Performances of family-friendly ‘Puffs’ set for Oct. 28, 29 and 30

Tickets are on sale now for the Minisink Valley High School Drama Club’s performances of “Puffs” on Thursday, Oct. 28; Friday, Oct. 29; and Saturday, Oct. 30, with all performance times at 7 p.m. For seven years a certain boy wizard went to a certain Wizard School and conquered evil. This, however, is not his …

Oct. 25 COVID-19 update from Superintendent Brian Monahan

The district has confirmed the following positive COVID-19 cases today, Oct. 25. Otisville Elementary: Three students; one faculty member Intermediate School: Two students Elementary School: 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. …

Otisville Elementary delights students with first-ever Fall Festival

Over 700 pumpkins…700 donuts…gallons of apple cider, one magnificent 1941 McCormick Farmall tractor and wagon, an adorable “secret” pumpkin patch and thousands of smiles! Today, Oct. 25,  Otisville Elementary held its first ever Fall Festival for all K-5 students! Thank you to the Otisville Lions Club for sharing its wonderful tractor/wagon and to Lions Club …

Winter sports season registration taking place

Attention Minisink Valley athletic families: A reminder: The FamilyID athletic registration portal for parents of high school/middle school student-athletes the 2021-22 school year is open for the winter sports season. The high school winter season begins practice Nov. 15; and middle school will being Nov. 22. FamilyID Portal  Parents of students wishing to try-out for …

High school pep rally takes place after two year absence due to pandemic

Minisink Valley  High School  held its first Pep Rally in two years; organizers were grateful to have the chance to to gather everyone to celebrate Warrior Pride! Visit the district’s Facebook page to see a gallery showing the fun, camaraderie and good-natured competition! Congratulations to the Senior Class for winning the newly designed “Spirit Stick” …

Thirty-four students inducted into high school’s chapter of the National Honor Society

The 62nd annual induction ceremony of students into the high school’s chapter of the National Honor Society took place on Oct. 21, with 34 students installed as newest NHS members. NHS is a national organization for high school students that seeks to honor students who demonstrate excellence in the areas of scholarship, leadership, service and …

Transitional kindergarten features fun work with real-world, age appropriate connections

Transitional kindergarteners are Minisink Valley’s youngest students; many are still only 4-years-old! Like all transitional kindergarten work, the goal is to make learning as fun as possible so they’re best prepared for next year’s kindergarten experience. As an example, Marjori Bobish’s Elementary School kindergarteners recently and successfully tackled an important lesson: Learning about the letter …

William Cooper, Vincent Galligan and Kenneth Hauck named Mid-Hudson School Study Council’s 2021 Award for Excellence honorees

Board of Education Vice President William Cooper, Minisink Valley Executive PTO President Vincent Galligan and High School Principal Kenneth Hauck have been named recipients of the Mid-Hudson School Study Council’s 2021 Awards for Excellence. Each year, the Newburgh-based organization honors those in the education field who display excellence in their work. Mr. Cooper is a …

Get your tickets: High School Drama Club’s family-friendly “Puffs” performances are Oct. 28, 29 and 30

Tickets are on sale now for the Minisink Valley High School Drama Club’s performances of “Puffs” on Thursday, Oct. 28; Friday, Oct. 29; and Saturday, Oct. 30, with all performance times at 7 p.m. For seven years a certain boy wizard went to a certain Wizard School and conquered evil. This, however, is not his …

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