January 2021
26: Due to inclement weather forecast, all Minisink Valley schools will operate on a fully remote schedule today, Jan. 26
25: Jan. 25 COVID-19 update from Superintendent Brian Monahan
25: Tentative Class of 2021 graduation plans announced
25: Reminder: High school students need to register for the upcoming ACT and SAT exams
22: Important reminder: Please keep your children home if they are sick or exhibit symptoms of being sick
22: Middle school to operate on a full remote schedule Monday, Jan. 25 and Tuesday, Jan. 26
22: Jan. 22 COVID-19 update from Superintendent Brian Monahan
21: Jan. 21 COVID-19 update from Superintendent Brian Monahan
20: Jan. 20 COVID-19 update from Superintendent Brian Monahan
19: Jan. 19 COVID-19 update from Superintendent Brian Monahan
19: Board of Education to meet Thursday, Jan. 21 at 7 p.m. via Google Meets
15: District to reopen for hybrid, in-person instruction on Tuesday, Jan. 19
14: High school Jan. 14 COVID-19 update from Superintendent Brian Monahan
14: Teachers continue using clever ways of engaging students remotely
13: Jan. 13 COVID-19 update from Superintendent Brian Monahan
13: Board of Education Building & Grounds Committee to meet on Thursday, Jan. 14 at 4 p.m. via Google Meets
13: High school Drama Club students learn valuable information and skills at NYSTEA conference
12: ‘Remote Wednesdays’ to continue through April 9
12: Section IX launches new website and app offering one location for schedules and other useful features
12: Athletics update: ‘Low’/’moderate’ risk sports to begin practice and ‘high’ risk sports to resume workouts on Jan. 19
11: Jan. 11 high school COVID-19 update from Superintendent Brian Monahan
11: Reimagined food service program provides breakfasts/lunches seven days a week for district students coping with food insecurity
8: Jan. 8 COVID-19 update from Superintendent Brian Monahan
7: Jan. 7 COVID-19 update from Superintendent Brian Monahan
7: High school/O-U BOCES Health Careers Academy students are part of ‘Orange Cares’ campaign to thank COVID-19 frontline workers
6: Jan. 6 COVID-19 update from Superintendent Brian Monahan
6: Parent/guardian response required: Please advise your school of your 3rd Quarter instructional plan choice
6: NYSPHSAA presents 2019-20 School of Excellence award to high school
6: High school/O-U BOCES CTE students successfully compete in CyberPatriot Competition
5: Jan. 5 Otisville Elementary COVID-19 update from Superintendent Brian Monahan
5: District shares updated Orange County Department of Health COVID-19 exposure guidance
5: Board of Education to meet Thursday, Jan. 7 at 7 p.m. via Google Meets
5: Visit Minisink Valley’s Facebook page and ‘like’ us!
4: Jan. 4 COVID-19 update from Superintendent Brian Monahan
3: Minisink Valley schools reopen virtually Monday, Jan. 4
December 2020
29: Request for participation: Please complete the ‘Minisink Valley Remote Instruction Meal Service Request’ survey
22: High school administration, faculty and staff present ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas for all to enjoy
22: Dec. 22 COVID-19 update from Superintendent Brian Monahan
22: National Honor Society students prepare over 200 goodie bags for the Orange County Veteran’s Food Pantry
22: High school FBLA donates seven care packages to Garnet Medical Center
22: Teachers creatively combine holiday lessons with STEM opportunities
21: Dec. 21 COVID-19 update from Superintendent Brian Monahan
18: High School Book Club partners with Otisville and Minisink Valley elementary schools to host virtual ‘2020 Winter Wonderland Read-Aloud’
18: ‘Remote Wednesdays’ to continue through Jan. 31, 2021
17: Minisink Valley Elementary School reopens Friday, Dec. 18 for hybrid, in-person instruction
14: Minisink Valley High School to transition to remote instruction for all students beginning Tuesday, Dec. 15
14: Reminder about 2020-21 school year snow/weather-related closure plans
14: Board of Education to meet Thursday, Dec. 17 at 7 p.m. via Google Meets
14: Update: Google applications are restored
11: Dec. 11 Otisville Elementary COVID-19 update from Superintendent Brian Monahan
11: IMPORTANT REMINDERS: High school, middle school, intermediate school and Otisville Elementary to reopen for in-person, hybrid instruction on Dec. 14; Minisink Valley Elementary anticipated to reopen Dec. 17
11: Minisink Valley Elementary School to remain on remote instruction through Tuesday, Dec. 15; anticipated return is Thursday, Dec. 17
11: NYSPHSAA cancels 2021 Winter State Championships; postpones all high-risk sports until authorization is granted
11: ‘Minisink Cares’ marks 30 years of helping those by ‘reimaging’ its 2020 holiday distribution
11: Board of Education’s Transportation Committee to meet Tuesday, Dec. 15 via Google Meets at 6 p.m.
