Minisink Valley High School to transition to remote instruction for all students beginning Tuesday, Dec. 15

Dear Minisink Valley High School families: As you know, the high school addressed the issue of a student reporting feeling ill while at school today Dec. 14.  It’s important to stress we currently have no confirmation if this illness is COVID-19 related. But, out of an abundance of caution, and in consultation with the Orange …

Reminder about 2020-21 school year snow/weather-related closure plans

For this school year, the district will look at, on a case-by-case basis, how traditional snow/weather-related days are used.  If need be, we know we are fully prepared to pivot to remote instruction for everyone. Going forward, please know that it’s possible on some school days where snow/inclement weather is an issue, academic instruction will …

Board of Education to meet Thursday, Dec. 17 at 7 p.m. via Google Meets

The Minisink Valley Board of Education will meet Thursday,  Dec.  17 at 7 p.m. via Google Meets. To access this meeting: Join by phone: 1 415-604-0510‬ PIN: ‪736 776 741‬# The meeting’s agenda is available for viewing via: BoardDocs. The community is invited to attend via Google Meets.  

Update: Google applications are restored

Dec. 14 8 a.m. UPDATE: Attention Minisink Valley families: Google applications are restored, following the earlier issues today, Dec. 14.  The district will continue to monitor the situation throughout the day. This was not a district issue. Please continue to watch for updates, if needed. We appreciate your continued understanding and patience. Thank you.   …

Dec. 11 Otisville Elementary COVID-19 update from Superintendent Brian Monahan

Today, Dec. 11,  the district was advised that an Otisville Elementary School students tested positive for COVID-19.  Due to mandated confidentiality guidelines, no further information can be disseminated. The student has not been in the building since Nov. 23.  No further action is required. Thank you. Sincerely, Brian C. Monahan Superintendent  

IMPORTANT REMINDERS: High school, middle school, intermediate school and Otisville Elementary to reopen for in-person, hybrid instruction on Dec. 14; Minisink Valley Elementary anticipated to reopen Dec. 17

Dear Minisink Valley school community: Minisink Valley is resuming in-person, hybrid instruction on Monday, Dec. 14. with the exception of Minisink Valley Elementary, which is anticipated to have students return into the building on Thursday, Dec. 17. We look forward to seeing our hybrid students return into their classrooms! Minisink Valley Elementary School to remain …

Minisink Valley Elementary School to remain on remote instruction through Tuesday, Dec. 15; anticipated return is Thursday, Dec. 17

Dear Minisink Valley Elementary School families: Minisink Valley Elementary School has large numbers of staff who are quarantined due to COVID-19 exposure issues. Their ability to instruct remotely is not impacted, but this does cause in-person staffing issues in this building. We were hopeful this would have been resolved by the time in-person instruction resumes …

NYSPHSAA cancels 2021 Winter State Championships; postpones all high-risk sports until authorization is granted

Today, Dec. 11, the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) cancelled the 2021 Winter State Championships. In addition, NYSPHSAA also postponed all high-risk sports until authorization is granted by state officials. The decision was made with input from the NYSPHSAA membership and the 11 section executive directors. “We continue to be respectful …

‘Minisink Cares’ marks 30 years of helping those by ‘reimaging’ its 2020 holiday distribution

COVID-19 has not stopped the important work of Minisink Cares, the community-based program that provides support to families throughout the school year. This year is the 30th year the organization is assisting those in need, with organizers “reimagining” the way help is given this year due to CDC, state and local mandates. The pandemic has …

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