October 2021

• 15: High school FBLA members collect 50 pounds of roadside garbage as part of long-standing community service work
• 15: Middle school yearbook now on sale
• 14: Oct. 14 COVID-19 update from Superintendent Brian Monahan
• 14: ‘MV Green’ is newest high school Career Achievement Program (CAP) undertaking
• 13: Oct. 13 COVID-19 update from Superintendent Brian Monahan
• 13: Otisville Elementary and MV Elementary schools to hold Halloween parades on Friday, Oct. 29
• 13: MV Elementary holds Fire Safety Day with involvement from area fire companies
• 13: School-wide Otisville Elementary mural focuses on peace and individualism
• 12: Oct. 12 COVID-19 update from Superintendent Brian Monahan
• 12: Tickets on sale for High School Drama Club’s Oct. 28, 29 and 30 family-friendly performances of “Puffs”
• 12: Board of Education Audit Committee to meet Thursday, Oct. 14 at 5:30 p.m.
• 12: Board of Education to meet Thursday, Oct. 14 at 6:30 p.m.
• 7: Oct. 7 COVID-19 update from Superintendent Brian Monahan
• 6: Friday, Oct. 29 is now a half-day Superintendent Conference Day
• 6: Oct. 6 COVID-19 update from Superintendent Brian Monahan
• 6: Eighth-grade ‘Hate is Not Welcome Here’ assembly blends character-building education with upcoming social studies content
• 6: Fall Festival returns to MV Elementary School!
• 5: Oct. 5 COVID-19 update from Superintendent Brian Monahan
• 5: Middle school library enhances inclusivity with Japanese language character book genre labels
• 4: Oct. 4 COVID-19 update from Superintendent Brian Monahan
• 4: District to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month with special collection drive and ‘going pink’ on Tuesday, Oct. 26
• 4: Now Hiring: School bus drivers and substitute drivers
• 4: ‘Apple fun’ incorporates seasonality with science lessons
• 1: Oct. 1 COVID-19 update from Superintendent Brian Monahan
• 1: Now hiring: Substitute teacher aides

September 2021

• 30: Otisville library project reinforces importance of diversity and inclusion
• 30: Important reminders about mask wearing in district buildings
• 29: Sept. 29 COVID-19 update from Superintendent Brian Monahan
• 28: Sept. 28 COVID-19 update from Superintendent Brian Monahan
• 27: Successful NHS ‘Going Gold’ drive results in hundreds of boxes of crayons/coloring books collected for Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital
• 27: Free classes available to district parents/guardians through the Mid-Hudson Regional Information Center
• 27: It’s flu season: Please be aware of the facts about the flu
• 24: Sept. 24 COVID-19 update from Superintendent Brian Monahan
• 23: Sept. 23 COVID-19 update from Superintendent Brian Monahan
• 23: Important reminder: SchoolTool is used to electronically send progress reports/report cards; be sure you’re enrolled!
• 22: Sept. 22 COVID-19 update from Superintendent Brian Monahan
• 22: High School to administer PSAT/NMSQT exam on Saturday, Oct. 16
• 22: Boys Varsity Lacrosse team to hold free K-5 Boys Lacrosse Clinic on Saturday, Oct. 10
• 21: Sept. 21 COVID-19 update from Superintendent Brian Monahan
• 21: Public comment invited for 2021-22 District Safety Plan
• 20: Sept. 20 COVID-19 update from Superintendent Brian Monahan
• 20: Minisink Valley’s ‘Going Gold’ initiative taking place this week, Sept. 20 to 24
• 20: District’s Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Hub provides important resources for social/emotional health and wellness support
• 20: Board of Education to meet Thursday, Sept. 23 at 6:30 p.m.
• 17: Sept. 17 COVID-19 update from Superintendent Brian Monahan
• 16: Now hiring: Elementary and high school food service workers
• 15: Sept. 15 COVID-19 update from Superintendent Brian Monahan
• 15: Stay informed about district happenings: Like us on Facebook!
• 14: Sept. 14 COVID-19 update from Superintendent Brian Monahan
• 14: Now hiring: School bus drivers/substitute drivers
• 13: Sept. 13 COVID-19 update from Superintendent Brian Monahan
• 13: District to support Childhood Cancer Awareness Month with crayon/coloring book collection drive and ‘going gold’ on Friday, Sept. 24
• 10: Otisville fifth-grade class learns about 9/ll first responder heroism
• 9: Sept. 9 COVID-19 update from Superintendent Brian Monahan
• 9: Three high school students earn NYSSMA All-State Honors
• 8: Sept. 8 COVID-19 update from Superintendent Brian Monahan
• 8: Building open houses to pivot to virtual open house gatherings
• 8: 9/11 Community Memorial Service to be held on Saturday, Sept. 11 at 12:30 p.m. by high school tennis courts
• 8: Three new assistant principals join Minisink Valley this school year
• 8: Important update: NYSDOH COVID-19 health guidance alert for school districts
• 8: Important reminder: Student health exams and vaccinations must be up-to-date
• 7: Sports fans: Minisink Valley’s fall sports schedules are easy to access
• 7: Board of Education to meet on Thursday, Sept. 9 at 6:30 p.m.
• 3: Sept. 3 COVID-19 update from Superintendent Brian Monahan
• 3: Breakfast/lunch is free; but qualified families should still complete the free and reduced meal application
• 3: Invitation to view: Opening week photo galleries from all school buildings
• 3: Schools closed Monday, Sept. 6 and Tuesday, Sept. 7 in observance of the Labor Day and Rosh Hashanah holidays

