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Cooke second-graders learn about safety from law enforcement

Throughout the month of November and December 2022, Sullivan County Sheriff Deputy Barrett visited Ms. Dutcher and Ms. D’Agata’s second-grade class to teach the students about different safety topics through the DARE program designated for younger grades. Deputy Barrett taught the students many safety topics such as road signs, bicycle safety, household chemical awareness, knowing …

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Board honors remarkable group for their hard work with “100s chart”

The Board of Education honored George L. Cooke Elementary School educators Joana Dutcher, April Lasky, Irina Natale, Danielle D’Agata and Robert J. Kaiser Middle School student Maura Dutcher with a Board Award during the Feb. 2 Board of Education meeting. Board awards recognize members of the community who go above and beyond in service of …

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An important message from Superintendent Evans

Earlier today, we received an unsubstantiated report that a student had shown a gun to other students on their way to school. Our staff immediately contacted the school resource officer, and began a joint investigation. We also enacted school security protocols as delineated in our school- and district emergency response plans. After working closely with …

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EPIC to host Spanish Workshop on “Children Need Families” on Feb. 6

El programa Every Person Influences Children (EPIC) organizará un taller en español para las familias de Monticello a través de Zoom el lunes 6 de febrero a las 6:00 p.m. Las familias discutirán el tema de “Los niños necesitan familias”. El taller será presentado por Marta Mangual. El evento es gratis, pero se necesita registrarse. …

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EPIC to host Spanish Workshop on parenting styles & decision making on Jan. 30

El programa Every Person Influences Children (EPIC) organizará un taller en español para las familias de Monticello a través de Zoom el lunes 30 de enero a las 6:00 p.m. Las familias discutirán los temas de los estilos de crianza y la toma de decisiones. El taller será presentado por Marta Mangual. El evento es …

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Elementary and middle school backpack programs seeking donations to feed Monticello students

The Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary School, George L. Cooke Elementary School, Emma C. Chase Elementary School and Robert J. Kaiser Middle School backpack programs are all seeking donations for their respective backpack programs.  While all students in the MCSD receive free breakfast and lunch each school day, many of our district families struggle to feed …

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Big things are happening in Tiny Town — join us for a grand opening celebration

The Monticello Central School District, in partnership with the Every Person Influences Children (EPIC) program will host a grand opening of their new Tiny Town center, located at the St. John Street Community School, at 22 St. John Street in Monticello on Jan. 17 (snow date Jan. 18). Tiny Town is a place for Monticello …

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Second-grade students enjoy holidays around the world

Second-grade students at the George L. Cooke Elementary School celebrated holidays around the world without even leaving the building. First they learned the basics of traveling, such as what a passport is, and how to apply for one. Students then filled out their own passport, and “traveled” to Mexico, Italy and China, where they learned …

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Student roundtable focuses on food service; district to hire new executive chef

Monticello High School students received some welcome news during the second student roundtable of the year: the district in the process of hiring a cook manager to serve all six schools. This new position will be similar to an executive chef – he or she will be responsible for all aspects of the district’s food …

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