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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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 …
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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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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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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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 …
Join SNAP-ED New York and Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County for three virtual workshops to learn tips and tricks on how you can save time, save money, and eat healthy even during all those holiday festivities. Learn how small changes can make a big difference! The workshop will be held from 11 a.m. – 12 …
EPIC has launched a family support line for parents to utilize while being home with their children during quarantine: 716-332-4111. Operating weekdays between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., the support line is staffed by EPIC team members trained in parenting and social work. Parents are welcome to call in for help with stress management, establishing …
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haga clic aquí para español A message from Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Matthew Evans: November 27, 2020 Dear Monticello CSD Community and Staff, Yesterday, we received word that a staff member tested positive for COVID-19. The individual was last at work on Wednesday, November 25, and became symptomatic that night. We have reported this to …
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The Monticello Elks No. 1544 donated coats, gloves, hats, scarves and other winter wear to the students of Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary School. Please join us in thanking them for their generosity.