10: ‘Ss’ is for ‘students’ having ‘super’ remote ‘science’ fun making faux ‘snow’
10: Call for participation: Please contribute donations to high school’s FBLA ‘Front Line Medical Worker Care Package’ initiative
9: IMPORTANT REMINDER: Minisink Valley schools to reopen for in-person, hybrid instruction on Monday, Dec. 14
9: Three Class of 2020 graduates named AP Scholars
8: Teachers inventively find ways to mirror classroom experiences while students are remote learners
8: Innovative physical education teachers blend latest gaming craze with remote gym activities
7: Dec. 7 COVID-19 update from Superintendent Brian Monahan
7: District’s Technology Hub can help with technology questions/issues
7: Varsity swim team stays prepared for sports practice start date with virtual practices
6: Dec. 6 Minisink Valley Elementary COVID-19 update from Superintendent Brian Monahan
4: Dec. 4 COVID-19 update from Superintendent Brian Monahan
4: Minisink Valley faculty show ingenuity in adapting in-class lessons to remote instruction
3: There’s still time: Please consider flu vaccines for everyone in your family
3: High school’s FBLA club seeks community donations for front line medical worker care packages
3: Minisink Valley teachers continue to be creative in bringing in-person/remote/fully remote students together
2: District’s Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Hub offers useful COVID-19 resource information
1: ‘OES Art can WFH’ exhibit on display at Otisville Post Office
November 2020
30: Nov. 30 COVID-19 update from Superintendent Brian Monahan
27: Nov. 27 high school COVID-19 update from Superintendent Brian Monahan
26: Nov. 26 Otisville Elementary COVID-19 update from Superintendent Brian Monahan
25: Sports update: OCIAA postpones sports practice start date for low to moderate risk sports until Jan. 19.
24: Schools closed Nov. 25 to 27 for Thanksgiving recess; and reopen on Monday, Nov. 30 for all-remote instruction
24: Minisink Valley students respond: ‘I’m thankful for my teacher because…’
24: Request for participation: Please complete the Minisink Valley ‘on pause’ food survey
24: ‘Grab ‘N Go’ meal update: Pickup location is at Minisink Valley Middle School
24: Nov. 24 COVID-19 high school/middle school update from Superintendent Brian Monahan
20: Nov. 20 COVID-19 update from Superintendent Brian Monahan
19: Intermediate School COVID-19 update from Superintendent Brian Monahan
19: IMPORTANT UPDATE: Post-Thanksgiving/post Winter Recess instructional schedules announced
18: Three Minisink Valley seniors sign Division I/II NCAA National Letters of Intent
17: Otisville Elementary Nov. 17 COVID-19 update from Superintendent Brian Monahan
17: NYSPHSAA postpones high risk winter sports start date to Jan. 4, 2021; low risk and moderate sports to begin Nov. 30
16: Request for participation: Tell us why you’re thankful for your Minisink Valley teacher!
16: High school Nov. 16 COVID-19 update from Superintendent Brian Monahan
16: Board of Education to meet Thursday, Nov. 19 at 7 p.m. via Google Meets
13: High school Nov. 13 COVID-19 update from Superintendent Brian Monahan
12: Dr. Scott Hines selected to fill vacant Board of Education seat
12: High school to now reopen in-person, hybrid instruction on Thursday, Nov. 19
10: Intermediate School Nov. 10 COVID-19 update from Superintendent Brian Monahan
10: Board of Education to hold special meeting on Thursday, Nov. 12 at 5 p.m. via Google Meets
10: Parent/Teacher Conference dates announced
6: Positive COVID-19 case at high school; all-remote high school instruction begins Monday, Nov. 9 through Friday, Nov. 13
6: Board of Education to hold two committee meetings on Tuesday, Nov. 10 via Google Meets
6: Nov. 6 district statement on resolved middle school issue
5: Board of Education approves modifications to 2020-21 school calendar
5: January 2021 Regent exams are cancelled
4: High school FBLA students remove 50 pounds of trash from Route 6 campus roadside
3: Otisville Elementary School Nov. 3 COVID-19 update from Superintendent Brian Monahan
2: MV Elementary School Nov. 2 COVID-19 update from Superintendent Brian Monahan
2: State Education Department launches new ‘Parent Dashboard’ web pages
2: Board of Education to meet Thursday, Nov. 5 via Google Meets
October 2020
30: Board of Education seeks candidates to fill newly vacant board position
28: Senior Alyson Morse named to NYSSMA’s 2020-21 All-State Treble Choir
27: Board of Education Athletic Committee to meet on Wednesday, Oct. 28 at 5 p.m. via Google Meets
26: Over 600 special, locally grown pumpkins bring Halloween cheer to Minisink Valley Elementary students
22: Annual, and now virtual, Orange County ‘Red Ribbon Week’ is a reminder about alcohol and drug prevention
22: Important reminders about this year’s flu season: Please consider flu vaccines for everyone in your family
19: High School FBLA’s needy family school supply distribution is Friday, Oct. 23
19: Board of Education to meet Thursday, Oct. 22 at 7 p.m. via Google Meets
16: Parent/guardian response required: Please advise your school of your 2nd Quarter instructional plan choice
16: Sophomores Antonella Lombardo and Hannah Veety represent high school at Hugh O’Brien Youth Leadership Virtual Conference
15: Joseph Flaherty and Christian Ranaudo named Mid-Hudson School Study Council’s 2020 Award for Excellence honorees
9: ‘Remote Wednesday’ asynchronous days to continue through the end of December
7: Theresa Uhelsky is New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance’s ‘Adapted Physical Education & Sports Section Amazing Person Award’ recipient
7: Sara Little, M.D. named Minisink Valley’s medical director
2: Board of Education to hold special meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 6 at 5 p.m.
