MBK students attend county legislative meeting

After participating in Sullivan 180’s Martin Luther King Day of Service, Monticello students in the My Brother’s Keeper program had the opportunity to attend,  and present at the most recent county legislative meeting.  After receiving three certificates acknowledging their participation in the MLK event, the students enjoyed a lunch with District 8 County Legislator Amanda …

RJK students celebrate Black History Month with research project

Robert J. Kaiser Middle School students researched influential figures from the Abolitionist/Early 19th Century, Civil Rights/20th Century, and the late 20th Century/early 21st Century time periods in Ms. Santoro’ WIN classes. The project is part of celebrating Black History Month, learning new information about these individuals, and sharing their new knowledge with their classmates. Students …

It’s Monday in Monticello – Feb. 24: Interview with skiers competing at state championships today and tomorrow

It’s Monday in Monticello – time for Superintendent Matt Evans’ weekly update to the Monticello community. In this episode, Dr. Evans interviews the Monticello High School skiers who qualified to compete today and tomorrow at the state championships in Lake George. Congratulations and best of luck to: Alpine Ski: Madelyn Cavello Diego Ferrer Alexis Heins …

Cooke second graders plan Winter Fun Day for their peers

Giggles. Squeals. Shouts of “Best Day Ever!” – all things passersby would have heard near Somerville Field on Wednesday, Feb. 11 as the George L. Cooke Elementary School celebrated their inaugural Winter Fun Day. Cooke’s wellness committee has been emphasizing outdoor activities for the 2024-25 school year. Supported by the generosity of local donors, and …

RJK students visit Philharmonic Orchestra at Lincoln Center

On Feb. 5 and 7, Robert J. Kaiser Middle School (RJK) Orchestra and sixth-grade Band students had the exciting opportunity to see the famed New York Philharmonic perform live at Lincoln Center in New York City. The interactive concert, held at the prestigious Avery Fischer Hall, featured a vast array of works across the classical …

Cooke’s interactive bulletin board helps history come alive for students

The George L. Cooke Elementary School STEAM Committee designed an interactive bulletin board to engage students in learning about influential figures from history across various fields, including scientists, engineers, artists, mathematicians, writers, and illustrators. The board features colorful visuals, short biographies, and fun facts about each individual, making history come alive in a way that …

Four Monticello skiers headed to states

Congratulations to Giovanni Gutierrez, Baya Titus, Abby Morse and Yousef Elsayed who competed at the Section 9 Nordic Ski Championships. All four have qualified to compete in the NYSPHSAA Nordic State Championships in Lake George on Feb. 24and 25!

It’s Monday in Monticello – Feb. 10: Nature Ambassadors/Winter Fun Day

  It’s Monday in Monticello — time for Superintendent Matt Evans’ weekly update to the Monticello community. In this episode, an interview with George L. Cooke Elementary School Nature Ambassador Anna Mollema about how the program empowers our students, deepens their connections with nature and puts our school in the running for a $75,000 grant …

Taller de EPIC en Español/EPIC Spanish Workshop

Taller de EPIC en Español Tema: El Amor es una Vitamina Poderosa ¡Únete a nosotros en Zoom! ¡Miércoles, 12 de febrero @ 6 pm! Registrarse con Marta Mangual enviando un correo electrónico a: mangualm@epicforchildren.org ó llamando al 845 866-1398 English EPIC Spanish Workshop Topic: Love is a Powerful Vitamin Come join us on Zoom! Wednesday, …