2024-25 incoming kindergarten families: Please be sure the district has your family’s information on file

Attention incoming 2024-25 kindergarten families: Dates for Kindergarten registration for the 2024-25 school year will be coming soon. While the district has lists of who will become our newest students, we want to be sure we’re aware of everyone who will be joining us. You must be on the district’s mailing list in order 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 …

‘Grandma Phyllis’ continues tradition of making scarves for all district kindergarteners for the 16th year

Thank you to Phyllis Scherf, also known as “Grandma Phyllis” to our kindergarten students! For the 16th year, she has made scarves for Elementary School and Otisville Elementary kindergarteners. Mrs. Scherf began her kindergarten scarf making when her granddaughter was a kindergartener.  We appreciate all that you do! See more photos on the district’s Facebook …

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 …

Otisville Elementary and MV Elementary celebrate 2023 Halloween with costumes, parades and high school marching band!

Otisville Elementary and Minisink Valley Elementary schools held Halloween parades for their K-2 students today, Oct. 31  with each parade led by the Minisink Valley High School Warrior Marching Band! Thank you to everyone who made today’s parades a huge success, including our faculty, staff, parents/guardians and law enforcement partners! Thank you to members of …

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