Be alert about RSV, common cold, flu and COVID-19 symptoms during this winter’s cold/flu season

Remember:  Your student’s healthcare provider is your very best source for trustworthy information and will have your child’s and family’s best interests in mind. Your child’s healthcare provider will address all the questions you may have regarding  RSV, the common cold, the flu and COVID-19. Thank you. RSV New York State Department of Health information …

A reminder about inclement weather days and the need to be prepared for the 2023-24 school year

  Minisink Valley school community: As a reminder, the district has emergency days built into its calendar for the 2023-24 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 …

Reminder: This cold/flu season, please be alert about RSV, common cold, flu and COVID-19 symptoms

Reminder: If your child is not feeling well, please do not send him/her to school. Remember:  Your student’s healthcare provider is your very best source for trustworthy information and will have your child’s and family’s best interests in mind. Your child’s healthcare provider will address all the questions you may have regarding  RSV, the common …

District to ‘go purple’ to support men’s health/’No-Shave November’ awareness efforts on Friday, Nov. 17

The district’s Buildings & Grounds team is again spearheading an important effort to support and bring further awareness to activities and events tied to November’s National Men’s Health Awareness/“No-Shave November” Month. Join us and wear purple for the district’s  “Going Purple Day”  on Friday Nov. 17! Supporters of National Men’s Health Awareness Month take part …

Elementary/Intermediate Schools PTOs raise over $21,000 at first ‘MV Color Fun Run’

The Minisink Valley Elementary School and Intermediate School PTOs have raised over $21,000 at its first “MV Color Fun Run,” held Oct. 22 at the Slate Hill campus. “It was a great day with so many smiling, colorful faces,” said IS PTO co-chair Kristen Morello. “We surpassed our fundraising goal because of all of the …

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 …

Register now for free Oct. 15 Boys Lacrosse Clinic for Grades K-6

The Varsity Boys Lacrosse team will present a free Boys Lacrosse Clinic for boys in Grade K to 6 on Sunday, Oct. 15 at the Town of Mount Hope Park.  No experience or equipment is needed and registration details are below:

Reminder: The 2023-24 flu season is here; know what to do and consider a flu vaccine

Flu, or influenza, spreads easily and can make people very sick, especially children. As a reminder, flu symptoms include: Fever or chills, body aches, cough, sore throat, headache, runny or stuffy nose, feeling very tired. Some people, especially children, may have stomach problems and diarrhea. Unlike a cold, the flu comes on very suddenly. Prevent …

District to ‘Go Gold’ on Wednesday, Sept. 27 to support National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month efforts

September is National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month! Join us on Wednesday, Sept. 27  and wear gold/yellow attire to help bring awareness to pediatric cancer, the leading cause of death by disease for children under the age of 14. Additionally, we invite you to join the efforts of the high school’s National Honor Society and donate …

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