Names and faces in lights! Class of 2021 members to be spotlighted on district’s marquee sign starting June 1 through June 24

Class of 2021 students will be recognized on the district’s marquee sign at the entrance to the Route 6 campus beginning June 1 through June 24. The entire class will be alphabetically spotlighted June 1 through 12. The same alphabetical presentation of students will repeat June 13 through 24, giving everyone two days in June …

High school National Honor Society/Key Club’s June 3 drive-in movie fundraiser to raise grocery money for Wawayanda Senior Center members

The Minisink Valley High School’s National Honor Society (NHS) and Key Club members are holding a special fundraiser at the Fair Oaks Drive-in in Middletown that will raise money to buy ShopRite gift cards for members of  Wawayanda Senior Center and give participants a fresh-air evening of fun. On Thursday, June 3, “Ferris Bueller’s Day …

Otisville Elementary’s ingenuity shown in virtual author visit to in-person and remote students

Otisville Elementary again demonstrated administrative and teaching ingenuity by engaging in-person and remote students with a recent virtual visit by author Cheryl Wills, the nationally recognized award-winning television personality for Spectrum News’ flagship national news network, New York 1. Ms. Wills — who has played herself in NBC’s “Law & Order: Special Victim’s Unit,” CBS …

Staff Spotlight: Meet Jeri-Ann Lang, Intermediate School aide

This week’s profile is the final Staff Spotlight for the 2020-21 school year.  Meet Jeri-Ann Lang, Intermediate School aide. What’s your favorite aspect of your job? My favorite part of my job has been the phenomenal group of adults and students I’ve been fortunate enough to work with over the past 25 years. I look …

High School JROTC places over 4,000 flags on Orange County Veterans Memorial Cemetery gravestones in preparation for Memorial Day

The Minisink Valley JROTC  placed American flags on more than 4,000 graves at the Orange County Veterans Memorial Cemetery today, May 25, in preparation for Memorial Day. County Executive Steve Neuhaus thanked the group for  its continued dedication to the interests of veterans and the greater Orange County community. “This event is an important Memorial …

Teacher Spotlight: Meet Mary Bannon, Otisville Elementary fourth-grade teacher

This week’s profile is the final Teacher Spotlight for the 2020-21 school year.  Meet Mary Bannon, Otisville Elementary fourth-grade teacher! What’s your favorite aspect of your job? A favorite aspect of my job is the fact that it is brand new every single day!  The student that finally “gets it,” the student that put himself/herself …

May 24 COVID-19 update from Superintendent Brian Monahan

The district has confirmed the following positive COVID-19 case today,  May 24. Otisville Elementary:  One faculty member; all contact tracing is complete and 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

Registration taking place now for Middle School’s incoming sixth-grade Project Cooperation Camp

It’s getting closer for incoming sixth-graders to join the middle school! For most, it’s the first time they will be moving up to a new school. To help ensure they’re ready, these soon-to be rising sixth-graders are invited to attend the middle school’s Project Cooperation Camp, an opportunity for them to see and be reminded …

Applications now being accepted for 2021-22 Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) Program

Applications are now being accepted for Minisink Valley’s 2021-22 Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) Program. The district is a participant in the New York State Universal Pre-Kindergarten Program that is offered annually through a grant. The UPK program offers a limited amount of spots to qualifying families residing in the school district. Parents of eligible four-year olds, …

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