August 2021

• 31: Superintendent Monahan’s ‘Welcome back to school’ message to the community
• 31: Reminder: School meals are free-of-charge for all students for the 2021-22 school year
• 30: Invitation to review: Sept. 1 opening day reminders by school building
• 30: Section IX Fall 2021 COVID-19 protocol guidelines released
• 30: Expected NYSDOH guidance issued; mask wearing required for all persons in school buildings
• 27: Introducing: The new Minisink Valley High School faculty for this school year
• 19: Introducing: The new Middle School faculty for for this school year
• 19: Middle school visitation opportunities begin the week of Aug. 23
• 18: Update: Lt. Gov. Hochul expected to require mask mandate in all New York schools in the coming days
• 18: Introducing: The new MV Elementary School faculty for this school year
• 18: Introducing: The new Intermediate School faculty for this school year
• 18: Introducing: The new Otisville Elementary faculty for this school year
• 16: Updates to Otisville Elementary and Minisink Valley Elementary ‘K-2 Meet and Greet’ days announced
• 16: Masks now required in all district buildings regardless of vaccination status
• 16: Board of Education to meet Thursday, Aug. 19 at 6 p.m.
• 11: Release dates for 2021-22 high school, middle school and elementary school schedules announced
• 11: High school’s ‘2022 Project Graduation’ seeks committee volunteers
• 10: NYSED announces a 2021-22 summary guidance document is being developed to help school districts prepare for school reopening
• 10: Registration now taking place for 2021 Minisink Track Club Summer Camp
• 10: High school’s FBLA Club to distribute free school supplies on Aug. 26 and 27
• 9: Aug. 9 update from Superintendent Monahan on the Sept. 1 reopening of schools
• 5: Elementary school supply lists now available
• 4: Save the date: Monday, Aug. 16 for Class of 2024 and Class of 2025 high school orientations
• 2: Board of Education to meet Thursday, Aug. 5 at 6 p.m.

July 2021

• 29: NYSED advises school districts on status of upcoming 2021-22 school year health and safety guidance
• 28: An update from Superintendent Brian Monahan on the Sept. 1 opening of school
• 28: Class of 2010 alumnus Stefanie Dolson wins women’s 3×3 basketball gold medal at 2020 Tokyo Olympics
• 27: Registration taking place for YMCA’s ‘Club Kid’ program at Intermediate School, Elementary School and Otisville Elementary
• 23: Tokyo Olympics includes Class of 2010 alumnus Stefanie Dolson as a member of the USA 3×3 women’s basketball team
• 21: Fall athletic registration opens July 23 for high school families; and Aug. 9 for middle school families
• 20: Reminder: Keep school-issued Chromebooks charged during summer months or use long-term storage mode option for fall readiness
• 19: High school pool to reopen for community swimming on Monday, July 26
• 14: Return of high school materials and yearbook/award/diploma pick up is July 21 and 22
• 9: NYSDOH updates mask wearing guidance: During summer months, masks are not required for students in school buildings 
• 6: Intermediate School outdoor basketball court closed for blacktop refurbishment/construction
• 5: Invitation to view: Eighth-grade ‘Send-off’ video
• 1: District unveils proposed plans for federal stimulus funding; community input is requested

