MONROE, Conn. — Board of Education members and administrators researched options to upgrade school facilities and accommodate growing student enrollment in 2025, as Monroe’s students continued to excel in their studies, music and robotics.
Masuk Band Director Michael Ances was honored as the district’s Teacher of the Year and Monroe Elementary School celebrated its 90th anniversary.
The year ended with Dennis Condon being chosen as chairman of the newly elected school board, while longtime chairman David Ferris resigned after a 10-year-run on the board.
These and other notable education stories of 2025 are listed below:
Two Masuk seniors in the running to be named U.S. Presidential Scholars
School board honors Masuk’s National Merit Scholar Semi-Finalists, Commended Students
Monroe musicians to perform at regional middle school music festival
Fate of Monroe Elementary School sparks parents’ interest in facilities study
Monroe school board to consider Option B to handle rising student enrollment
Homegrown Masuk teacher earns state recognition
Four Masuk Robotics teams embrace opportunity for world domination
DaVinci Festival showcases Monroe students’ creativity
A Life of Music: Masuk band director is Monroe’s new Teacher of the Year
Masuk Class of 2025’s graduation ceremony’s a blast
Photos: Monroe Elementary’s anniversary celebration
Monroe Elementary’s 90th birthday is a year long bash
CMEA Western Region Music Festival to include 13 talented Masuk musicians
Ferris resigns after nearly a decade on the Monroe school board
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