Monroe school board says goodbye to two longtime members
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MONROE, CT — Superintendent of Schools Joseph Kobza presented pewter plates to two longtime Board of Education members who chose not to seek reelection this week. Read More
Board of Education candidates talk masks, COVID-19 policies
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MONROE, CT — Justin Orlando, a Republican candidate for the Board of Education who opposes mask mandates, literally wore his views on his chest during an interview at Starbucks Friday morning. Read More
Monroe public schools to host virtual job fair for substitute teachers
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MONROE, CT — The Monroe School District is putting out a call for substitute teachers.
On Tuesday, October 5, 2021 the District will hold a Virtual Substitute Job Fair via Zoom. Read More
Fawn Hollow quarantines 68 students after recent coronavirus exposure
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MONROE, CT — A coronavirus outbreak at Fawn Hollow Elementary School resulted in eight students staying home with COVID-19 and another 60 to quarantine, but Superintendent of Schools Joseph Kobza says the district learned from the experience and remains committed to its goal of keeping children in school throughout the year. Read More
Monroe’s teachers strive to instill confidence in students to excel in the classroom and beyond
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MONROE, CT — When members of Masuk High School’s Robotics Team 4478D, which had ranked fifth in the world out of 22,000 teams, decided to apply for an award, technology teacher Bill McDonough’s students did it on their own. Read More
Ilse C. Nisius Foster will be remembered for her love of life, family, travel and roller coasters
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Ilse C. Nisius Foster, 97-years young, died on July 11, 2021 at her home, with her loving daughters by her side. Read More
No drama, as $6.9 million bonding for capital projects pass easily
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MONROE, CT — Voters overwhelmingly approved $6.9 million in bonding for capital projects for public safety, town roads and the school district at a Town Meeting on Monday night. 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
Leader in school robotics programs named Monroe’s Teacher of the Year
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MONROE, CT — Superintendent of Schools Joseph Kobza recently announced that William “Bill” McDonough is Monroe’s 2021-2022 Teacher of the Year, revealing the news during Monroe’s End of the Year Celebration on May 24. Read More
Last call for Monroe families to signup for school meals
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Editor’s note: The following is a letter from Monroe public schools to families about the school lunch program.
Dear Parents/Guardians,
For the remainder of the 2020-2021 school year, the National School Lunch Program will provide breakfast and lunch for all children through the age of 18 who live in Monroe at no cost. Read More