September 2025
- 8: Ryan Jasper, Heather Fassell receive awards from Sullivan County School Board Association
- 8: It’s Monday in Monticello – Sept. 8 – New Classrooms at Cooke
- 8: Back to scratch: stirring up something real — MCSD food service professionals attend second-annual conference
- 3: Village water break resolved; water is functional at all buildings
August 2025
- 29: Monticello Red Cross Club will host blood drive on Sept. 26
- 25: Monday in Monticello – Back-to-School Episode
- 24: Individual soliciting donations is not affiliated with the district
- 22: Five graduate in August ceremony, completing the class of 2025
- 21: Registration for on-site Healthy Kids Extended Day Program is open
- 20: Statement re: false social media post
- 5: REMINDER: Childcare forms must be submitted to transportation department ASAP
July 2025
- 30: Statement re: incident in Monticello
- 28: Summer breakfast/lunch menu
- 28: Fall sports registration now open
- 28: Elementary educators participate in summer professional development
- 18: Message from Superintendent re: updated cell phone/grading policies
- 17: KLR supply lists now available
- 16: Public hearing for 2025-26 district safety plan will be on Aug. 7; proposed plan available for review
- 15: Board of Education adopts policy on cell phone/personal electronic device restrictions
- 11: Postcard Example
- 10: Professional photos from graduation 2025 and senior honors night now available; pick yours up at the hs main office
- 7: 2025 Summer School Information
- 1: MBK Postcard
June 2025
- 28: Congratulations, Class of 2025!
- 27: Graduation live stream link
- 27: 2025 Graduation Ceremony will be held indoors
- 27: Board of Education will meet Wednesday, July 2
- 25: RJK holds moving up ceremony
- 24: MHS woodworking student designs and builds lectern for Cooke
- 24: Cooke’s top readers test out new book vending machine
- 23: Chase takes first place in Cross County Reading Challenge
- 23: It’s Monday in Monticello – June 23
- 20: Cooke hosts first-ever theatrical performance with original play
- 20: Cooke students practice persuasive writing
- 18: Soon-to-be-graduates recognized at Senior Honors Night
- 18: Reminder: Nerf guns/water guns/toy weapons prohibited on district grounds
- 18: Monticello High School’s Top 10 graduating seniors share sage advice
- 17: KLR takes first in Cross-County Reading Challenge
- 17: Athletics department hosts Varsity Awards Ceremony
- 17: Diya Patel, Owen Messenger named OCIAA Scholar Athletes
- 17: BOE will meet Thursday, June 26
- 17: Students honored at Blue and White ceremony
- 17: Monticello Kiwanis distributes books to Cooke second graders
- 17: Panthers honored at Sullivan County BOCES CTE Academic Awards Banquet
- 16: Panther Parade of Pride 2025 – It’s Monday in Monticello June 16
- 13: Veterans lead Flag Day ceremony at Chase
- 12: Cooke students log 693 books, place third in county-wide reading challenge
- 10: Wolf Lake neighbors help make summer fun for KLR students
- 9: Parent Workshop: Summer Reading Strategies for Elementary Parents
- 9: It’s Monday in Monticello – June 9 – Interview with valedictorian and salutatorian
- 6: BOE honors retirees at annual retiree recognition ceremony
- 6: Five MHS track athletes headed to states
- 5: Cooke Spartan Club will race June 7
- 5: Graduation information for seniors and families
- 4: Chase fourth and fifth graders explore local history at D&H Interpretive Center
- 3: AOF Mentorship Program closes out school year with fun activities
- 2: It’s Monday in Monticello – June 2 – Interview with Quenten Liciaga
- 2: Monticello students earn record number of NYS Seal of Biliteracy Awards
- 2: Quenten Liciaga crowned champion, sets new school record in high jump
May 2025
- 29: MCSD earns BCME distinction for 15th consecutive year
- 28: Monticello HS students launch into learning with Civil Air Patrol visit
- 28: Abby Morse qualifies for NYS golf championship
- 28: Six varsity teams earn scholar athlete distinction
- 21: Tim Crumley earns Level 2 Board Excellence Award from NYSBBA
- 21: Jennifer Ducey and Jeff Danzer honored with Board Awards
- 21: Monticello art students take home awards at Sullivan County Art Show
- 20: Monticello voters approve budget, elect 3 to BOE
- 20: Robert J. Kaiser chess club hosts first county-wide chess tournament
- 19: A new era begins at Monticello CSD: capital project breaks ground
- 19: It’s Monday in Monticello – May 19 – Interview at the “Tank”
- 16: MHS and RJK ensembles present spring performances
- 16: Families cook up connection at EPIC Parent Café’s Virtual Quiche Night
- 15: Monticello Athletic Department to Host 2024–25 Varsity Awards Ceremony on June 11
- 15: AOF students visit Schmidt’s Wholesale
- 15: RJK and MHS vocalists shine at Music in the Parks
- 14: Monticello High School announces Class of 2025’s Valedictorian and Salutatorian
- 12: It’s Monday in Monticello – May 12 – Budget Overview
- 6: MHS/RJK announce third marking period honor roll
- 5: It’s Monday in Monticello – May 5 – Teachers Appreciation Week
April 2025
- 28: It’s Monday in Monticello – April 28 – Interview with food service prep students
- 25: MBK partners with Landfield Synagogue to commemorate Yom HaShoah
- 25: MCSD STREAM newsletter is live
- 25: AOF seniors celebrate annual dinner
- 24: Nine MHS students recognized as Students of Distinction
- 22: MCSD parents/caregivers: please complete an online survey to share feedback with the district
- 19: Voter Registration Day will be held on May 6
- 9: Class of 2020’s time capsule waits to be uncovered
- 9: Cooke STEAM Committee hosts falconer presentation
- 7: District to hold community forums to discuss proposed cell phone/student device restrictions
- 7: Board of Education will meet Tuesday, April 22
- 7: It’s Monday in Monticello: April 7: Proposed cell phone/personal electronic device ban
- 2: Cooke’s STEAM Night brings families out for a night of fun
- 1: MBK to host free literacy/math summer camps
- 1: Cooke first-graders learn sweet lesson about maple sugar
March 2025
- 31: KLR families enjoy STREAM/ELA Night
- 31: Special guest from Fed Ex helps SJS students learn about clothing
- 31: RJK students improve poetry skills with fun activity
- 31: NAF students visited by Deputy County Manager Michelle Huck
- 31: MHS/RJK students participate in fifth-annual SC Youth Poetry Festival
- 31: 2025 Budget Legal Notice
- 31: BOE will meet on Thursday, April 3 in RJK Cafeteria
- 31: It’s Monday in Monticello – March 31 – Interview with cast of Legally Blonde
- 27: Message from Superintendent Evans re: emergency dismissal at KLR
- 24: It’s Monday in Monticello – March 24
- 20: EPIC to host series of virtual workshops in Arabic
- 18: PROJECT:Gratitude strikes again
- 18: RJK students share their cultural celebrations
- 18: Third-grade students travel to “space”
- 18: Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with a special storytime
- 17: It’s Monday in Monticello – March 17
- 13: MHS Robotics Club visits robotics competition in Syracuse
- 13: SCMEA All-County Music Festival a resounding success
- 12: Give-back day update
- 11: My Brother’s Keeper students participate in Sullivan 180’s annual MLK Day of Service
- 10: New Student Athlete Advisory Committee gets elementary school students interested in sports
- 10: It’s Monday in Monticello – March 10 – Student Athlete Committee interview
- 7: KLR celebrates Multi-Cultural Night
- 6: MHS Trap Team visits Albany
- 5: Author Daniel Jude Miller visits Cooke Elementary School to kick off Make A Monster project
- 5: Wolf Lake Neighbors Foundation funds new Cooke Cares Closet
- 3: Statement re: incident at KLR
- 3: Monday in Monticello – March 3: Interview with music students selected for All-County
February 2025
- 27: 21 Monticello High School students qualify to compete at regional National History Day competition
- 27: MHS celebrates students on principal’s list, high honor, and honor roll
- 27: Petitions nominating Board of Education candidates available March 10
- 26: Board adopts 2025-26 academic calendar
- 25: MHS senior Alexis Heins takes home second place at state championship
- 25: Registration for SJS Community Preschool will take place during April
- 24: Registration open for Monticello Trap Team
- 24: Spring sports registration now open
- 24: MBK students attend county legislative meeting
- 24: RJK students celebrate Black History Month with research project
- 24: It’s Monday in Monticello – Feb. 24: Interview with skiers competing at state championships today and tomorrow
- 18: Cooke second graders plan Winter Fun Day for their peers
- 14: MHS Red Cross Club will host blood drive on March 3
- 14: RJK students visit Philharmonic Orchestra at Lincoln Center
- 11: Cooke’s interactive bulletin board helps history come alive for students
- 11: Four Monticello skiers headed to states
- 10: It’s Monday in Monticello – Feb. 10: Nature Ambassadors/Winter Fun Day
- 7: Taller de EPIC en Español/EPIC Spanish Workshop
- 7: EPIC Focus Group: Let’s Talk About Attendance
- 4: Monticello musicians perform at 27th-annual Liberty Jazz Festival
- 4: 11 MHS students recognized as Students of Distinction
- 4: Free tax preparation services available through AOF’s VITA program
- 4: Kindergarten registration will take place in March
- 3: It’s Monday in Monticello – Feb. 3: FAFSA Night edition
January 2025
- 27: It’s Monday in Monticello – Jan. 27
- 27: Save the date – Junior prom scheduled for March 15
- 21: Kindergarteners throw classmate a “big brother shower”
- 21: STREAM Committee fall newsletter is now live
- 17: EPIC will host Spanish workshop on Jan. 28
- 14: SCSBA will present free virtual workshops for prospective board candidates
- 13: Important information re: Regents Exams
- 13: Examples
- 13: Academy of Finance Business Club wraps gifts for community service
- 13: It’s Monday in Monticello – Jan. 13
- 7: Six teams earn scholar athlete distinction; Monticello High School named school of excellence
- 6: It’s Monday in Monticello – Jan. 6
December 2024
- 20: MCSD’s unique dance program produces The Nutcracker
- 20: Winter Warmth Drive provides winter wear to 80 students
- 20: Monticello High School Toy Drive a success!
- 16: It’s Monday in Monticello – Dec. 16
- 13: Academy of Finance hosts annual breakfast
- 13: MHS’s production of Puffs wraps up
- 13: Spring sports registration set to open soon
- 13: Belle Zhou and Julia Wysokinska shine at All-State
- 10: Local veterans visit second-grade Cooke students
- 9: EPIC will host Family Fun Night Dec. 18 at KLR
- 9: It’s Monday in Monticello – Dec. 9
- 9: RJK students participate in team-building activity
- 3: Epic Focus Group: Let’s Talk About Attendance
- 3: AOF mentors grow strong partnerships with students
- 3: Cooke students hold their own Thanksgiving Day parade
- 2: It’s Monday in Monticello – Dec. 2
- 2: All visitors to MHS/RJK subject to metal detection screening, per new policy
November 2024
- 26: RJK student wins a bike for being kind
- 26: Ms. Moore and VanderMeulen’s class welcome first responders for Thanksgiving Feast
- 26: The 2024 Monticello High School Thanksgiving Food Drive is a Success
- 25: Cooke hosts lantern walk on the school’s nature path
- 25: Warming centers open for the season
- 25: Statement from Superintendent Evans re: incident at RJK
- 25: It’s Monday in Monticello – Nov. 25
- 22: MCSD closed Friday, Nov 22
- 21: All after-school activities, BOE meeting, P-T conferences canceled Nov. 21
- 18: It’s Monday in Monticello – Nov. 18
- 18: Nine students celebrated as Students of Distinction
- 18: MBK students participate in NYC’s HBCU Fair
- 15: MHS sends Baya Titus and Diya Patel off to state championships in style
- 14: 30 local businesses attend MHS career fair
- 8: January Regents dates announced
- 6: High school performers inspire young students at KLR Elementary
- 4: It’s Monday in Monticello – Nov. 4
- 4: BOE will meet Thursday, Nov. 7
October 2024
- 31: MHS Food Drive underway; donations requested, help is available
- 30: Monticello Central School District partners with Astor Services to open school-based mental health clinic
- 29: Lockout lifted at MCSD schools effective immediately
- 28: All schools will be open on schedule, Tuesday, Oct. 29 with additional security measures
- 28: District aware of social media unfounded threat; law enforcement investigating
- 28: Monday in Monticello – Oct. 28, 2024
- 28: KLR, MHS, RJK to remain in lockout until end of day; all after-school activities canceled at these schools
- 28: SJS raises $450 for Ride 2 Survive Sullivan County
- 28: KLR, RJK, MHS currently in lock out out of an abundance of caution
- 28: Trap team wraps up a successful Fall season
- 25: Cooke holds ribbon cutting to celebrate the opening of the school’s Nature Path
- 25: Winter sports registration is open
- 24: Statement regarding bus accident in Rock Hill; no injuries reported
- 24: Monticello Central School District holds successful eleventh-annual Hall of Distinction
- 24: 11 inducted into the MHS National Honor Society
- 24: Wolf Lake Neighbors Foundation donates supplies for new “Care Closet” at KLR
- 23: MHS Key Club cleans up community with litter pluck
- 23: Behavioral Management Workshop a success, resources available
- 21: It’s Monday in Monticello – School Bus Safety Week edition
- 18: Board of Education will meet Thursday, Oct. 24
- 17: Emily Pine Wins Monti Idol 2024!
