Will Aidan stretch his money to the end of the month or get a ‘Reality Check’?
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MONROE, CT — Masuk High School junior Aidan Haughney landed a job as an auto mechanic with a starting salary of $48,000. Read More
Casinelli named new assistant superintendent of Monroe Public Schools
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MONROE, CT — Sheila Casinelli, an educator with the Monroe school district for 16 years, has been promoted to assistant superintendent. Read More
Edith Wheeler Memorial Library unveils a study pod for two
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MONROE, CT — A new Nook Study Pod inside Edith Wheeler Memorial Library is a two-seater with a roof. The seats are padded and a pendant light illuminates the small table inside, where a power strip with three outlets enables patrons to plug in their laptops, phones and other electronics. Read More
Poll: Should Jockey Hollow leave the National School Lunch program?
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MONROE, CT — Several Board of Education members say Jockey Hollow Middle School parents tell them their children are unhappy with the quality of food in its cafeteria. Read More
Monroe mourns the loss of retired Stepney Principal Bruce Lazar
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MONROE, CT — Bruce Lazar, who succumbed to a long battle with cancer Monday night, will be remembered as a beloved principal of Stepney Elementary School and for his work helping Sandy Hook Elementary School operate at Chalk Hill following the tragic shooting at their school in 2012. Read More
Their relationship began at Monroe’s schools. Now they will retire together
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MONROE, CT — Suzanne Giampaolo was hired as a special education teacher when she first met band director, Jack Ceccolini, in the Masuk High School cafeteria during Convocation in 1987. Read More
Fawn Hollow teacher competes on Food Network’s ‘Outrageous Pumpkins’
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MONROE, CT — When fans tune into the second season of Food Network’s TV show, “Outrageous Pumpkins” some will see a familiar face among the contestants competing to be crowned this season’s carving champion. Read More
Monroe school board discusses potential policy for transgender youth
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MONROE, CT — Board of Education members plan to discuss a proposal to have a Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Youth Policy at a future meeting. Read More
Monroe public schools come together to share a love of reading
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MONROE, CT — Every year, more than 60 volunteers visit Monroe’s grades K-5 classrooms for the Celebration of Reading. Though outside visitors are restricted this year amid the COVID-19 pandemic, a creative solution allowed the annual event to be held without a hitch. Read More
Tuesday feels like opening day at Masuk, Jockey Hollow
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MONROE, CT — Many students took advantage of a new option Tuesday, allowing them to go to school for in-person-learning four days a week. Read More