2: Food service update: All students can now receive free breakfast and lunch service for the entire 2020-21 school year
2: Minisink Valley Middle School 2020-21 return to in-class instruction informational video
2: MV Elementary School Oct. 2 COVID-19 update
1: Minisink Valley High School 2020-21 open house/return to in-class instruction informational video
September 2020
29: Community participation sought for high school’s Oct. 5 to 30 school supplies drive
28: Board of Education to hold Audit Committee/regular board meetings on Thursday, Oct. 1 via Google Meets
23: Request for response: K-5 food service request form
21: Otisville Elementary First-Grade Teacher Karen Krogslund begins her 50th year of teaching at Minisink Valley
20: Elementary Parents/Guardians: Access SNAP for COVID-19 health screenings
18: Important food service updates for all Minisink Valley students
18: Important COVID-19 guidance clarification for all Orange County school districts
16: Daily and required COVID-19 health assessment details announced
16: Annual Orange County Emergency Dismissal Drill is Sept. 16; all schools will dismiss 15 minutes early
15: Board of Education to meet on Thursday, Sept. 17 at 7 p.m. via Google Meets
11: Minisink Valley Intermediate School Virtual Open House
11: Minisink Valley remembers those lost on Sept. 11
10: Section IX Athletic Council postpones fall sports until next year; Nov. 30 is start date for winter sport practices
10: Otisville Elementary School 2020-21 Virtual Open House
9: Reminder: Be sure your children are up-to-date on their immunizations
3: Minisink Valley Middle School 2020-21 Virtual Open House
3: Minisink Valley Elementary School 2020-21 Virtual Open House
1: Board of Education to meet Thursday, Sept. 3 at 7 p.m.
August 2020
28: Second opportunity: Please complete Chromebook request form only if one was never requested
27: ‘Family ID’ Portal now open for fall 2020 sports registration
27: September/October school reopening attendance calendars available
26: Second opportunity to request a Chromebook to be offered in the next week
26: 2020-21 updated student calendar now available
24: ‘Low risk’ sports to return to game play this fall; additional guidance will follow later this week
24: Chromebook distribution information now available
21: Reopening Schools Q&A Sessions available for viewing
18: Board of Education to meet Thursday, Aug. 20 at 6 p.m. via Google Meets
18: School reopening Q&A videotaped sessions to be available for viewing on Friday, Aug. 21
13: Request for parent response: Please complete student transportation form by Aug. 19
12: Request for participation: Please submit questions on Minisink Valley’s 2020-21 school reopening plan
11: District announces plans for first six weeks of the school year
10: Request for parent response: Please complete the Minisink Valley Chromebook request form by Aug. 24
7: An update from Superintendent Brian Monahan on the reopening of Minisink Valley schools
July 2020
31: District submits 2020-21 School Reopening Plan to State Education Department (SED)
31: A statement from Board of Education President Joseph Flaherty on racism and inequality
30: ‘All remote’ model added to district’s 2020-21 instructional framework; 2020-21 School Reopening Plan to be submitted on July 31
28: Student details on July 30 and July 31 commencement ceremonies now available
28: July 30 and July 31 Class of 2020 commencement ceremonies to be live streamed on Facebook Live
27: Parent/guardian participation requested for Student Transportation Survey; survey closes July 29
27: District unveils reopening framework plans for the 2020-21 school year
27: Board of Education to meet on Thursday July 30 via Google Meets
23: High school named NYSPHSAA 2019-20 Scholar-Athlete School of Excellence Award winner
20: High school to hold eight ‘live’ graduation ceremonies, with four each on July 30 and 31
20: Board of Education Code of Conduct and Audit committees to meet on Wednesday, July 22 via Google Meets
16: NYSPHSAA delays the official start date of the fall sports season, cancels fall championships and provides contingency guidance
15: Community Reopening Schools Survey shows majority support hybrid reopening model, if necessary
13: Gov. Cuomo announces metrics for New York schools reopening as Minisink Valley’s reopening plan work continues
9: Reminder: Minisink Valley’s School Reopening Survey closes July 10 at 5 p.m.
8: Decision on New York schools reopening to come in early August
6: Board of Education to meet on Thursday, July 9 at 6 p.m.
6: Request for community input: Please complete Minisink Valley’s 2020-21 School Reopening Survey by July 10
2: Four weeks until high school graduation! Principal Kenneth Hauck provides an update on plans
June 2020
29: Julia Ryshkewitch named Class of 2020 valedictorian; Abigail Povill named salutatorian
26: A special message to the Class of 2020 from High School Principal Kenneth Hauck
26: Last call: High school locker items, yearbook pick-up/materials drop-off on Tuesday, June 30, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
26: O-U BOCES’ All-CTE Virtual Recognition Ceremony by Academies is Monday, June 29 at 5 p.m.
24: Due to state/local mandates and restrictions, district will not run camps this summer season
24: Request for proposals sought for school district medical director
23: Final day to pick up high school locker items is Thursday, June 25
22: Board of Education accepts results of June 9 school board election, reversing June 18 decision
22: Congratulations! Presenting the Otisville Elementary 2020 Virtual Fifth-Grade Moving Up Ceremony
22: Congratulations! Presenting the Intermediate School 2020 Virtual Fifth-Grade Moving Up Ceremony
22: High school yearbooks available for pickup on June 25
22: Board of Education to hold special meeting on Monday, June 22 at 8 p.m.
20: ‘Senior Spotlight’ of names on district’s marquee sign to run June 20 through June 30
19: Congratulations! Presenting the 2020 Minisink Valley Virtual Academic Awards
19: Class of 2020 graduation to be held Friday, July 31 at 6 p.m.
19: Presenting: The Middle School 2020 Virtual Eighth-Grade Sendoff!
