Cooke Elementary School Faculty invite Cooke students and their families to join them on Wednesday, May 3rd for their annual Family Literacy Night from 5:15 to 6:45 p.m. This year’s event, “Making S’more Memories at Cooke” includes several fun activities for families. The event will be held indoors in case of inclement weather. We hope …
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Congratulations to the following students who earned an award at the Sullivan Countywide Art Show: Eric Smolinski, Self-Portrait, Digital Art Raedyn Boatright, Untitled, Drawing – Color Ashley Williams, Crowns, Drawing-Color Austin Johnson, Sometimes Spring Bugs Me, Film & Animation Jennifer Huerta, Princess’ Dream, Ceramics & Glass Tony LaRusso, Deserted, Ceramics & Glass Kritika Talukder, Radha-Krishna, …
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Congratulations to all of the poets who represented the Robert J. Kaiser Middle School at the Sullivan County Poetry Festival on April 15 at the Bethel Woods Center for the Arts. The festival, now in its second year, features poetry and other artwork submitted by students in grades 7-12 in Sullivan County. Robert J. Kaiser Middle …
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According to Monticello High School teacher Don Waddell, chess is all the rage at the school these days. Two of his students, Andrew L. Weiner and Ronald R. Brigman created their own chess pieces using the school’s 3D printer. Checkmate, these are awesome!
Did you know that there used to be an amusement park where the Sullivan County Government Building currently stands? Or that the George L. Cooke Elementary School was once the site of a tannery? Or that there was once a time where you could just walk down to Broadway and buy anything you need? Students …
It’s Monday in Monticello — time for Superintendent Matt Evans’ weekly address to the Monticello community! In this episode, an interview with the staff of the high school program at the St. John Street Community School. Plus, information about upcoming events. Watch the video below:
In the upcoming weeks, students in grades 3-8 will complete the English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics assessments. These tests are required by the federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) and play an important role in measuring how our students are progressing and ensuring that each one has the tools her or she needs to …
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Six candidates will vie for three seats on the Monticello Board of Education during the annual election on May 16. The candidates, in ballot order are (click each candidate’s name to read their statement): Seat 1 (for three-year seat currently held by Adrianna Mayson Greco): Rosemary Berson Adrianna Mayson Greco Seat 2 (for three-year seat …
Students in Monticello High School Academy of Finance’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program have wrapped up another successful tax season. This year, student volunteers have prepared 172 tax returns for community members, saving these taxpayers more than $42K in tax preparation fees. The VITA program, now in its 16th year at Monticello, enables students …
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We’re so grateful to all of the mystery readers who have been visiting Ms. Andersen’s library classes at the Emma C. Chase Elementary School! Ms. Andersen takes the surprise to a whole new level — first, the mystery reader hides in a box. Next, the kids take turns asking yes or no questions, and try …
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