Reminder: Flu season is here; know what to do and consider a flu vaccine

Flu, or influenza, spreads easily and can make people very sick, especially children. As a reminder, flu symptoms include: Fever or chills, body aches, cough, sore throat, headache, runny or stuffy nose, feeling very tired. Some people, especially children, may have stomach problems and diarrhea. Unlike a cold, the flu comes on very suddenly. Prevent …

Nov. 23 COVID-19 update from Superintendent Brian Monahan

The district has confirmed the following positive COVID-19 cases today, Nov. 23. Otisville Elementary: One BOCES staff member Intermediate School: Two students Elementary 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 …

Nov. 22 COVID-19 update from Superintendent Brian Monahan

The district has confirmed the following positive COVID-19 cases today, Nov. 22. High School: Six students; one faculty member Otisville Elementary: Five students Elementary School: Two students 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, …

Nov. 19 COVID-19 update from Superintendent Brian Monahan

The district has confirmed the following positive COVID-19 cases today, Nov. 19. Middle School: Two students Otisville Elementary: Three students; one BOCES staff member Intermediate School: One student Elementary School:  One student Transportation:  Three staff members Contact tracing has been completed. Thank you for your attention to this important information. The health, safety, and well-being …

District’s libraries join forces to celebrate Native American Indian Heritage Month

The library faculty in all Minisink Valley schools often work together to spotlight important events, holidays and recognition days/months, another example of the inter-building collaborative effort of the district’s administrators, faculty and staff! Take a look at the beautiful book displays the faculty have created in recognition of Native American Indian Heritage Month! Elementary School …

Nov. 18 COVID-19 update from Superintendent Brian Monahan

The district has confirmed the following positive COVID-19 cases today, Nov. 18. Otisville Elementary: One student; one faculty member Intermediate 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. Sincerely, Brian C. Monahan …

Eleven High School students named to NYSSMA Area All-State music ensembles

Congratulations to the 11 Minisink Valley High School students who have been named to the 2021 New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) Area All-State music ensembles! The Zone 9 Area-All State Music Festival will place on Nov. 19 and 20 at the Newburgh Free Academy. Selected for Mixed Chorus are: Sydney DuPlessis, Alexia Tormey, …

Nov. 17 COVID-19 update from Superintendent Brian Monahan

The district has confirmed the following positive COVID-19 cases today, Nov. 17. High School: Two students Otisville Elementary: One student 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. Sincerely, Brian C. …

Friday, Dec. 17 is now a half-day Superintendent Conference Day

Dear Minisink Valley school community: To continue our important 2021-22 district initiative work, we will be modifying the school calendar and Friday, Dec. 17 will now be a half-day Superintendent Conference Day. Our K-12 faculty will be involved in vital professional development work that afternoon which will continue to benefit your student’s daily academic experience. …

Updates announced for Middle School Winter Concert schedules

Minisink Valley Middle School families: Please note the updates to the Middle School’s upcoming winter concerts; we’re sharing them with you now so you can plan accordingly. We’re happy to announce these updates will allow us to offer in-person concerts with guests attending. Additionally, guests must follow all COVID-19 mandates while in the buildings. This …

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