Cooke students hold their own Thanksgiving Day parade

Students in Mrs. Liebman’s kindergarten class and Mrs. Kilcoin’s second-grade class at the George L. Cooke Elementary School read the book Balloons Over Broadway. After reading the book the students made their very own balloons so they could participate in their own version of Macys Thanksgiving Day Parade.  Mrs. Liebman’s students stood in front of …

It’s Monday in Monticello – Dec. 2

It’s Monday in Monticello — time for Superintendent Matt Evans’ update to the Monticello community. In this episode, reminders about upcoming performances (remember to arrive early to expedite our new security procedures)  and our early dismissal on Friday, Dec. 6, as well as an interview with architect Ken Schupner about the latest on our capital …

All visitors to MHS/RJK subject to metal detection screening, per new policy

As part of our ongoing commitment to school safety, the Monticello Central School District is implementing new security measures for visitors to the Monticello High School and Robert J. Kaiser Middle School. Beginning Dec. 1, all visitors and their belongings will be screened using walk-through and/or hand-held metal detectors by a MCSD security team member …

Monticello Central School District partners with Astor Services to open school-based mental health clinic  

Students at the Monticello Central School District will soon be able to receive mental health services during the school day, thanks to a partnership between the district and Astor Services. Astor Services is a community-based non-profit organization that provides children’s mental health services, child welfare services, and early childhood development services with locations in the …

Winter sports registration is open

Registration for winter modified, JV and varsity athletics is now open. Any student interested in playing a sport in the winter must register using Family ID  Students must be registered and approved before they can participate.   

RJK Open House a successful night

Robert J. Kaiser Middle School held its Open House on Tuesday, Oct. 8. Many of our students arrived with parents, guardians, family members, and siblings, ready to have them meet their teachers and see the work they have been doing in their classrooms.  Upon entering the RJK building families were first met by staff and …