Cooke staff member tests positive for COVID-19

español Dear Monticello CSD Community Member, On January 15, the Monticello Central School District learned that a staff member at the George L. Cooke Elementary School tested positive for COVID-19. The individual was last in Cooke ES on January 14. According to our initial contact tracing, five (5) other staff members and seven (7) students …

Dana Taylor to be honored at NAACP’s Freedom Fund Dinner

The Sullivan County NAACP will honor Monticello Central School District’s Executive Director of Special, Summer and After-School programs during its annual Freedom Fund Dinner. The Freedom Fund Dinner Awards celebrate community members who have made significant contributions to the lives of people of color. Ms. Taylor is a daughter, mother, wife, educator and life-long resident …

First-grade students get hands-on lesson in chemical reactions

Miss Humbert and her first graders discussed the differences between different chemical reactions and what happens when milk reacts with detergent. They started by using the scientific method, and made predictions about what they thought would happen. Miss Humbert explained that milk is made up of minerals, proteins, and fats so when the dish soap …

Kindergarten Registration Week Postponed

Kindergarten Registration Week, originally scheduled to take place March 22-26 has been postponed to later in the school year. As in years past, registration will be by appointment only. However, this year, registration will take place at the school which the incoming kindergartener will attend. Children who will attend Emma C. Chase Elementary School will …

Bethel Woods at Home helps community tap into creativity

Designed to combat the impact turmoil can have on the physical and mental well-being of individuals, Bethel Woods Center for the Arts invites guests of all ages to connect and practice self-care through their Art of Wellness program. From Creative Arts Therapy workshops and exercise activities on the historic site, to virtual creativity classes, there …

EPIC to host virtual Parent Cafes

Monticello Central School District’s Every Person Influences Children (EPIC) program will host a series of virtual parent cafes, on the following topics:  Self Care – Thursday, Jan. 7, 7 p.m. (Win a self care basket) Getting Organized – Thursday, Jan. 14, 7 p.m. (Win an organization-themed basket) Both workshops are free, but registration is required. …