Names and faces in lights! Second round of Class of 2021 members to be spotlighted on district’s marquee sign June 13 through June 24

The second round of Class of 2021 students names/photos on the district’s marquee sign at the entrance to the Route 6 campus will begin June 13 through June 24. Each day,  approximately 25 students will be featured on our marquee sign! The names of the day will cycle through approximately every eight minutes over a …

District to be closed Friday, June 18 in observance of Juneteenth

The Minisink Valley School District will be closed on Friday, June 18 in observance of Juneteenth. Gov. Cuomo signed legislation designating Juneteenth as an official public holiday in New York State on Oct. 20. 2020. The official date of the Juneteenth holiday is annually on June 19; however, since June 19 is a Saturday, it …

New York State updates guidance: Masks are no longer required when students are outdoors

Dear Minisink Valley parents/guardians: I’m writing with an update on mask requirements, which I know continues to be on everyone’s minds particularly with the exceptionally hot weather we’re facing this week combined with recent news reports. It’s important to stress that mask requirements are not a local decision.  School districts cannot disregard what is being …

Eighth-grade Drive-Thru Send-off Celebration is Wednesday, June 23

Dear Eighth-grade families: Our Student Government, with the help of the Middle School Yearbook Club and PTO, are happy to announce an Eighth-grade Drive-Thru Send-off Celebration on Wednesday, June 23 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the school. We want to wish our eighth-graders well as they leave behind one chapter of their academic …

Elementary Fifth-Grade Moving Up and Kindergarten Graduation ceremonies to now be in-person with two guests

Dear Fifth-grade and Kindergarten families: We’re pleased to announce some welcome news about this year’s Fifth-Grade Moving Up Ceremony and Kindergarten Graduation Ceremony: Fifth-grade Moving Up: Fifth-grade moving up ceremonies at the Intermediate School and Otisville Elementary will now be a series of smaller ceremonies which will allow two guests per child to attend. Kindergarten …

Senior Class of 2021 update: Commencement ceremonies to now be one ceremony for all students

Dear Minisink Valley Class of 2021 families: We’re writing to share a welcome update for the Class of 2021 Commencement Ceremony: We will now be holding one ceremony for all Class of 2021 students on our football field! We promised you we’d continue to actively work with our area’s state officials to assertively lobby for …

NYSED orders no change in mask policy will take place until CDC responds to NYSDOH letter

Minisink Valley school community: Please be advised of the communication all school districts received 2 p.m. today, June 6 from the New York State Education Department regarding State Health Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker to the CDC on Friday, June 4: “As of September 1, 2020, school districts were permitted to reopen, under Executive Order 202.60, …

Reminder about the need for ample water and appropriate attire for hot weather days

Minisink Valley parents/guardians: With the hot weather forecasted over the next few days, we want to remind you to be sure to send your child with ample water and to dress appropriately for the weather. Additionally, the New York State Department of Health rules on wearing masks in school have not changed.  The district must …

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