Lacrosse Coach Chad Lakeman Sr. achieves 200th career win

Congratulations to Lacrosse Coach Chad Lakeman Sr., who achieved his 200th career coaching win on May 3, when the Warriors defeated Pine Bush! Coach Lakeman has been at the helm of the Minisink Valley Boys Lacrosse program since its inception in 2001 and built a successful program from the ground up. Under his coaching leadership. …

Jack O’Neill selected to 2020-21 Section IX Coaches Association Class A Boys Soccer All-Star Team  

Congratulations to Jack O’Neill for being selected to the 2020-2021 Section IX Coaches Association Class A Boys Soccer All-Star team! Selection to the 2020-2021 Section IX Coaches Association Class A All-Star Team is first initiated by a coach’s nomination.  Those nominations are then voted on by the coaches for each school. “There are 10 teams …

Teacher Spotlight: Meet Ellen Ferrier, sixth-grade ELA/social studies teacher

Meet Ellen Ferrier,  sixth-grade ELA/social studies teacher! What’s your favorite aspect of your job? These are a few of my favorite things…eyes that light up with new knowledge, laughter in reaction to a character’s words, new friendships kindling, students brainstorming possibilities, and welcoming my class each morning with songs from the ’70s and ’80s. Teaching …

Updated state guidance requires continued mask wearing in all schools

Minisink Valley parents/guardians: Today, May 17, Gov. Cuomo announced that beginning Wednesday, May 19, New York State will adopt the CDC’s “Interim Public Health Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated People” for most business and public settings. Consistent with the CDC guidance,  Gov. Cuomo also announced Pre-K to 12 schools, public transit, homeless shelters, correctional facilities, nursing …

May 17 COVID-19 update from Superintendent Brian Monahan

The district has confirmed the following positive COVID-19 case today,  May 17. Otisville Elementary:  One BOCES satellite staff member; 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

Board of Education to meet Thursday, May 20 at 7 p.m. with in-person and remote options

The Minisink Valley Board of Education will meet on Thursday, May  20 at 7 p.m. at the Minisink Valley Middle School auditorium  for those wishing to attend in-person; and via Google Meets for those who wish to attend remotely. Join by phone: 1-262-394-7868 PIN: ‪984 299 819 # The meeting agenda is available for viewing …

Reminder: Proposed school budget vote and Board of Education election is Tuesday, May 18 from noon to 9 p.m.

Minisink Valley school community: The proposed school budget vote and Board of Education election is Tuesday, May 18, from noon to 9 p.m. We invite you to view a presentation by Superintendent Brian Monahan on the proposed 2021-22 school budget and bus proposition. Minisink Valley CSD 2021-2022 Budget   District #1 voters will vote at …

The show will go on! High School Drama Club to present virtual performances of ‘Alice in Wonderland’ on May 24 and 25

The Minisink Valley High School Drama Club will present Lewis Carroll’s “Alice in Wonderland,” with virtual performances on Monday, May 24 and Tuesday, May 25 at 7 p.m. This year, drama club members creatively reimagined the how they could present a spring community performance, after last year’s spring performance of “Mary Poppins” was cancelled at …

Deborah Gallant named new Minisink Valley Elementary School principal 

Deborah Gallant, the assistant principal for Minisink Valley Intermediate/Elementary schools, has been named principal of Minisink Valley Elementary School. Mrs. Gallant officially assumes her new role on Aug. 2, following the retirement of Colleen Fitzgerald, who has served in this position for 10 years. “Mrs. Gallant is an experienced educator who has the knowledge, experience …

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