Show off your kindness, and support the George L. Cooke Elementary School

George L Cooke Elementary is currently doing an amazing fundraiser centered around kindness! With every item purchased, the company Kind Cotton provides a book to a child. As part of this fundraiser, they will be donating a book to every child at our school. Check out the link below and have items shipped directly to …

It’s Monday in Monticello – Nov. 1

It’s Monday in Monticello – and that means it’s time for Superintendent of Schools Dr. Matthew Evans’ weekly address. Watch below:  Related links:  https://www.monticelloschools.net/undrerclassmen-picture-day-will-be-oct-14-and-15/ BOE meeting will be held Thursday, Nov. 4 at MHS  

MCSD elementary schools celebrate Halloween

Our elementary school students had a spook-tacular time celebrating Halloween. Check out the links below to see some of the the boo-tiful costumes:   Cooke Halloween album Chase Halloween album  KLR Halloween album 

Deputy Barrett teaches Cooke students about fire safety 

Students at the George L. Cooke Elementary School received an important lesson about fire safety from a familiar face – Deputy Michael Barrett. In addition to serving as Cooke’s School Resource Officer, Deputy Barrett also volunteers his time as an EMT, fire fighter and fire investigator. During his presentation to individual Cooke classrooms, he discussed the importance of community service …

October Monti Message

COVID-19 Testing COVID-19 testing of Monticello CSD staff and contractors began on October 25, 2021.  All staff and contracted service providers must be tested weekly unless they provide proof of vaccination.  Vaccinated staff can still opt for testing. Once staff testing is established, we will begin to offer weekly COVID-19 testing to any interested student.  …

Recording of Community Forum on Student Equity

The Monticello Central School District held a Community Forum on Student Equity on Oct. 26. A recording of the forum is available below: PowerPoint with links to resources:  Community Forum on Student Equity PowerPoint    

It’s Monday in Monticello – Oct. 25

It’s Monday in Monticello — and that means it’s time for Superintendent of Schools Dr. Matthew Evans’ weekly address. Watch the video below for more information about this week’s upcoming events:  Related links:  Community Forum on Student Equity RJK Spirit Week MHS Open House Information   

Sullivan County Youth Bureau to host “Safe Halloween Trick or Treat” event on Oct. 31

The Sullivan County Youth Bureau will be hosting a Safe Halloween Trick or Treat event for children and families on Sunday, October 31, 2021 from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm outside of the Sullivan County Government Center located at 100 North Street in Monticello, New York. This event is free and open to all children and …

First-grade students learn all about soil

First-grade students in Ms. Dutcher and Miss D’Agata’s class had the opportunity to work outside as part of their SEW (Social Emotional Wellness) class time. SEW Facilitator, Mrs. Mendels, taught students all about soil, including how worms help enrich the soil and why it’s important to turn soil to help vegetables grow. The students even …

Cooke families: order your photos online!

George L. Cooke Elementary School’s picture days are coming up on Oct. 19 and Oct. 20.  Families can order their photos online. Please visit the Upstate Images website and enter code 63759Z to get started.