‘Free Friday Lunch’ begins in April and runs through the end of the 2022-23 school year

Attention Minisink Valley families: Effective in April and until the end of this school year, lunches are free every Friday to all students in all buildings. “We invite all students to take advantage of the opportunity to have a free lunch every Friday,” said Food Services Director Cheryl Bellew. “For students who has yet to …

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, …

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  

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 …

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, …

Intermediate/Elementary Schools’ new Traverse Climbing Wall is officially dedicated for student use

The Elementary/Intermediate School’s new Traverse Climbing Wall, made possible through the fundraising efforts of the schools’ PTOs, was officially dedicated for K-5 student use in the Intermediate School’s “C Gym” today, March 3, with school and PTO officials and students gathering to cut a ceremonial “Warrior green” ribbon. “This new traverse wall represents the critically …

Tickets are going fast for the Intermediate School Drama Club’s Feb 14 and 15 performances of Disney’s ‘101 Dalmations Kids’

Tickets are now on sale for the Intermediate School Drama Club’s Feb 14 and 15 performances of Disney’s “101 Dalmations Kids.” Based on the classic animated film, Disney’s “101 Dalmatians Kid”  is “a fur-raising adventure” featuring Cruella De Vil, Disney’s most outrageous villain, and 101 of the most adorable heroes to set “their paws” onstage. …

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