- 17: Local business leaders visit MHS Academy of Finance
- 17: KLR and SJS students “whip pediatric cancer”
- 10: Virtual Title I meeting will be held on Oct. 24
- 10: “Go Home Early Drill” to be held on Friday, Nov. 8; students to be dismissed 15 minutes earlier; after-school activities canceled
- 9: RJK Open House a successful night
- 9: MHS Faculty Shoutouts for September
- 8: MHS Homecoming Dance to be held Oct. 19
- 8: Monticello Fire Department visits Cooke and KLR for Fire Safety Week
- 8: BOE will meet Oct. 10
- 7: It’s Monday in Monticello – Oct. 7
- 4: RJK staff participate in Pink & Denim Day to raise money for breast cancer awareness
- 4: Calling all class of 2024 senior parents — order your yearbook and congratulatory message
- 2: Seniors Giada Marone and Alexandra Cushing join Board of Education as student members
- 2: Ninth-grade parents: please schedule a meeting with your child’s counselor
- 1: Cooke students witness butterflies emerge from chrysalis
- 1: District welcomes Ivory Coleman as Director of Safety/Assistant Principal at MHS
September 2024
- 30: Seven MHS Music Students Selected for Area All State Ensembles
- 30: It’s Monday in Monticello – Sept. 30
- 30: Learn more about our Hall of Distinction inductees; join us for the induction ceremony on Friday, Oct. 18
- 30: Stephen Lewis, Karen Crofoot named Outstanding Educator, Friend to Education
- 30: MHS Spirit Week will be held Oct. 14 – 19; see the schedule here!
- 27: Statement from Superintendent Evans re: employee incident
- 24: MHS picture day will be held Oct. 15 and 16; order online
- 23: It’s Monday in Monticello – Sept. 23
- 19: Supporting Your Reader: Tips and Strategies for Parents will be held Oct. 2
- 17: Robyn Boardman begins new assignment as assistant principal as Cooke; Michelle Knowlton to serve as interim assistant principal at MHS
- 16: Monday in Monticello – Sept. 16
- 12: Monticello HS adds six to the class of 2024
- 12: SJS phone and internet is restored
- 9: It’s Monday in Monticello – Sept. 9
- 6: Two MHS students selected to perform at NYSSMA conference
- 4: Monticello MBK distributes school supplies
August 2024
- 29: Welcome Back/Annual Notifications
- 22: Access RJK welcome letters from teachers
- 21: SC BOCES hosting community event to discuss future of high school graduation measures
- 6: Public comment period open for 2024-25 district safety plan
- 5: Inaugural MBK “We Need the Village” Conference a success
- 5: Spots available on MHS Trap Team for students in grades 6-12
- 2: Cooke Kindergarten Kick-Off will be held on Sept. 4
July 2024
- 22: Nominations are open for MCSD’s Hall of Distinction
- 19: MBK sponsoring summer reading program
- 17: Monticello celebrates launch of new Fitness Court with ribbon cutting ceremony
- 17: Incoming sixth-grade families: RSVP for Camp Panther!
- 12: Mark the dates for Panther Camp and Senior BBQ
- 11: High school families: save the date for the 2024-25 PSAT, SAT and ACT exams
- 11: KLR Supply Lists
- 10: Get your hands dirty — help build outdoor learning spaces at Cooke!
- 3: MHS engineering student builds his own airport after inspiration from classmate
- 2: New York State announces new “SUN Bucks” summer ebt benefit
June 2024
- 28: End of year fun at Emma Chase Elementary
- 26: Congratulations, class of 2024! Candid photos here!
- 26: Graduation livestream link
- 26: Tonight’s graduation ceremony will be held indoors; important information and livestream link
- 26: KLR third-graders learn the importance of teamwork and cooperation through friendly competition
- 26: Cooke Elementary students help local furry friends in need
- 24: It’s Monday in Monticello – Panther Parade of Pride Edition!
- 23: RJK Moving Up Ceremony will be livestreamed on district’s YouTube channel
- 20: Preparing for the workforce: MHS Academy of Finance students refine their interviewing skills in two-day workshop
- 20: Due to continued extreme heat conditions, all schools will dismiss early on Friday, June 21
- 17: Statement from Superintendent Evans re: heat precautions
- 17: Board of Education will meet Thursday, June 20
- 17: SJS preschoolers move up to kindergarten
- 17: It’s Monday in Monticello – June 17
- 14: Emma C. Chase holds annual Flag Day ceremony with help from local veterans
- 13: Summer meals will be available for district residents under 18
- 12: Special meeting of the Board of Education will be held June 13
- 10: Monticello High School Trap Team dominates state tournament
- 10: It’s Monday in Monticello – June 10
- 10: Monticello’s MBK program to host inaugural “We Need the Village” event
- 7: Important information and dates for the class of 2024
- 7: Nathan Borko and Alex Dietz celebrated as OCIAA Scholar Athletes
- 6: Board celebrates retiring staff members
- 6: Musical May: student musicians captivate audiences during spring concert season
- 3: SJS preschoolers tour kindergarten
- 3: It’s Monday in Monticello – June 3
- 3: Tyrese Shaw and Quentin Liciaga qualify for state championships
- 1: Free Regents prep tutoring begins today!
May 2024
- 31: EPIC to host virtual workshop on “Listening and Responding to Children” on Monday, June 10
- 31: MHS Golfer Abby Morse headed to states
- 30: Tennis equipment donations enhance physical education throughout the district
- 30: Sixth-grade chorus performs for KLR and Chase students
- 29: On the move: EPIC hosts second “Kids Movement Night”
- 29: Chase students and families enjoy STREAM Night
- 29: KLR celebrates National Speech-Language-Hearing Month
- 29: Taking a SUPA course this fall? Join us for a SUPA Financial Aid workshop to defray costs
- 23: 7/8 Concert Choir performs at Music in the Parks, earns first place
- 23: Mr. Ames Teaches Third Grade a Valuable Lesson
- 23: Students explore career possibilities at MHS’s Career Fair
- 22: District-wide art show to be held June 7
- 21: Voters approve 2024-25 budget and capital project; elect three to Board of Education
- 21: Duggan and Forestburgh machines have been fully restored
- 20: It’s Monday in Monticello – May 20
- 17: Three MCSD Board members earn awards
- 16: Juniors: get your class of 2025 shirt here!
- 16: MHS No Place for Hate Committee discusses future plans
- 16: SC BOCES will host info session geared towards families of students with disabilities
- 16: RJK announces third-quarter honor roll
- 16: Sixth-grade orientation presentation/attendance survey available online
- 15: Staff vs. students basketball game scheduled for June 6 has been cancelled
- 13: Fourth-grade students learn about musical opportunities at MCSD
- 13: MHS Chamber Singers perform at Hershey Park
- 13: Academy of Finance students visit NYC’s financial district
- 13: Cooke school to host jog-a-thon; sign up today!
- 13: High School Career Fair to be held May 16
- 13: It’s Monday in Monticello – May 13
- 13: Students briefly evacuated at MHS this morning due to smoke in library
- 10: Take a virtual tour of Ed Kennedy Field with Ryan Jasper and learn more about the proposed changes to our athletic facilities
- 10: Free Regents prep tutoring for Monticello students begins June 1
- 10: Budget newsletters will begin arriving in mailboxes May 11
- 10: Students in grades 8-11: request free art supplies for the summer
- 9: Statement from Superintendent Evans regarding antisemitic graffiti at high school
- 8: Congratulations to MHS honor roll recipients
- 8: MHS Chamber Singers visit the Metropolitan Opera
- 7: Village of Monticello Sanitation Department visits SJS
- 7: MHS guitar students visit Newark High School; meet remarkable musicians
- 7: KLR STREAM Night a Success!
- 6: It’s Monday in Monticello – May 6
- 4: EPIC to host “RULER” Workshop on May 14: Meta-Moment Part Two
- 2: Message from Superintendent Evans regarding antisemitic graffiti found at MHS
- 2: 2024-25 Budget Legal Notice
- 1: Celebrating our principals on National School Principal Day
April 2024
- 30: Capital Project Overview video is now live
- 29: It’s Monday in Monticello – April 29
- 26: Calling All Aspiring Educators: Ignite Your Passion for Teaching in Sullivan County!
- 24: Message from Superintendent re: upcoming culture and climate surveys
- 22: It’s Monday in Monticello – April 22
- 19: Community invited to capital project presentation and tour of athletic facilities
- 19: RJK and MHS students participate in Youth Poetry Festival
- 19: Local author visits St. John Street preschoolers
- 17: Tutoring available for middle and high school students at the RJK school
- 17: Solar eclipse fun at Cooke
- 17: From farm to classroom: local maple farmer teaches elementary students how to make maple syrup
- 15: It’s Monday in Monticello – April 15
- 15: MHS students shine in Once Upon a Mattress
- 12: Residents to vote on Capital Improvement Project during May budget vote; first informational meeting scheduled April 15
- 9: Monticello CSD named Best Community for Music Education for the 15th consecutive year
- 8: It’s Monday in Monticello – April 8
- 1: STREAM Winter Newsletter is live
March 2024
- 27: Monticello Central School District announces Jennifer Gorr as MHS Principal
- 26: Seven MHS students advance to state-level History Day Contest
- 25: SJS preschool hosts Literacy Night
- 25: It’s Monday in Monticello – March 25
- 22: EPIC to host Spanish Workshop on “Helping Your Child Succeed in School” on March 26
- 22: Participation in Government students learn about policy making from Superintendent
- 22: Rockets and Robots and Asteroids, oh my! Cooke families enjoy STEAM Night
- 22: MCSD special education staff receive training in Progress Monitoring
- 22: Thursday, March 28 is now a “give back” day; all schools closed
- 21: EPIC to host “Kids Movement Fun Family Night” on April 11
- 20: Middle and high school musicians learn from Fredonia School of Music
- 18: It’s Monday in Monticello – March 18
- 15: KLR’s Math Night a success
- 12: MHS will host SAT exam; register at the College Board website
- 12: SUPA US History Classes visit the Tenement Museum
- 12: Yearbook orders due April 1
- 11: It’s Monday in Monticello – March 11
- 11: MBK Fellows Judah Brown and Xavean Mitchell attend NYS Stand and Deliver workshop
- 8: Student art to be featured in Countywide PK-12 Art Show on April 12-14
- 8: SJS students build their brand
- 7: Second-quarter honor roll lists published
- 7: Monticello High School Academy of Finance featured on Broadcast Retirement Network
- 6: Petitions nominating candidates for BOE available March 11; due back April 22
- 5: Tyrese Shaw earns bronze medal at NYSPHSAA Championships
- 5: MCSD students shine at All-County Festival
- 5: Winter athletes thank staff members with PROJECT:Gratitude
- 4: Monday in Monticello – March 4
- 2: Message from Superintendent re: non-credible threat
- 1: KLR families invited to Math & Movement Night
- 1: BOE will meet on March 7
- 1: SJS preschoolers visit Rock Hill SPCA
- 1: MHS celebrates students of distinction
February 2024
- 29: Monticello Junior and Senior High Jazz Bands rock the house at the 26th Annual Liberty Jazz Festival
- 28: EPIC to host “Helping Your Child Succeed in School” workshop in Arabic on March 7
- 28: Coach Chris Russo receives Board Award
- 27: EPIC to host Spanish Workshop on “Guiding Your Child’s Behavior – Positive Discipline” on March 5
- 26: It’s Monday in Monticello – Feb. 26
- 23: Cooke Elementary School students are now winter explorers thanks to a grant from the Sullivan County Cornell Cooperative Extension
- 21: Track athletes shine at state qualifiers
- 16: St. John Street Community Preschool students get healthy with a lesson from EPIC
- 15: Monticello skiers have impressive day at Section IX championships
- 15: Inaugural Winter Science Academy trip a success
- 15: Laura Zanrucha joins district as Director of Secondary Education
- 12: It’s Monday in Monticello – Feb. 12
- 9: EPIC to host “Resolving Conflicts” workshop in Arabic on Feb. 13
- 6: 25 MHS students participate in annual MLK Youth Summit
- 5: Six spots currently available for MCSD preschoolers at Healthy Kids
- 5: It’s Monday in Monticello – Feb. 5
- 5: Spots available on trap team for spring season
- 2: EPIC to host Sweetheart Dance for St. John St. Community Preschool families on Feb. 9
- 1: EPIC to host Spanish Workshop on “Love is a Powerful Vitamin” on Feb. 6
January 2024
- 31: Inspired by Malala Yousafzai, sixth-grade students write about the power of the pencil
- 31: Update from Superintendent Evans re: remaining snow days
- 30: MHS will host Chipotle fundraiser on March 9
- 29: It’s Monday in Monticello – Jan. 29
- 29: Help us improve our communication! District invites families to complete communication survey
- 25: Did you earn $64,000 or less last year? Get your taxes prepared for free through MHS’s AOF VITA program
- 23: Updated Regents/SUPA week schedule; no classes in session Jan. 24, 25
- 22: April 2 Board of Education meeting canceled
- 22: It’s Monday in Monticello – Jan. 24
- 18: Masters of Multiplication celebrated at KLR
- 18: Cooke Elementary yearbooks on sale
- 16: EPIC to host Spanish Workshop on “Fostering Emotional Growth” on Jan. 23
- 12: Mrs. Snow’s class “travels” to Alaska
- 11: Seven MHS students’ work selected for statewide MLK exhibition
- 11: MHS recognizes Students of Distinction
- 11: Students watch cereal donations turn to dominos
- 8: It’s Monday in Monticello – Jan. 8
- 6: Join Superintendent Evans for Open Office Hours – new dates added!
