Applications now available for district’s Universal Pre-kindergarten (UPK) program for 2024-25 school year

The Minisink Valley Central School District is a participant in the New York State Universal Pre-Kindergarten Program that is offered annually through a grant. The UPK program offers a limited amount of spots to qualifying families residing in the school district. Parents of eligible four-year-olds choose one of the participating preschools within the school district. …

Board of Education adopts 2024-25 proposed $120,342,342 school budget; budget vote/Board of Education election is Tuesday, May 21

The Minisink Valley Board of Education unanimously adopted a proposed $120,342,342 budget for the 2024-25 school year at its April 18 meeting. This proposed budget includes a 2.31% tax levy increase. The district is utilizing money from other district funds to reduce the tax burden on homeowners and businesses. By utilizing funds transferred from the capital …

Schools and district now closed Friday, May 24 as part of Memorial Day weekend

Minisink Valley school community: As a result of one unused emergency day, Friday, May 24 is now a “give back day” where school will be closed for students, staff and district offices. This additional day now creates a long, four-day Memorial Day weekend. Classes resume Tuesday, May 28. We believe we’re in a position to …

‘Early Bird’ registration taking place for 2024-25 YMCA ‘Club Kid’ program at Otisville Elementary and Intermediate/Elementary schools

“Early Bird” registration is taking place for the Middletown YMCA’s “Club Kid” Program, which is again being offered at Minisink Valley for the 2024-25 school year. Club Kid provides safe, fun, and supervised care before and after school at Otisville Elementary and the Intermediate/Elementary schools and follows the district’s calendar. “We’re happy to offer a …

Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) Parent Information Night to be held Wednesday, April 17 at 6 p.m.

Minisink Valley will host a Universal Pre-Kindergarten Parent Information Night on Wednesday, April 17 beginning at 6 p.m. at the Holy Cross Parish Hall  at 626 County Rd 22. All parents with a 4-year-old or soon-to-be 4-year-old child eligible for UPK are invited to attend. This evening gives parents give parents an opportunity and meet …

District’s Music Department again honored with national NAMM Foundation ‘Best Communities in Music Education’ recognition

The Minisink Valley School District has again been honored with the “Best Communities for Music Education” designation from The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation. This is the second consecutive year the district’s Music Department has been recognized with this national distinction. Minisink Valley is one of 975 school districts designated as being among …

Ongoing character education curriculum infuses kindness in all academic and co-curricular programs

Minisink Valley’s character education curriculum supports the robust academic, athletic and co-curricular programs offered and available throughout the school year and features one constant element: It’s important to be kind. “Character education is an extremely important in today’s world,” said Superintendent Brian Monahan. “We know, and research supports this, that how a young person acts …

Varsity Swimming and Diving team’s ‘Kids Night Out’ dates announced

The Varsity Swimming and Diving team will hold its annual Kids Night Out swimming events on these dates: Friday, April 5 Friday, May 31 Friday, June 14  Registration is limited to 60 participants in Grades K to 6 and is $20 per child. Registration opens the Monday prior to each Friday event.  

Important Solar Eclipse update: Schools to dismiss early on Monday, April 8

Minisink Valley parents/guardians: As promised, we’re following up on our March 22 message regarding the April 8 North American Solar Eclipse. For many, this is a once-in-a-lifetime event and a tremendous educational experience that we encourage everyone to witness safely.     Based on reliable forecasts for April 8 which indicate mostly sunny weather, the district …

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