District’s diversity education commitment includes learning about social-cultural differences in different parts of the nation

Diversity education comes in many forms, including having students learn about the unique social-cultural differences of their peers in a different part of the nation. Eileen Connors’ Intermediate School fourth-graders recently had that social studies/diversity experience when they virtually met with students at Newhalen School in Iliamna, Alaska. The connection was made possible through student …

District to participate in NYS ‘Creating Healthy Schools and Communities in Orange County’ grant

Minisink Valley is part of the next group of Orange County school districts participating in a New York State “Creating Healthy Schools and Communities in Orange County” grant, and will be working with Orange County departments of health and planning officials in this initiative. The grant’s purpose is to increase the number of schools that …

Varsity wrestlers and Head Coach Kevin Gallagher receive ‘Varsity 845’ All-Star honors

Members of Minisink Valley’s varsity wrestling team and Head Coach Kevin Gallagher were recently honored by The Times Herald-Record’s Varsity 845 high school sports news program. Zack Ryder was named Varsity 845 Wrestler of the Year. Zack, a sophomore, had a tremendous year, winning his 100th career match,  earning a third section title and a …

District attorney and police chiefs organization send warning about teen vaping

The Orange County District Attorney’s Office and  the Police Chiefs’ Association of Orange County recently issued a warning to Orange County residents about the recent alarming increase in Orange County High School students needing medical attention because they have ingested a variety of regulated substances. These include synthetic marijuana, commonly called “K2” or “spice,” substances …

COVID-19 update from Superintendent Brian Monahan for the school week ending Thursday, April 7

The district is now providing COVID-19 case confirmations on a weekly basis. The district has confirmed the following positive COVID-19 cases for the school week ending today, April 7. High School: Two students, one faculty member Middle School: One staff member Contact tracing has been completed. Thank you for your attention to this important information. …

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