‘Mock’ crash reminders juniors and seniors of the critical importance of making good choices when driving

With prom season approaching and to reinforce safe driving habits, Minisink Valley High School, Drama Club student actors, the New York State Police, the Slate Hill Fire Department and Mobile Life Support Services held their first MOCK Car Crash for the junior and senior classes on April 29. The accident simulation was of a two …

Middle school’s ‘Stars of HOPE’ seek to make a difference to those needing hope and healing

The middle school community will soon see a tree adorned with large, brightly painted stars in the front of its main entrance, thanks to the efforts of a group of students looking to reinforce the importance of giving, empathy and the power of words and designs while expressing compassion. These stars will just be temporarily …

Board of Education approves $97.466 million school budget; residents to vote on May 21

The Minisink Valley Board of Education unanimously adopted a $97,466,466 million budget for the 2019-20 school year, which maintains all current student programs and services, at its April 25 meeting. This budget decreases spending by $2,504,779, or 2.54 percent, from the current year, and includes a 7.97 percent tax levy increase. The proposed 7.97 percent …

Middle school final exam schedule announced

Middle school families:  Final exams are getting close! Please be sure to reacquaint yourselves with the final exam schedule that was sent to you in early February. In case it’s not handy, click on this link for another copy! Thank you! MIDDLE SCHOOL FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE

‘Guitars Under the Stars”: Guitar Club’s first ‘Relay for Life’ benefit concert is May 29

The Minisink Valley Guitar Club will host its first “Relay for Life” benefit concert called “Guitars Under the Stars,” on Wednesday, May 29 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the high school’s courtyard. All proceeds will benefit Relay for Life, an American Cancer Society fundraiser, which has a mission to promote cancer awareness, celebrate survivors …

New York State Grade 3 to 8 math assessment dates announced

Minisink Valley Central School District will administer New York State Math assessments beginning next week at the middle school, intermediate school and Otisville Elementary School. The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) requires every state to assess all students in grades 3-8 in English language arts and math each year, and at least once in high …

Board of Education adopts $97.466 budget; residents to vote on May 21

The Minisink Valley Board of Education unanimously adopted a $97,466,466 million budget for the 2019-20 school year, which maintains all current student programs and services, at its April 25 meeting. This budget decreases spending by $2,504,779, or 2.54 percent, from the current year, and includes a 7.97 percent tax levy increase. The proposed 7.97 percent …

Fun for the whole family at Otisville Elementary’s Science Fair, Friday, April 26, 6-8pm

“Did you say FREE, educational and interactive FUN for the whole family?” Yes! You’ll find all that and more just around the corner, at Otisville Elementary School’s PTO Science Fair, this Friday, April 26, from 6-8 p.m. Our youngest scientists-in-residence—58 in total!—will showcase the results of their brainy research, display and explain the use of …

Final Chris Corwin Scholarship Car Show Monday, May 20, 4-8pm

You don’t want to miss the final Chris Corwin Memorial Scholarship Car Show scheduled for Monday, May 20, 4-8 p.m., at Minisink Valley Middle School. All community members are invited to this great, free outdoor event with family, friends and neighbors. EVENT INFORMATION & ATTRACTIONS Registration: There is no registration fee for vehicles, but donations …

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