Coach Christopher Russo named Coach of the Year

Congratulations to Panthers Coach Christopher Russo, who was named the 2019-20 Sullivan County Democrat Boys Basketball Coach of the Year for the second consecutive year. Read more about Mr. Russo, and his outstanding leadership in the Democrat’s article. 

“Coping with a Crisis” webinar for families and caregivers will be held March 26

The School Mental Health Resource Training Center will offer a free webinar for families and caregivers on Thursday, March 26 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.  To register for this webinar, please click here  Disclaimer: This event is sponsored by the partners listed in the event below. It is neither sponsored nor endorsed by the Monticello …

Meal delivery resumes Tuesday, March 24

una traducción en español está abajo This is a reminder that meal delivery resumes Tuesday, March 24. It had been cancelled on Monday, March 23 due to inclement weather.  This week’s meal delivery schedule is as follows:  Tuesday, March 24:  one delivery containing breakfast and lunch Wednesday, March 25: one delivery containing breakfast and lunch …

MHS staff member tests positive for coronavirus; DOH believes risk of exposure to be low

A Monticello High School staff member contacted the building’s principal  to report that they had received a positive diagnosis of COVID-19. The individual was last inside of the school on Wednesday, March 11, did not begin displaying symptoms until March 15 and was tested on March 19. Although the probability of this individual spreading the …

Food delivery cancelled for Monday, March 23 due to inclement weather; staff to work from home

una traducción en español es abajo Due to the anticipated winter weather, food delivery for Monday, March 23 is cancelled. Food delivery will resume on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of this week, with a double portion of both breakfast and lunch distributed on Thursday.  Monday – no delivery Tuesday – one day’s delivery of 2 …

Update from Dr. Silver; meal delivery changes; student work and more

As I am sure all of you know, the Governor closed schools through Wednesday,  April 1.  All school events, field trips, athletics and other activities during this time are cancelled or postponed.  It is unknown at this time what will happen after April 1.    I hope you were able to pick up work packets for your child(ren) this past Wednesday.  …

Board approves grade realignment at the Cooke and Rutherford schools 

At its March 19 meeting, the Monticello Board of Education moved to realign the grade structure at the district’s two village elementary schools. Currently, both the George L. Cooke Elementary School and the Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary School serve students in grades K-5. Under the new realignment, the Cooke school will serve students in grades …

Vote for Priyal and Nishi Patel in international speech contest

Cooke Elementary School students Priyal and Nishi Patel are competing in an international speech contest through Eye Level Learning Center. All of their classmates, teachers and friends can view their speeches online and vote for them. Here’s how it works: click on each of their YouTube video links – Priyal’s speech and Nishi’s speech – …

Cooke pickup information

Greetings Cooke Families This is Mr. Palmer with information regarding the distribution of academic work for your children. Please know that our primary concern is the health and safety of all of our students and staff. The Faculty and staff have been busy preparing appropriate academic practice and review for your children during this time. …