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The George L. Cooke Elementary School STEAM Committee designed an interactive bulletin board to engage students in learning about influential figures from history across various fields, including scientists, engineers, artists, mathematicians, writers, and illustrators. The board features colorful visuals, short biographies, and fun facts about each individual, making history come alive in a way that …

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  It’s Monday in Monticello — time for Superintendent Matt Evans’ weekly update to the Monticello community. In this episode, an interview with George L. Cooke Elementary School Nature Ambassador Anna Mollema about how the program empowers our students, deepens their connections with nature and puts our school in the running for a $75,000 grant …

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On Nov. 14, 2024, local veterans came to visit the second graders at the George L. Cooke Elementary School to give presentations on their military experience and what it means to be a veteran. Louis Alvarez is a Sullivan County Legislature for District #6. He is retired from the Army and the Sheriff’s department. He …

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‘Tis the season for giving thanks, so naturally, the students in Ms. Moore and Ms. VanderMeulen’s kindergarten class at the George L. Cooke Elementary School wanted to show their appreciation for some local heroes.  The class held their annual “First Responders Thanksgiving Feast” and invited men and women from local first responder agencies for an …

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On Wednesday, Nov. 13, the George L. Cooke Elementary School sponsored a lantern walk on their new nature path. There were about 130 people in attendance including members of the community. It was a beautiful night with the lanterns, luminarias and an almost full moon. The students and families made or brought lanterns, then met …

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