Junior Victoria Melton and Sophomore Mia Lockowitz selected by Section IX to attend 2023 NYSPHSAA Leadership Conference

Congratulations to Junior Victoria Melton and Sophomore Mia Lockowitz, who have been selected by Section IX Athletics to represent the Section and Minisink Valley at the 2023 NYSPHSAA Leadership Conference on March 30 in Albany. Victoria and Mia, who are members of the Varsity Cheerleading team, will join other student-athlete leaders from the Valley Central, …

Elementary School students raise $5,260 during American Heart Association’s ‘Kids Heart Challenge’

Elementary School students raised over $5,260 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, …

Otisville Drama Club presents ‘Peter Pan’ on March 22 and 23

The Otisville Drama Club will present its Spring production, “Peter Pan,” on Wednesday, March 22 and Thursday, March 23 at Otisville Elementary School’s cafetorium. Peter Pan is a fictional character created by Scottish novelist and playwright J.M. Barrie.   A free-spirited and mischievous young boy who can fly and never grows up,  Peter Pan spends his never-ending childhood having adventures on the mythical …

Order deadline is March 24 for Executive PTO’s Spring Apparel Sale

The Minisink Valley Executive PTO’s spring apparel fundraiser is here! Stock up on trendy apparel for this Spring and beyond and support the great work of the Executive PTO..there’s something for everyone, including for Otisville Elementary families. Ordering deadline is Friday, March 24.  Minisink Valley Executive PTO Spring Apparel Sale  

Donations sought for the Minisink Cares Backpack Program

The community is invited to donate to the Minisink Cares Backpack Program, which provides approximately 70 students in need with snacks and food items to bring home so they have something to eat during the weekend. Needed donations include: Single serve packaging, non-perishable items such as: •Individual snacks (i.e. Popcorners, Chex mix, chips, pudding, cookies, …

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, …

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