Students at George L. Cooke Elementary School got an up-close look at the vehicles that help keep their community running during Touch a Truck Day.
Students toured and explored trucks, emergency vehicles and other equipment while meeting the hardworking people who help keep the community safe, maintain essential services and respond when help is needed. From giant wheels to gadgets that get big jobs done, students had plenty to explore—and plenty of reasons to ask, “What does this do?”
The event brought local agencies and businesses together, giving students a chance to connect with community helpers and learn about their work.
Cooke Elementary thanks the following organizations and their teams for sharing their time, vehicles and expertise:
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Town of Thompson Highway Department: Backhoe and leaf vacuum truck
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Village of Monticello: Dump truck
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CES: Boom truck and propane truck
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Monticello Fire Department: Fire truck
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Monticello Police Department: Police SUV
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Rock Hill Fire Department: Rescue truck
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Black Bear: Oil truck
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New York State Police: ATV and K9 unit
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Rock Hill Ambulance Corps: Ambulance
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Town of Thompson Water Department: Water/sewer truck
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Rock Hill Service Center: Tow truck
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Sullivan County Sheriff’s Department: SWAT truck
Thank you to all of our community partners for helping students discover the people and equipment behind the services we rely on every day.