18: Board of Education accepts results of June 9 budget vote and rejects board election results pending ballot review
18: Middle school update: June 25 is curbside yearbook pickup
18: Board of Education to meet Thursday, June 18 at 7:30 p.m. via Google Meet
17: Voters approve $99.996 million 2020-21 school budget
15: Request for participation: Please complete Minisink Valley’s Digital Learning Survey by 5 p.m. on June 18
12: A June 12 message from Superintendent Brian Monahan on the last day of remote instruction
12: United Together Against Racism: Orange County School District Superintendents’ statement on inequality
12: Decision on Class of 2020 graduation date postponed to June 19
11: GO WARRIORS! Presenting the 2020 Minisink Valley Virtual Warrior Varsity Athletic Awards
10: June 17 Warrior Run times announced: 1 p.m. to approximately 3 p.m.
10: Senior William Lachenal named recipient of 2020 OCIAA Tyler Muise MVP Award
9: School budget vote/board election absentee ballots must now be mailed and will be accepted through 5 p.m. on June 16
9: Thirteen seniors sign Division I/Division III NCAA National Letters of Intent
8: Budget vote/board election updates: Counting of ballots now begins after 5 p.m. on June 16
7: June 7 update: Gov. Cuomo extends the deadline to submit school budget/board election ballots
5: Board of Education honors Minisink Valley retirees at June 4 meeting
5: Additional drop-off hours now available for ‘in-person’ absentee ballot return to district clerk’s office
5: Congratulations! Presenting: Minisink Valley Elementary’s 2020 Kindergarten Virtual Graduation Ceremony!
5: Congratulations! Presenting: Otisville Elementary’s 2020 Kindergarten Virtual Graduation Ceremony!
3: A message from Superintendent Brian C. Monahan
2: Otisville Elementary update on year end reminders and student material pickup/return procedures
2: High School update on student material pickup/return procedures
2: Elementary School update on year end reminders and student material pickup/return procedures
2: Middle School update on year end reminders and student material pickup/return procedures
2: Intermediate School updates on year end reminders and student material pickup/return procedures
1: Board of Education to meet Thursday, June 4 at 7:30 p.m. via Google Meets
1: High school’s 2020 virtual art show available for viewing
May 2020
30: Important updates: Absentee ballots and budget newsletter are mailed
29: Audio/slide presentation of May 28 public hearing on the proposed 2022-21 available for those unable to virtually attend
29: Dates announced for high school’s virtual varsity athletic and academic awards programs
28: ‘Class of 2020 WARRIOR RUN’ to take place Wednesday, June 17
28: ‘#OneMV’ tells the story of Minisink Valley’s resiliency, determination, pride and student success
26: School budget vote/board election absentee ballots mailed; all ballots can be returned by mail or to a district drop-off ballot box by June 9
26: Minisink Valley Board of Education to hold Budget Hearing Thursday, May 28 at 6:30 p.m. via Google Meets
22: A Memorial Day salute to our nation’s heroes from the Minisink Valley High School ‘Virtual Band’ and ‘Virtual Choir’
22: Applications now being accepted for 2020-21 Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) Program
22: June 12 is last official day of remote instruction for this school year
22: Kindergarten registration updates announced
20: Minisink Valley Board of Education unanimously adopts proposed $99,996,558 million budget for 2020-21 school year
18: Board of Education to hold special meeting on Wednesday, May 20 at 7:30 p.m.
18: Going green! Minisink Valley school community homes and business are lighting up in green to honor the Class of 2020
18: Not sure if you’re registered to vote? Check out this resource and watch for a postcard in your mail
15: A May 15 message from Superintendent Brian Monahan on the forthcoming school budget vote and Memorial Day holiday
15: ‘Project Graduation’ Committee presents lawn signs to the Class of 2020
14: A May 14 update for Middle School families
11: Seniors Gregory Fratto and Madison Yager named 2020 OCIAA scholar-athletes
11: Board of Education to meet on Thursday, May 14 at 7:30 p.m. via Google Meets
7: District to distribute reusable cloth masks, donated by the Orange County Executive’s office, on May 8
6: Board of Education to meet on Thursday, May 7 at 7:30 p.m. via Google Meets
5: MVTA, CSEA, BOE and district adminstration participate in #GivingTuesdayNow to benefit district’s kindergarteners with food insecurities
5: High school administration announces Class of 2020 graduation plans
5: Reminder: Social distancing and face mask usage are required on the Minisink Valley campus
5: Updates from the middle school administration on the school closure
5: School board elections and budget votes to be conducted by mail and tallied on June 9
5: An update for those interested in running for the Board of Education
1: A May 1 update from Superintendent Brian Monahan about the school closure for the rest of this year
April 2020
27: High school students are helping COVID-19 front line workers by making mask extender straps using their home 3D printers
27: NYSPHSAA cancels all 2020 spring state championship events; ‘local/regular season’ play decision remains on hold
27: Board of Education to meet on Thursday, April 30 at 7:30 p.m. via Google Meets
24: A milestone! As production continues, technology teachers produce the 2,000th face shield to be donated to COVID-19 front line workers
24: Attention Minisink Valley families seeking child care assistance during the extended school closure: New York State is using a portion of federal funds to provide child care to qualified families at no cost
20: Five additional seniors also sign Division II National Letters of Intent
20: Reminder: No decisions have been made on currently postponed district/school events
17: An April 17 update on the extended school closure from Superintendent Brian Monahan
15: Five seniors sign Division I/Division II NCAA National Letters of Intent
13: Important reminders: Quarter 4 begins April 15 with pass/fail grading; Quarter 3 report cards to be available April 22
10: An April 10 message from Superintendent Brian Monahan on the extended school closure
10: Technology teachers are making a difference to COVID-19 local front line workers by producing free face shields
10: Board of Education to meet on Thursday, April 16 at 7:30 p.m. via Google Hangouts
9: Important updates to the Middletown YMCA childcare site at Minisink Valley Intermediate School
8: Development of 2020-21 school budget continues throughout the extended school closure
8: Minisink Valley faculty, staff, administration and Board of Education send a message to the community: ‘Together, we’ll rise’
7: Update from the elementary schools on the new instructional plan
7: High school update on its new instructional plan
7: Middle school update on its new instructional plan
6: District announces new marking period dates, grading policy and expectations
6: Gov. Cuomo extends school closure until April 29
6: June Regents exams canceled; further guidance coming April 7
1: Reminder: Friday, April 3 is final pickup for essential materials/book from school buildings
1: Board of Education to hold a special meeting on Friday, April 3 at 4:30 p.m.
