Positively RJK – Week of Feb. 15 – 26

“Positively RJK” recognizes students who have received a positive referral from their teacher in the previous week. Congratulations to the following students: Positive Records February 15th – 26th Jamie Volpe – 6th grade ENL Instructor Roman DiCio                                                                       Tiara Harris Broden Ibarra                                                                    Dion Knight Illianna Rodriguez                                                            Sophia Zhang Bethany Carvajal Jamie Volpe/ Jo Ann Kelleher/Nicole Larkin …

March 4 and March 11 will be remote instruction days for some schools

With many staff members scheduled to receive their second dose of the COVID-19 vaccinations in the upcoming weeks, the district is taking proactive action in anticipation of a significant number of staff members experiencing commonly reported side effects.  Please note the following schedule adjustments:  Thursday, March 4 will be a remote instruction day for Kenneth …

Board adopts the 2021-22 school year calendar

The Monticello Board of Education adopted the 2021-22 academic calendar at its Feb. 18 Board meeting. For a list of important dates, and and a one-page printable calendar, please click here. 

Remote learning on snow days going forward

Español  A message from Superintendent of Schools Dr. Matthew Evans: Dear Monticello CSD Community Member, I hope this finds you and your family well. Today, the district used its final emergency closure (or “snow”) day for the 2020–21 school year. Any emergency closures after today will become remote instruction days. These will be similar to …

Build a snowman, win a prize from the Academy of Finance

Students in the National Academy of Finance’s (AOF) Event Planning class at Monticello High School are hosting a virtual snowman building contest from Dec. 15 through Feb. 28. Here’s how it works: Build a snowman, showcasing your best Monticello or Academy of Finance pride. Join the virtual snowman contest by purchasing a $5 ticket on …

Positively RJK Feb. 1 – 12

“Positively RJK” recognizes students who have received a positive referral from their teacher in the previous week. Congratulations to the following students: Positive Records February 1st – 12th Laurie Oshinsky – 6th grade Guidance Counselor Daniel Scarlett Tricia Cahalan – 6th – 8th grade Art Instructor Shivam Patel Araceli Gonzalez Nariah Reyes Raequan Lewis Rachel …

A Restoration Plan for MCSD

español Dear Monticello CSD Community Member, Over the past two years, the Monticello Central School District has experienced significant changes. While these may seem stressful and disorienting at times, they also present opportunities for growth. A short list of these would include remote and hybrid instruction due to the COVID-19 pandemic; a capital improvement project; …

Virtual Black History Month Program –  A  Regional Library Collaboration

A message from the Ethelbert B. Crawford Public Library:  Lady Days:  the Best of Billie & Me Minnesota Jazz icon Thomasina Petrus will perform via Zoom on February 16, 2021 from 7 – 8 p.m. for the patrons of several regional libraries.  This special piece of historical musical cabaret celebrates the life and influence of …

Update on high-risk athletics

On February 4, the Monticello Central School District Board of Education authorized the high-risk winter sports of boys and girls basketball (varsity and junior varsity) for the 2021 season.  “While everyone is excited about the opportunity for our students to resume these competitive sports, we temper it with a good deal of caution,” commented Superintendent of Schools …

Update on snow days

español A message from Superintendent of Schools Dr. Matthew Evans:  Dear Monticello CSD Community Member, I hope this finds you and your family well. As of today, the district has utilized four (4) of its eight (8) emergency closure (or “snow”) days, allotted for this current school year. We will continue to utilize these closure …