KLR/Cooke Cares and AOH make the season bright

The holiday season will be a bit brighter for some Monticello families, thanks to the Ancient Order of the Hibernians of Sullivan County (AOH) and the hard-working elves at the George L. Cooke and Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary Schools. For many years, each school held its annual “Cooke Cares” and “KLR Cares” initiative that matched …

Meal delivery schedule changes during week of Dec. 14

In anticipation of the projected winter storm, the transportation department will deliver double meals on Tuesday, Dec. 15 and one single meal on Friday, Dec. 18. There will be no deliveries on Wednesday or Thursday, however, the modified schedule will still provide five days worth of meals for students.   Please note that after next week’s …

Virginia Gallet appointed as interim principal of George L. Cooke Elementary School

On Thursday, Dec. 10, the Monticello Central School District Board of Education appointed Virginia Gallet as interim principal of the George L. Cooke Elementary School. Ms. Gallet will succeed Conmeka Lockhart, who tendered her resignation as principal, effective Dec. 11. Ms. Gallet is no stranger to school administration, or to the Monticello Central School District. …

In-person instruction expected to resume Monday, Dec. 14; winter recess begins Thursday, Dec. 24

As of Thursday, Dec. 10, the district expects to resume in-person instruction beginning Monday, Dec. 14, following the existing hybrid learning schedule. Students in cohorts A and C should plan to return to the school buildings beginning on Monday, Dec. 14. Students in cohorts B and C should plan to return to the school buildings …

Family Support Line launches for MCSD families

EPIC has launched a family support line for parents to utilize while being home with their children during quarantine: 716-332-4111. Operating weekdays between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., the support line is staffed by EPIC team members trained in parenting and social work. Parents are welcome to call in for help with stress management, establishing …

All district buildings closed; students will learn remotely Nov. 30-Dec. 11

haga clic aquí para español A message from Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Matthew Evans: November 27, 2020  Dear Monticello CSD Community and Staff, Yesterday, we received word that a staff member tested positive for COVID-19.  The individual was last at work on Wednesday, November 25, and became symptomatic that night.  We have reported this to …

Cooke Picture Days rescheduled

The George L. Cooke Elementary School picture days have been rescheduled to Jan. 25, 26, 28 and 29.  Jan 25 and 26 – Cohort A/C/D Jan 28 and 29 – Cohort B/C/D Parents of students who are learning remotely must call the school to make an appointment for pictures. 

District to appoint interim/acting principal for Cooke Elementary School

Spanish   Dear Monticello CSD Staff and Community Member, George Cooke Elementary School Principal Conmeka Lockhart has, unfortunately, submitted her resignation as principal, effective Dec. 11, 2020. We will appoint an interim or acting principal to cover this important position in the short-term. This will also allow us to conduct a more thorough search for …