Minisink Valley Central School District
Dear Minisink Valley school community: As you may be aware, Gov. Kathy Hochul recently announced her plans to send millions of COVID-19 testing kits to school districts statewide for parents/guardians to use for at-home testing. At this time, we understand a yet-to-be-determined quantity of test kits will be sent to Orange-Ulster BOCES. BOCES will then …
Looking for helpful information about COVID-19, vaccines and boosters? Visit the district’s Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Resource Hub! You’ll also find a variety of important resources to help address a range of social/emotional/mental health issues! Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Resource Hub
As media reports continue to share news about COVID-19 and its variants, we are re-sharing this Nov. 23 post from Medical Director Dr. Sara Little. Thank you for reviewing it again. Dear Minisink Valley parents/guardians: Serving as the district’s medical director is a great privilege and I want to re-emphasize that the good health and …
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The district wishes to thank the Mount Hope Police Department for apprehending a “grinchy grinch” who was attempting to steal Otisville Elementary School’s holiday decorations. The police department quickly issued a “Be on the Look Out” (BOLO ) alert, asking for the community’s help. Shortly after, surveillance footage was secured from within the building and …
‘ The Middle School Pet Club raised $987 in its recent school Regifting Sale, with funds earmarked to support local animal shelters and the “critters” it takes care of at the middle school. Middle school families donated items for the sale; and students purchased them during a two day event at the school for gifts …
Students and faculty at the Intermediate School and Elementary School had enjoyed a comfortable day of learning in their pajamas during the schools’ Dec. 22 Pajama Day! To see the photo gallery, visit the district’s Facebook page!
Congratulations to winners of the high school’s “Ugly Sweater Contest!” Students: First place, for his crafty Christmas sweater: Chance Ervin Second place, for her “believe” sweater: Hannah Lee Third place: for her cute elf ensemble: Gabriella Conners Faculty: First place: the teacher who looks like wrapping paper exploded all over her shirt: Christina Bruder Second …
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Attention Minisink Valley High School families: The New York State Board of Regents has cancelled all Regents exams scheduled for Jan. 25-28, 2022 due to COVID-19 concerns. “New York set a daunting record last week with more COVID-19 cases reported in one day than ever before,” Education Commissioner Dr. Betty Rosa said in a statement …
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The district has confirmed the following positive COVID-19 cases today, Dec. 23. High School: Two students Middle School: One student and one faculty member Otisville Elementary: One student and one staff member Elementary School: One staff member Contact tracing has been completed. Thank you for your attention to this important information. The health, safety, and …
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The district has confirmed the following positive COVID-19 cases today, Dec. 22. Otisville Elementary: Two students, one BOCES faculty Intermediate School: One student 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, …
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