Meet the Board of Education candidates running for three seats in the May 16 school budget vote and election

In addition to voting for the proposed 2023-24 school budget and bus proposition on Tuesday, May 16, 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, 2023 through June 30, 2026. In alphabetical order, meet the candidates: Shawn Cahill Our …

Otisville Elementary recognizes Quarter 3 PBIS-STAR student achievement for 2022-23 school year

Congratulations to Otisville’s STAR-students for being recognized for being respectful, responsible and ready to learn, the 3Rs which are part of the Otisville’s PBIS program (Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports)   program for Quarter 3 of this school year. PBIS takes a proactive approach to help all students achieve social, emotional and academic success. Kindergarten: …

Registration open for Otisville PTO’s May 20 ‘Fun Run 2023’

Registration is talking place for the Otisville PTO’s 2023 Spring fundraiser, “The 2023 Otisville Elementary Fun Run,” which will be held Saturday, May 20 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at the lower field area of the Mount Hope Town Park. To register: OES PTO Spring Fun Run 2023 The Fun Run is an interactive …

RFPs for prekindergarten education services due Friday, May 12

The Minisink Valley School District issues this Request for Proposal (RFP) to seek high quality agencies/CBOs (community based organizations) that demonstrate best practices for four-year-old students in prekindergarten to provide prekindergarten education services for the school district. Funding for prekindergarten CBOs is contingent upon the district receiving UPK funding from the New York State Education …

Board of Education adopts 2023-24 proposed $114,254,308 school budget and bus proposition; budget vote/Board of Education election is Tuesday, May 16

The Minisink Valley Board of Education unanimously adopted a proposed $114,254,308  budget for the 2023-24 school year, which maintains all current student programs and services, at its April 20 meeting. This proposed budget increases spending by $8,430,923 from the current year, and includes a 3.74 percent tax levy increase. The proposed 3.74 percent increase in …

It’s back! National Honor Society students host senior citizen dinner and ‘Anything Goes’ cast, crew and musicians present special senior show

The High School’s National Honor Society (NHS) tradition of hosting a special afternoon dinner for area senior citizens returned on April 19, when over 150 seniors dined in the high school cafeteria as a prelude to a special performance of the Drama Club’s musical, “Anything Goes,” the feel good song and dance musical telling “the …

Seven students selected for OCMEA’s 2023 All-County Junior High Festival ensembles

Congratulations to the following students on their selection to the Orange County Musical Educators Association (OCMEA) Junior High All-County Festival ensembles: Chorus: Charlie Curabba Grant Teitelbaum Gavin Pitt Band: Heather Day, Flute Mitchell Demberg, Snare Drum Matthew Milby, Alto Saxophone Anthony Motta, Tuba Students in grades 7, 8 and 9 are eligible to audition for …

Seniors Amber Rosado and Nathan Samse honored at April 13 O-U BOCES 2023 Humanities Honoree Awards Ceremony

Two Minisink Valley seniors were among the 34 students honored at Orange-Ulster BOCES’ 2023 Humanities Honoree Awards Ceremony and Breakfast at the Country Club at Otterkill on April 13. Amber Rosado and Nathan Samse were honored for distinguishing themselves in the arts and humanities. This event celebrated seniors and juniors who were nominated by their …

Two seniors sign Division II NCAA National Letters of Intent

Congratulations to two Minisink Valley seniors who have signed Division II NCAA National Letters of Intent  (NLI): Rihanna Burgher, Indoor/Outdoor Track,  The College of Saint Rose Coaches:  James Beck and Todd Derkcaz “Rihanna is a phenomenal athlete who holds a combined seven school records in individual and relay events,” said Coach  Beck.  “She is a …

Board of Education to meet Thursday, April 20 at 6:30 p.m.

The Minisink Valley Board of Education will meet on Thursday, April 20  at the Middle School auditorium at 6:30 p.m. The meeting agenda is available for viewing via: BoardDocs. The community is welcome and invited to attend.

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