- 5: Free medication storage and destruction tools for families
- 5: Holiday joy and shopping for toys: MHS celebrates 2023 toy drive at annual assembly
- 3: Students learn about kindness, and meet with author
- 3: RJK dance on Jan. 12 canceled
- 3: BOE will meet Thursday, Jan. 4
- 2: MHS students perform at SC Government Center
December 2023
- 28: Local veterans visit Cooke Elementary to share their knowledge with students
- 27: Charm Smith and Aga Chowdhury medal with a winning record at NYCFL annual holiday tournament in public forum debate
- 23: SJS Preschool and EPIC bring holiday cheer to families at school’s first Holiday Event
- 22: Board of Education appoints Tokinma Killins as the district’s new director of counseling, SEL and student services
- 22: Songs of the season: Monticello Performing Arts Department holds annual Winter Concert
- 21: Elementary students learn powerful lessons on becoming sweethearts and heroes
- 20: MHS government class learns important lessons from legislator visit
- 20: MHS students learn math concepts by creating graham cracker houses
- 20: Chase students reimagine John Lennon’s “Real Love”
- 20: Chase students set out to trap the Gingerbread Man
- 20: Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary welcomes Patrick Miraglia as the school’s new assistant principal
- 18: It’s Monday in Monticello – Dec. 18
- 14: Cooke school seeking snow boots and snow pants donations
- 12: It’s Monday in Monticello – Dec. 12
- 8: MHS Performing Arts Department presents: The Nutcracker
- 7: Fall STREAM newsletter is live!
- 7: Cooke presents its winter concert series; students limited to 2 guests
- 6: Follow up from district-wide evacuation
- 6: St. John Street Community Preschool and EPIC to host free holiday event on Dec. 15
- 6: District welcomes Christine Miraglia as the new assistant principal of St. John Street Community School and director of school safety
- 5: ENL department hosts awards ceremony
- 4: It’s Monday in Monticello – Dec. 1
- 4: Fall athletes celebrate staff members with “PROJECT: Gratitude”
- 1: Board of Education will meet Dec. 7
- 1: Statement re: evacuation on Friday, Dec. 1
November 2023
- 27: Cheer on our Panthers and help feed MCSD students!
- 27: It’s Monday in Monticello – Nov. 27
- 21: Third grade “travels” to Africa
- 20: Another successful Thanksgiving Food Drive at Monticello High School
- 20: SJS high school students visit Toad Hollow Farm
- 20: Julia Wysokinska performs at All-State
- 20: It’s Monday in Monticello – Nov. 20
- 17: Monticello Central School District celebrates tenth annual Hall of Distinction
- 17: MHS music students visit Cooke for Guitar Exhibition
- 13: MHS students learn the importance of Veterans Day during annual ceremony
- 13: It’s Monday in Monticello – Nov. 13
- 9: MHS musicians perform at Hall of Distinction
- 9: Board of Education will meet Thursday, Nov. 16
- 9: SJS Families: Join Us for an Informative Night on Speech, Occupational, and Physical Therapy
- 9: Monticello High School Thanksgiving Food Drive set to launch, with some new changes
- 9: MHS Parent Teacher Conferences will be held Nov. 16 and 17; families should download ParentSquare app for appointments
- 9: October assembly celebrates students, staff and apples!
- 9: Eduardo Salinas and Diya Patel headed to states
- 9: Note to Cooke families re: lead testing results
- 7: MHS Picture Make-up Day is scheduled for Nov. 21
- 6: It’s Monday in Monticello – Nov. 6
- 2: New security measures will begin Monday, Nov. 6
- 2: Livestream the tenth annual Hall of Distinction induction ceremony
- 2: Halloween fun at MHS
- 1: Cooke’s October school spirit winners
October 2023
- 31: Trap Team wraps up fall season
- 31: Monticello High School students — reserve your 2024 yearbook today!
- 31: KLR students visit Bethel Woods Center for the Arts
- 31: Chase students learn about fire safety from WFD
- 30: Hall of Distinction, Class of 2023: Meet the Inductees
- 30: It’s Monday in Monticello – Oct. 30
- 27: SJS students plant seeds of peace
- 24: Monticello High School hosts another successful College Night
- 24: Monticello Kiwanis recognizes Key Club Faculty Advisor
- 24: KLR’s new StoryWalk helps students build literacy on the go
- 23: It’s Monday in Monticello – Oct. 23
- 22: National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week is Oct. 22-28
- 19: Doug Murphy, Jay Mendels honored at Sullivan County School Board Association’s Annual Awards Dinner
- 19: KLR on remote instruction Thursday, Oct. 19
- 17: Monticello Fire Department teaches lifesaving lessons at Cooke
- 17: SJS receives beautification grant from Sullivan 180
- 16: Senior Trip to Ocean City Maryland is still open for registration!
- 16: It’s Monday in Monticello – Oct. 16
- 16: District seeks tutors for homebound students
- 16: National School Bus Safety Week is Oct. 16-20
- 16: District recognizes BOE during School Board Recognition Week
- 16: MCSD recognizes its principals during National Principals Month
- 12: MHS Homecoming Dance will be Oct. 14
- 5: Tiny Town open house and registrations to be held in October
- 4: KLR picture day is scheduled for Oct. 19 and 20
- 4: MHS picture day scheduled for Oct. 17 and 18
- 2: Free COVID tests available from USPS
- 2: Library students at KLR solve “the mystery of the damaged books”
- 2: Monday in Monticello – Oct. 2
September 2023
- 27: RJK Middle School to hold lock down simulation drill on Sept. 28
- 20: KLR, RJK, MHS placed on a brief lockout this afternoon
- 19: MCSD announces inductees for 2023 Hall of Distinction; ceremony to take place on Nov. 3
- 18: It’s Monday in Monticello – Sept. 18
- 15: Pajama pants fundraiser for the class of 2024
- 14: Another successful week in the Adirondacks for Summer Science Academy students
- 12: Doug Murphy receives Dr. William F. Moran Service Award
- 12: ATI donates backpacks and supplies to RJK
- 11: Need help feeding your family? A Single Bite can help
- 11: It’s Monday in Monticello – Sept. 11
- 7: PRASAD brings dental services to Monticello CSD
August 2023
- 31: New teachers take part in orientation
- 28: Elizabeth Bedford joins Robert J. Kaiser Middle School as Assistant Principal
- 28: Families with children attending MCSD may be eligible for discounts on internet service; laptop
- 23: Registration is open for MHS Trap Team
- 22: District will utilize ParentSquare to deliver annual notifications
- 22: St John Street Preschool to host Math and Movement Night on Aug. 31
- 22: District placed on brief lockout due to unrelated police activity in the area
- 18: 14 students graduate in MHS’s August ceremony
- 17: Summer message from Superintendent
- 15: Cooke Kindergarten Kick-Off will be held Sept. 5
- 14: Sara Kozachuk, Veronica Serrano and Dr. Gary Furman spend summer in their new leadership roles
July 2023
- 28: MCSD accepting applications for nominees for district’s Tenth Annual Hall of Distinction Ceremony
- 19: Second-grade students receive books from Kiwanis
- 13: Preschool Informational Night will be held Aug. 31
- 13: KLR supply lists for 2023-24 school year
- 12: Senior BBQ will be held Aug. 31
- 12: Panther Camp will be held for incoming ninth-grade students, and new students on Aug. 30
- 12: MCSD receives “Best Community for Music Education” distinction
June 2023
- 29: Spring/summer STREAM newsletter
- 22: Brooklyn Brown-Johnson is RJK’s top reader in Cross County Challenge
- 22: Annual ENL Family Night a success
- 22: Kiwanis Club presents nine students with scholarships
- 22: Chase celebrates Flag Day
- 22: Kyle Edwards is “Principal for the Day” at Chase
- 22: Monticello High School graduation ceremony livestream
- 16: 11 MHS students honored at annual “Student of Distinction Awards” for fourth marking period
- 15: Graduates take a step back in Panther Parade of Pride
- 14: Graduation ceremony information
- 14: BOE will meet on June 22
- 14: Students go “mad” for Rocket Ron from Mad Science and his fascinating experiments
- 13: Cooke Field Day moved to June 15
- 13: Board recognizes Leanna Auletta and Michael Feltman for their year of service as student Board members
- 12: Taina DeJesus places at Championship
- 12: Chase Bucket Fillers rewarded with custom T-shirts
- 12: Team Wolverine holds Cultural Gala
- 12: It’s Monday in Monticello – June 12
- 8: Support the boys basketball program with Summer “FUNd” Raiser
- 8: Meg Cruz, Irvin Oestrich selected as OCIAA Senior Scholar-Athletes
- 7: Air quality precautions in effect on June 8
- 7: STEAM Night a success at George L. Cooke Elementary School
- 7: ENL BBQ will be held Monday, June 12
- 5: It’s Monday in Monticello – June 5
- 2: MHS Academy of Finance students sharpen their interview skills with two-day workshop facilitated by Jane Sorensen
- 1: Seniors: we need your photos for the Blue and White ceremony!
- 1: RJK’s student council visits capitol building
May 2023
- 31: Eduardo Salinas crowned Section 9 Class B Champion
- 30: Xavean Mitchell and Judah Brown inducted into 2023 class of MBK Fellows
- 30: Girls Golf Team finishes undefeated season with division championship
- 30: NYSP visits Cooke students for drone demonstration
- 26: Civil Air Patrol visits MHS students
- 26: Renovation underway at KLR garden
- 26: Board of Education will meet Thursday, June 1
- 25: EPIC to host “Resolving Conflicts” workshop in Arabic on May 30
- 24: MHS sophomores present their project at the 4th Annual Youth Conference on Transformative Classroom Learning
- 23: Final election results certified at May 23 BOE meeting
- 23: MHS students participate in the second annual Sullivan County Youth Poetry Festival
- 23: SJS students visit government center
- 22: It’s Monday in Monticello – May 22
- 18: EPIC to host “Helping Your Child Succeed in School” workshop in Arabic on May 23
- 18: Baseball senior night
- 17: Unofficial election results; Board moves to hold special meeting on May 23 to canvass affidavit ballots
- 17: Boys Varsity Track and Field Team captures division championship
- 17: Boys tennis team celebrates senior night
- 17: Scientists in Action: Visualizing Animal Acoustics
- 17: Cooke’s April school spirit assembly
- 17: Cooke students learn about patriotism with veteran visit
- 16: Unofficial results of May 16 budget vote and BOE election
- 16: Conference Day Registration
- 15: MCSD hosts successful performances of its spring musical, “The Little Mermaid”
- 15: MHS Chamber singers attend Music in the Parks
- 15: It’s Monday in Monticello – May 15
- 15: Boys Golf team captures second consecutive division championship
- 15: Track team celebrates senior night
- 12: Seniors celebrated at Softball Senior Night
- 12: RJK students make sweet Roman roads
- 12: AOF students attend NYSSCPA’s annual career day in NYC
- 12: Inaugural Cooke PTO Someone Special Dance is a a big hit!
