Otisville library project reinforces importance of diversity and inclusion

Otisville Elementary Library Erin Andersen has taken the important concepts of diversity and inclusion and incorporated them into a school-wide library project using Alexandra Penford’s book, “All Are Welcome.” The book is about a school where diversity and inclusion are celebrated. “We just wanted to showcase that even though we’re all different, and it’s our …

Sept. 29 COVID-19 update from Superintendent Brian Monahan

The district has confirmed the following positive COVID-19 cases today, Sept. 29. High School:  Two students   Middle School: Two students Intermediate School: One student Districtwide: One staff member Contact tracing has been completed. Thank you for your attention to this important information. The health, safety, and well-being of our school community remains our top priority. …

Sept. 28 COVID-19 update from Superintendent Brian Monahan

The district has confirmed the following positive COVID-19 cases today, Sept. 28. High School: Three students   Middle School: One student Contact tracing has been completed. 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

Successful NHS ‘Going Gold’ drive results in hundreds of boxes of crayons/coloring books collected for Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital

Thank you to everyone who contributed to the high school National Honor Society’s “Going Gold” initiative to collect crayons and coloring books to donate to pediatric oncology patients at Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital at Westchester Medical Center. Hundreds of boxes of crayons and coloring books were collected from donation stations at the high school, middle …

Free classes available to district parents/guardians through the Mid-Hudson Regional Information Center

The Mid-Hudson Regional Information Center, based in New Paltz, through its Office Professional Applications Learning (OPAL) service, offers free classes to school districts who subscribe to the service. As of July 1,  these classes are open to Minisink Valley parents and guardians of current students. What do you need to register? You will need to …

It’s flu season: Please be aware of the facts about the flu

It’s flu season! Here’s some useful reminders about this contagious respiratory infection of the nose, throat and lungs. The flu is different from a cold and can be very dangerous for children. The Centers for Disease Prevention (CDC) estimate that 6,000 to 26,000 children under the age of five are hospitalized each year from complications …

Sept. 24 COVID-19 update from Superintendent Brian Monahan

The district has confirmed the following positive COVID-19 case today, Sept. 24. High School: One student   Contact tracing has been completed. 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

Sept. 23 COVID-19 update from Superintendent Brian Monahan

The district has confirmed the following positive COVID-19 case today, Sept. 23. Intermediate School: One student   Contact tracing has been completed. 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

Important reminder: SchoolTool is used to electronically send progress reports/report cards; be sure you’re enrolled!

Minisink Valley parents/guardians: We want to remind parents and guardians about the importance of signing up for SchoolTool, which the district uses to electronically send progress reports and report cards. If you have yet to enroll in Parent Portal, visit the home page of the district’s website to do so! On the lower right of …

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