Robyn Boardman begins new assignment as assistant principal as Cooke; Michelle Knowlton to serve as interim assistant principal at MHS

On September 16, Robyn Boardman began a new assignment as assistant principal at the George L. Cooke Elementary School.  This position was vacant due to the previous administrator seeking employment in another school district.  Ms. Boardman requested to be transferred to Cooke Elementary School.  She brings a wealth of experience as an assistant principal, having …

Get your hands dirty — help build outdoor learning spaces at Cooke!

Hello Cooke Families:  Thanks to the families who participated in the fundraising aspect part of our Jog-a-thon, we raised $3, 300.00 for our new outdoor learning spaces! Along with the $10,000 Sullivan 180 Empowering a Healthier Generation School Competition Grant we were awarded this spring, we are ready to start building our new spaces this …

New York State announces new “SUN Bucks” summer ebt benefit

New York State has announced a “SUN Bucks” summer benefit, which would provide $120 in EBT benefits to each eligible child. It is important to note that this program is only available for Monticello students whose family’s income is below the free/reduced lunch income guidelines. In the past, Monticello students had been eligible for similar …

EPIC to host virtual workshop on “Listening and Responding to Children” on Monday, June 10

The Every Person Influences Children (EPIC) program will be hosting a virtual workshop for Monticello families on Monday, June 10 at 6 p.m. via Zoom. Participants will gather for a Young Children’s EPIC Workshop and discuss the topic of “Listening and Responding to Children. EPIC Facilitator and St. John Street Community School social worker Eliza …

Tennis equipment donations enhance physical education throughout the district

Students throughout the district are getting some enhanced exposure to the sport of tennis, thanks to a generous contribution from the United States Tennis Association (USTA) Eastern. The organization donated tennis racquets and other equipment to all Monticello Central School District schools to help spark students’ interest in the sport, and the district’s physical education …

EPIC to host “RULER” Workshop on May 14: Meta-Moment Part Two

The Every Person Influences Children (EPIC) program will be hosting an online RULER workshop via Zoom for Monticello families on Tuesday, May 14 at 6 p.m. Participants will meet for “Meta-Moment: Part 2” and learn tools and strategies on how to identify positive responses to strong, unpleasant feelings. Cooke Elementary SEW Facilitator Elisa Mendels will …

Celebrating our principals on National School Principal Day

May 1 is National School Principal Day – The Monticello Central School District is lucky to have an extraordinary leadership team, comprised of dedicated professionals to guide our students, lead our staff, and solve problems. Their passion, commitment and knowledge is invaluable; thank you for all that you do! Please join us in celebrating our …