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Military veterans visit first grade class at George L. Cooke Elementary School

During the week of November 11, 2021, Ms. Dutcher and Miss D’Agata’s first-grade class, at the George L. Cooke Elementary School in Monticello, learned all about veterans and Veteran’s Day. The students had the opportunity to meet several veterans and ask them questions such as “Why did they become a soldier?”, “What was it like …

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EPIC will host “Healthy Hearts” Family Engagement Workshop on Feb. 23

The Every Person Influences Children (EPIC) program will host a virtual workshop for Monticello families on Wednesday, February 23 at 6:30PM via Zoom. Participants will gather to hear from nutritionist Bee Moser, M.S. from SNAP-ED New York – Cornell Cooperative Extension to learn how to eat on a budget and the health benefits of cooking …

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MHS PTSO to hold next meeting on Feb. 9

At our January 12, 2022, informational meeting from 5:00-6:00 pm, the individuals present reviewed the differences between a PTA and a PTO, along with the inclusion of students, and decided to move forward with a PTSO (Parent-Teacher-Student Organization). We also discussed the potential benefits of becoming a 501-c3 and the potential ways in which money …

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Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary School receives grant to improve the health & wellness of school community

Congratulations to Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary School who received a check for their $2,000 grant to improve the health and wellness of students and staff! Rutherford Elementary applied for the grant a few months ago and it was submitted by 5th grade teacher, Kayleigh Bowles. The purpose of the grant is to promote both physical …

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MHS PTSO to hold Organizational Meeting on Jan. 26

A MHS PTA/PTO informational meeting was held on January, 12, 2022 from 5:00 to 6:00 PM. Individuals at this meeting discussed the differences between a PTA and a PTO, in addition to the inclusion of students. This led to the creation of the MHS PTSO (Parent-Teacher-Student-Organization). At the meeting, individuals discussed the potential benefits of …

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George L. Cooke Elementary & Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary awarded grants from Sullivan 180

New year, new goals. Good health is often a new year goal set by many. Recently, George L. Cooke Elementary and Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary have been awarded grants from Sullivan 180 for projects focused on improving the health and well-being of students and staff. Projects include increasing movement indoors and outdoors, mindfulness curriculums, activity …

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Message from Superintendent Evans on updated COVID-19 guidance

Dear Monticello CSD Community Member, I hope this message finds you well and keeping warm. This update is to help you understand the public health agency guidance we are following presently, regarding COVID-19 quarantines, isolation, and contact tracing. The most current guidance we are using are Sullivan County Public Health Services’ (SCPHS) “decision tree,” and …

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MHS Guidance Department to hold Financial Aid Workshop on Jan. 13

*This event can be view on the district calendar.* On Thursday, January 13 the Monticello High School Guidance Department will host a Financial Aid Workshop from 4-6 pm in the high school guidance office. Representatives from SUNY Sullivan will be leading the workshop and will help parents and seniors/early graduates complete the FAFSA form. We …

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