March 2020
31: A March 31 update on the extended school closure from Superintendent Brian Monahan
30: Still need a Chromebook during the extended school closure? Request one by 5 p.m. Wednesday, April 1.
30: District buildings to be open April 3 at designated times for pickup of needed materials/books from lockers/classrooms
30: Gov. Cuomo postpones school board elections and budget votes to at least June 1
27: A March 27 update on the extended school closure from Superintendent Brian Monahan
27: Section IX spring sports season on hold until May 1
26: Dial-in information now available for March 26 Board of Education meeting
24: Be part of Minisink Valley’s weekday ‘Pledge of Allegiance’ recitation via a dedicated public YouTube channel!
24: YMCA is now accepting enrollments for childcare program on Minisink Valley campus for health care workers, emergency responders and essential workers
24: March 26 Board of Education meeting to take place via ‘Google Meets’; NOTE: March 26 BOE Finance Committee meeting is canceled
23: A March 23 update from Superintendent Brian Monahan on the extended school closure
23: High school students: Advanced Placement exams will take place online; free online review classes begin March 25
23: Minisink Valley Teachers Association offers more tips to keep students in a focused routine
21: District is finalizing plans for an onsite childcare site for essential healthcare workers and first responders
20: A March 20 update from Superintendent Brian Monahan on the extended school closure
20: Enhanced breakfast and lunch service begins today, March 20; thank you to staff, volunteers and Board of Education members for making this possible!
19: Minisink Valley Teachers’ Association (MVTA) offers tips to help students and parents during this extended school closure
19: Request for participation: First responders and essential health care workers survey
18: A March 18 update from Superintendent Brian Monahan on the extended school closure
18: A message from the Minisink Valley Board of Education on the extended school closure
16: March 17 and 18 are designated days, with specific times, to pick up materials/books from lockers/classrooms
16: Need a loaner Chromebook during the extended school closure? Request one by 12 p.m. Tuesday, March 17
16: ‘Grab and Go’ food service for Minisink Valley students begins March 17
16: A March 16 message from Superintendent Brian Monahan on school closure
13: Orange County issues recommendation closing all Orange County schools from March 16 to 27; Minisink Valley schools are closed beginning Monday, March 16
12: A March 12 message from Superintendent Brian Monahan: All large, district afterschool social events postponed or canceled for 14 days beginning March 13
11: A March 11 message from Superintendent Brian Monahan: Wednesday, March 18 is now a half day for students
10: A March 10 message from Superintendent Brian Monahan on the district’s coronavirus preparedness
10: Middle school’s Pet Club work has community connections while reinforcing ‘STEAM’ skills
9: Otisville Elementary celebrates ‘Music in our Schools’ Month
9: Minisink Valley teams creatively shine at regional Odyssey of the Mind competition
9: Three Minisink Valley seniors recognized at first-ever Orange-Ulster BOCES Career and Technical Edcuation (CTE) Signing Day
7: Visit Minisink Valley’s Facebook page and ‘like’ us!
6: A message from Superintendent Brian Monahan on the district’s coronavirus preparedness
6: Intermediate School celebrates ‘Dr Seuss Week’ with ‘seussical fun’ thoughout the week!
6: High school, middle school and Otisville Odyssey of the Mind teams to compete at March 7 O-U BOCES regional competition
6: ‘Ace,’ the Aramark fox mascot, visits Otisville Elementary students to mark National School Breakfast week
6: Nicholas Furman and Catherine Herrera to represent Minisink Valley at March 10 Orange County Spelling Bee
6: Minisink Valley’s surplus/obsolete equipment to be auctioned online
3: ‘Ace,’ the Aramark fox mascot, visits Intermediate and Elementary students to mark National School Breakfast week
3: High school’s book club students reinforce the importance of reading to Minisink Valley Elementary students
3: Minisink Valley Elementary’s Incoming Kindergarten Night is March 10
2: Otisville Elementary celebrates Dr. Seuss’ birthday, which equally reinforces the importance of reading
2: Round-robin classroom setting gives Minisink Valley Elementary students an enriched Black History Month learning experience
2: Sixth-grade science lessons connect an airplane pilot with gravity and the forces of motion
2: Eighth-grader Zack Ryder is NYSPHSAA wrestling champ in the 126 lb. weight class
2: Minisink Valley Girls Basketball Program earns OCBOA’s annual ‘Sportsmanship Award’
2: Otisville Elementary’s ‘Crazy Hair Day’ an engaging day for all!
1: School board nominating petitions available for May 19 school budget/Board of Education election vote
February 2020
28: Proposed 2020-21-school budget development work continues at March 5 Board of Education Finance Committee meeting
28: Useful information from the New York State Departments of Health and Education on the coronavirus
27: Tickets are on sale now for the middle school’s production of ‘Frozen Jr.’ on March 5 and 6
26: Minisink Valley seniors share their OU BOCES Career and Technical Education experiences at recent OU BOCES Media Day
26: High school sprint medley team breaks 44-year school record while qualifying for March 13 indoor national championship meet
25: Two remaining classrooms impacted by Jan. 21 water line break reopened today, Feb. 25
24: Varsity cheerleading team wins Section IX championship!
