MINISINK VALLEY SCHOOL COMMUNITY:
The New York State Department of Transportation will begin work involving the replacement of the culvert carrying U.S. Route 6 over Rutgers Creek between County Road 1 and Woods Road/Monahan Road on Tuesday, Sept. 2 beginning at 10 a.m, through Friday, Nov. 7.
This work will involve a full road closure between County Road 1 and Woods Road/Monahan Road with a signed detour beginning on or about Sept. 2 for approximately two months.
Our Transportation Department suggests you consider this alternate route:
If driving to the Slate Hill Campus from the Port Jervis side, there are two options:
1)Turn left onto Greenville Turnpike, turn right onto Woods Road and then left onto Route 6
2)Turn Right onto Route 1, turn left at Monahan Road, then right onto Route 6.
Simply reverse these directions when leaving the campus.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The Transportation Department will be contacting families impacted by this closure regarding their students’ pick-ups and drop offs in the coming days. Thank you for your understanding and good grace.
The New York State Department of Transportation will begin work involving the replacement of the culvert carrying U.S. Route 6 over Rutgers Creek between County Road 1 and Woods Road/Monahan Road on Tuesday, Sept. 2 beginning at 10 a.m, through Friday, Nov. 7.
This work will involve a full road closure between County Road 1 and Woods Road/Monahan Road with a signed detour beginning on or about Sept. 2 for approximately two months.
Our Transportation Department suggests you consider this alternate route:
If driving to the Slate Hill Campus from the Port Jervis side, there are two options:
1)Turn left onto Greenville Turnpike, turn right onto Woods Road and then left onto Route 6
2)Turn Right onto Route 1, turn left at Monahan Road, then right onto Route 6.
Simply reverse these directions when leaving the campus.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The Transportation Department will be contacting families impacted by this closure regarding their students’ pick-ups and drop offs in the coming days. Thank you for your understanding and good grace.
IMPORTANT REMINDER TO ALL DRIVERS:
The district has equipped its entire bus fleet with cameras to catch vehicles that illegally pass a stopped school bus. If you see a bus’ red lights flashing and stop-arm extended, STOP! Otherwise, you and the vehicle you’re driving will be photographed and you WILL GET A $250 FINE.
Don't say we didn't tell you: Please pay attention and drive safe!
READ MORE: https://www.minisink.com/article/2365311
STRIKE UP THE BAND!
The mighty Minisink Valley Marching Band is back in action starting today, Aug. 29, with Band Camp! The band is ready for a great season of music, including appearing at home football games!
The mighty Minisink Valley Marching Band is back in action starting today, Aug. 29, with Band Camp! The band is ready for a great season of music, including appearing at home football games!
REMINDER: Support the Sophomore Class and have some colorful fitness fun!
A benefit 5K Color Run/Walk will be held Saturday, Aug. 30 at the Slate Hill Campus! GREAT FUN FOR ALL!
Details are: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4BA9A629A4FEC43-57961307-minisink?fbclid=IwY2xjawMdWiVleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFnVDBqZnkwaDBnOGIxMlhOAR5vbpPB49Jd6XqIGeKb8IsHttX0AlwhHO20hkkV_HNz3aGEUZJKq4yxpn0HIA_aem_HIr3ZMClZg6CUXTV1UAOkg#/
For questions, please email Class Advisor Larry Scarzfava at lscarzfava@minisink.com or student
Morgan Varian at morganv811@icloud.com
A benefit 5K Color Run/Walk will be held Saturday, Aug. 30 at the Slate Hill Campus! GREAT FUN FOR ALL!
Details are: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4BA9A629A4FEC43-57961307-minisink?fbclid=IwY2xjawMdWiVleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFnVDBqZnkwaDBnOGIxMlhOAR5vbpPB49Jd6XqIGeKb8IsHttX0AlwhHO20hkkV_HNz3aGEUZJKq4yxpn0HIA_aem_HIr3ZMClZg6CUXTV1UAOkg#/
For questions, please email Class Advisor Larry Scarzfava at lscarzfava@minisink.com or student
Morgan Varian at morganv811@icloud.com
Today, Aug. 28, (and tomorrow) is New Staff Orientation! We’re excited for the expertise and passion our new staff will bring to Minisink Valley! We're thrilled to have them join us and look forward to all being a part of our engaging learning environment!
Please join us in welcoming to the district: Anila Ali, Abigail Bailey, Stephanie Byrne, Cornelia Caligiuri, Emilia Chrobak, Alexa Covais, Mason Davis, Michael Eckberg, Kavita Elana, Morgan Jashembowski, Johanna Klein, Sarah Knebel, Danielle MacKenzie, Glennis Mckenzie, David Mellan, McKayla Murphy, Jordan Procak, Nicole Ruggiero, Jonathan Sakadelis, Ian Schombs and Madison Wyman!