June 2021

• 30: New student registration to begin Tuesday, July 7
• 30: A reminder about the start of high school summer school on Tuesday, July 6
• 30: Board of Education to meet Thursday, July 8
• 28: Class of 2021 commencement ceremony video is archived for viewing
• 23: Class of 2021’s June 25 Commencement Ceremony to be livestreamed on Facebook at 6 p.m.
• 23: Class of 2025/Eighth-Grade Car Parade Drive Through Send-off a fun and memorable time for all involved!
• 23: Class of 2021 Door Decoration Contest winners announced
• 23: Winners announced for Class of 2021 Green Lights Contest
• 23: A final school year lesson: Know ‘the person’ you really are around others
• 23: Invitation to listen: Presenting the Middle School Seventh-Grade Band Spring Concert
• 22: Invitation to view: Presenting the Otisville Elementary Music Department Recital
• 22: Invitation to listen: Presenting the Middle School Sixth-Grade Band Spring Concert
• 21: Invitation to view: Presenting the Class of 2021 Virtual Baccalaureate
• 21: June 21 COVID-19 update from Superintendent Brian Monahan
• 21: Invitation to view: Presenting the Minisink Valley High School Choirs’ Spring Concert
• 21: Nine seniors sign Division III NCAA National Letters of Intent
• 21: Invitation to view: Presenting the Otisville Elementary Spring Concert
• 17: Invitation to view: Presenting the 2021 Virtual Varsity Athletic Awards
• 17: June 25 Commencement Ceremony update: NYSDOH announces no restrictions for numbers of people to attend graduation
• 17: Invitation to listen: The 2021 Middle School Choral Spring Performance
• 16: Registration for summer Softball Camp taking place
• 15: Senior Jason Davis named O-U BOCES CTEC salutatorian
• 15: Girls Varsity Lacrosse team is Section IX Class B champions!
• 15: Physical education lessons tie into patriotic observances
• 15: Seniors Adam Burger and Jada Vail honored at June 9 O-U BOCES Outstanding Senior Award Ceremony
• 14: Pre-requisite testing to evaluate potential Summer 2021 lifeguarding course interest to take place June 21 and 22
• 14: High school National Honor Society/Key Club’s June 17 drive-in movie fundraiser to raise grocery money for Wawayanda Senior Center members
• 14: Ellen Ferrier and Karen Krogslund named 2021 Mid-Hudson School Study Council honorees
• 14: Board of Education to hold three meetings on Thursday, June 17 with in-person and remote options
• 11: Invitation to read: The 2021 edition of ‘Work in Progress,’ the high school Literary Magazine Club’s publication
• 11: Registration for summer Baseball Camp taking place
• 11: Names and faces in lights! Second round of Class of 2021 members to be spotlighted on district’s marquee sign June 13 through June 24
• 11: District to be closed Friday, June 18 in observance of Juneteenth
• 9: Invitation to view: Presenting the 2021 High School Virtual Academic Awards
• 8: Invitation to view: The Intermediate School Chorus Spring Showcase
• 8: New York State updates guidance: Masks are no longer required when students are outdoors
• 8: Eighth-grade Drive-Thru Send-off Celebration is Wednesday, June 23
• 7: Elementary Fifth-Grade Moving Up and Kindergarten Graduation ceremonies to now be in-person with two guests
• 7: Senior Class of 2021 update: Commencement ceremonies to now be one ceremony for all students
• 6: NYSED orders no change in mask policy will take place until CDC responds to NYSDOH letter
• 6: Reminder about the need for ample water and appropriate attire for hot weather days
• 4: Invitation to view: The Eighth-Grade Virtual Spring Concert
• 4: Plans for June 25 Class of 2021 graduation announced
• 4: Seniors Isabella Balz and Alyson Morse honored at June 2 O-U BOCES Senior Scholar Humanities Recognition Ceremony
• 4: Invitation to view: Intermediate School Fifth-Grade Concert
• 3: Seniors Adam Burger and Emily Bannon honored at June 2 OCIAA Scholar Athlete Awards Ceremony
• 3: High school’s ‘Ferris Bueller’s Day’ Off drive-in fundraiser rescheduled to Thursday, June 17 due to tonight’s expected bad weather
• 3: Otisville Elementary to present ‘The Phoenix’ outdoor concert on Tuesday, June 8
• 2: Middle school ‘Crayon Project’ exemplifies faculty inventiveness in multi-purpose lessons
• 2: 2020-21 School Lunch Refund Request form now available
• 2: New student summer in-person registration dates announced
• 1: June 1 COVID-19 update from Superintendent Brian Monahan
• 1: Adam Burger named Class of 2021 valedictorian; Jada Vail is salutatorian
• 1: Twenty-one high school students earn New York State Seal of Biliteracy honors
• 1: Board of Education to meet Thursday, June 3 at 7 p.m. with in-person and remote options

