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Month: January 2022

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Senior Riley Grainger named to All-National Mixed Choir Ensemble

Congratulations to Senior Riley Grainger, who participated in the National Association for Music Education’s  (NAfME) virtual All- National Mixed Choir, held Jan. 22 to 24. Riley was one of only 240 students selected for this national honor, which includes a mixed choir, concert band, modern band, symphony orchestra,  and guitar and jazz ensembles. The Mixed …

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Varsity Wrestling Coach Kevin Gallagher is now Section IX’s most successful coach with 530 career wins

Congratulations to Minisink Valley Varsity Wrestling Head Coach Kevin Gallagher, who recently earned his 530th career win, and is now Section IX’s most successful varsity wrestling coach. Coach Gallagher earned this distinction on Jan. 14 after the wrestling team’s win over Valley Central High School. Coach Gallagher noted, in published reports, he’s had so many …

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Athletic families: NYSPHAA is required to follow NYSDOH COVID-19 mandates for all state championship games

The New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA)  is reminding athletes, their families and spectators that all championship games will be subject to a state mandate requiring attendees to show proof of full vaccination or negative test results upon entry to the venue. “We’ve communicated this information to our athletic families, but we …

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Middle School Jazz Band Concert is Monday, Jan. 24

Date: Monday, Jan. 24 Location: Middle School Auditorium Start Time:  6:30  p.m. Guests must follow all COVID-19 mandates while in the buildings. This includes the wearing of masks and  appropriate distancing in seating.  We appreciate your attention to and adherence to these important requirements.  

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Jan. 21 COVID-19 update from Superintendent Brian Monahan

The district has confirmed the following positive COVID-19 cases today, Jan. 21. High School:  Three students; one faculty member Middle School: Six students Otisville Elementary: Two students Intermediate School:  One student Elementary School: One faculty member Contact tracing has been completed. Thank you for your attention to this important information. The health, safety, and well-being …

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Winter weather brings outdoor fitness fun at Otisville/Intermediate/Elementary schools

Snowfall on the Otisville/Intermediate/Elementary school campuses gives these school’s physical education teachers opportunities to bring their students outdoors for class to introduce them to fun winter fitness activities! Otisville Elementary: Fourth and fifth-grade snowshoeing Otisville physical education teacher Stephanie Giufre is introducing her students to this exceptional cardiovascular workout, which offers low-impact muscle building, endurance …

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Jan. 20 COVID-19 update from Superintendent Brian Monahan

The district has confirmed the following positive COVID-19 cases today, Jan. 20. High School: Eight students Middle School: Five students Otisville Elementary: One student; one BOCES student 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 …

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Senior Kai Colon named NYSHSFCA’s 2021 NYS Class A Football Scholar-Athlete of the Year

Minisink Valley High School senior Kai Colon has been named the 2021 New York State Class A Football Scholar-Athlete of the Year by the New York State High School Football Coaches Association (NYSHSFCA). Kai will be presented the award at the upcoming NYSHSFCA Awards Banquet in Verona, N.Y.  He is the first Minisink Valley player …

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Be in the know: Is it flu, COVID-19, allergies, or a cold?

Minisink Valley school community: For those interested, we’re sharing useful information about the differences between the flu, COVID-19, allergies and colds. Additional helpful information is available on the district’s Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Hub, under the COVID-19 resources banner. Is it flu, COVID-19, allergies, or a cold?

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