thursday, however, the modified schedule will still provide five days worth of meals for students.   Please note that after next week’s …

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Michele Rosenstein’s joy comes from keeping our students healthy and safe

Nurses are the backbone of the healthcare system in our country. We have never been more aware or appreciative of our nurses than we are right now, in the midst of a global pandemic. Right here in Monticello, we have incredible nurses in each of our schools, taking care of our children, making sure they …

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In-person instruction expected to resume Monday, Dec. 14; winter recess begins Thursday, Dec. 24

As of Thursday, Dec. 10, the district expects to resume in-person instruction beginning Monday, Dec. 14, following the existing hybrid learning schedule. Students in cohorts A and C should plan to return to the school buildings beginning on Monday, Dec. 14. Students in cohorts B and C should plan to return to the school buildings …

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