- 12: KLR Yearbook Store is open until May 15
- 12: MHS Spring Pep Rally is a success
- 12: Health & Wellness 2023 at Tiny Town: Earth Day Activity
- 12: Congratulations to the NHS inductees
- 12: MCSD/EPIC launch Arabic workshop series
- 12: SJS celebrates Ms. Gorr’s first National Principal’s Day
- 12: MHS Career Readiness students learn important skills through the school’s salad bar
- 12: District-wide spirit week will be held May 15-19
- 11: EPIC hosts successful first “Kids Movement Family Fun Night” at SJS
- 10: Two Monticello educators receive awards from Mid-Hudson School Study Council
- 10: Board members receive recognition for professional development
- 9: MHS students earn NYS Seal of Biliteracy
- 9: MHS music students experience the Metropolitan Opera with trip to New York City
- 9: Last chance to register to vote is May 9; Budget newsletter will arrive in residents’ mailboxes this week
- 8: It’s Monday in Monticello – May 8
- 5: EPIC to host “Encouraging Emotional Growth” workshop in Arabic on May 9
- 5: An important message from Superintendent Evans
- 3: MHS students present research projects at their first “New York State History Day” contest
- 3: Board of Education will meet on Thursday, May 4
- 2: Do one small thing on May 16 for district’s inaugural Community Day
- 1: It’s Monday in Monticello – May 1
April 2023
- 28: Board updates family engagement policy
- 27: Board of Education adopts updated 2023-24 academic calendar
- 27: Third-quarter MHS honor roll announced
- 27: Public comment period open on Smart Schools Investment Plan addendum
- 26: EPIC to host “Fostering Self-Esteem” workshop in Arabic on May 2
- 26: Nine educators receive tenure at April 25 Board meeting
- 25: EPIC to host “Kids Movement Fun Family Night” on May 1
- 25: Cooke Elementary students take on the Dr. Seuss Reading Challenge
- 25: MHS announces its third-quarter Student of Distinction recipients
- 25: MHS baseball team spends day in Cooperstown after win
- 25: Tri-M students travel to NYC
- 25: Cooke Family Literacy Night will be held May 3
- 25: Students take home awards during county-wide art show
- 25: RJK students participate in Sullivan County Poetry Festival
- 25: MHS students use 3D printer to create chess pieces
- 25: Woolworth, and soda fountains, and arcades: oh, my! Students learn about history of Monticello
- 24: It’s Monday in Monticello – April 24
- 21: Information for parents about the ELA and Mathematics assessments
- 21: Board of Education candidates announced
- 20: Academy of Finance students save taxpayers more than $42K in tax preparation fees
- 20: Ms. Andersen welcomes a slew of mystery readers to her class
- 20: Donald Thurston joins the MCSD as cook manager
- 20: Cooke elementary students host an “EPIC” guest reader
- 19: EPIC to host first workshop in Arabic on April 25
- 19: MHS welcomes Samantha Lefberg as the school’s new assistant principal
- 18: Statement re: incident at high school on April 18
- 17: It’s Monday in Monticello – April 17
- 13: Cooke presents Spring Concert Series
- 13: Board adopts 2023-24 proposed budget; residents will vote on May 16
- 12: NYS English and Social Studies Regents Informational Night will be held Wednesday, April 12
- 11: Alexis Heins receives Board Award
- 11: The Power of Story: A Storytelling Workshop will be held April 18
- 11: SAT and ACT reminders
- 10: It’s Monday in Monticello – April 10
- 2: NYSED releases accountability designations
March 2023
- 31: MHS Performing Arts Department presents Disney’s The Little Mermaid
- 30: Dylan Hardy and Joseph Russo named BCANY All-Stars
- 30: Budget vote legal notice
- 30: Students celebrate Music in Our Schools Month with original compositions
- 30: MHS woodworking students create benches for athletic fields
- 27: JV/Varsity baseball teams lead baseball clinic with Little League
- 27: It’s Monday in Monticello – March 27
- 24: Monticello Panthers Baseball team shop is live
- 23: Winter issue of Middle Wrinkle is live
- 22: Chase students celebrate Agricultural Literacy Week
- 22: Wellness club is “Cooke-ing” Up Healthy Options
- 21: STREAM Fair/Activity Night will be held April 24
- 20: Interested in running for the school board?
- 20: It’s Monday in Monticello – March 20
- 20: EPIC to host Spanish Workshop on “Sex Education Begins at Home” on March 20
- 17: KLR’s spring picture day will be held April 11
- 17: Board recognizes Aaliyah Mota with Board Award
- 16: KLR STREAM Fair rescheduled to Wednesday, March 22
- 16: First “Sweetheart Dance” a success for EPIC & St. John Street Community Preschool
- 16: 12 MHS students honored with “Student of Distinction Awards” for second quarter
- 13: BOE will meet Thursday, March 16
- 13: It’s Monday in Monticello – March 13
- 13: Seniors: save the date for the senior trip and senior prom
- 13: Support the senior class with a t-shirt or discount card
- 13: Safety staff and physical education department participate in fun-filled day of training and team building
- 9: EPIC to host Spanish Workshop on “Balancing Between Work and Family Life” on March 13
- 9: KLR third-graders celebrate Black History Month
- 8: EPIC will host “RULER” Workshop on March 14
- 8: Athletic department announces scholar athletes
- 7: Monticello Performing Arts students shine at SCMEA All-County Music Festival
- 7: RJK Spirit Week will be March 13-17
- 7: Error on district calendar; varsity awards ceremony planned for later in the spring
- 6: MCSD parents: complete this survey to help us improve our district
- 6: It’s Monday in Monticello – March 6
- 3: There’s a new cat in town at the Emma C. Chase Elementary School
- 3: St. John Street Community School celebrates its inaugural literacy night
- 3: Message from Superintendent regarding non-credible rumored threat
- 2: Cooke families have a blast at Dr. Seuss craft night
- 2: BOE will meet Thursday, March 2
- 1: EPIC Spanish Workshop will be held Monday, March 6
- 1: Monticello’s MBK Fellows attend Stand and Deliver in Albany
February 2023
- 27: Alexis Heins crowned NYS Champion
- 27: It’s Monday in Monticello – Feb. 27
- 27: Taina DeJesus places second; headed to state championships
- 26: Warming center and other resources are available for the winter season
- 24: Superintendent message re: remaining snow days
- 22: Aaliyah Mota joins 1,000 point club
- 22: Alexis Heins captures second consecutive championship as girls alpine ski team earns division championship
- 21: Eighth-grade students attend poetry workshop with Poet Laureate
- 21: KLR students create snowflake designs
- 17: Varsity girls basketball team celebrates senior night
- 17: Kaitlyn Morse qualifies for NYS Championships
- 17: Boys basketball and cheerleading teams celebrate senior night
- 17: Alpine ski celebrates senior night on Feb. 10
- 17: Ms. Dutcher and Ms. D’Agata’s class complete scavenger hunt
- 16: Senior athletes thank staff with PROJECT: Gratitude
- 16: Mrs. Trone and Mrs. Belgiovene’s class enjoys a drone demonstration from Trooper Sawyer
- 13: Five MHS seniors receive New York State Scholarships for Excellence
- 13: It’s Monday in Monticello – Feb. 13
- 13: District welcomes Theresa Carlin as interim assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction
- 9: Upcoming surveys will help district in its vision to become district of choice
- 9: A great reason to dress up for Panther Pride Friday…
- 9: Limited number of spots available on Monticello Trap Team; registration is underway
- 9: Cooke second-graders learn about safety from law enforcement
- 9: Monticello Wrestling Team celebrates its seniors
- 8: Board honors remarkable group for their hard work with “100s chart”
- 7: MHS Academy of Finance students complete a busy and engaging first semester
- 7: An important message from Superintendent Evans
- 7: Incoming MHS freshmen: watch the ninth grade orientation video
- 6: It’s Monday in Monticello – Feb. 6
- 6: EPIC to host Sweetheart Dance for St. John St. Community Preschool families on Feb. 17
- 1: EPIC to host Spanish Workshop on “Children Need Families” on Feb. 6
January 2023
- 31: MHS students win multiple awards at the 2022 Scholastic Art and Writing Competition
- 30: It’s Monday in Monticello – Jan. 30
- 27: BOE will meet on Feb. 2
- 27: Monticello wrestlers place in Bulldog Wrestling Tournament
- 27: Tiny Town celebrates grand opening
- 27: MHS Football Player Xavean Mitchell selected as Class A All-League Player by Section 9 Coaches Association
- 26: EPIC to host Sweetheart Dance for St. John St. Community Preschool families on Feb. 3
- 25: EPIC to host Spanish Workshop on parenting styles & decision making on Jan. 30
- 23: It’s Monday in Monticello – Jan. 23
- 20: MHS NAF Academy of Finance students offer free tax services
- 20: Monticello Math Team takes second place in league championships
- 11: MHS Key Club members brave the cold to volunteer
- 11: Elementary and middle school backpack programs seeking donations to feed Monticello students
- 11: Big things are happening in Tiny Town — join us for a grand opening celebration
- 9: It’s Monday in Monticello – Jan. 9
- 6: MHS students “sleigh” this year’s annual toy drive
- 3: Statement from Superintendent re: dismissal on Jan. 3
- 3: Backpack program donations will be accepted at all varsity basketball home games
- 3: Second-grade students enjoy holidays around the world
December 2022
- 22: 2022 MHS Food Drive a success
- 22: KLR’s student of the month ceremony will be re-scheduled
- 21: 7th grade physicals and sports physical appointments available
- 21: Student roundtable focuses on food service; district to hire new executive chef
- 20: Fall/Winter STREAM newsletter is live
- 20: Last chance for senior photos is Jan. 6
- 20: Music students perform at the Government Center
- 19: It’s Monday in Monticello – Dec. 19
- 14: Winter coats/hats/gloves available for KLR families in need thanks to Elks Lodge
- 14: KLR students participate in Hour of Code
- 12: Students receive Scholar Athlete recognition
- 9: Academy of Finance students learn business dining etiquette during field trip
- 9: First-quarter honor roll announced
- 6: 11 MHS students honored with “Student of Distinction Awards” for first quarter
- 6: KLR’s Math and Movement Night is a big success
- 6: MHS Drama Club presents Fairy Tale Courtroom
- 6: MCSD announces promotion of Allison Billias to Interim Assistant Director of Pupil Personnel Services (PPS)
- 5: NYSED and NYSDOH remind individuals of strategies to prevent spread of illnesses
- 5: College Financial Aid Workshop will be held on Dec. 13
- 1: Get your tickets for the Chase PTO’s adult prom
- 1: Board of Education will meet Thursday, Dec. 8
- 1: Students take virtual trip to Latin America
November 2022
- 30: Ms. Ruston’s class uses their imagination
- 29: District mourns death of MHS student
- 28: It’s Monday in Monticello – Nov. 28
- 23: Monticello High School Food Drive feeds 100 families
- 23: The fall edition of The Middle Wrinkle is live
- 22: Cooke Elementary second-grader becomes an author
- 22: District welcomes Yaa Yaa Catherine Whaley-Williams as Director of Student Equity
- 21: MCSD bus involved in minor accident; no injuries reported
- 21: St. John Street Community School enjoys a Thanksgiving feast
- 21: District welcomes Ryan Jasper as interim director of athletics
- 21: MHS holds Veterans Day assembly
- 21: Trap team wraps up another successful fall season
- 18: Michelle Knowlton honored with award of excellence
- 15: Families had a “gourd time” at St. John Street Community School’s first Harvest Festival
- 14: It’s Monday in Monticello – Nov. 14
- 9: Mr. Lankau/Ms. Olsen’s class write letters to veterans
- 9: Cooke Elementary students and staff dress to the nines for annual “Denim & Pink” fundraiser
- 8: MHS fashion students craft outfits from newspaper
- 8: Second-grade students learn about voting with snack election
- 8: Three upcoming dates for senior pictures — book your appointment ASAP
- 7: Fourth-grade students write letters to veterans
- 7: It’s Monday in Monticello – Nov. 7
- 7: Eighth-grade student shows gratitude to custodial team
- 6: MCSD welcomes Michele McCoy as the new Director of Pupil Personnel Services (PPS)
- 4: Company soliciting advertising in Monticello is unaffiliated with the district
- 4: Jen Gorr takes helm of new preschool/high school program at St. John Street Community School
- 2: Grand Re-opening of New to You Bookstore at Chase
- 1: MCSD security team enhances safety skills during conference day
October 2022
- 31: It’s Monday in Monticello – Oct. 31
- 31: KLR School Store is back in business
- 28: Potsdam Brass Quintet visits Monticello high school and middle school music students
- 28: EPIC hosts “Cooking in the Classroom” activity
- 28: MCSD receives grant to purchase electric bus and infrastructure
- 26: Recordings of strategic plan meetings are available online
- 25: Rotary Club donates school supplies to MCSD
- 25: Next senior picture day will be Dec. 1; all appointments on Oct. 26 & 27 have been filled
- 25: Math + movement = learning and fun!
- 25: Learn about the Individual Arts Assessment Pathway at MHS’ open house
- 24: It’s Monday in Monticello – Oct. 24
- 20: Members of the Monticello community honored at Sullivan County School Board Association’s annual awards
- 19: Monticello Board of Education appoints two student co-members
- 18: MCSD celebrates our transportation staff during National School Bus Safety Week
- 17: It’s Monday in Monticello – Oct. 17
- 17: Celebrating our Board of Education during School Board Recognition Week
- 14: Order fresh fruit from Florida; support our high school students
- 14: Board of Education will meet Thursday, Oct. 20
- 13: Winter sports registration is now open
- 11: Upcoming surveys will help support student growth
- 7: Fifth-grade visits Storm King Art Center
- 4: Red Cross Blood Drive will be held at MHS on Oct. 28
- 4: College Night will help seniors and their families with college application process
- 3: It’s Monday in Monticello – Oct. 3
September 2022
- 30: Eighth-grade students celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with culturally-responsive lesson
- 30: Board of Education will meet Thursday, Oct. 6
- 29: Underclassmen picture days scheduled for Oct. 20 and 21
- 29: Order your MHS yearbook in October and save!
