Minisink Valley Central School District
Parents/Guardians: In the interest of transparency, we’re sharing that the Orange County Department of Health advised us today, April 16, that two weeks ago, a high school student was treated for a confirmed case of pertussis (whooping cough). Pertussis can occur at any age, and older children/adults may have milder symptoms for a shorter amount …
Congratulations to eighth-graders Winnie Wei and Luna Card, who are two of 14 students statewide whose posters have been selected for inclusion in the 2025 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) calendar. The “Create A Watershed Super Hero” Poster Contest was sponsored by the DEC and the New York Water Environment Association (NYWEA). …
Minisink Valley’s academic instruction regularly includes refresher conversations with students about behavioral expectations and conduct, such as with the Middle School’s recent presentations about the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA), which is part of the district’s ongoing education curriculum. DASA was enacted in July 2010 to promote a safe and supportive learning environment in …
The Elementary School will hold Kindergarten screenings May 7, 8, 9 and 10. Appointment are required. Appointment information can be accessed through this link: Elementary School Kindergarten screening appointments.
The Minisink Valley Board of Education will meet on Thursday, April 18 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.
Congratulations to junior PJ Duke and freshman Wyatt Boice for earning All-American status at the 35th annual National High School Coaches Association’s (NHSCA) High School Wrestling Nationals, held April 5 to 8 in Virginia Beach. PJ took first place in the 152-weight class; and Wyatt took fifth place in the 138-pound weight class. The top …
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Minisink Valley will host a Universal Pre-Kindergarten Parent Information Night on Wednesday, April 17 beginning at 6 p.m. at the Holy Cross Parish Hall at 626 County Rd 22. All parents with a 4-year-old or soon-to-be 4-year-old child eligible for UPK are invited to attend. This evening gives parents give parents an opportunity and meet …
The Minisink Valley School District has again been honored with the “Best Communities for Music Education” designation from The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation. This is the second consecutive year the district’s Music Department has been recognized with this national distinction. Minisink Valley is one of 975 school districts designated as being among …
Minisink Valley’s character education curriculum supports the robust academic, athletic and co-curricular programs offered and available throughout the school year and features one constant element: It’s important to be kind. “Character education is an extremely important in today’s world,” said Superintendent Brian Monahan. “We know, and research supports this, that how a young person acts …
Congratulations to the six Minisink Valley High School Winter 2024 sports teams who have recently been named by the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) as Team-Scholar Award recipients. To qualify as a team, 75% of a team’s average GPA for the season must be equal to or greater than 90%. “We’re …
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