24: District officials meet with Assemblyman Karl Brabenec as part of ongoing meetings to discuss Minisink Valley’s forthcoming proposed school budget
21: Otisville and Minisink Valley elementary schools mark the district’s official 100th day of school
20: Area law enforcement partnerships continue with Feb. 20 K-9 lock down drills at high school and middle school
19: Five Minisink Valley FBLA members advance to state competition after stellar FBLA District 3N spring meeting performances
19: District officials meet with State Sen. Jen Metzger to stress Minisink Valley’s need to receive its fair share of state aid
19: Seven Minisink Valley Section IX wrestling champs advance to upcoming NYSPHSAA championships
18: Five Minisink Valley High School students to participate in OCMEA’s All-County Jazz Music Festival on Feb. 28 and 29
18: Tickets are on sale now for the middle school’s production of ‘Frozen Jr.’ on March 5 and 6
18: Tickets now on sale for ‘Mary Poppins,’ the high school’s spring musical; performances are March 26, 27 and 28
14: Proposed 2020-21-school budget development work continues at Feb. 20 Board of Education Finance Committee meeting
14: High school/College Biology Class’ ‘Valentines for Species’ project reinforces awareness of species preservation
12: Minisink Valley students to participate in eighth annual Orange County Arts Council ‘Arts Build Confidence’ student art celebration on Feb. 22 at Galleria at Crystal Run
10: High school Key Club’s community service work of making homemade soup benefits the Warming Station in Middletown
10: Intermediate school’s Great Kindness Challenge a huge success; kindness poster contest winners announced
6: Updates/useful information from the New York State Departments of Health and Education on the coronavirus
5: Otisville Elementary students use literature and art to make their ‘mark on kindness’
5: Juniors/OU BOCES STEM Academy students Joseph Cloidt and Travis Lysyczyn advance to National Youth Cyber Defense Competition’s national semifinal round
4: Warrior games can now be viewed on subscription NFHS Network
4: Otisville Elementary fifth-graders study the moon’s phases with help from Oreos
4: State champs! Minisink Valley varsity wrestling team wins NYSPHSAA championship!
3: Proposed 2020-21-school budget development work continues at Feb. 6 Board of Education Finance Committee meeting
3: Puzzle making teaches Intermediate School fifth-graders much more than just how to connect pieces
3: Artwork of Minisink Valley Middle School students is on display at Otisville Post Office during February
3: Otisville Elementary’s cultural diversity initiatives continue with a celebration of the 2020 Chinese New Year
3: An update on the status of repair work tied to the Jan. 21 water line break at the Intermediate School
3: Otisville Elementary honors custodial team during annual ‘Custodian Appreciation Day’
January 2020
31: Seven varsity teams earn NYSPHSAA ‘team scholar’ recognition honors
29: Important reminder: Be sure you’re enrolled in SchoolTool
29: Varsity Wrestling Coach Kevin Gallagher honored for his 500th match win
28: Minisink Valley first-graders’ ‘Sprinkle Kindness’ doughnut projects reinforce the importance of kind words
27: Sixth-grade middle school assembly reinforces proper and responsible Internet safeguards and behaviors
27: Otisville Elementary announces 2nd Marking Period ‘Super Star’ and ‘OE3R’ students
27: Students honor Otisville school safety team for daily work to keep the school safe
26: An update on the water line break at the Intermediate School
24: Board of Education adopts 2020-21 school district calendar
23: Budget preparation work continues as preliminary state aid projections are released for Minisink Valley’s 2020-21 proposed school budget
23: Elementary school’s cultural diversity initiatives continue with a celebration of the 2020 Chinese New Year
23: District’s new telephone system offers opportunities for middle school student collaboration in a real life application
21: An update on the Jan. 21 two-hour delay at Minisink Intermediate and Elementary schools
21: Minisink Valley kindergarten registration is nearing: Is your child ready for school?
21: Otisville Elementary Concert Band performances are Jan. 21 at 7:30 p.m. and Jan. 22 at 2:30 p.m.
15: Minisink Valley students/alumnus serve as Orange County Youth in Leadership program panelists
14: Important reminder: Be sure you’re enrolled in SchoolTool
14: Minisink Valley Elementary/Intermediate schools’ new vinyl mural reinforces the importance of exploration, creativity and ‘reaching for the stars’
14: Assistant Wrestling Coach Scott Hendershot honored for his 400th team win
13: Stay informed about flu facts during this very active flu season
13: High School Drama Club to present ‘Mary Poppins’ March 26, 27 and 28
13: High School Drama Club students and faculty attend 23rd annual New York State Theatre Education Association conference
13: Boys varsity swimming and diving team wins Schenectady Swimming Invitational
13: Varsity wrestling team earns fourth-place honors at ‘The Clash XVII 2020 National High School Wrestling Duals’
10: Author/television journalist Cheryl Wills speaks to Otisville Elementary fourth and fifth-graders about her great-great-great grandfather’s fight for freedom as a Civil War soldier
10: Middle school students create multi-language library labels to reinforce an inclusive, kind learning environment and cultural diversity awareness
7: Visit Minisink Valley’s Facebook page and ‘like’ us!
7: Minisink Valley Elementary first-graders practice choral and partner reading as part of two-year ‘Reading Theater’ program
7: Second annual ‘MINISTOCK’ concert is Friday, Jan 10; tickets on sale now!