- 29: “Go Home Early” drill will be held on Oct. 4; students will be dismissed 15 minutes early
- 28: After-School Programming for RJK and MHS students will begin first week of October
- 28: Statement from Dr. Evans re: arrest of teacher
- 27: RJK picture day will be Oct. 4
- 27: Another Cup of Coffee with Superintendent Dr. Matthew Evans
- 27: Community Event with Nathan Harmon will be held Sept. 27
- 27: Cross country team participates in Roosa Gap Roller Coaster 5K
- 27: “Check out” Hispanic Heritage Month
- 23: MHS Homecoming Pep Rally & Homecoming Dance on Thursday, Sept. 29
- 21: Dedication ceremony held for the new outdoor classroom at Emma C. Chase Elementary School
- 20: MCSD celebrates its IT Professionals
- 19: It’s Monday in Monticello – Sept. 19
- 8: Important message regarding state requirements from the school health office for the upcoming 22/23 school year
- 7: MCSD celebrates National Payroll and Business Services Week
- 6: Students — need help setting up your device? Watch these videos
August 2022
- 30: Despite zero percent tax levy increase, some residents may see changes on their tax bills
- 29: It’s Monday in Monticello – Aug. 29
- 26: Strategic plan charts a roadmap for the district
- 25: MHS Panther Camp for incoming freshman and new students
- 23: Supply list for SJS Community School Preschool Program
- 22: Tees and threes golf outing will be held Sept. 24
- 19: BOE will meet Thursday, Aug. 25; meeting will be livestreamed
- 17: Commissioner of Education rejects appeal, finds no recount of votes necessary
- 10: MCSD receives leadership in education award
- 10: 2022-23 school supply lists for Cooke
July 2022
- 25: Public access to district facilities has been restored
- 20: Senior portrait information
- 20: Public comment period open for district safety plan
- 18: Demolition complete at old Monticello bus garage
- 12: KLR supply lists for the 2022-23 school year
- 6: Elementary summer school program begins July 12
- 6: MHS fourth-quarter honor roll announced
- 5: Matt Buddenhagen named Outstanding Male Coach of Spring 2022
- 5: Summer school schedule
June 2022
- 27: Candid graduation photos
- 24: Graduation livestream
- 24: EPIC successfully ends the year with final RULER Workshop and End of the Year Celebration
- 24: Board members; student board members recognized at BOE meeting
- 24: Board of Education honors retirees at annual ceremony
- 23: Information now available on RJK’s Summer Learning Academy
- 22: Ms. Dutcher’s Ms. D’Agata’s class celebrates with end-of-year party
- 22: MBK students participate in Student Empowerment Leadership Retreat
- 22: STREAM Spring/Summer Newsletter is live
- 17: Class of 2022 takes a step back in the Panther Parade of Pride
- 17: Today’s Students, Tomorrow’s Teachers experience college life in one day at Marist College
- 17: MBK and TSTT students prepare for village parade
- 16: Chase students tour the BearCat
- 16: OCIAA names Owen Bassett and Liza Mitchell senior scholar athletes for Monticello High School
- 16: Second-grade students receive books from Monticello Kiwanis Club
- 13: Yearbook distribution will begin June 15
- 13: Graduation handicapped parking request
- 13: Cooke first-grade students release butterflies
- 13: It’s Monday in Monticello – June 13
- 13: MCSD Spartans
- 13: Mindfulness on the Mountain
- 10: Monticello Trap Team takes first place in conference
- 10: KLR celebrates Better Hearing and Speech Month
- 10: District staff honored at Healthier Generations Celebration
- 10: MHS marks end of fourth marking period with Student of Distinction Awards
- 10: PRASAD dental van keeps students smiling brightly
- 9: Students learn important lessons from Anne Frank
- 9: Monticello Central School District holds successful ninth annual Hall of Distinction ceremony after two years
- 8: Sixth-grade basketball tournament is a big hit
- 7: A special surprise for Ms. Somers’ kindergarteners
- 6: Awesome Alliances event brings together students of all abilities for a night of fun
- 6: EPIC to host end of year RULER Workshop on Thursday, June 9
- 6: It’s Monday in Monticello – June 6
- 2: Dispatcher Christine Cortright honored with board award
- 2: MCSD to hold ninth annual Hall of Distinction ceremony on Friday, June 3
- 1: Meet this year’s Hall of Distinction honorees for the Class of 2021
- 1: District-wide art show will be held Friday, June 3
- 1: Sixth-grade parent orientation presentation available online
May 2022
- 27: Cooke’s School Literacy Night was “Out of This World”!
- 26: Graduation update from Principal Wilder (May 26)
- 26: MHS Red Cross Club will host blood drive on June 8
- 25: Message from Superintendent Evans re: school safety
- 25: ENL BBQ will be held June 1
- 25: ENL Family Gathering will be held June 1
- 24: Work underway to replace all light fixtures in the district at no taxpayer cost
- 24: U.S. History & Government Regents cancelled; June 1 will be a regular school day
- 23: A walkway of positive affirmations
- 23: New Vision Health students create high school class about health insurance
- 23: KLR spring concert series
- 23: It’s Monday in Monticello – May 23
- 23: June 11 ACT cancelled
- 23: Note from Principal Knowlton re: RJK 8th grade dance
- 23: Three MHS track and field athletes take home gold at championships
- 20: BOE filing appeal to formally update election results; election outcome remains the same
- 20: MHS will celebrate Mental Health Awareness Spirit Week
- 20: Important information for sixth-grade families re: Medieval Times
- 19: What’s cracking at Cooke? Eggs!
- 19: Students have another successful year in Cross County Reading Challenge; festival to be held May 21
- 19: MHS students learn about addiction and recovery from a familiar face
- 19: Third-graders take virtual trip to Israel
- 19: Monticello boys track and field team crowned Division Champions
- 19: RJK eighth-grade dance cancelled, BBQ planned
- 18: EPIC to host workshop for National Pet Awareness Month on Wednesday, May 25
- 18: Special Board of Education meeting Thursday, May 19
- 17: Voters approve budget; elect three to Board of Education
- 17: A great year for Wood 2 students
- 17: Assembly encourages fourth-grade students to play instruments
- 16: It’s Monday in Monticello – May 16
- 16: Boys golf team named division champions
- 16: Sullivan County has been designated “high” risk area; masks recommended
- 13: Graduation update from Principal Wilder
- 12: EPIC to host Parent Café on self care on Wednesday, May 18
- 12: Trap team celebrates graduating seniors
- 11: Board of Education will meet May 17
- 11: Cooke students have Tea With Special Someone
- 11: RJK Seventh Grade visits Sharpe Reservation
- 11: Positive COVID-19 case at MHS spring concerts
- 11: KLR fifth-grade students graduate from DARE program
- 11: Monticello baseball and softball teams take home first place at tournament
- 10: MCSD receives donated photograph of 1928 MHS graduation class from local residents
- 10: Mr. Oefelein’s tech 7 class creates LED projects
- 10: Check your mailbox for the budget edition of the Panther Post
- 9: Board Awards Recognize Remarkable Individuals
- 9: It’s Monday in Monticello – May 9
- 9: 23 inducted into National Honor Society
- 9: Positive COVID-19 case identified at the May 5 Board of Education meeting
- 6: Junior prom will be held May 20
- 5: Information about senior end-of-year events
- 5: RJK Middle School announces third-quarter honor roll
- 4: Third-quarter MHS Honor Roll announced
- 4: EPIC to host four parent workshops in Spanish during the month of May
- 4: Monticello High School students enjoy pep rally and homecoming
- 3: School Violence Prevention Grant will fund comprehensive programming at MCSD
- 3: Build a stronger community with us on May 11
- 2: Save the date for the 8th Grade Moving Up Ceremony
- 2: It’s Monday in Monticello – May 2
- 1: Academy of Finance will host Movie Night at Fair Oaks Drive In – buy your tickets now!
April 2022
- 29: Board of Education Meeting; Budget Hearing will be held Thursday, May 5
- 29: Buy a discount card, support the junior class
- 29: Cooke Family Literacy Night will be “Out of this World!”
- 28: Friday, May 27 could be a “give-back” day
- 27: Our new transportation and facilities center is open!
- 27: Christine Budinich named “Superhero Among Us” by NYSUT
- 26: MHS marks end of third marking period with Student of Distinction Awards
- 25: Stop on Red, Our Kids are Ahead — Operation Safe Stop Day is April 28
- 25: It’s Monday in Monticello – April 25
- 22: Engineers in the making: Cooke Elementary students design 3D models of cup holders & grippy shoes
- 20: Board of Education adopts proposed 2022-23 budget
- 19: MCSD named a “Best Community for Music Education” for 13th consecutive year
- 19: KLR third graders go on virtual trip to Egypt
- 19: EPIC to host “Poetry Family Workshop” on April 27
- 19: Monticello Central School District Kicks Off Construction For District-Wide Energy Efficiency Project
- 19: Monticello High School’s Academy of Finance featured on NAF website
- 14: English Regents Informational Night Wednesday April 27 from 6:45-7:45 p.m.
- 14: Positive COVID-19 case at April 12 Board of Education meeting
- 12: Sixteen MCSD educators receive tenure
- 11: It’s Monday in Monticello – April 11
- 7: BOE will meet Tuesday, April 12
- 7: Statement on Investigation of Staff Member
- 7: Get your Panther gear and support the KLR fifth-grade class
- 6: Monticello artists win awards at Sullivan County’s 2022 Art Show
- 6: EPIC to host Parent Café on children’s yoga and mindful meditation on April 13
- 6: Jane Sorensen honored with two awards
- 4: Save the date for Monticello CSD’s Healthy Lifestyles Community Evening on April 11
- 4: Student-poets participate in inaugural Sullivan County Youth Poetry Festival
- 4: It’s Monday in Monticello – April 4
- 1: Absentee ballot applications available beginning April 15
March 2022
- 31: Save the date for junior prom!
- 31: EPIC to host three parent workshops in Spanish during the month of April
- 31: KLR fifth-graders work to build a school community of respect
- 30: Chase students celebrate Agriculture in the Classroom Week with CCE
- 30: George L. Cooke Elementary School Spring Concert Series
- 30: BOE will meet Tuesday, April 5
- 29: The Monti Message March 2022
- 29: A surprise family reunion at MCSD
- 29: Senior class trip information/save the date for prom
- 28: KLR students receive return on investment
- 28: It’s Monday in Monticello – March 28
- 28: Register for ParentSquare to keep receiving news, alerts and events from Monticello CSD
- 24: Keep your family healthy and active with tips via text
- 23: Social Studies Regents Information Night will be held Wednesday, April 13
- 23: Extra! Extra! Cooke students learn about community news, thanks to special visitor
- 22: EPIC will host “Meal Planning Made Easy” Family Engagement Workshop on March 29
- 22: EPIC organizará “Parent Café: Sensory Meditation” el 24 de marzo
- 22: EPIC to host “Parent Café: Sensory Meditation” on March 24
- 21: It’s Monday in Monticello – March 21
- 18: Deadline to order yearbook is April 1
- 18: Budget Legal Notice
- 17: Fearless! will host “Love Shouldn’t Hurt” Youth Summit on Sat. April 9
- 17: MHS students arrested on drug-related charges; substance abuse prevention resources available
- 16: Cooke PTSO will have initial meeting on March 22
- 16: EPIC Presents: Workshops in Spanish on Zoom
- 14: SUNY Sullivan Instant Admissions/Financial Aid Assistance event will be held March 30
- 14: It’s Monday in Monticello – March 14
- 14: MCSD launching new assessment tool to improve social-emotional learning practices
- 11: Lock down drill in progress at RJK and SJS
- 10: Youth invited to apply for an opportunity to serve on the NYS Governor’s Youth Council
- 9: MHS PTSO meeting rescheduled to Wednesday, March 16
- 8: Student art work will be displayed at Bethel Woods during SC P-12 Visual Arts Show
- 8: Older MHS yearbooks are available in digital archive
- 8: Schools in MCSD receive grants from Sullivan 180 to improve the health of their school communities
- 8: Updates to COVID-19 mitigation plan re: masks and contact tracing
- 7: It’s Monday in Monticello – March 7
- 4: RJK student Michael Pappas ranked third nationally in USASFA
- 3: Voter registration public notice
- 3: Monticello Central Schools to host 67th annual SCMEA All-County Music Festival
- 2: Monticello High School hosts its first exchange student in many years
- 2: Sixth-grade students will visit RJK Middle School in March – see schedule
- 1: BOE determines masks will be optional on school grounds effective March 2
- 1: Petitions nominating Board of Education candidates available March 14; due back April 18
February 2022
- 28: Panther Taina DeJesus headed to state championship
- 28: Special Board of Education meeting to be held Tuesday, March 1
- 28: Update from Superintendent Evans re: mask mandate
- 28: It’s Monday in Monticello – Feb. 28
- 24: February Monti Message
- 24: Junior Panthers Book Club builds literacy and inclusive culture
- 23: EPIC will host second “RULER” Workshop on Feb. 28
- 23: Extended day program at capacity; not expected to accommodate families on waitlist
- 22: “What’s Your Blueprint?” MLK Day of Service Youth Summit for grades 9-12 will provide inspiration and community service hours
- 22: Nordic ski team competes in championship; two Panthers headed to states
- 18: Changes to COVID-19 mitigation plan
- 18: Military veterans visit first grade class at George L. Cooke Elementary School
- 17: Alpine ski athletes headed to states
- 17: MBK mentorship program resumes in-person program, more activities planned
