Meet the Board of Education candidates running for seats in the May 17 annual budget vote and election

In addition to voting for the proposed 2022-23 school budget and bus proposition on Tuesday, May 17, voters will be asked to select Board of Education members. Voters will be asked to select three members for three year terms running July 1, 2022 through June 30. 2025;  and one member for the unexpired term caused …

Reminder: Friday, May 13 is a Superintendent’s Conference half-day for students

Parents/guardians: A reminder that Friday, May 13  is a Superintendent’s Conference half-day for students to allow for staff professional development. Please be prepared for your student’s arrival home based on these departure times listed above. Thank you for your attention to this important information. 

Girls Varsity Swim Team’s ‘Kids Night Out’ is Friday, May 20; registration opens Monday, May 16

The Girls Varsity Swim Team will hold its “Kids Night Out” event on Friday, May 20. The evening, which has returned after a two-year pandemic pause, offers students in Kindergarten through age 13 the opportunity to have two hours of swimming, music, games, pizza and fun. Parents can have a two hour block of time …

Varsity Baseball Coach Dave Benedetto earns 200th career win at May 9 Warriors/Panthers game

Congratulations to Minisink Valley Varsity Baseball Head Coach Dave Benedetto, who earned his 200th career win on May 9 when the Warriors beat the Monticello Panthers in a 6-2 win. Coach Benedetto’s coaching career began in 1990 at John S. Burke Catholic High School. In his four years there, he coached the team to a …

Middle School Spring Band Concerts to be held Wednesday, May 11

The community is invited to attend the middle school’s “Soaring around the World” spring band concerts on Wednesday, May 11 beginning at 6: 30 p.m. 6th Grade Band and Middle School Jazz Band at 6:30 p.m. 7th and 8th Grade Bands at 7:45 p.m.

COVID-19 update from Superintendent Brian Monahan for the school week ending Friday, May 6

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, May 6. High School:  Seven students;  two faculty Middle School: Six students Otisville Elementary: Three students; one staff member Intermediate School:  Three students; two faculty Elementary: Three students; …

Audio/slide presentation of May 5 public hearing on the proposed 2022-23 available for those unable to attend

Minisink Valley school community: For residents unable to attend the May 5  public budget hearing on the proposed 2022-23 school budget, an audio recording of the presentation is available for listening/viewing via this link:  2022-23 Public Budget Hearing presentation  Additionally, please watch for your copy of the 2022-23 budget newsletter coming in the mail. For …

Middle school Spanish I classes celebrate Cinco de Mayo by learning about ‘la tradición de cascarones’

Cultural education lessons take place in Minisink Valley classrooms throughout the school year, with faculty engaging students in creative ways to increase their understanding of cultural diversity and different customs. In this instance, and in recognition of Cinco de Mayo, Jackie Mazariegos’ middle school Spanish I classes cracked “cascarones” on each other’s heads to celebrate …

High School Spring Chorus Concert is Tuesday, May 10

The community is invited to attend the high school’s Spring Chorus Concert on Tuesday, May 10 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the high school.  The concert will  feature the Mixed Choir, Women’s Choir and Chamber Choir. Performances will include wide variety of selections including various pop and broadway pieces. Also featured will be two …

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