Please join us in welcoming to the district: Anila Ali, Abigail Bailey, Stephanie Byrne, Cornelia Caligiuri, Emilia Chrobak, Alexa Covais, Mason Davis, Michael Eckberg, Kavita Elana, Morgan Jashembowski, Johanna Klein, Sarah Knebel, Danielle MacKenzie, Glennis Mckenzie, David Mellan, McKayla Murphy, Jordan Procak, Nicole Ruggiero, Jonathan Sakadelis, Ian Schombs and Madison Wyman!
HIGH SCHOOL FAMILIES:
Don't miss out! Order your student's 2025 HOMECOMING shirt today! It's a great way to show school spirit!
https://mvhoco2025.itemorder.com/shop/home/
Don't miss out! Order your student's 2025 HOMECOMING shirt today! It's a great way to show school spirit!
https://mvhoco2025.itemorder.com/shop/home/
IT'S ONE WEEK...until the opening day of school!
REMEMBER, all students are entitled to eat breakfast and lunch for FREE! Our meals are fresh and nutritious and prepared by the best Food and Nutrition Service team there is! Please encourage your student to try our meals....and you'll save yourself a lot of time (and money) preparing breakfasts and lunches either the night before or the morning of school!
REMEMBER, all students are entitled to eat breakfast and lunch for FREE! Our meals are fresh and nutritious and prepared by the best Food and Nutrition Service team there is! Please encourage your student to try our meals....and you'll save yourself a lot of time (and money) preparing breakfasts and lunches either the night before or the morning of school!
The opening day of school is nearing!
It's a big day for everyone! We invite you to share a photo of your student(s) first day of school! See the details:
It's a big day for everyone! We invite you to share a photo of your student(s) first day of school! See the details:
Supplies delivered!
Opening Day is nearing and many families brought in their children's school supplies today, Aug. 26 to Otisville Elementary, the Intermediate School and the Elementary School! We were SO HAPPY to see students back in our buildings and hear their voices and giggles!
And of course, it was great to see so many family members, too! 😊😊😊
THANK YOU to Orange County District Attorney David Hoovler, who stopped by football practice today, Aug. 26, to speak to the team about their roles as leaders and the importance of making good decisions and being a positive example in all their actions on and off campus to all students in all buildings.
Mr. Hoovler spoke about a variety of topics, including cell phone and social media usage and driving, to attentive team members. Mr. Hoovler, we appreciate your visit and your support of Minisink Valley!
Mr. Hoovler spoke about a variety of topics, including cell phone and social media usage and driving, to attentive team members. Mr. Hoovler, we appreciate your visit and your support of Minisink Valley!
It's a new SWAG SEASON!
PLEASE SHARE! Support the great work of the Minisink Valley PTO and update your wardrobe with some fabulous, new Minisink Valley apparel, which includes some terrific Otisville Elementary swag, too! There's SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE: Shirts, shorts, pants, jackets, backpacks, hoodies, and winter hats!
Be sure to click on this link and see all that's available:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1m6b1bQwU2HG_5kt67uoNCtZmosV3EaUM?fbclid=IwY2xjawMayLhleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFaczdlMWtkMG54NVZHb2JSAR4sa-dSmkK8REVkRDYQhfG7kO4GuPdZS_EeFnBHtLUDleodQHXx3Ld3HthW2g_aem_YLrssM0oHtDhKh4mRwrRKA
PLEASE SHARE! Support the great work of the Minisink Valley PTO and update your wardrobe with some fabulous, new Minisink Valley apparel, which includes some terrific Otisville Elementary swag, too! There's SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE: Shirts, shorts, pants, jackets, backpacks, hoodies, and winter hats!
Be sure to click on this link and see all that's available:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1m6b1bQwU2HG_5kt67uoNCtZmosV3EaUM?fbclid=IwY2xjawMayLhleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFaczdlMWtkMG54NVZHb2JSAR4sa-dSmkK8REVkRDYQhfG7kO4GuPdZS_EeFnBHtLUDleodQHXx3Ld3HthW2g_aem_YLrssM0oHtDhKh4mRwrRKA
Track & Field Camp was a great experience for everyone who signed up!
Thank you to all involved for creating such a wonderful learning opportunity for these campers!
Thank you to all involved for creating such a wonderful learning opportunity for these campers!
OTISVILLE KINDERGARTEN PARENTS: Join us on Wednesday, Sept. 3 at 9:15 a.m. for the Otisville's Kindergarten "Boohoo/Yahoo" Breakfast!
Support the Sophomore Class and have some colorful fitness fun!
