Spring 2020 STREAM newsletter is live
Read the latest edition of the MCSD’s STREAM newsletter to keep up with all the awesome happenings.
Update: Tuesday, May 26 will be a day of instruction; food delivery schedule changes
Tuesday, May 26 will be a regular day of instruction for all students and staff. Although the district had expected to use the 26th as a give back day, the Governor’s executive orders requiring that school districts provide continuity of education, child care and food service every weekday through the end of the school year prevents us …
Dr. Matthew Evans named Monticello’s next superintendent of schools
At its May 19 meeting, the Monticello Board of Education appointed Dr. Matthew Evans as the district’s next superintendent of schools, effective July 1. He brings a diverse array of experience as an educator in locations as far away as Egypt and as nearby as Fallsburg. He holds a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership, Administration and Policy from Fordham University, a Certificate of Advanced Study in Educational Administration from S.U.N.Y. …
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Cooke families: show your Monti spirit and say “thank you!” to our staff
A message from Mrs. Mitchell – Attention Cooke students: I’m hoping you can show us your Monti Spirit by sending either a very short video or photo message showing your appreciation or thanking either a teacher or a staff member in the Cooke School. Please remember our custodians, cafeteria workers, secretaries, and security. Video’s must …
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May 15 – Golden Ticket Friday
It’s Golden Ticket Friday at the George L. Cooke Elementary School! Who will the lucky winners be? Watch the video to find out:
Annual school budget vote to be held June 9 exclusively via absentee ballot
Please visit our budget web page for the most up-to-date information about the 2020-21 school budget vote: https://www.monticelloschools.net/business-hr/budget/
Golden Ticket Friday – May 8
It’s Golden Ticket Friday at the George L. Cooke Elementary School! Who will the lucky winners be? Watch the video below to find out!
Board of Education appoints Conmeka Lockhart as principal of George L. Cooke Elementary School
At its May 7 regular meeting, the Board of Education appointed Conmeka Lockhart to be the new principal of the George L. Cooke Elementary School. A native of Gary, Indiana, she attended graduate school in Chicago and has spent the majority of her career there. She started as a Kindergarten and Grade 2 teacher for …
“Faces on Fire”: sparking learning in unprecedented times
Buildings may be closed, but school is still very much in session. “Faces on Fire” highlights Monticello educators who are finding innovative ways to continue to keep our students engaged, healthy and learning throughout these unprecedented times. Click “read more” on the image below to read the first issue on this on-going series:
“Hello” from Cooke
Teachers and staff from George L. Cooke Elementary School are missing their students a lot during this closure! How much? This much!