May 2021

• 31: Names and faces in lights! Class of 2021 members to be spotlighted on district’s marquee sign starting June 1 through June 24
• 26: High school National Honor Society/Key Club’s June 3 drive-in movie fundraiser to raise grocery money for Wawayanda Senior Center members
• 26: Otisville Elementary’s ingenuity shown in virtual author visit to in-person and remote students
• 26: Invitation to view: High School’s May 18 band outdoor concert group performances
• 26: Staff Spotlight: Meet Jeri-Ann Lang, Intermediate School aide
• 25: High School JROTC places over 4,000 flags on Orange County Veterans Memorial Cemetery gravestones in preparation for Memorial Day
• 25: Teacher Spotlight: Meet Mary Bannon, Otisville Elementary fourth-grade teacher
• 24: May 24 COVID-19 update from Superintendent Brian Monahan
• 24: Registration taking place now for Middle School’s incoming sixth-grade Project Cooperation Camp
• 24: Applications now being accepted for 2021-22 Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) Program
• 24: Five Minisink Valley seniors sign Division I/II NCAA National Letters of Intent
• 21: Tickets on sale for high school’s May 24 and 25 virtual performances of ‘Alice in Wonderland’
• 21: Five middle school students receive Sojourner Truth recognition
• 20: Girls Varsity Lacrosse Midfielder/Senior Erica Ortiz scores 100th career goal in May 19 game against Newburgh
• 19: K-5 plexiglass desk divider usage to be discontinued
• 19: High School Assistant Principal Michael Burns earns doctorate degree
• 19: Board of Education Buildings & Grounds Committee to meet Thursday, May 20 at 4 p.m. via Google Meets
• 19: Middle school reviews ‘Dignity for all Students Act’ (DASA) policy as part of ongoing conversations about student behavioral expectations
• 19: Staff Spotlight: Meet Melissa Myruski, high school custodian
• 19: Voters approve $102,250,169 million 2021-22 school budget and bus proposition
• 18: Lacrosse Coach Chad Lakeman Sr. achieves 200th career win
• 18: Jack O’Neill selected to 2020-21 Section IX Coaches Association Class A Boys Soccer All-Star Team  
• 18: Teacher Spotlight: Meet Ellen Ferrier, sixth-grade ELA/social studies teacher
• 17: Updated state guidance requires continued mask wearing in all schools
• 17: May 17 COVID-19 update from Superintendent Brian Monahan
• 17: Board of Education to meet Thursday, May 20 at 7 p.m. with in-person and remote options
• 14: Reminder: Class of 2021 Door Decoration Contest deadline is nearing!
• 14: Reminder: Proposed school budget vote and Board of Education election is Tuesday, May 18 from noon to 9 p.m.
• 14: The show will go on! High School Drama Club to present virtual performances of ‘Alice in Wonderland’ on May 24 and 25
• 13: Deborah Gallant named new Minisink Valley Elementary School principal 
• 13: Important reminders about mask wearing in all district buildings
• 13: Invitation to view: High School Jazz Band ‘Drive-up’ Concert
• 12: Invitation to view: Superintendent Monahan’s presentation on the proposed 2021-22 school budget and bus proposition
• 12: Newly installed Middle School ‘welcome mural’ represents the school’s cultural diversity
• 12: Staff Spotlight: Meet Teresa Cavendar, IS/ES assistant cook
• 12: 2021-22 fall, winter and spring sports season start dates announced
• 11: Class of 2021 members to be spotlighted on district’s marquee sign!
• 11: Teacher Spotlight: Meet Andrew Hulle, Intermediate School band teacher
• 11: High school’s Key Club thanks Garnet Health and Crystal Run healthcare heroes on National Nurses Day
• 10: ‘Flexible Wednesdays’ to continue through the end of the 2020-21 school year
• 10: Meet the candidates running for the Minisink Valley Board of Education
• 10: Updated 2020-21 school calendar change: School is now closed Thursday, May 27 as part of the Memorial Day holiday weekend
• 10: Do you have a budget question? Please email to: budgetquestions@minisink.com
• 10: Deadline extended to May 14: Community votes needed! Three Minisink Valley High School students are competing in the 39th annual Congressional Art Competition
• 7: May 7 COVID-19 update from Superintendent Brian Monahan
• 7: District newsletter detailing proposed 2021-22 school budget is in the mail
• 5: Class of 2021 graduation to be held Friday, June 25; please plan now to be in compliance with necessary NYSDOH attendance requirements
• 5: Class of 2021 Senior Car Parade a fun and memorable time for all involved!
• 5: Public budget hearing for proposed 2021-22 school budget is Thursday, May 6 at 6 p.m. with both in-person and Google Meet options
• 5: Staff Spotlight: Meet Amy Gunther, Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) senior typist
• 5: Welcome to Otisville Elementary School’s 2021-22 Kindergarten orientation!
• 5: Welcome to Minisink Valley Elementary School’s 2021-22 Kindergarten orientation!
• 4: Teacher spotlight: Meet Ross Potter, IS/ES physical education teacher
• 4: Community votes needed! Three Minisink Valley High School students are competing in the 39th annual Congressional Art Competition
• 3: Based on survey results, secondary school students to begin four days of in-person instruction starting Thursday, May 6
• 3: May 3 COVID-19 update from Superintendent Brian Monahan
• 3: Emily Bannon and Ryan Rodriguez selected to 2020-21 Section IX Coaches Association Class A Girls Soccer All-Star Team; Emily Bannon also named to Section IX Coaches Association All-Section squad
• 3: Board of Education to hold public budget hearing at 6 p.m. and regular board meeting at 7 p.m. on May 6, with both in-person and Google Meet options

