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Cooke holds first spirit assembly for the 2025-26 school year

On Sept. 30, the George L. Cooke Elementary School held their first school spirit assembly for the 2025-26 school year. These monthly ceremonies recognize students and classes who are excelling in different aspects of being a member of the Cooke community. Awards: Lunch room (cleanest area): Mrs. Belgiovene/ Mrs. VanBenschoten Class Special area (best behaved): …

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MFD and RHFD team up to lead fire prevention assembly at Cooke

Firefighters from the Monticello Fire Department and Rock Hill Fire Department joined forces to visit the students at the George L. Cooke Elementary School for a fire prevention assembly.  MFD member, Alex Bisland, led the presentation, which helped students learn the importance of smoke alarms, fire prevention basics, and what to do in an emergency. …

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Registration for on-site Healthy Kids Extended Day Program is open

Registration is now open for extended day care on site at our three elementary schools, and the St. John Street Community School. The program is operated and managed by the Healthy Kids Program.  For more information about registration, pricing, hours and more, please visit the Healthy Kids webpage for the school your child attends:  George …

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Cooke’s top readers test out new book vending machine

The George L. Cooke Elementary School celebrated its top readers in the Sullivan BOCES Reading Challenge yesterday. The winners (students and staff) each received a certificate showing their achievement and received a book from the school’s new book vending machine. Pictured: Jenny Varghese Ameliana Smalls Cole Alvarez Isabella Kern Leia Jean-Francois Joshua Lumbila Not Pictured: …

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Cooke hosts first-ever theatrical performance with original play

On the evening of June 11, George L. Cooke Elementary School made history as it hosted its first-ever theatrical performance, Flourish: The Secret Garden Songbook- an original play written and produced by second-grade teacher Joana Dutcher. The event marked a joyful and artistic milestone for the 86 students, who made up the talented and enthusiastic …

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Monticello Kiwanis distributes books to Cooke second graders

Article and photo courtesy of Sheila Lashinsky, Monticello Kiwanis  Club  Publicity Chairperson On Monday, June 9, members of the Kiwanis Club of Monticello visited the George L. Cooke Elementary School for a Reading Assembly and book distribution to ten second grade classes. The books were selected by Doris Motl, retired fourth grade teacher and Monticello …

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Cooke students log 693 books, place third in county-wide reading challenge

The Sullivan BOCES Reading Challenge is complete for the 24-25 school year. We are beyond proud of the students and staff who stepped up to the challenge and are amazed at their dedication to this year-long event. George L. Cooke Elementary School placed third in their division. Not only did they beat their reading goal, …

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Cooke Spartan Club will race June 7

Good luck to the incredible Cooke School Spartan Club as they take on the Spartan Race this Saturday, June 7, 2025 at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts in Bethel, NY! This inspiring group, founded this school year by second grade teacher Joana Dutcher and teaching assistant Billie Waterton, has shown amazing spirit, teamwork, and …

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