Cooke students hold their own Thanksgiving Day parade

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

It’s Monday in Monticello – Dec. 2

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

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

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

Ms. Moore and VanderMeulen’s class welcome first responders for Thanksgiving Feast

‘Tis the season for giving thanks, so naturally, the students in Ms. Moore and Ms. VanderMeulen’s kindergarten class at the George L. Cooke Elementary School wanted to show their appreciation for some local heroes.  The class held their annual “First Responders Thanksgiving Feast” and invited men and women from local first responder agencies for an …

The 2024 Monticello High School Thanksgiving Food Drive is a Success

Press release courtesy of the MHS Food Drive Committee  Monticello High School has worked together to help 125 families in our community enjoy a delicious Thanksgiving meal. As we have for well over 30 years, students, faculty, and staff worked together to raise enough money to purchase these meals from our local Shop Rite. United …