April 2021

• 30: Remote Wednesdays to continue through May 12
• 30: Class of 2025: Welcome to the eighth-grade virtual orientation to high school!
• 29: April 29 COVID-19 update from Superintendent Brian Monahan
• 29: Request for Grade 6-12 family response: Please complete the ‘6-12 Physical Distancing Survey’ by Monday, May 3 at 10 a.m.
• 29: Class of 2021 weather-proof photo posters installed along Route 6 campus entrance
• 29: National Honor Society students make special homemade blankets for Middletown Park Rehabilitation and Healthcare residents
• 28: Staff spotlight: Meet Michele Yorke, Business Office payroll clerk
• 27: April 27 COVID-19 update from Superintendent Brian Monahan
• 27: Details announced for May 4 Class of 2021 Car Parade
• 27: Teacher Spotlight: Meet Amy Kowal, eighth-grade social studies teacher
• 26: Presenting a special message from Orange County high school principals: ‘We Got This Orange County!’
• 26: Public budget hearing for proposed 2021-22 school budget is Thursday, May 6 at Minisink Valley Middle School’s auditorium at 6 p.m.
• 23: April 23 COVID-19 update from Superintendent Brian Monahan
• 23: Important updates on the return to four days of in-person instruction for Grades K-5 and Grades 6-12
• 23: High school Quarter 3 honors designations announced
• 22: Board of Education adopts proposed $102,250,169 budget and bus proposition for the 2021-22 school year; residents to vote on May 18
• 22: April 22 COVID-19 update from Superintendent Brian Monahan
• 22: Class of 2021 ‘Door Decoration’ Contest details announced
• 21: April 21 COVID-19 update from Superintendent Brian Monahan
• 21: District honors Class of 2021 at April 20 Warrior Day
• 21: Staff Spotlight: Meet Zack Kohler, Otisville Elementary custodian
• 20: April 20 COVID-19 update from Superintendent Brian Monahan
• 20: Important reminders to elementary parents/guardians about the four days of in-person instruction
• 20: Varsity Girls Soccer Team is Section IX Class A champions!
• 20: Teacher Spotlight: Meet Melanie Amatetti, Otisville Elementary first-grade teacher
• 19: April 19 COVID-19 update from Superintendent Brian Monahan
• 19: Class of 2021 Warrior Day is Tuesday, April 20!
• 19: Board of Education to meet Thursday, April 22 at 7 p.m. via Google Meets
• 15: All weekend meals to now be available at Middle School’s ‘Grab n Go’ pickup location 
• 15: High schoolers Nataly Pena and Jada Vail advance to FBLA’s national competition
• 14: Reminder: Kindergarten registration materials are due by April 16
• 14: Reminder: Board of Education candidacy petitions are due Monday, April 19 by 5 p.m.
• 14: Elementary buildings successfully begin four days of in-person instruction
• 14: Staff spotlight: Meet Shawna Swaine, head bus driver
• 13: Important updates: Be aware of the latest information about June Regents exams
• 13: Teacher Spotlight: Meet Joan Golden, MV Elementary School kindergarten teacher
• 12: April 12 COVID-19 update from Superintendent Brian Monahan
• 12: High School’s National Honor Society inductees honored in special virtual presentation
• 11: Important updates for Grade 6-12 families: All 6-12 students to continue to follow hybrid instruction beginning April 12
• 9: April 9 COVID-19 update from Superintendent Brian Monahan
• 9: Important reminders for the return to four days of in-person, academic instruction beginning Monday, April 12 
• 8: Invitation to participate: ‘Warrior Green Lights’ community house/business contest is underway!
• 7: April 7 COVID-19 update from Superintendent Brian Monahan
• 7: Members of high school’s Dance Club and Choir present: ‘We are Warriors,’ a tribute to resiliency
• 7: Staff spotlight: Meet Patrick Ryan, High School custodian leader
• 6: Teacher Spotlight: Meet Stefani Caporlingua, Intermediate School art teacher
• 5: ‘Like’ us: District’s Facebook page is a great source of news and photos
• 5: Kindergarten registration materials are due by April 16