- 15: EPIC will host “Healthy Hearts” Family Engagement Workshop on Feb. 23
- 14: Sixth-grade movie night will be held Feb. 25
- 14: Isaac Hernandez places fifth at Section 9 Wrestling Championships
- 14: MHS second-quarter honor roll announced
- 14: It’s Monday in Monticello – Feb. 14
- 14: MHS/RJK students involved in minor bus accident in the morning of Feb. 14
- 11: Class of 1959 donates clarinet in honor of Dr. Robert J. Kaiser
- 11: Nordic ski team well-represented in SGN Invitational results
- 10: Show your Chase spirit during Spirit Week
- 10: MCSD celebrates National School Counselors Week
- 10: MCSD operating on 2-hour delay Thursday, Feb. 10
- 8: Read The Middle Wrinkle — a collection of RJK talent
- 8: Board of Education to meet Thursday, Feb. 17
- 8: Mamakating Library helps Chase students learn about community
- 7: Important update regarding remaining snow days
- 7: Kindness counts at the George L. Cooke Elementary School
- 7: It’s Monday in Monticello – Feb. 7, 2022
- 3: RJK Middle School Team Shop is open
- 3: A great day for the Monticello ski teams
- 3: Applying for college? Virtual HESC events will assist with FAFSA/TAP applications
- 3: Wood 2 students create benches with purpose
- 2: Dream Tank is hosting First Aid, CPR, and Narcan training for students aged 14-18
- 1: MHS/RJK students involved in minor bus accident
- 1: MHS students learn how current mask mandate litigation reflects constitutional concepts
January 2022
- 31: It’s Monday in Monticello – Jan. 31
- 31: MHS PTSO to hold next meeting on Feb. 9
- 28: Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary School receives grant to improve the health & wellness of school community
- 27: Update on this morning’s closure from Superintendent Evans
- 26: Sullivan County warming centers will remain open through Monday, Jan. 31
- 26: The Monti Message – January 2022
- 25: BOE will meet Feb. 3
- 24: Important clarification on mask wearing at Monticello CSD
- 24: Project Excel will cease operations at MCSD effective June 30, 2022; district working to develop new program
- 24: It’s Monday in Monticello – Jan. 24
- 21: Update on remote instruction from Superintendent Evans
- 21: BOE will have special meeting Jan. 27
- 21: Remote Meal Delivery Schedule 2021-22
- 20: Liberty Jazz Festival postponed
- 20: Families of MCSD students can opt-in to weekly COVID-19 screening
- 19: Prescription drug storage and disposal products available
- 18: MHS PTSO to hold Organizational Meeting on Jan. 26
- 14: EPIC will host “RULER” Workshop on Jan. 24
- 13: George L. Cooke Elementary & Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary awarded grants from Sullivan 180
- 13: Panther home games now streaming online
- 13: Message from Superintendent Evans on updated COVID-19 guidance
- 11: BOE will meet Jan. 20
- 10: It’s Monday in Monticello – Jan. 10/Updated guidance from SCPHS re: COVID-19 quarantine
- 10: Virtual orientation for parents of current eighth-grade/incoming ninth-grade students will be held Jan. 13
- 5: MHS Guidance Department to hold Financial Aid Workshop on Jan. 13
- 5: Update on regents exams and high school schedule
- 4: Robert J. Kaiser Middle School students receive donation of new high-end 3D printer
- 4: Spectator limitations at neighboring schools
- 4: MHS Annual Toy Drive: A 2021 Success
- 3: All schools expected to be open for in-person instruction on Jan. 4
- 3: Final date for senior photos is Jan. 12 – book your appointment now
- 3: It’s Monday in Monticello – Jan. 3
- 2: Message from Superintendent Evans re: COVID-19 testing, test-to-stay protocol, shortened isolation periods for vaccinated staff members and more
December 2021
- 28: George Cooke Elementary students create traps to catch Santa Claus
- 23: MCSD will pay certified substitute teachers $200 per day in new “floating per diem” positions
- 23: The Monti Message – December 2021
- 21: Kindergarten class continues annual gingerbread exchange with Florida class
- 21: Eighth grade class creates comic panels to show the effects of the Industrial Revolution
- 20: Christopher Russo named New York Boys Basketball Coach of the Year
- 20: It’s Monday in Monticello – Dec. 20
- 20: Monticello High School to pivot to remote instruction Monday, Dec. 20
- 17: Emma C. Chase Elementary School food donations provide Monticello families with Thanksgiving meals
- 17: Third-grade students enjoy MHS production of The Nutcracker
- 17: BOE will meet Thursday, Jan. 6
- 17: Second round of Jingle Bell Basketball Classic postponed until Jan. 8
- 17: MCSD will host SCPHS pediatric vaccine clinic on Monday, Dec. 20
- 16: Threats of violence made on social media unfounded—district will remain open on Friday, Dec. 17
- 16: Statement from Superintendent Evans on the events of Dec. 16
- 15: Investigation reveals that social media post did not originate in Monticello
- 15: District is closed Dec. 15; All schools pivot to remote instruction; all employees should work from home.
- 14: Special Board of Education Meeting will be held on Dec. 15
- 14: Sullivan County BOCES dismissing early due to power outage
- 13: Last call for senior pictures
- 13: SCPHS hosting two Moderna booster clinics in upcoming week
- 13: It’s Monday in Monticello – Dec. 13
- 10: All schools, except Chase, dismissing early due to power outage; all after-school activities cancelled
- 9: All elementary school concerts postponed until spring
- 7: RJK will pivot to remote instruction Wednesday, Dec. 8. All other schools, including SJS, are operating as scheduled
- 7: Service restored at MCSD
- 6: It’s Monday in Monticello – Dec. 6
- 3: Underclassmen picture day will be Dec. 8
- 2: Important reminder regarding COVID-19 policies and remote instruction
- 2: Two-hour delay for Sullivan County BOCES; no morning CTE
- 1: Important information regarding spectators at winter 2021-22 athletic events
November 2021
- 30: A special Thanksgiving parade at Chase
- 30: Monticello High School Thanksgiving Food Drive Committee Successfully Helps 100 Local Families
- 30: Kickin’ to Hunger Donates 13 Boxes of Canned Goods & Socks to the George L. Cooke Backpack Program
- 29: It’s Monday in Monticello – Nov. 29
- 29: The Monti Message – November 2021
- 24: STREAM Fall 2021 Newsletter is live!
- 24: Monticello High School Honors Students of Distinction
- 23: Bus driver shortage led to remote schedule; schools expected to reopen Wed. Nov. 24
- 23: G.L. Cooke Elementary Kindergarten Students Treat First Responders to Donut Drive
- 23: Baby Pictures and Senior Goodbyes for 2022 yearbook are due Dec. 3
- 22: Interested in having your 5-11 year old vaccinated? Please complete this form
- 22: BOE will meet Thursday, Dec. 9
- 22: It’s Monday in Monticello – Nov. 22
- 19: EPIC will host “The Attitude of Gratitude” on Nov. 22
- 18: Chase Winter Concert rescheduled
- 18: All MCSD schools will resume in-person instruction on Friday, Nov. 19
- 16: MCSD celebrates its School-Related Professionals
- 15: It’s Monday in Monticello – Nov. 15
- 15: Chase Book Fair runs Nov. 15 – 28
- 15: All athletic events scheduled for Monday, Nov. 15 are cancelled
- 10: Section 9 championship was great day for the Panthers!
- 10: MCSD celebrates school psychologists during National School Psychology Week
- 10: KLR’s Spirit Week is Nov. 15-16
- 10: Reminder for families of students enrolled in MCSD’s Empire After School Program
- 9: Sullivan County Public Health Services hosting a series of pediatric vaccination clinics
- 8: MHS Spirit Week Nov. 15 – 19
- 8: MHS senior soccer athletes win at Exceptional Senior Soccer Game
- 8: Board of Education will meet Thursday, Nov. 18
- 8: It’s Monday in Monticello – Nov. 8
- 5: Monticello Teachers Association will host 7th annual Tinsel Trot on Dec. 11
- 4: Tiffany Hall joins Monticello Central School District as Director of Student Equity
- 3: Updated with meal delivery schedule: MHS will pivot to remote instruction on Thursday, Nov. 4
- 3: Senior athletes celebrated
- 3: Hall of Distinction announces 2021 inductees; ceremony will take place in spring
- 2: Show off your kindness, and support the George L. Cooke Elementary School
- 2: SCSBA recognizes outstanding MCSD community members
- 2: Deadlines to register for December’s SAT and ACT are Nov. 4, 5
- 1: It’s Monday in Monticello – Nov. 1
October 2021
- 29: MCSD elementary schools celebrate Halloween
- 28: KLR’s Backpack Program needs your help
- 28: MHS Open House information (updated with Zoom link)
- 28: Deputy Barrett teaches Cooke students about fire safety
- 27: October Monti Message
- 26: Recording of Community Forum on Student Equity
- 26: KLR receives $3,000 grant from Whole Kids for garden
- 25: BOE meeting will be held Thursday, Nov. 4 at MHS
- 25: It’s Monday in Monticello – Oct. 25
- 22: Cavan Leaney-Levenson and William Weiss appointed as student board members
- 22: Spirit Week, Picture Day and Yearbook updates for RJK
- 22: Monticello CSD recognizes School Board members during School Board Recognition Week
- 22: Town error leads to reduction of district revenue
- 21: MCSD celebrates transportation staff during bus safety week
- 21: Sullivan County Youth Bureau to host “Safe Halloween Trick or Treat” event on Oct. 31
- 20: SchoolMessenger test on Thursday, Oct. 21
- 19: First-grade students learn all about soil
- 18: Cooke families: order your photos online!
- 18: Rebecca Salerno crowned 2021 Monti Idol
- 18: It’s Monday in Monticello – Oct. 18
- 15: A Day of Youth Empowerment: Learn How to Make Your Own Business
- 15: RJK, including SJS, will pivot to remote instruction Oct. 18 – 22; meals will be delivered Monday and Wednesday
- 15: Every body moves at Monticello High School
- 14: Wurtsboro Fire Department Auxiliary hosting free “Firehouse Dog” movie night Friday, Oct. 15
- 13: Fall picture day at KLR Wednesday, Oct. 27 and Thursday, Oct. 28
- 13: Statement re: Hochul’s veto of aid forgiveness bill
- 12: It’s Monday in Monticello – Oct. 12, 2021
- 8: BOE to meet on Oct. 21 in the high school auditorium
- 8: Keith Petzinger joins Monticello team as Director of ELA, Social Studies and the Arts
- 7: Cooke receives nearly $4k in grant money for garden
- 6: Important information about the 2022 yearbook
- 5: Lockdown simulation drill at RJK underway
- 4: Link for RJK Virtual Open House
- 4: Lock down simulation drill to be held at RJK on Oct. 5
- 4: It’s Monday in Monticello – Oct. 4, 2021 — Learn more about the upcoming week from Dr. Evans
- 4: MHS will pivot to remote instruction on Monday, Oct. 4; Update: meals available for pickup
September 2021
- 30: COVID-19 information
- 29: Registration for winter sports is now open
- 27: Here’s what’s happening this week in the district
- 24: Three district students tested positive for COVID-19 this week; contact tracing complete
- 24: Board of education to meet Oct. 7 at Chase Elementary School
- 24: MCSD salutes its school nurses at Sept. 23 meeting
- 24: PSAT rescheduled to Saturday, Oct. 16
- 21: RJK meal delivery schedule
- 21: Two SJS students test positive for COVID-19; school will continue as scheduled
- 21: Updated: statement on bus altercation
- 21: Cooke families: please review, and return signed sheets
- 20: September Monti Message
- 20: CIC Parent Orientation Meeting is a virtual event
- 20: KLR’s Scholastic Virtual Book Fair is live!
- 17: Update on contact tracing; RJK will pivot to remote instruction. SJS and all other schools remain open
- 17: Six new COVID-19 cases in district; contact tracing ongoing
- 17: MHS student drop-off/pick up information
- 16: Positive COVID-19 case at KLR; school will continue as scheduled
- 14: Positive COVID-19 case at KLR; school expected to continue as scheduled
- 14: Board of Education will meet Thursday, Sept. 23
- 13: Seniors: schedule your appointment for senior portraits
- 13: Go Home Early Drill will be held Sept. 15
- 13: Student/athletes are eligible for the Heisman High School Scholarship
- 11: Positive COVID-19 case identified at Monticello High School; school will continue as scheduled
- 10: Issuance of P-EBT benefits ongoing
- 3: Positive COVID-19 case at MHS; school expected to open Sept. 8 as scheduled
- 3: Cooke Early-Drop Off Program Relocated to KLR
- 3: NYDOH issues new guidelines re: COVID testing in schools; MCSD expects to open as scheduled on Sept. 8
- 2: Dogwood tree planted in celebration of Chris Sorensen at Chase Elementary
- 1: BOE adopts COVID-19 mitigation plan for the 2021-22 school year; recording of community forum is available.
August 2021
- 28: SUNY Sullivan requires all students – including BOCES CTE students – to be fully vaccinated
- 27: MHS Covid-19 Mitigation and Prevention Plan
- 27: George Cooke Elementary School’s COVID-19 mitigation plan for the 2021-2022 school year
- 27: KLR’s COVID-19 Mitigation Plan
- 27: Emma C. Chase Elementary School’s COVID-19 mitigation plan for the 2021-22 school year
- 27: RJK’s COVID-19 Mitigation Plan
- 25: Parking available for junior/senior students; apply for your spot online
- 25: Monticello High School 9th grade, 10th grade, and New Student Orientation
- 25: Update on before and after school program
- 24: August Monti Message
- 23: ATI will host a Back to School Fair on Sept. 1
- 18: Chance encounter at the Bagel Festival leads to historical portrait donation
- 16: Kim Gordon to lead district’s IT department
- 12: BOE will meet Thursday, Aug. 26
- 9: Principal Wilder invites MHS families to take partnership survey
- 9: Evan Waterton shines in national competitions
- 2: Free summer meals are available for kids
July 2021
- 28: Have two years of financial experience? Join our audit committee!
