October 2020
- 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
- 23: Board of Education seeks candidates to fill newly vacant board position
- 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