March 2021

• 31: Staff spotlight: Meet Elaine Mills, R.N., Intermediate School nurse
• 30: Teacher Spotlight: Meet Jonathan Clemmons, Middle School technology teacher
• 26: Preparation plans shared for the start of four in-person academic instruction days on April 12 
• 26: March 26 COVID-19 update from Superintendent Brian Monahan
• 26: Enjoy Spring Break and stay aware of updated COVID-19 travel/quarantine guidelines
• 26: Reminder: NYS Department of Health guidance still remains unchanged for school distancing/quarantining requirements    
• 26: High School’s Mixed Choir, Women’s Choir and Chamber Choir Concert present ‘MIOSM’ virtual concert
• 25: Eighth-grade instrumentalists debut their ‘Flat for Education’ online music compositions
• 25: March 25 COVID-19 update from Superintendent Brian Monahan
• 24: Staff spotlight: Meet Sheri Gurney, Intermediate School secretary
• 23: Class of 2021 recognition activities and events announced
• 23: Request for confirmation: Please advise your school of your return to school preference by March 26
• 23: Teacher Spotlight: Meet Jennifer Thibodeau, high school English teacher
• 23: Be in the know about updated COVID-19 travel/quarantine guidelines during Spring Break
• 23: March 23 COVID-19 update from Superintendent Brian Monahan
• 22: March 22 COVID-19 update from Superintendent Brian Monahan
• 22: Board of Education to hold Finance Committee meeting on Thursday, March 25 at 6 p.m. and regular meeting at 7 p.m. via Google Meets
• 19: High school to remain on fully remote instruction schedule for March 22 and 23
• 19: March 19 COVID-19 update from Superintendent Brian Monahan
• 19: April 12 is planned date to welcome students back to four days of in-person instruction
• 18: Request for participation: Please complete the New York State assessment intention to participate survey by March 24 
• 18: High school Quarter 2 honors designations announced
• 18: March 18 COVID-19 update from Superintendent Brian Monahan
• 18: Appointments now available for SUNY Orange’s state-run COVID-19 mass vaccination site which opens March 19
• 17: Return to School survey shows majority of families plan to send their children back four in-person days 
• 17: Faculty creativeness shown in multi-subject/seasonal-themed STEM lessons
• 17: Staff Spotlight: Meet Cathy Daubert, Otisville Elementary secretary
• 16: March 16 COVID-19 update from Superintendent Brian Monahan
• 16: Current information on proposed 2021-22 school budget available for review
• 16: Teacher Spotlight: Meet John O’Neill, Otisville Elementary third-grade teacher
• 15: Most 2021 Regents exams canceled; limited Grades 3 to 8 assessments to be administered
• 15: Otisville students’ art work on display at new Otisville Post Office exhibit called ‘Almost Spring’
• 15: March 15 COVID-19 update from Superintendent Brian Monahan
• 12: Board of Education approves 2021-22 school calendar
• 12: Faculty cleverness demonstrated in in-class/remote science projects
• 12: Class of 2021 apparel sale runs through March 30
• 12: Otisville Elementary celebrates kindness during ‘Kindness Week’ initiative
• 12: March 12 COVID-19 update from Superintendent Brian Monahan
• 12: Intermediate School Choir presents ‘Whisper’
• 11: March 11 COVID-19 update from Superintendent Brian Monahan
• 11: District introduces updated COVID-19 Return to School Policy
• 11: Spring Break is nearing: Be in the know about updated COVID-19 travel/quarantine guidelines
• 10: Staff Spotlight: Meet Kevin Murphy, Intermediate/Elementary school security guard
• 10: COVID-19 vaccine and eligibility information available via the district’s Social Emotional Learning Hub
• 9: Teacher Spotlight: Meet Allyson Kingly, Middle School math teacher
• 9: Interested in running for a seat on the Minisink Valley Board of Education? Helpful information is available
• 8: Kindergarten registration packets to be distributed beginning March 8
• 8: ‘Return to School’ survey deadline extended to 11:59 p.m. on March 8 to accommodate continued interest in participating
• 8: Board of Education to hold Finance Committee meeting on Thursday, March 11 at 6 p.m. and regular meeting at 7 p.m. via Google Meets
• 8: District and Section IX announce Fall II Sports spectator rules
• 5: March 5 COVID-19 update from Superintendent Brian Monahan
• 5: High School Book Club creatively reimagines K-2 Dr. Seuss’ birthday activities to be ‘virtually’ friendly
• 5: Junior Charles Mason part of O-U BOCES CTEC team which wins CyberPatriot Competition third-place award
• 5: Ten students named to 2021 OCMEA Honorary High School All-County Choir
• 4: Request for response: Please complete Minisink Valley’s Return to School Survey by March 8 at 12 p.m.
• 4: March 4 COVID-19 update from Superintendent Brian Monahan
• 4: Minisink Valley Executive PTO apparel sale now taking place through March 8
• 4: New York State enacts law requiring single occupancy restrooms be gender-neutral
• 3: Staff Spotlight: Meet Jenn Doubrava, Middle School assistant cook
• 3: Neurographic art lessons serve as another example of faculty inventiveness for in-person/virtual students
• 2: Teacher Spotlight: Meet Elizabeth Van Dunk-McBean, Minisink Valley Elementary kindergarten teacher
• 2: Junior Antonella Lombardo elected New York Key Club (NYKC) District 13 Lieutenant Governor
• 1: Important update: District plans to increase in-person instruction days and numbers of students attending school daily; parent/guardian survey is forthcoming
• 1: March 1 Otisville Elementary COVID-19 update from Superintendent Brian Monahan
• 1: Interested in school board service? OCSBA to hold ‘Prospective School Board Member Workshops’ March 20 and 23