- 28: Lead testing results at MHS, RJK and St. John Street Education Center
- 27: Important senior picture updates
- 27: RJK earns first place as top secondary school in reading challenge
- 23: July Monti Message
- 23: Child Tax Credit helps working families cut child poverty
- 23: Principal Wilder has a reminder for seniors – It’s picture time!
- 22: Mark your calendars for August graduation
- 19: $1,000 Prize TIKTOK Talent Competition
- 19: Chase supply lists will be announced in mid-August
- 15: Get a COVID-19 Shot, Get a Farmers’ Market Coupon
- 14: Students working on new mural at RJK
- 12: Board of Education will meet Thursday, July 22
- 12: Summer internship program for Monticello High School students
- 12: Face coverings required in indoor spaces with students during summer months
- 12: Parents sought for assistant principal interview committee
- 1: ARP-ESSR Funding Plan
- 1: Board of Education will meet July 8 in MHS Auditorium
- 1: MCSD NAF Academy of Finance Announces Scholarship Winners
June 2021
- 30: Bank Street College of Education presents district’s Equity Snapshot to Board of Education
- 29: Monticello is empowering a healthier generation
- 28: STREAM spring/summer newsletter is live
- 28: Lead testing results at Chase
- 28: Lead testing results at KLR
- 26: MHS Summer School Information
- 25: Blue and White Ceremony/Senior Slideshow
- 25: Chase backpack program sends kids home with summer meals
- 25: Lead testing results at Cooke
- 24: Monticello Board of Education salutes its retirees
- 24: Graduation ceremonies will be streamed live on YouTube; watch video on what to expect during the graduation ceremony
- 23: Sullivan County Public Health Services will offer vaccine clinics for routine vaccines and Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines
- 23: RJK Moving Up Ceremony will premiere June 24 at 10:15 a.m.
- 23: RJK yearbooks have arrived
- 23: KLR wins first place in SC BOCES Cross County Reading Challenge
- 22: Soldiers visit with Cooke first-grade students
- 22: Drive-by iPad drop-off Friday, June 25; all iPads must be returned by July 1
- 22: Applications are being accepted for the 2021-2022 Anticipated Elementary Before and After School Program
- 22: Final meal delivery of 2020-21 school year
- 20: Sullivan County hosting COVID vigil and walk June 23, 8 p.m.
- 19: Superintendent’s Statement on June 18 Bus Garage Incident
- 17: Sixth grade parent orientation part 2 is now available
- 16: June Monti Message
- 16: Welcome, incoming sixth graders!
- 15: RJK Summer Academies
- 14: Board of education meeting June 24; watch live
- 11: Vaccine requirements for incoming sixth-grade students
- 11: Masks no longer required outdoors at MCSD
- 11: Second Graders Receive Books from Monticello Kiwanis Club
- 10: Chase teachers’ generosity benefits local families
- 9: Yearbook pre-sale will be held Tuesday, June 15
- 9: Positive COVID-19 case at RJK; school will continue to operate as scheduled
- 9: Links for virtual RJK and MHS concerts/dance showcase will be posted June 21; community can watch anytime from June 21-24
- 8: Chase students learn about ticks and Lyme disease prevention
- 8: Monticello President’s Education Awards ceremony is available on YouTube
- 8: NYSDOH issues guidance re: masks; BOE will hear recommendations at June 10 meeting
- 7: Elizabeth Bassett chosen for National Gallery of Art’s Summer Institute for Educators
- 7: Chase’s generosity helps local animals
- 5: Message from Superintendent re: face coverings
- 4: Cooke Golden Ticket Video
- 4: Positive COVID-19 case at MHS; school will operate as scheduled
- 3: Monticello students recognized at SC BOCES Academic Achievement Awards
- 3: First-grade students grow butterflies
- 2: District-wide art show will take place at 4 p.m. on June 4
- 2: Junior class hosting an end-of-the-year picnic; please complete survey ASAP
- 1: MCSD families are eligible for temporary $50 discount on internet service
- 1: Sidewalks of positivity at MHS
- 1: Monticello High School Trap Team – Spring 2021 Recap
- 1: test
- 1: Positively RJK – Weeks of May 17 – May 28
- 1: Upcoming EPIC events: Art Therapy and Sensory Motor Skills Workshops
- 1: Chase students continue working towards Guinness Record by creating links
May 2021
- 27: Vaccinated youth eligible to win full SUNY scholarship
- 27: Free summer meals for MCSD students
- 24: A beautiful night as AOF sponsors Jumanji at Fair Oaks Drive-In
- 24: Bethel Woods Center for the Arts hosting sensory-friendly days
- 24: Hunter Fein, Emily LaRuffa named OCIAA senior scholar-athletes for Monticello High School
- 24: Positive COVID-19 case at RJK; school will operate as scheduled
- 24: A delicious fund raiser for our juniors and seniors
- 24: MHS presents Student of Distinction Awards
- 21: Board of Education will meet June 10
- 21: Special Board of Education Meeting will be held June 7
- 21: Cooke Golden Ticket video – May 21
- 21: Senior trip to Six Flags on June 23 — trip is free; sign up today
- 19: Action Toward Independence Children’s Mental Health Awareness Family Fair
- 19: New air filters latest purchase from ESSER, GEER funding
- 18: Voters approve 2021-22 school budget
- 18: Super Happy Awesome News
- 18: Positive COVID-19 case at KLR; school will operate as scheduled
- 18: New Broadcasting and Music Production CTE program available for high school students
- 17: Upcoming virtual nutrition classes
- 17: Fifth-grade parent orientation video will be available June 16
- 17: Positively RJK – Week of 5/10 – 5/14
- 13: Monticello salutes its fall 2 senior athletes
- 13: MCSD Performing Arts Department announces spring 2021 concert series dates
- 12: Chicks hatch in Cooke’s kindergarten wing
- 12: Sullivan County Youth Book Festival postponed; online auction will fund next year’s event
- 12: Support the Class of 2021 with a t-shirt
- 12: Senior Prom set for Thursday, June 17
- 12: MCSD celebrates School Nurse Appreciation Day
- 11: Fly High Half Halloween: Disc Golf Clinic will be held on May 15
- 11: MHS staff stay well all April long
- 11: Ms. Kilgore receives garden grant
- 10: Emily LaRuffa will play volleyball for Le Moyne College in the fall
- 10: Four fall teams, 48 athletes earn scholar athlete status
- 10: Jumanji Drive-In Movie Night will support scholarships for seniors
- 10: Board of Education will meet Tuesday, May 18
- 10: Positive COVID-19 case in RJK; instruction will continue as scheduled
- 10: Join EPIC for a parent self-care session on Thursday, May 13
- 10: Panthers shine at Glenn D. Loucks Games
- 10: Positively RJK – Week of May 3 – May 7
- 9: Remaining vaccination appointments at student clinic now open to all individuals over 16
- 7: Legislators’ efforts lead to aid increase; proposed tax levy decrease for MCSD
- 6: Parents and caregivers: please complete this survey
- 5: Vaccine clinic for Monticello students will be held Tuesday, May 11
- 5: Voter Registration Day will be held on May 11 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.; however, you don’t have to wait!
- 5: School-related phone calls may come from unfamiliar numbers
- 4: 2021 Sullivan County Art Shows
- 4: Chase students visit the Bashakill
- 4: Happy Teachers Appreciation Day!
- 3: MHS graduation planning is underway
- 3: KLR student tests positive for COVID-19; contact tracing complete
- 3: Positive COVID-19 case at KLR; school will remain open
- 3: Positively RJK – Week of 04/26/21 – 04/30/21
April 2021
- 30: Tami Coney; Barbi Neumann-Marty honored with awards from Sullivan County School Boards Association
- 29: Semper Gumby!
- 28: June Regents Planning & Survey
- 27: Updated meal delivery schedule
- 27: Regents exemption available for algebra and living environment; complete the questionnaire
- 27: RJK student tests positive for COVID-19; school will remain open as scheduled
- 26: Late April Golden Ticket Video is live
- 26: Cooke Literacy Night – Part 2 – will be held Wednesday, April 28
- 26: Eighth-grade moving up ceremony rescheduled to June 24
- 26: Positively RJK – Week of April 12 – 23
- 26: April Monti Message
- 26: SUNY Sullivan hosts virtual information sessions each Tuesday at 3:30 p.m.
- 23: MHS student tests positive COVID-19; classes will continue as scheduled
- 22: KLR student tests positive for COVID-19; school will continue to operate as scheduled
- 22: Board adopts $91.27 million budget that decreases property tax levy by 2.06%
- 21: Board appoints Virginia Gallet as principal of the George L. Cooke Elementary School
- 21: Incident at Monticello High School on April 20
- 20: Positive COVID cases at MHS and RJK; schools will continue to operate as scheduled
- 20: RJK shines a spotlight on sixth-grade student, Shivam Patel
- 19: Chase students and staff define their school
- 19: KLR student tests positive for COVID-19; students/staff contacted
- 16: Cooke first-grade students are published authors
- 15: Many lessons learned as rockets fly
- 15: “Pinwheels for Prevention” pop up around Monticello
- 14: Youth Economic Group seeks applicants for Bags For Justice Summer Apprenticeship
- 14: Free SNAP-ED spring nutrition workshops
- 14: KLR updates re: in-person instruction
- 13: Survey for parents of 10th and 11th-grade students re: in-person instruction
- 13: Deadline to purchase MHS yearbook has been extended
- 12: Board of Education will meet Tuesday, April 20
- 9: Positively RJK – Week of April 5 – 9
- 9: Cooke’s early April Golden Ticket video is live
- 8: Sign up for spring sports at FamilyID
- 8: Chase students get a hands-on lesson in the human body
- 8: Mamakating Library offers virtual craft, reading programs; wildflower walk
- 8: It’s National Assistant Principals Week
- 7: EPIC will host virtual Earth Day celebration
- 6: MCSD named a Best Community for Music Education
- 6: Updates on increased in-person instruction opportunities
- 6: Summer Youth Employment Program is accepting applications
- 1: SUNY Application Week is April 5 – 9
- 1: Senator Schumer holds press conference at Chase school to announce how American Rescue Plan will impact local community
- 1: Two additional COVID-19 cases in district; schools expected to reopen as scheduled Monday, April 5
March 2021
- 30: Students continue to grow musically at Monticello
- 30: Parents of 9th and 12th graders asked to complete survey re: in-person instruction by April 2
- 29: Two staff members test positive for COVID; schools expected to reopen as scheduled following spring recess
- 29: Test form
- 29: “Positively RJK” Week of March 22 through March 26
- 26: Holiday message and update from Superintendent of Schools Dr. Matthew Evans
- 25: Kaitlyn Miller is tops in conference, third in state for fall trap shooting
- 25: Board of Education will meet Tuesday, April 6
- 25: Students create motivational messages
- 25: Friday, April 30 will be full day of school for all students
- 25: Want to help us break a Guinness World Record?
- 25: EPIC will host two self-care workshops in April
- 24: Ethelbert B. Crawford COVID-19 vaccine forum
- 24: Cooke music students learn that materials matter
- 23: A sweet way to celebrate Agriculture Literacy Week
- 23: Remote instruction for RJK students on Friday, March 26
- 22: Remember to send in your reading challenge sheets for Cooke Family Literacy Night
- 22: JV volleyball and varsity football teams exposed to positive COVID-19 case; practices/games are paused
- 22: Legal Notice for 2021-22 School Budget Vote and Hearing
- 22: Positively RJK: Week of March 15 – 19
- 19: All girls junior varsity volleyball games and practices are paused through March 24
- 19: Message from Superintendent Dr. Evans re: expanding in-person opportunities in April
- 19: First-grade students learn important safety lessons from Deputy Barrett
- 19: Cooke’s mid-month Golden Ticket video is live
- 19: Cooke Elementary School’s Virtual Family Literacy night is April 7
- 19: Familias de habla hispana: únase a nosotros en nuestros talleres ENL EPIC del mes de Abril.