6: Reminders about school closure notifications
6: Minisink Valley Kiwanis presents dictionaries to Intermediate School third-graders as part of national ‘Dictionary Project’ program
December 2019
30: Minisink Valley High School’s 2019 yearbook receives ‘gallery book’ honors by Walsworth publisher
20: ‘Holiday Pajama Day’ fun at Minisink Valley Intermediate and Elementary schools
20: Happy holidays from Otisville Elementary School!
20: School district families and the Minisink Valley community again help Minisink Cares make the holidays brighter for 165 children
20: High school’s ‘Ugly Sweater Contest’ is a festively fun time for all!
19: Northern Academy of the Arts performs for middle school sixth-graders in a show rivaling a Broadway production
19: Middle school’s Living Environment students publish cookbook to raise money for Minisink CARES
19: How to prepare for a high school dissection lab? Watch a live kidney transplant first!
19: Eighth-grader Nicholas Furman, seventh-grader Catherine Herrera and sixth-grader Gavin McGinnis win Minisink Valley Middle School’s spelling bees
19: A first passport to the world: Minisink Valley kindergarteners ‘visit’ seven countries as part of a special ‘Holidays Around the World’cultural awareness day
16: Successful high school blood drive results in 27 units and three plasma units collected
16: Singer/songwriter Charlie Coughlin leads vocal workshop for Intermediate School’s fifth-grade chorus students
16: Minisink Valley JROTC participates in ‘Wreaths Across America’ at Orange County Veterans Cemetery
11: It’s flu season: Know the facts about the flu
10: Otisville Elementary’s annual pajama drive is underway; donations welcome until Dec. 19
9: Get your tickets! Intermediate school’s production of ‘The Wizard of Oz’ is Wednesday, Dec. 11 and Thursday, Dec. 12
3: Middle school and intermediate school’s recent ‘Cultivate Kindness’ assemblies reinforce the power that kindness can offer
3: High school’s FBLA collects 500 pounds of food and sundry items for Minisink CARES
3: High school’s chapter of Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) welcomes 142 new members
November 2019
26: Intermediate School Drama Club to present ‘Wizard of Oz’ on Dec. 11 and 12; tickets available for purchase now
26: Madison Yager earns second place at state diving championships; Cassie Williams has strong finish
26: Middle school lessons remind seventh and eighth-graders that gratitude matters
25: Silly socks remind Otisville students about the importance of postive behaviors
25: Sarah Zahaykevich is the first Minisink Valley girls cross country runner to compete in NYS Federation Meet in over 10 years
20: Welcome to the new, redesigned Minisink Valley School District website
20: Minisink Valley Kiwanis members present dictionaries to Otisville Elementary students as part of annual ‘Dictionary Project’ campaign
20: Otisville Elementary announces 1st Marking Period ‘Super Star’ and ‘OE3R’ students
20: ‘I am American’: Student teacher offers sixth-graders Chinese language enrichment
15: Seniors Madison Yager and Annavictoria Mazariegos sign athletic Letters of Intent for college
13: Minisink Valley JROTC participate in Port Jervice Veteran’s Day parade
12: Otisville Post Office to host five-month art exhibit which will rotate artwork of students from all Minisink Valley schools
12: Sixth-grade social studies lessons include unique opportunities to see artifacts ‘from the past’
8: County Executive Steve Neuhaus visits Rosemary Marcolina’s fifth-graders to talk about military service and surprises her by naming her Orange County Citizen of the Month
8: JROTC again remembers veterans with flag installation at the Orange County Veterans Cemetary
4: Happy Halloween from Minisink Valley schools!
October 2019
29: Middle School raises $700 for breast cancer awareness causes during Oct. 29 ‘Pink Out’
29: Otisville Elementary’s school resource officers make sure students are ready for Halloween
28: Annual high school veterans dinner is Nov. 7
24: Ten Minisink Valley High School students named to NYSSMA Area All-State music groups
24: Ryan Fogler and Penelope Sierra earn All-State Music honors
11: Harlem Wizards game night was a huge night of fun and financial success!
8: Minisink Valley and Otisville elementary schools mark Fire Safety and Fire Prevention Day
8: Patrick Witherow appointed Minisink Valley’s new assistant superintendent for business
3: High school’s track field has reopened; watch for information on forthcoming re-opening ceremony
2: High school’s fall productions of ‘Clue’ and ‘The Thing in the Cellar: An Interactive Murder Mystery Spaghetti Luncheon’ are Oct. 26 and 27
September 2019
26: High school to hold College Night on Oct. 7
24: High school art students’ work part of permanent display at the Galleria at Crystal Run in Middletown
24: Otisville Elementary marks International Peace Day and its connections to kindness
23: Sixth-graders learn about the significance of POW/MIA remembrance day
23: Gold charger plates serve up vocabulary lessons for sixth-graders
17: Starburst candies help reinforce sixth-grade science lessons about rock formations
14: Pool work is completed and will reopen Sept. 16
10: Next Board of Education meeting is Thursday, Sept. 12 with a new 7:30 p.m. start time
9: World famous Harlem Wizards basketball show comes to Minisink Valley on Sept. 26; volunteers are needed to help with the game
9: High school’s JROTC is part of annual Sept. 11 firefighter remembrance ceremony at the high school’s Memorial Stone
9: Wear gold on Sept. 27 to support pediatric cancer research and funding awareness
5: Happy first day of school!
August 2019
23: School opens Wednesday, Sept. 4!