February 2021

• 26: Feb. 26 COVID-19 update from Superintendent Brian Monahan
• 25: Feb. 25 Intermediate School COVID-19 update from Superintendent Brian Monahan
• 25: High school ENL students create special website to mark Black History Month
• 25: Minisink Valley graduate illustrates children’s book with important diversity/acceptance message
• 25: Minisink Valley’s youngest students mark the district’s 100th day of school
• 24: Feb. 24 Elementary School COVID-19 update from Superintendent Brian Monahan
• 24: Introducing: ‘Staff Spotlight!’ Meet Bus Driver Lisa Yodice
• 23: Teacher Spotlight: Meet Jackie Mazariegos, Middle School Spanish teacher
• 22: Feb. 22 COVID-19 update from Superintendent Brian Monahan
• 22: Minisink Valley graduate is part of team seeking J&J COVID-19 vaccine FDA emergency use authorization
• 22: Board of Education to hold Finance Committee meeting on Thursday, Feb. 25 at 6 p.m. and regular meeting at 7 p.m. via Google Meets
• 22: Orange County DOH provides updated ‘School in-Person Learning’ guidance
• 19: High schoolers Jada Vail and Nataly Pena to compete in upcoming FBLA State Leadership Conference competition
• 18: IS teacher Jill Stramiello and ES teacher Stephanie Hoffman earn Hudson Valley Magazine’s ‘Teacher Appreciation Award’ recognition
• 17: Instructional creativity of district faculty demonstrated in candy chromosome lab
• 16: Teacher Spotlight: Meet Thomas Uhrig, Otisville Elementary physical education teacher
• 16: Warrior games available for viewing via a subscription to NFHS Network
• 12: February Recess is here: A reminder about out-of-state travel and related quarantine requirements
• 12: Feel the love: Minisink Valley’s youngest students share valentine wishes to their teachers
• 11: Feb. 11 COVID-19 update from Superintendent Brian Monahan
• 10: Feb. 10 High school COVID-19 update from Superintendent Brian Monahan
• 10: Black History Month studies also incorporate creative projects to reinforce lessons
• 9: Teacher Spotlight: Meet Elizabeth Padavano, MV Elementary second-grade teacher
• 8: Feb. 8 COVID-19 update from Superintendent Brian Monahan
• 8: Faculty make unique connections when developing STEM lessons
• 5: Feb. 5 COVID-19 update from Superintendent Brian Monahan
• 5: Recent Nor’easter gives elementary physical education teachers opportunities for fun, outdoor exercising in the snow
• 5: Call for Class of 2021 participation: Be part of Minisink Valley’s social media ‘Senior Spotlight’
• 4: Board of Education approves the start of ‘higher risk’ sports play
• 4: High school Feb. 4 COVID-19 update from Superintendent Brian Monahan
• 4: ‘Bb’ words help kindergarteners learn about Black History Month and brainstorming STEM work
• 3: Middle school Feb. 3 COVID-19 update from Superintendent Brian Monahan
• 3: NYSPHSAA cancels spring state championships
• 3: Proposed budget documents to be presented at Feb. 4 BOE Finance Committee available for viewing
• 2: ‘Higher risk’ sports play documents available for review; final decision to play to be made on Feb. 4
• 2: Teacher Spotlight: Meet High School Science teacher Vincent Napolitano
• 2: Board of Education to hold special Athletic Committee meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 2 at 4 p.m. via Google Meets
• 1: District to follow ‘Remote Wednesday’ schedule for Tuesday, Feb. 2
• 1: Board of Education to hold Finance Committee meeting on Thursday, Feb. 4 at 6 p.m. and regular meeting at 7 p.m. via Google Meets

January 2021

• 29: Jan. 29 COVID-19 update from Superintendent Brian Monahan
• 29: District still awaits DOH guidance on start of ‘higher risk’ sports on Feb. 1
• 29: A reminder about inclement weather and academic instruction decisions
• 28: Sign up to receive COVID-19 vaccine availability alerts
• 27: High school Jan. 27 COVID-19 update from Superintendent Brian Monahan
• 27: Strawberry DNA experiment represents how faculty creatively engage hybrid/remote learners
• 26: Middle school Jan. 26 COVID-19 update from Superintendent Brian Monahan
• 26: Middle school to continue remote instruction through Friday, Jan. 29
• 26: District awaits Orange County Department of Health decision on the start of ‘higher risk’ sports
• 26: Introducing: ‘Teacher Spotlight!’ Meet Intermediate School fifth-grade teacher Karen Nicholson
• 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

• 29: Horticultural/botany/turf management expert brings his expertise into seventh-grade science class
• 29: ”The Outsiders’ wins Minisink Valley High School’s March ‘Book Madness’ Tournament
• 28: ‘Because we are all just human”… Middle school Gay Straight Alliance (GSA) creates special book cart in the library
• 27: Orange County Government Center in Goshen to host special high school mixed media art exhibit April 1 to 17
• 27: MV kindergarteners remember Orange County active duty personnel with hand-written notes and hearts
• 27: Important information about unused snow days
• 26: High school and intermediate school students have a ‘tanoshii’ time in collaborative work tied to Japanese culture
• 26: Biography projects? Here’s how Otisville Elementary third-graders do them!
• 25: Inaugural ‘Minisink IDEAS’ multi-cultural, diversity club to meet March 25
• 25: High school students ‘taste test’ books as part of ELA and library work
• 24: Intermediate school wins first place at New York State Odyssey of the Mind competition and is going to World Competition!
• 22: Work continues on the development of Minisink Valley’s 2019-20 budget
• 21: Shamrocks, fractions and line plots: St. Patrick’s Day helps make Otisville math lessons even more fun
• 21: Hairspray is a hit! Performances are March 22 and 23
• 21: Intermediate school’s lessons extend beyond the school day
• 21: First-ever middle school author visit inspires students about writing creativity
• 21: Teachers’ professional learning community work helps ENL and ELL student success
• 17: Intermediate school team to participate in New York State Odyssey of the Mind tournament; first time in many years any team has gone to state competition
• 15: Intermediate school team wins regional Odyssey of the Mind competition; now advances to New York State competition
• 14: Minisink Valley’s Professional Development Day provides latest tools and tactics to engage students
• 13: Owl Pellets offer seventh-grade life science students a ‘hoot’ of a lesson
• 13: MV Elementary parents enjoy participating in music class during ‘Music in Our Schools Month’
• 12: Middle school character education efforts continue with Internet safety and social media awareness assemblies
• 11: Otisville students “jump the donut” for healthier hearts
• 8: District addresses budget development; addresses tax cap
• 8: Four Odyssey of the Mind teams to compete in regional competition on March 9
• 8: One fish, two fish…high school’s Book Club visits MV Elementary to read to district’s youngest students
• 7: District continues budget development process; addresses tax levy increase projection
• 6: MV Elementary parents/guardians invited to experience their child’s music class
• 5: Otisville Elementary’s ‘STEAM’ art lesson combines technology with artistic creativity
• 5: Otisville music classes are also ‘STEAM’ focused
• 5: High school’s second quarter High Honor Roll, Honor Roll and Honorable Mention Roll announced
• 4: Seussical themes make for fun and engaging learning
• 1: Important internet safety usage reminders
• 1: High school ‘Construction Systems’ class supports forthcoming production of ‘Hairspray’ with prop building
• 1: Dr. Suess Day celebrated at intermediate and elementary schools

