On Tuesday, November 10, 2026, the Monticello Central School District will hold an emergency dismissal drill, where all students — even those who typically do not ride the bus — will be bussed home 15 minutes early. Students who typically walk home will walk home but will also be dismissed 15 minutes early. No after-school …
Monticello Central School District uses the ParentSquare platform to communicate important information with families throughout the school year, such as emergency notifications, teacher-parent messages, events, schedule changes and more. To ensure you receive these important updates, please register your account by visiting parentsquare.com/signin and entering the phone number/email on file with the district. For the best user …
On Friday, June 19, Tiny Town families traveled to Buck Brook Alpaca Farm in the rolling hills of Roscoe for a day of hands-on learning and fun. The tour began in the barn, where guide Terri introduced the children to baby ducklings and rabbits that they were able to pet. Students also met an adorable …
On Tuesday, June 23, the St. John Street Community Preschool ENL 3-year-old class, led by Ms. Rios and Ms. Alberto, enjoyed a special end-of-year visit from EPIC. Marta Mangual, Monticello Central School District’s Spanish Translator, and Jane Sorensen, EPIC Family Engagement Program Manager, led a bilingual story time, reading Why the Banana Split in both …
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On Wednesday, June 17, Tiny Town celebrated its Moving Up Ceremony in the St. John’s Community Preschool auditorium, recognizing six students as they completed the program and prepared to begin preschool at St. John’s Community Preschool in September 2026. During the ceremony, families enjoyed a PowerPoint presentation featuring each graduate and photos highlighting their three …
The Monticello Central School District and EPIC (Every Person Influences Children) are inviting SJS families to enjoy a fun-filled evening at the upcoming Sweetheart Dance on Saturday, February 28, 2026. The event will take place from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the gymnasium at St. John’s Community Preschool. This special family night is designed to …
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Dear SJS Families, We are writing to inform you of a recent building maintenance issue at St. John Street (SJS). During our winter storm on Jan. 26, a water main break occurred in the early morning hours in an unused third-floor classroom in the building. As a precaution, that classroom and the areas directly below were …
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Pre-school registration Monticello families with three and four-year old children may now register for the St. John Street Community School Preschool program lottery. All registrations must be completed by April 15 in order to be entered in the lottery, and families will be notified of their status during the week of April 20. Your child …
Español Monticello Central School District 2026/27 Kindergarten Registration will take place on the following dates, and your child must accompany you to register: Chase students: at the Emma Chase Elementary School on March 23 Cooke students: at the George L. Cooke Elementary School on March 24 and 25 Please call (845) 794-7700, x 78905 to …
With a little help from Monticello High School students, Santa, Mrs. Claus and a slew of his helpers spread holiday joy to the preschool students at the St. John Street School. Organized by Monticello High School’s Food and Toy Drive Committee, Santa and his friends dropped by the school to read stories, play games, and …
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