Reimagined food service program provides breakfasts/lunches seven days a week for district students coping with food insecurity

Minisink Valley has recently launched its reimagined food service program to be more helpful to families who are dealing with food insecurity, particularly during this pandemic and while students are learning via remote instruction. Since the beginning of the 2020-21 year, meals are free to all students whether they’re in school or learning remotely. Now, …

Jan. 8 COVID-19 update from Superintendent Brian Monahan

The district has confirmed the following positive COVID-19 cases today, Jan.  8.       Otisville Elementary: One student; no action required. This case happened during Winter Recess.       High School: One student; no action required,       Intermediate School: One staff member; no action required. Note: No action is required for the …

Jan. 7 COVID-19 update from Superintendent Brian Monahan

The district has confirmed the following positive COVID-19 cases today, Jan.  7. Please note: These cases happened during the district’s Winter Break. We will continue to report these cases as soon as they are reported to us. We appreciate your understanding.       Middle School: One student; no action required.       High School: …

High school/O-U BOCES Health Careers Academy students are part of ‘Orange Cares’ campaign to thank COVID-19 frontline workers

High school students Isabella Uhrig and Jessica Roosa – both O-U BOCES Career and Technical Education (CTE) students — recently joined O-U  BOCES Chief Operating Officer William Hecht and Orange County Executive Steven Neuhaus to collect “Orange Cares” letters from CTE students in the Health Careers Academy at the Regional Education Center at Arden Hill. …

Jan. 6 COVID-19 update from Superintendent Brian Monahan

The district has confirmed the following positive COVID-19 cases today, Jan. 6. Please note: These cases happened during the district’s Winter Break. We will continue to report these cases as soon as they are reported to us. We appreciate your understanding.       Middle School: One student; no action required.       Otisville …

Parent/guardian response required: Please advise your school of your 3rd Quarter instructional plan choice

Dear Parents and Guardians: With the 3rd Quarter nearing, this is an opportunity for you to determine your child’s instructional plan for the 3rd Quarter.  We want to see as many children in our buildings as possible, but we equally recognize that every family’s situation is unique and must be respected. Here’s what you need …

NYSPHSAA presents 2019-20 School of Excellence award to high school

James Osborne, New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) past president and current Section IX Athletic Council secretary, recently presented Minisink Valley High School with its 2019-20  School of Excellence award. This award is presented to member schools who have at least 75 percent of their varsity teams maintaining a cumulative grade point …

High school/O-U BOCES CTE students successfully compete in CyberPatriot Competition

Congratulations to high school students Travis Lysyczyn, Joseph Cloidt  and Charles Mason — who are also O-U BOCES Career and Technical Education (CTE) students —for their recent success in the first round of the CyberPatriot Competition. The competition is a cyber-education program conceived by the Air Force Association to inspire high school and middle school …

Jan. 5 Otisville Elementary COVID-19 update from Superintendent Brian Monahan

Today, Jan. 5,  the district was advised that an Otisville Elementary School student tested positive for COVID-19 over the Winter Break. Due to mandated confidentiality guidelines, no further information can be disseminated.   No contact tracing was required and no further action is necessary. Thank you. Sincerely, Brian C. Monahan Superintendent

District shares updated Orange County Department of Health COVID-19 exposure guidance

Minisink Valley school community: Minisink Valley follows the Orange County Department of Health guidelines and policies when dealing with COVID-19 exposures. We’re sharing recent updated quarantine guidance from the Orange County Department of Health. Please remember a doctor’s note will continue to be required after an individual tests positive for COVID-19, is symptomatic or is on …

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