Feb. 26 COVID-19 update from Superintendent Brian Monahan

The district has confirmed the following positive COVID-19 case today, Feb. 26. High School:  Four students, no action required. Otisville Elementary: One substitute teacher; no action required. Thank you for your attention to this important information. The health, safety, and well-being of our school community remains our top priority. Sincerely, Brian C. Monahan Superintendent

Feb. 25 Intermediate School COVID-19 update from Superintendent Brian Monahan

The district has confirmed the following positive COVID-19 case today, Feb. 25. Intermediate School:  One faculty member. All contact tracing has been completed and those impacted have been notified. Thank you for your attention to this important information. The health, safety, and well-being of our school community remains our top priority. Sincerely, Brian C. Monahan …

High school ENL students create special website to mark Black History Month

Nicole Schoonmaker’s high school “English as a New Language” (ENL) students recently marked Black History Month by creating website featuring notable people in the Black community, showcasing their achievements and societal contributions. “Creating a website for Black History Month is important to us because it shows support for other communities in our country,” said student …

Minisink Valley graduate illustrates children’s book with important diversity/acceptance message

A Minisink Valley  graduate is the illustrator of a children’s book celebrating diversity and acceptance. Jack Golden, a member of the Class of 2017, illustrated Rachel Saar’s recently released book titled: “Beautiful Me.” The book, featuring Jack’s illustrations and her rhyming text, “offers a creative and fun way to embrace blended families, different races, and …

Minisink Valley’s youngest students mark the district’s 100th day of school

Minisink Valley’s youngest students marked the 100th day of school on Feb. 24, a  day that quite literally signifies the 100th day of class in the school year! Its symbolic representation it that it marks a special opportunity to reflect upon and celebrate learning milestones and all the learning yet to come! For some of …

Feb. 24 Elementary School COVID-19 update from Superintendent Brian Monahan

The district has confirmed the following positive COVID-19 case today, Feb. 24. MV Elementary School:  One student. No action is required. Thank you for your attention to this important information. The health, safety, and well-being of our school community remains our top priority. Sincerely, Brian C. Monahan Superintendent

Introducing: ‘Staff Spotlight!’ Meet Bus Driver Lisa Yodice

Welcome to 2021 “Staff Spotlight!” Every Wednesday, you’ll meet one of our wonderful Minisink Valley staff, who work in a variety of departments,  and learn more about their important work! Today, Feb. 24, meet bus driver Lisa Yodice! What’s your favorite aspect of your job? I personally feel that if you truly love your job, …

Teacher Spotlight: Meet Jackie Mazariegos, Middle School Spanish teacher

Meet Jackie Mazariegos, who teaches Spanish at Minisink Valley Middle School! What’s your favorite aspect of your job? My favorite aspect of the job is that I get to share my culture and language with my students. I am blessed to work with some amazing teachers who inspire me daily and wonderful students who are …

Feb. 22 COVID-19 update from Superintendent Brian Monahan

The district has confirmed the following positive COVID-19 cases today, Feb. 22. High School:  One staff member and two hybrid students. Intermediate School: Two hybrid students. Otisville Elementary: One staff member. No action is required as these individuals have not been in the buildings due to the mid-Winter break. Thank you for your attention to …

Minisink Valley graduate is part of team seeking J&J COVID-19 vaccine FDA emergency use authorization

A Minisink Valley graduate is part of the team of science professionals working on getting FDA emergency use authorization (EUA) for the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine. Dr. Rachael Carlisle Roehrig, a member of the Minisink Valley Class of 1997, works for the consulting firm 3dcommunications, working as its senior executive scientific strategist/consultant.  She leads …

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