Minisink Valley High School has been named a “School of Excellence” by the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) for the 2025-26 school year.
To earn the School of Excellence Award, at least 75% of a school’s varsity teams must qualify and receive the Scholar-Athlete team award. Of the 27 varsity teams, 25 were recognized as “Team Scholar” recipients, or 93% of the high school’s varsity teams.
Teams are:
Girls Swim/Dive: 96.153 GPA
Girls Golf: 94.974 GPA
Girls Cross-Country: 94.748 GPA
Girls Lacrosse: 94.412 GPA
Boys Cross-Country: 94.389 GPA
Girls Indoor Track & Field: 94.256 GPA
Girls Soccer: 93.969 GPA
Girls Tennis: 93.784 GPA
Boys Golf: 92.997 GPA
Girls Track: 92.959 GPA
Softball: 92.646 GPA
Boys Tennis: 92.299 GPA
Boys Swim/Dive: 92.298 GPA
Girls Basketball: 92.245 GPA
Flag-Football: 92.202 GPA
Boys Lacrosse: 92.075 GPA
Volleyball: 91.766 GPA
Giveday Cheerleading: 91.406 GPA
Boys Soccer: 91.166 GPA
Football: 91.077 GPA
Boys Indoor Track & Field: 91.047 GPA
Girls Wrestling: 90.538 GPA
Baseball: 90.470 GPA
Competition Cheerleading: 90.122 GPA
Boys Wrestling: 90.001
“Our student-athletes continue to demonstrate an outstanding dedication to excelling both in the classroom and in competition, and we're proud to see 25 teams earn this recognition,” said Athletic Director Tim Bult. “This achievement reflects the collective efforts of our coaches, as well as the unwavering support of our students’ parents and guardians. Their commitment to fostering success in both academics and athletics plays a vital role in helping our student-athletes reach their full potential.”
NYSPHSAA’s School of Distinction and School of Excellence Awards are intended to unite athletic departments in challenging their teams to achieve a statewide academic honor.
The high school will receive its award during the local athletic director workshop this fall. To be eligible to receive these prestigious awards, schools must submit an application following the Spring Scholar-Athlete submission each school year.