Intermediate School’s Kindness Ambassadors reinforce kindness in a character building lesson to Elementary School students

As part of the Intermediate School’s recent Kindness Week, the school’s “Kindness Ambassadors” visited Elementary School  K-2 classrooms to read Alicia Ortego’s “Kindness is My Superpower,” followed by an activity to reinforce the book’s message. The book is about a boy named Lucas, who learns about kindness, good manners and positive behaviors in different settings …

Project Graduation seeks community support for upcoming events to benefit the Class of 2022

Minisink Valley Project Graduation is an All-Night Alcohol and Drug Free Celebration for graduating high school seniors.  Through the combined efforts of volunteers, our school administration, businesses, and organizations in the surrounding areas, our graduates are provided with a safe and memorable evening on graduation night each year. This year’s Class of 2022 graduation celebration …

Board of Education to hold Finance Committee and regular meeting on Thursday, Feb. 3

The Minisink Valley Board of Education will meet on Thursday, Feb. 3 at the Minisink Valley Middle School auditorium for the following meetings: Finance Committee meeting to be held at 5:30 p.m. Regular meeting to be held at 6:30 p.m. The meeting agenda is available for viewing via: BoardDocs. NOTE: All COVID-19 related protocols, including …

Jan. 31 COVID-19 update from Superintendent Brian Monahan

The district has confirmed the following positive COVID-19 cases today, Jan. 31. Middle School:  Four students Otisville:  One student Intermediate School:  Two students, one faculty Elementary School:  One student, one staff members Contact tracing has been completed. Thank you for your attention to this important information. The health, safety, and well-being of our school community …

Varsity wrestling team wins the 2022 NYSPHSAA Division 1 Dual Meet State Championship!

Congratulations to the Varsity Wrestling Team, the 2022 NYSPHSAA Division 1 Dual Meet New York State Champions! The team earned the title by beating Section VIII’s Wantaugh 49-13 in the finals round in the day-long competition. “I’m really proud of the guys, they went out and wrestled tough,” said Head Coach Kevin Gallagher. “There was …

State Education Department statement on New York State Appellate Court mask wearing case status

Minisink Valley school community: Please be aware of the Jan. 28 statement from New York State Education Commissioner Betty Rosa: “Earlier this week, the Appellate Division, Second Department issued a stay order which upheld the Department of Health’s mask requirement in schools (10 NYCRR 2.60).  “Although the court set a hearing deadline for today, the …

Eight students selected for OCMEA’s All-County High School Festival ensembles

Congratulations to the eight Minisink Valley High School students who are  representing the district at the Orange County Music Educators Association’s (OCMEA) All-County High School Music Festival on Jan. 23 and 24 at Cornwall High School. Selected students are: Chorus: Ella Gonzalez Alexa Ramos Band: Emily Haber Jonathan Samse Nathan Samse Elizabeth Skalski Orchestra: Gabriel …

Jan. 27 COVID-19 update from Superintendent Brian Monahan

The district has confirmed the following positive COVID-19 cases today, Jan. 27. High School: Three students Middle School:  One student 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. …

Reminder: Deadline to request a free COVID-19 test kit for your student is Friday, Jan. 28 at 4 p.m.

Minisink Valley parents/guardians: Interested parents/guardians can take advantage of an opportunity to get a COVID-19 test kit for their student via a supply the district has received from New York State via Orange- Ulster BOCES. Each Minisink Valley student is eligible to receive one COVID-19 test kit which contains two COVID-19 rapid tests. Please complete …

Five varsity football players named to New York State Sportswriters Association’s Class A all-state teams

Five Minisink Valley varsity football players were recently named to the New York State Sportswriters Association’s Class A all-state teams. “This core group of guys is a big reason we won the Section IX Championship this year,” said Head Coach Kevin Gallagher. “These five guys are not only great football players, but great young men.” …

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