Monticello art teacher Elizabeth Bassett will be spending part of her summer participating in the National Gallery of Art’s 2021 Summer Institute for Educators entitled, “The Power of Art: Pathways to Critical Thinking and Social-Emotional Learning.” “I am really excited about this,” said Mrs. Bassett, who teaches both middle school and high school art. “It’s …
español Dear Monticello CSD Community, We are aware of the New York State Department of Health’s (NYSDOH) recent inquiry (June 4, 2021) to the Center for Disease Control on its advisement on face coverings in schools. The current NYSDOH guidance (April 9, 2021) states, Appropriate [personal protective equipment] means, at least, an acceptable mask, which …
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The virtual district-wide art show will take place on Friday, June 4 at 4 p.m. on the district’s YouTube channel.
Español Enrollment for the Emergency Broadband Benefit, a new Federal Communications Commission (FCC) program is open. The temporary benefit will help to lower the cost of broadband service for eligible households during the on-going COVID-19 pandemic. The $3.2B Emergency Broadband Benefit program provides a discount of up to a $50 per month toward broadband service …
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Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced the ‘Get a Shot to Make Your Future‘ COVID-19 vaccine incentive for 12- to 17-year-olds. Participants can enter into a random prize drawing to potentially receive a full scholarship to a SUNY or CUNY college beginning May 27. New York State will administer the random drawings and select 10 winners …
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The Monticello CSD announces its participation in the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). Meals will be provided to all children 18 years and under without charge at these locations/dates/times. In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S.Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions …
On Tuesday, May 18, Monticello Central School District voters approved the district’s $91.27 million 2021-22 budget proposal with 332 “yes” votes and 195 “no” votes. These results are unofficial pending verification of the affidavit ballots; however, there are only five ballots which will not significantly impact the final count. The approved budget reduces the district’s …
The Monticello Performing Arts Department will be streaming this year’s middle school musical production of Super Happy Awesome News this Friday, May 21 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, 22 at 12 p.m. If you would like a zoom invite, please email tbuckley@k12mcsd.net for the zoom link. If you cannot make those streaming dates, but still want …
Parents of current fifth-grade students: on June 16, please keep an eye out for a virtual Fifth-Grade Parent Orientation. Once the presentation is available, you will be able to view it at your convenience. The presentation will also include information about the Sixth Grade Academy. Please note that this virtual presentation will replace the RJK …
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“Positively RJK” celebrates students who have earned a positive referral . Congratulations to the following students: Positive Records 05/10/21 – 05/14/21 Brittany Zaccaria – School Guidance Counselor Erin Decker Jennifer Boffa – 6th grade Social Studies Instructor Benjamin Price Crystal Nipitella Kamsiyonna Dim (2) Leland Brooks (2) Nazir Muhammad Valeria Acevedo Roque Gianna Baron Sarah …
