Eighth-Grade Parent Night to be rescheduled; please watch for a new date

Eighth-Grade families: The weather challenges we’ve faced in the last week, including today’s cancellation of afterschool activities, have required us to revisit events on the school calendar. With today’s rescheduling of the Intermediate School Chorus Concert to tomorrow, Jan. 24, and because we know many parents have children in both schools, our Eighth-Grade Parent Night, …

Area businesses help teach entrepreneur skills to High School and Middle School students

Minisink Valley faculty continuously look for innovative ways to reinforce the real-world applications of what’s learned in the classroom. Often, this includes inviting area business owners into the schools to visit students to talk about their own experiences, which is a great reinforcement of school district/local business connections. Bottoms Up, Slate Hill  One recent visit …

‘Steered Straight’ high school/middle school assemblies urge students to realize ‘truths’ and end destructive behaviors

High School and Middle School students heard firsthand what a life of drug addiction and imprisonment is like from ex-offender who, after nearly eight years of drug addiction and 12 years in prison and halfway houses for a gang-related homicide, had an important message for them:  Where one ends end up in life is based …

Eighth-grader Brandon Dessereau and seventh-grader Amaan Ali advance to Orange-Ulster BOCES Regional Spelling Bee after winning school contests

Congratulations to eighth-grader Brandon Dessereau and seventh-grader Amaan Ali, who won their grade-level spelling bees and now advance to the Orange-Ulster BOCES Regional Spelling Bee, which will be held in March.. Brandon’s winning word was “animatronics.” He noted he prepared for the spelling bee by reviewing the sheets offered to him by the library, reading …

Second annual District-wide Band Concert to take place on Tuesday, Jan. 16 at 7 p.m.

We invite you to attend the second annual District-Wide Band Concert, featuring performances from bands in each of our schools, on Tuesday, Jan. 16 at 7 p.m. at the Middle School gym. Performing ensembles are: The Otisville Concert Band The Intermediate Fifth-Grade Band The Eighth-Grade Band The Middle School Jazz Band The High School Jazz …

Eighth-Grade Parent Night to be held Wednesday, Jan. 24

The annual Eighth-Grade Parent Night will be held at  Minisink Valley High School on Wednesday, Jan. 24  from 6 to 8 p.m., with a snow date of Thursday, Jan. 25. Please note: This is a date change from what was previously on the school calendar.   This is an opportunity for eighth-graders and their parents/guardians to …

Welcome to 2024! Join the over 6,600 people who follow us on Facebook!

Welcome to 2024!  Did you know Minisink Valley’s Facebook  — also known as “Meta” —  page features thousands of great photos and information which show what’s going on at Otisville Elementary, Minisink Valley Elementary, Minisink Valley Intermediate School, Minisink Valley Middle School and Minisink Valley High School? Join the over 6,600 people (and growing!) in …

An important reminder about the district’s academic instruction plans and decisions for the 2023-24 school year

Dear parents/guardians: Recently, we reminded you about inclement weather days and the need to be prepared. A reminder about inclement weather days and the need to be prepared for the 2023-24 school year I’m writing today to also remind you that the New York State Education Department requires us (as well as all New York …

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 …

High School/Middle School 2023 winter concert dates announced

December is secondary school concert season!  Parents, friends and members of the High School/Middle School communities are invited to attend these musical concerts: Monday, Dec. 11: Middle School Grade 6 Band Concert: 6:30 p.m. Middle School Grades 7/8 Band Concert: 7:45 p.m. Snow date is Tuesday, Dec. 12 Wednesday, Dec. 13: High School Band Concert: …

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