- 19: Free college financial aid workshop will be held on March 30
- 19: District mourns the loss of Raul Sanchez
- 18: Whether near or far, RJK students are learning hands on lessons in 3-D design and printing
- 18: Petitions now available for board of education candidates
- 17: Non-public transportation requests due by Thursday, April 1
- 17: MPD investigates student’s messages; threat found to be non-credible
- 16: Positive COVID-19 case at MHS; building will remain open for in-person instruction
- 15: Get your tickets for MHS’s production of The Theory of Relativity
- 15: “Positively RJK” March 8-March 12
- 14: George L. Cooke Elementary School will return to in-person instruction March 16
- 12: Sullivan Renaissance will host a virtual volunteer open house
- 11: The Monti Message, March 2020
- 11: KLR will pivot to remote instruction through March 21
- 11: Suggestions for helping students out of a “schoolwork hole”
- 9: MHS Production of The Theory of Relativity is picking up speed
- 8: Streaming of high school musical ‘The Theory of Relativity’ will be March 19, 20
- 8: View the parent orientation for incoming high school families
- 8: Message from Sullivan County School Boards Association regarding education during COVID-19
- 8: Positively RJK: week of March 1 – March 5
- 5: Positive COVID-19 case at Cooke; building will remain open for in-person instruction
- 5: Statement from SCSBA regarding reopening guidelines
- 5: Challenge helps K-2 students learn that math is universal
- 5: Asbestos abatement will take place in closed construction area at high school, and other capital project updates
- 5: Board of Education will meet on Thursday, March 18
- 5: Spectrum News covers the Academy of Finance’s VITA program
- 4: Upcoming EPIC events
- 4: RJK will pivot to remote instruction through Friday, March 12
- 4: La fecha del taller de ENL cambió al 23 de marzo
- 3: Cooke celebrates 100 days of school
- 3: Winter STREAM newsletter is live
- 2: College in the Classroom scholarships available for two SUPA courses
- 2: EPIC presents: Dr. Seuss Reading Challenge for Cooke students
- 2: Bethel Woods’s Teen Art Studio offers free creative meetups for teenagers
- 1: Is your child entering ninth grade next year? Join us for orientation and course selection
- 1: Three Billy Goats Gruff project gets first graders thinking creatively
- 1: Virtual indoor track meet a great success
- 1: Mark your calendars for the MHS production of The Theory of Relativity
- 1: Positively RJK – Week of Feb. 15 – 26
February 2021
- 26: March 4 and March 11 will be remote instruction days for some schools
- 25: Cooke students send love to the skilled nursing unit at Garnet Health
- 25: KLR staff member tests positive for COVID-19; building will remain open
- 24: KLR Picture Retake Days are coming up
- 24: Live stream link for games
- 24: Boys basketball season cancelled due to second COVID-19 case
- 24: Support the class of 2022 with a treat from Little Caesars
- 23: Boys basketball program temporarily paused due to COVID-19 exposure
- 23: Join the AOF for Friday Kahoot Trivia Nights
- 23: March Madness Spirit Week
- 22: Board adopts the 2021-22 school year calendar
- 19: Remote learning on snow days going forward
- 19: Build a snowman, win a prize from the Academy of Finance
- 17: Positively RJK Feb. 1 – 12
- 15: Snow day on Tuesday, Feb. 16
- 12: A Restoration Plan for MCSD
- 11: Chase is spreading double the love!
- 11: Cooke Elementary School will be remote Feb. 26
- 11: Chase staff member tests positive for COVID-19; Chase will remain on remote instruction through Feb. 18
- 9: Snow day Tuesday, Feb. 9
- 8: Chase will pivot to remote instruction through Feb. 15
- 8: Hey seniors – new scholarships are posted
- 8: Upcoming EPIC events
- 5: Virtual Black History Month Program – A Regional Library Collaboration
- 5: Update on high-risk athletics
- 5: Letter from Superintendent of Schools Dr. Matthew Evans
- 5: Update on snow days
- 3: KLR will pivot to remote instruction through Monday, Feb. 8; students expected to return to building on Tuesday, Feb. 9
- 3: Early February Golden Ticket Video is live
- 3: Feb. 2 picture day rescheduled to March 1
- 1: Tuesday, Feb. 2 is a snow day
- 1: Update on High-Risk Winter Athletics
- 1: Positively RJK – Jan. 25 – 29
January 2021
- 28: Is a STREAM Journey right for you?
- 28: All Cooke students will be remote Friday, Jan. 29
- 28: Monticello High School construction is taking shape
- 27: Cooke picture day rescheduled to Monday, Feb. 1
- 27: KLR staff member tests positive for COVID-19; school will remain open
- 27: Heart-A-Thon will be fully virtual this year
- 27: First-grade students learn about our community of cultures
- 25: Feb. 1 through 5 is Cabin Fever Week at the Cooke school!
- 25: Liberty Partnerships Program offering free spring enrichment courses
- 25: Chase spirit week runs Feb. 1 – Feb. 5
- 25: The Monti Message, January 2021
- 25: Monticello Hall of Distinction looks for new committee members
- 25: Positively RJK – Jan. 18 – Jan. 22
- 25: You can take the coach out of the Gym, but you can’t take the Gym, (PE), out of the coach!
- 25: Dr. Martin Luther King, as told by a kindergartener
- 22: RJK Middle School will return to a hybrid model Monday, Jan. 25
- 22: Low and moderate risk sports begin Jan. 19
- 20: Rotary’s Million Mask Challenge comes to Monticello
- 18: Free cardiac screening for student-athletes exposed to COVID-19; clinic at Monroe-Woodbury Jan. 23
- 16: Cooke staff member tests positive for COVID-19
- 15: Ms. Bitjeman’s class has a dream…
- 15: Early January Golden Ticket video is live
- 15: Varsity indoor track practice to begin on Jan. 19
- 15: RJK will remain on remote instruction through Jan. 22
- 14: District mourns death of Derek Travis
- 14: Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan offers scholarships
- 14: Send your best pics to the Yearbook Club
- 13: Dana Taylor to be honored at NAACP’s Freedom Fund Dinner
- 12: First-grade students get hands-on lesson in chemical reactions
- 12: Last call for senior pictures!
- 12: Donors choose to help KLR
- 11: Section 9 sports has a new website and app
- 11: Positively RJK recognizes students for the week of Jan. 4, 2021
- 9: RJK Middle School will pivot to remote instruction Jan. 11-Jan. 15
- 8: Board of Education to meet Thursday, Jan. 14
- 4: Bethel Woods at Home helps community tap into creativity
- 4: Atención, familias de habla hispana
- 4: MCSD operating on a two-hour delay Monday, Jan. 4
December 2020
- 30: 20 moments that made us smile in 2020
- 29: EPIC to host virtual Parent Cafes
- 23: MHS toy drive provides toys to Head Start students
- 23: EPIC Wellness Workshop will be held on Jan. 28
- 22: Late December Golden Ticket Video at Cooke
- 22: Positive COVID-19 case at Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary School
- 22: Board of Education will meet Thursday, Jan. 7
- 21: Free farm stand and food distribution schedule for 2021
- 21: Performing Arts Department’s Winter Concert
- 21: Positively RJK Dec. 14-Dec. 18
- 21: Meal delivery schedule week of Dec. 21
- 20: All MCSD schools pivot to remote instruction Dec. 21 – 23
- 19: RJK building closed; remote instruction only Dec. 21 & 22
- 18: The Monti Message, December 2020
- 18: SAT Exam rescheduled to Dec. 19
- 18: Final opportunity for senior pictures will be Jan. 11 and 12
- 16: Watch the annual National Junior Honor Society Induction
- 15: MHS dance students work with Soul Inscribed
- 15: KLR/Cooke Cares and AOH make the season bright
- 14: Meal delivery schedule changes during week of Dec. 14
- 14: Positively RJK – Week of Dec. 7 – Dec. 11
- 11: Updated school supplies for select classes will be distributed Tuesday, Dec. 15
- 11: Virginia Gallet appointed as interim principal of George L. Cooke Elementary School
- 11: RJK picture days rescheduled to Feb. 9, 11
- 10: Michele Rosenstein’s joy comes from keeping our students healthy and safe
- 10: In-person instruction expected to resume Monday, Dec. 14; winter recess begins Thursday, Dec. 24
- 8: Cooke’s first Golden Ticket Video of December
- 7: Holiday Season Wellness Workshops
- 7: Athletics pause extended through Jan. 19; Family ID is open for registration
- 7: Athletic Director’s report to board of education
- 7: Positively RJK – Week of Nov. 30 to Dec. 4
- 3: RJK morning announcements are back
- 2: Love Disney? Don’t miss this opportunity…
- 2: Board of Education meeting will be held Dec. 10
- 2: MHS Food Drive feeds 40 families for Thanksgiving
- 1: RJK’s first marking period honor roll is posted
- 1: Family Support Line launches for MCSD families
November 2020
- 30: Brenda Sywalski named Art Teacher of the Year
- 30: RJK schedules week of Nov. 30 – Dec. 11
- 30: Positively RJK – Week of Nov. 23-27
- 27: All district buildings closed; students will learn remotely Nov. 30-Dec. 11
- 25: Thank you, Elks!
- 25: Cooke Picture Days rescheduled
- 24: Senior baby pics, superlatives and goodbyes for yearbook are due Dec. 14
- 24: Positively RJK – week of Nov. 16-20
- 24: First marking period honor roll
- 23: District to appoint interim/acting principal for Cooke Elementary School
- 20: Monticello High School Comfort Closet set to open Dec. 7
- 18: Nominate outstanding art educators for regional awards
- 18: Important message for senior students re: senior pictures
- 17: SUNY STEP offering coding session on Friday, Dec. 11
- 17: After-school tech help is available
- 17: Ms. Kilcoin’s class mixes science with pumpkins
- 17: Thank you, School-Related Professionals!
- 17: Sullivan County Public Health Services clarifies when to quarantine, or isolate as COVID-19 cases rise
- 16: Chase students get virtual visit from Senator Metzger
- 16: Update on heating issues and early dismissal at RJK
- 16: Need holiday help? Cooke/KLR Cares 2020 is accepting applications
- 16: MHS hosts successful virtual Kaiser Debate Invitational
- 16: Monticello Free Community Thanksgiving Dinner will be held Nov. 21
- 15: Attention Cooke students! Golden tickets are announced
- 13: Message from Superintendent regarding Thanksgiving travel
- 13: George L. Cooke Elementary School to reopen Monday, Nov. 16
- 13: Save time, save money, eat healthy – free workshops from SNAP-ED
- 12: Project Excel teams up with EPIC to provide families with resources
- 12: Sixth-annual Tinsel Trot will be virtual
- 12: Cooke picture day(s) postponed
- 12: Board of education meeting Thursday, Nov. 19
- 10: District will determine whether Cooke School will reopen for in-person instruction by 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 11
- 9: Positively RJK – week of Nov. 2
- 9: Virtual parent-teacher conferences are Nov. 18; Sign up now via Microsoft Bookings
- 9: Meal delivery week of Nov. 9-13
- 6: Positive COVID-19 case at Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary School; school will open as planned Monday, Nov. 9
- 6: Fall 2020 STREAM newsletter
- 5: Monticello CSD recognized with a “Friend to Extension” award
- 5: Get your 2021 gear, and support this year’s graduating class
- 5: Video of public forum re: COVID-19 is live
- 5: Monticello’s annual School Scene is live
- 5: Morning Music update
- 2: RJK’s new “Wellness Walk” bridges nature and learning
- 2: Financial support for childcare is available
- 2: Positively RJK – Week of Nov. 1
- 2: Changes to student bus routes in effect
October 2020
- 30: The Monti Message – November
- 29: Board of education meeting Nov. 5; watch live with link
- 29: New York State Education Department launches Parent Dashboard; seeks public input
- 29: Fall pictures for K.L. Rutherford students will take place on Monday, Nov. 2 and Thursday, Nov. 5
- 29: Second graders get special delivery
- 28: School closings and delays in the 2020-21 school year
- 28: George L. Cooke staff member tests positive for COVID-19; contacts limited; school will open as scheduled Thursday, Oct. 29
- 28: MHS presents: Build Your Brand Project
- 27: Cooke community raises nearly $1,000
- 27: Applications for junior and senior parking available
- 27: Fall pictures rescheduled at Cooke Elementary
- 27: MHS Guidance hosting virtual financial aid workshop
- 26: RJK Middle School Guidance Department seeks parent, student feedback – deadline extended to Oct. 30
- 26: Healthy meals at your fingertips
- 26: Positively RJK – Week of Oct. 26
- 23: We’re starting to collect pictures for the KLR 2020-2021 Yearbook
- 22: ‘Cans for Kids’ just keeps on giving to the children of Chase Elementary School
- 22: Halloween activities at Chase
- 22: Get your COVID-19 Questions answered by Sullivan County Public Health Services
- 22: Halloween activities at Rutherford
- 20: RJK Virtual Open House will be held Oct. 21 from 6 – 8 p.m./La Casa Abierta Virtual de la Escuela Intermedia Robert J. Kaiser se llevará a cabo el 21 de octubre de 6 a 8 p.m.
- 19: Kayla Colon is sitting at the table
- 19: Fire Prevention Week goes virtual!
- 16: Virtual book fair for KLR and Cooke runs from Oct. 19 – Nov. 1
- 16: The Monti Message, October 2020
- 15: Events at the Mamakating Library
- 13: RJK Lock-Down Drill
- 9: Update your SchoolMessenger information to stay connected
- 9: MHS Guidance Department hosting virtual College Night on Wednesday, Oct. 14
- 9: George L. Cooke Elementary School students expected to return to the building beginning Tuesday, Oct. 13
- 8: Principal Knowlton explains fully remote schedule, if needed
- 8: October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
- 7: Project Excel staff member tests positive for COVID-19
- 7: Mamakating Library creating virtual kids reading clubs
- 7: MHS dance students to work with Tony-nominated choreographer’s community engagement platform
- 7: Board of Education will meet Thursday, Oct. 15
- 6: Fall and winter sports registration is open
- 6: Two additional staff members at Cooke test positive for COVID-19; individuals have not been in the building since Friday, Sept. 25
- 5: Sullivan County Public Health Services will host drive-thru flu shot clinic Oct. 15
- 3: Local organizations seek virtual tutoring volunteers
- 2: Fight the flu at home and school
- 2: MCSD seeks staff, community members and students to serve on pandemic planning committees
- 2: Microsoft Teams outage; please restart the program if you’re experiencing difficulties
- 1: SUNY Sullivan Liberty Partnerships offering three programs
- 1: Website experiencing technical difficulties; click here for Classlink, email and SchoolTool links
September 2020
