Board of Education and elected officials honor 2023 New York State ‘Teacher of the Year’ finalist Jonathan Clemmons

2023 New York State “Teacher of the Year” finalist Jonathan Clemmons was honored by the Board of Education and area elected officials for his achievement during the board’s Oct. 19 meeting. Board of Education President Joseph Flaherty presented Mr. Clemmons with a crystal recognition keepsake to recognize his accomplishment. Additionally, Orange County Legislator Janet Sutherland …

Elementary School and Otisville Elementary’s annual fall festivals are happy and joyful events for students

Pumpkin patches! Sunny days! Tractor rides!  Apple cider donuts! Fun games! The faculty, staff and PTOs of the Elementary School and Otisville Elementary work hard to create wonderful seasonal events for our youngest students! Visit these photo galleries to view the fun: Elementary School Elementary School Oct. 19 Fall Fest, Part 1 Elementary School Oct. …

High school hosts 2023 Orange County Youth-in-Government Platform Convention

Minisink Valley hosted the 2023 Amy Bull Crist Youth-In-Government Program today, Oct. 20, which offers students the chance to learn first-hand about the democratic process. Thirteen school districts, including Minisink Valley, sent student groups to participate in the gathering, inspired by Katherine St. George, former Orange County Republican Committee chairperson and member of the U.S. …

Thirty-seven students inducted into High School’s chapter of the National Honor Society

Thirty-seven students were inducted as the newest members of Minisink Valley High School’s chapter of the National Honor Society during the chapter’s 64th annual induction ceremony, held Oct. 18. NHS is a national organization for high school students that seeks to honor students who demonstrate excellence in the areas of scholarship, leadership, service and character. …

Important update on 2023-24 school tax collection payments

Minisink Valley school community: Due to unexpected and unanticipated post office delays, some school tax payments were not received by the district’s bank and the bank has not been able to process checks in a timely manner. We are now in receipt of these checks and the tax collector is manually processing them as quickly …

District to ‘go pink’ on Wednesday, Oct. 25 to support National Breast Cancer Awareness Month efforts

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Join us on Wednesday, Oct. 25 and wear pink attire to help bring further awareness about breast cancer, which affects one out of eight women in the United States. Call for photos: Share your student’s pink attire for a forthcoming photo gallery by emailing to communications@minisink.com by 3 …

Local fire companies visit Otisville Elementary and Elementary School to mark 2023 Fire Prevention Week

Firefighters representing local fire companies within the Minisink Valley School district visited the Elementary School and Otisville Elementary this week to mark Fire Prevention Week.’ Thank you to our local fire companies for visiting the schools and providing valuable information to our youngest students!   This year’s theme is: “Cooking safety starts with you! Pay attention …

Board of Education to meet Thursday, Oct. 19 at 6:30 p.m.

The Minisink Valley Board of Education will meet on Thursday, Oct. 19  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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