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.
Class of 2022 takes a step back in the Panther Parade of Pride
Before the class of 2022 takes their next steps forward, they took a step back to where it all began — the halls of all the buildings of Monticello Central School District while the entire district cheered them on. Watch the video: To see a full album of photos from the day, click here
MBK and TSTT students prepare for village parade
Students in the My Brother’s Keeper (MBK) and Today’s Students, Tomorrow’s Teachers (TSTT) programs created signs to celebrate Juneteenth in preparation for the Village of Monticello’s Juneteenth Celebration, which will be held on Saturday, June 18. The groups were among many others marching in the parade, which kicked off at the Monticello Police Station on …
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Mindfulness on the Mountain
On Friday, June 10, Robert J. Kaiser Middle School seventh-grade students went on a field trip to Bear Mountain State Park. Once there, they took a challenging hike up the mountain. When they completed their ascent, they participated in “Mindfulness on the Mountain” activities to pause and bask in the beauty of Mother Nature. Click …
District staff honored at Healthier Generations Celebration
Monticello Central School District staff members were recognized at the Healthier Generations Celebration held on June 7 at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts. According to the organization’s website, “As Sullivan County struggles at the bottom of the county health rankings each year, our children and youth continue to pay the price with poor health …
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Students learn important lessons from Anne Frank
Seventh-grade students in Mr. Durkin and Ms. Fox’s classes are learning important lessons about compassion and standing up for what’s right from a girl their own age. Although the girl died more than 80 years ago, her words continue to be known to many people around the world. Over the past two months, teacher …
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Sixth-grade basketball tournament is a big hit
Monticello Central School District Security Attendant Tyler Gold-German found a fun way to keep students at the St. John Street Sixth-Grade Academy engaged and involved. All middle school students have a daily “Excelsior” period. During this time, students can catch up on homework or seek out extra help from their teachers. Mr. Gold-German invited students …
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Note from Principal Knowlton re: RJK 8th grade dance
Dear Parents, Guardians and Students: In past years RJK has held an 8th grade farewell dance that was sponsored by the PTO. Unfortunately, RJK does not have a current PTO. This year, in lieu of a dance, RJK will be hosting a BBQ for our 8th graders. The 8th grade BBQ will take place on …
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Important information for sixth-grade families re: Medieval Times
Attention, sixth-grade families: We are very excited about our sixth-grade students traveling to Medieval Times on Tuesday, 5/24th. The buses will be returning back to RJK Middle School Building (45 Breakey Avenue) around 3 p.m. so that we have enough room for parents to park. The buses will unload at the bus loop so …
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Students have another successful year in Cross County Reading Challenge; festival to be held May 21
The Cross County Reading Challenge, organized by Sullivan County BOCES, had another successful year of promoting independent reading. Students, and teachers, from each school in the county were encouraged to log the books they read this school year starting October 2021. Monthly Amazon gift cards were awarded to students who logged their books as extra …