13: Fall preseason sports schedules announced
5: Middle school’s ‘Project Cooperation’ helps prepare incoming sixth-graders for new classes, teachers and responsibilities
July 2019
23: ‘SchoolTool’ will now be used for progress report and report card distribution for all K-12 students
2: Otisville Kiwanis K-Kids donate $600 to Pets Alive
June 2019
28: Congratulations and best wishes to the Minisink Valley Class of 2019!
27: High school pool to be closed this summer
27: Summer constructions alerts for the high school and other buildings on the main campus
26: Kindergarten and fifth-grade moving up ceremonies available for viewing on the district’s Facebook page
26: Otisville’s graduating class learns about water safety
26: Track and football field closure alert
25: Update on new state legislation on removing non-medical exemptions from school vaccination requirements for children
25: Happy last day of school: A reminder about the importance of kindness
18: Residents approve Minisink Valley’s revised $95.3 million budget for the 2019-20 school year
17: High School clubs join efforts to effect local and global change
14: Seal of biliteracy to be awarded to 20 Minisink Valley seniors
12: Senior MacKenzie Arns awarded an appointment to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point
12: County Executive Youth Awards honor Minisink students, teacher, community and boar member
11: 2019 Orange County Dairy Princess visits Minisink Valley second-graders
11: Senior Sarah Cerutti named one of Assemblyman Colin Schmitt’s 2019 Students of Achievement
11: Emily Abruzzese named 2019 valedictorian; Victoria Burger named salutatorian
11: Board of Education honors Minisink Valley’s 29 retirees
5: Board of Education adopts revised proposed $95.31 million school budget
3: Board of Education budget adoption meeting is June 4 at 8 p.m. in the middle school auditorium
3: Registration information on how to vote for the June 18 school budget
May 2019
28: Intermediate School Odyssey of the Mind team captures eighth-place out of 55 teams from around the world at Odyssey of the Mind competition!
23: Board of Education to meet Thursday, May 30 at 8 p.m. to discuss revised, proposed school budget
21: Voters reject proposed budget and school bud proposition; Board of Education to meet May 30 to discuss next steps
16: Juniors and their guests dazzle at Junior Prom
16: Middle school’s ‘Stars of HOPE’ to be displayed at the May 30 dedication of the 9/11 Memorial Glade at the National September 11 Memorial & Museum
16: Sixth-graders see the stars and constellations with with ‘StarLab’ portable planetarium
16: It’s getting close! Plans progress for June 1 ‘Relay for Life’ event
16: Voters to decide on $97.47 million school budget proposal with a 7.97 percent tax levy increase on May 21
10: Celebrate the arts! Minisink Valley’s first ever K-12 Student Art Show is May 17
10: 110 x 3 ! Minisink Valley lacrosse players reach century milestone
10: Teachers’ collaborative efforts result in Intermediate School third-grade biome success
6: Hablando y eschuchando: Eighth-grade Spanish language students have a language, cultural, history and technology lesson with Texas fourth-graders
6: Seniors and their guests celebrate at annual Senior Ball
3: Measles update: Please be alert and follow the directives from the Orange County Department of Health
April 2019
30: ‘Mock’ crash reminders juniors and seniors of the critical importance of making good choices when driving
30: Middle school’s ‘Stars of HOPE’ seek to make a difference to those needing hope and healing
29: Board of Education approves $97.466 million school budget; residents to vote on May 21
26: Middle school final exam schedule announced
26: ‘Guitars Under the Stars”: Guitar Club’s first ‘Relay for Life’ benefit concert is May 29
26: New York State Grade 3 to 8 math assessment dates announced
26: High school mock car crash event is April 29
26: Board of Education adopts $97.466 budget; residents to vote on May 21
25: Fun for the whole family at Otisville Elementary’s Science Fair, Friday, April 26, 6-8pm
24: Final Chris Corwin Scholarship Car Show Monday, May 20, 4-8pm
18: Warriors football team gives back to Veterans
18: Minisink’s FBLA members stand out at state leadership conference, four advance to national
16: Minisink’s outstanding music program represented at NYSSMA festivals this spring
16: Senior Michael Ortiz named the Wawayanda Fire Department/Slate Hill Fire District’s “2019 Firefighter of the Year’
15: ‘Resilience: Free screening, discussion on childhood stress and health, April 30
15: Girls varsity golf team pulls off impressive win and school record
15: ‘Breakout boxes’ offer creative learning opportunities for eighth-grade science and seventh-grade math students
12: All are invited to MVMS Ukulele Club Spring Concert, April 25, 7 p.m.
12: Officials announce further reduction in the proposed tax levy for 2019-20; work continues to finalize additional budget reductions
12: Officials announce a further reduction in the proposed tax levy increase; work continues to finalize additional budget reductions
11: Five varsity teams named NYSPHSAA Team-Scholar Award recipients
9: Minisink Valley High School’s first Career Fair a huge success and reinforces valuable community and civic connections
8: Ten students selected for OCMEA’s All-County Junior High Festival ensembles
5: Minisink Valley Elementary first-grade students get a taste of Albanian music, dance and culture in music class
4: Public budget development meeting: Thursday, April 11
2: Guest readers reinforce the importance of reading during ‘Great Otisville Read-a-Loud’
2: High school technical drawing class has an ‘aggravating’ twist to give students further design and technology expertise
2: Eighth-grade ‘Hooverville’ offers meaningful connections to history and opportunities for intra-school connections
2: Otisville Elementary Drama Program presents ‘Lion King Jr. ‘ on April 4 and 5
2: An important message from Christian Ranaudo, assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction, on the status of NYS ELA assessments
March 2019
