“Go Home Early” drill will be held on Oct. 4; students will be dismissed 15 minutes early

On  Tuesday, Oct. 4, there will be a “Go Home Early” drill, as required annually by state law.  All students will be dismissed 15 minutes earlier than their usual dismissal time. Parents and caregivers should be prepared to pick up their child at school, or at the bus stop 15 minutes early.  There will also …

RJK picture day will be Oct. 4

Robert J. Kaiser Middle School’s picture day will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 4.  Order forms will be sent home in your child’s backpack on Wednesday, Sept. 28 — please keep an eye out. You may also order online, using code Kaiser22. Orders placed by Oct. 6 will receive free shipping.  Retakes will be held …

Another Cup of Coffee with Superintendent Dr. Matthew Evans

Do you have a great idea for the district? Want to offer feedback or suggestions? Have a question or concern? Just want to say “hello?” Join Superintendent of Schools Dr. Matthew Evans for Another Cup of Coffee. During the times and dates listed below, staff members, families and caregivers of students are invited to stop …

Community Event with Nathan Harmon will be held Sept. 27

Where: Monticello High School Auditorium (Arnold Packer Hughs Auditorium) When: Tuesday, September 27th, doors open at 6:15 p.m. What: Nathan Harmon will host a parent/guardian night where the messages discussed during his visit with the students are reinforced and furthered discussed with parents, guardians, and the community at large. Themes include building stronger connections collaboratively …

Important message regarding state requirements from the school health office for the upcoming 22/23 school year

Within 14 days of the first day of school or day care, parents must: Show proof of their child’s up-to-date vaccinations, OR Provide a valid medical exemption from vaccination. In order to attend or remain in school or day care, children who are unvaccinated or overdue must receive at least the first dose of all …

Students — need help setting up your device? Watch these videos

*Note* The originally published iPad video contained an error. An updated version is below.  Need help setting up your iPad or laptop? Watch technology integration specialist Tim Mangiaracina demonstrate device set up in these two videos. If you have any questions, visit the technology resource page. 

Information now available on RJK’s Summer Learning Academy

Information on Robert J. Kaiser Middle School’s 2022 Learning Academy is now available. Please read this letter for more information. Para leer la carta en español, por favor haga clic aquí. If you are interested in sending your student to the RJK Summer Learning Academy, please contact your child’s school counselor with the following information: …

MBK students participate in Student Empowerment Leadership Retreat

The students of the Monticello My Brother’s Keeper (MBK) program partnered with the students of the Newburgh MBK program for a Student Empowerment Leadership Retreat held at Honors Haven in Ellenville. The scholars engaged in a day of mindfulness, mental health discussions and life lessons. MBK fellows shared their experiences and participated in activities to …

STREAM Spring/Summer Newsletter is live

The STREAM Spring/Summer Newsletter is live. Click here to read all of the wonderful initiatives happening in our STREAM program.