STREAM fall newsletter is live
The fall edition of the STREAM newsletter is live! Read the newsletter to learn how STREAM is enhancing student learning throughout the district.
Overnight warming shelters and other resources to stay warm are available through the county
The Sullivan County government recently shared information about resources for people in need of assistance staying warm in the cold months, including overnight warming shelters and the Home Energy Assistance Programs. Please visit the Sullivan County website to learn more.
Dana Taylor named CCE’s 2019 Friend of Extension recipient
Monticello CSD’s Executive Director for Special, Summer and After-School Programs, Dana Taylor, received the 2019 School-Based Friend of Extension award from the Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County (CCESC). The award highlights a Sullivan County school district or district staff member who partners with CCE Sullivan to involve young people in making changes in their schools to promote health, wellness …
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Update on Superintendent search
A message from Monticello Board of Education President, Lori Orestano-James One of the few explicit responsibilities of a school board is the hiring and evaluation of a superintendent. We take that responsibility very seriously. In early fall, the District issued a Request for Proposals (RFP), seeking responses from individuals or firms interested in assisting with …
Rachel Blount named MBK coordinator as integral program continues to grow
The Monticello My Brother’s Keeper (MBK) program has grown in leaps and bounds since its inception in 2017, and Rachel Blount is poised to continue to expand this integral program that has been the catalyst for a wave of positive impacts on youth of color in Monticello. Ms. Blount, who is the Assistant Principal of …
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Congratulations to our October Spotlights
Kudos to our October spotlights who exemplify this month’s Life-Ready skill of “Awareness.” These fine folks, submitted and described by their building/department leadership team, know that you can’t get to where you need to go, unless you know where you’re starting from. Read on to learn more! Emma C. Chase Elementary School – Tamara Coney …
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District eliminates flex day schedule; emergency information will no longer be shared via Facebook
Please be aware of the following important changes concerning school closures and delays. After careful review of student attendance on days with the flex day schedule, the district has decided to eliminate the flex day option, effective the 2019-20 school year. The district will continue to utilize one and two-hour delays as necessary. The district …
Monticello CSD celebrates School Board Recognition Week
During the week of Oct. 21 through 25, the Monticello Central School District joins districts throughout New York State in recognizing the men and women who serve on school boards. School board members are responsible for the oversight of the district in which they serve. In Monticello Central School District, the Board is comprised of …
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Monticello becomes 25th My Brother’s Keeper community
Press release courtesy of the New York State Education Department The New York State My Brother’s Keeper Community Network now includes 25 member communities, Interim State Education Commissioner Beth Berlin announced Oct. 4, 2019. The program recently added connections with Peekskill and Monticello City, the 24th and 25th communities to join the growing initiative to …
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Monticello’s My Brother’s Keeper’s “socktoberfest” fundraiser will help local seniors stay warm
All October long, students in the Monticello My Brother’s Keeper program will collect donations of new, unused socks to support senior residents in need. Donations may be dropped off at Monticello High School during regular business hours until Oct. 31.