February 2019

• 21: Selected high school, Otisville and Minisink Valley elementary student artwork to appear in Feb. 23 Orange County Arts Council’s ‘Arts Build Confidence’ exhibit at Galleria at Crystal Run
• 20: District Attorney David Hoovler presents ‘Speak Up to Stand Up Against Hate” to high school students
• 20: LEGO ‘Simple Machines’ Enrichment Program offers STEM lessons to Otisville students
• 20: OCBA girls sportsmanship banner awarded to Minisink Valley!
• 20: Minisink Valley students participate in Orange-Ulster BOCES’ Media Day to mark CTE Month
• 20: Three Minisink Valley high school students named to OCMEA All-County Jazz Ensemble
• 20: Elementary school’s academic lessons are tied to Valentine’s Day fun
• 20: Senior Tim MacChurch’s design to serve as 20th anniversary logo for OU BOCES’ 2YKIDS event
• 20: Slinky fun has an application in eighth-grade physical science studies
• 20: OCBA Girls Sportsmanship Banner awarded to Minisink Valley
• 19: Minisink Valley High School students participate in OU BOCES’ Media Day to mark CTE Month
• 19: Elementary school academic lessons are tied to Valentine’s Day fun
• 19: Senior Tim McChurch’s design to serve as 20th anniversary logo for OU BOCES’ Y2Kids event
• 13: Justin Mitts and Matthew Knapp to participate in Greater New York Automotive Dealers Association’s State Competition on Feb. 12
• 13: LEGO ‘Simple Machines’ enrichment program offers STEM lessons to Otisville Elementary students
• 13: Minisink Valley wrestlers earn three titles this season; ‘Fab Five’ to head to Albany for state championships
• 8: Good luck! Justin Mitts and Matthew Knapp to participate in Greater New York Automotive Dealers Association’s state competition on Feb. 12
• 7: Intermediate school’s ‘Kindness Ambassadors’ reinforce importance of kindness during ‘Great Kindness Challenge’
• 7: Otisville students: our custodians, our superheroes
• 5: Varsity Wrestling team ranked third best in New York State following dual meet championships
• 5: Diversity and inclusion expert Risha Grant reminds Minisink Valley faculty and staff ‘to be the change’ in understanding diversity and inclusion

January 2019

• 30: Otisville celebrates positive behavior at end of marking period
• 28: High School FBLA students donate 50 books to elementary school and read to students as part of FBLA challenge work
• 28: Exothermic elephant toothpaste? Yes, it can happen in seventh-grade science lab!
• 28: All Minisink Valley schools are labeled as ‘schools in good standing’ by the State Education Department
• 24: Diversity and inclusion expert Risha Grant to speak to faculty and staff during Jan. 28 Professional Development Day
• 18: Dr. Martin Luther King’s teachings and legacy seen in a multitude of ways in Minisink Valley classrooms

December 2018

• 20: Staged literary classic reinforces character development and language skills
• 20: Minisink Elementary’s fine motor skills activities help kindergarteners refine skills for success in school and at home
• 12: Board of Education honors ‘K-Kids’ Club for 10 years of inspiring Intermediate School community service involvement
• 5: Elementary school library unveils new mural created by high school senior
• 5: High school class teachers students to be “adultier” adults
• 3: Otisville Elementary’s Diabetes Awareness Walk a huge success
• 3: Minisink Elementary first-graders discover the magic of science
• 3: K-9 officers visit Minisink Valley third-graders to teach them about their work
• 3: Auto technician inspires eighth-graders to reach their dreams through hard work
• 3: High school’s sculpture class gives students a chance to have voices on social issues
• 3: Middle school’s ‘kindness in action’ delivers kindness and warmth

October 2018

• 18: Walk for diabetes awareness with Otisville Elementary, Oct. 25
• 16: Theater company brings world’s most famous detective to Otisville’s stage

September 2018

• 11: Bus safety drills, Sep. 12, Information for parents/guardians
• 4: 2018-19 Opening Day: Welcome back, faculty and staff!

August 2018

• 31: Minisink Valley welcomes new faculty
• 31: Capital Project: Phase I construction updates
• 31: School starts Sep. 5: Is your school communications plan up to date?