A benefit 5K Color Run/Walk will be held Saturday, Aug. 30 at the Slate Hill Campus! GREAT FUN FOR ALL! PLEASE SHARE!!
Here's the details:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4BA9A629A4FEC43-57961307-minisink?fbclid=IwY2xjawMVobtleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFJcFNvM1dCNlRWTDVDZGJIAR6AGVgOypoPCEIW-xr8VotEu84L6ZPcxL2cKZYBWL1dq3VfhLK09HRFUlvIzA_aem_HYOgVCagZQ3fERSqxYu8rA#/
For questions, please email Class Advisor Larry Scarzfava at lscarzfava@minisink.com or student
Morgan Varian at morganv811@icloud.com
A benefit 5K Color Run/Walk will be held Saturday, Aug. 30 at the Slate Hill Campus! GREAT FUN FOR ALL! PLEASE SHARE!!
Here's the details:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4BA9A629A4FEC43-57961307-minisink?fbclid=IwY2xjawMVobtleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFJcFNvM1dCNlRWTDVDZGJIAR6AGVgOypoPCEIW-xr8VotEu84L6ZPcxL2cKZYBWL1dq3VfhLK09HRFUlvIzA_aem_HYOgVCagZQ3fERSqxYu8rA#/
For questions, please email Class Advisor Larry Scarzfava at lscarzfava@minisink.com or student
Morgan Varian at morganv811@icloud.com
TRANSPORTATION ALERT: The New York State Department of Transportation will soon begin work involving the replacement of the culvert carrying U.S. Route 6 over Rutgers Creek between County Road 1 and Woods Road/Monahan Road.
This work will involve a full road closure between County Road 1 and Woods Road/Monahan Road with a signed detour beginning on or about Sept. 2 for approximately two months.
Our Transportation Department suggests you consider this alternate route:
If driving to the Slate Hill Campus from the Port Jervis side, there are two options:
1)Turn left onto Greenville Turnpike, turn right onto Woods Road and then left onto Route 6
2)Turn Right onto Route 1, turn left at Monahan Road, then right onto Route 6.
Simply reverse these directions when leaving the campus.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The Transportation Department will be contacting families impacted by this closure regarding their students’ pick-ups and drop offs in the coming days. Thank you for your understanding and good grace.
This work will involve a full road closure between County Road 1 and Woods Road/Monahan Road with a signed detour beginning on or about Sept. 2 for approximately two months.
Our Transportation Department suggests you consider this alternate route:
If driving to the Slate Hill Campus from the Port Jervis side, there are two options:
1)Turn left onto Greenville Turnpike, turn right onto Woods Road and then left onto Route 6
2)Turn Right onto Route 1, turn left at Monahan Road, then right onto Route 6.
Simply reverse these directions when leaving the campus.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The Transportation Department will be contacting families impacted by this closure regarding their students’ pick-ups and drop offs in the coming days. Thank you for your understanding and good grace.
Class of 2026 families:
Be sure to order your student's Class of 2026 Senior Shirt!
Ordering details are here: https://mvseniors2026.itemorder.com/shop/home/
TRANSPORTATION NEWS: Bus schedules are scheduled to be mailed the end of this week! Please watch for your postcard in the mail!
Congratulations to Class of 2025 alumnus PJ Duke, who won the 2025 Wrestling U20 World Championship in Sofia, Bulgaria, today, Aug. 18!
PJ finished an undefeated run through the 70 kilogram weight class of the freestyle event by defeating Moldova’s Alexandr Gaidarli, 7-5, in a back-and-forth championship final match.
After an uneventful first period where PJ was ahead 1-0, he would then go on to score two takedowns and additional exposure points off a scramble to win 7-5!
He is the first New York men’s wrestler since Kerry McCoy to win a U20 World Gold medal! PJ will begin his freshman year in Penn State in the coming days!
The Middle School held its Locker Day today, Aug. 18, allowing all interested sixth-graders to stop by, pick up their locks, see where their lockers are located and practice using their locks!
For most, this is the first time they'll be using a locker, and it's another milestone in their academic careers! Using a locker in school offers students a sense of independence and organization. Practicing the use of their locks before the opening day of school helps students feel more comfortable and prepared for their new Middle School environment!
For most, this is the first time they'll be using a locker, and it's another milestone in their academic careers! Using a locker in school offers students a sense of independence and organization. Practicing the use of their locks before the opening day of school helps students feel more comfortable and prepared for their new Middle School environment!
The 2025-26 Varsity/JV season officially opens today, Aug. 18, with team practices on our campuses! What great weather to start the season! Take a peek at the workout of the boys soccer team...they were impressively on the field at 7 a.m. this morning! It's going to be a great season for all of our fall teams! Please join us in wishing all teams the best of luck in their pre-season workouts!
