A reminder about inclement weather and academic instruction decisions for the 2022-23 school year

Dear parents/guardians: As a reminder, the district has emergency days built into its calendar for the 2022-23 school year, which are usually used for inclement weather/snow days. As per past practice, we closely monitor several reputable weather forecasting outlets in advance of the anticipated weather. We also consult with and rely on the good, sound …

Harlem MagicMasters’ Intermediate School assembly visit reinforces the importance of kindness, respect, self-care and anti-bullying

Kenny “Da Blenda” Rodriguez of the Harlem MagicMasters basketball team visited the Intermediate School today, March 7,  for a schoolwide assembly focusing on kindness, respect, self-care and anti-bullying. Kenny, who formerly played with the Harlem Globetrotters, has traveled the world using the sport of basketball to educate and entertain and as the springboard for his …

Otisville students raise $5,000 during American Heart Association’s ‘Kids Heart Challenge’

Otisville Elementary students raised over $5,000 for the American Heart Association through their participation in its Kids Heart Challenge. The Kids Heart Challenge focuses on teaching students the importance of eating healthy and exercising to maintain good heart health. Students learned about heart health, discussed engaging in regular physical activity, eating a heart healthy diet, …

All District Chorus Festival provides teachable music moments for all school choirs

Today, March 3, the district’s  All District Choral Festival took place, which is an opportunity for the Otisville, Intermediate, Middle and High School choirs to come together and participate in various activities throughout the day. During the day, small workshops/sessions covering topics such as: songwriting, singing technique, vocal warm-ups, and fun icebreakers were held. Additionally, …

Elementary buildings mark National Read Across America Week and Dr. Seuss’ birthday

Elementary School and Otisville Elementary faculty and students marked Read Across America Week, including special activities on March 2, which is National Read Across America Day and Dr. Seuss’ birthday, with activities to promote literacy in fun and memorable ways.   Members of the High School’s Book Club and National Honor Society visited the Elementary …

Intermediate/Elementary Schools’ new Traverse Climbing Wall is officially dedicated for student use

The Elementary/Intermediate School’s new Traverse Climbing Wall, made possible through the fundraising efforts of the schools’ PTOs, was officially dedicated for K-5 student use in the Intermediate School’s “C Gym” today, March 3, with school and PTO officials and students gathering to cut a ceremonial “Warrior green” ribbon. “This new traverse wall represents the critically …

School budget voting hours expanded; new voting hours will be 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Beginning with the upcoming 2023-24 proposed school budget vote on Tuesday, May 16, the Minisink Valley School District will be expanding the number of hours available for voters to cast their ballots. New voting times are 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. in both polling locations at the Intermediate School on the district’s main campus and …

March 3 statement from Superintendent Brian Monahan

We are aware of the threat circulating via email nationwide directed toward an unnamed school district and reached out to our local law enforcement agencies to consult with them.  At this time, our law enforcement partners continue to advise us they aren’t aware of any local district receiving this specific email. However, out of an …

Ahoy, mateys: Otisville Odyssey of the Mind team to represent district at March 4 O-U BOCES Region 5 Odyssey of the Mind competition

An Otisville Elementary School team is representing Minisink Valley at the March 4 New York State Odyssey of the Mind Region 5 competition at Orange-Ulster BOCES. Team members are: Joel Cay, Giuliana Coppola, Dylan DeSieno, Jillian Mecocci, Braylon Paris, Charlotte Ringus and Illeana Sierra. They’re coached by Jenna Colman. They are performing their solution to …

Seniors Abby Stevens and Sadiel Arias Garcia honored by Town of Wallkill for embodying qualities of former Silver Lake Fire Chief William Price

Seniors Abby Stevens and Sadiel Arias Garcia were among a group of students recently honored by the Town of Wallkill during Black History Month for embodying the qualities of William Price, the former Silver Lake fire chief who served the region for many years. Chief Price was the first African-American fire chief in New York …

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