HIGH SCHOOL FAMILIES:
Don't miss out! Order your student's 2025 HOMECOMING shirt today! It's a great way to show school spirit!
https://mvhoco2025.itemorder.com/shop/home/
Don't miss out! Order your student's 2025 HOMECOMING shirt today! It's a great way to show school spirit!
https://mvhoco2025.itemorder.com/shop/home/
It’s really true: Each first day of school marks a significant step in a child's life...no matter the grade level! Yesterday’s first day of school was a special day for students and families...and for our faculty and staff, too!
We invite you to visit the district's Facebook page to view the photos shared with us by proud parents who were among the thousands of families to mark this milestone day. You’ll see happy smiles along with fresh haircuts, new backpacks, special outfits and keepsake signs. These photos are a visual diary of their children’s school journey that will be treasured for years. Thank you to everyone who shared their photos with us! Click here: https://www.facebook.com/MinisinkValleyCSD
We invite you to visit the district's Facebook page to view the photos shared with us by proud parents who were among the thousands of families to mark this milestone day. You’ll see happy smiles along with fresh haircuts, new backpacks, special outfits and keepsake signs. These photos are a visual diary of their children’s school journey that will be treasured for years. Thank you to everyone who shared their photos with us! Click here: https://www.facebook.com/MinisinkValleyCSD
It's a new SWAG SEASON!
PLEASE SHARE! Support the great work of the Minisink Valley PTO and update your wardrobe with some fabulous, new Minisink Valley apparel, which includes some terrific Otisville Elementary swag, too! There's SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE: Shirts, shorts, pants, jackets, backpacks, hoodies, and winter hats!
Be sure to click on this link and see all that's available:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1m6b1bQwU2HG_5kt67uoNCtZmosV3EaUM?fbclid=IwY2xjawMayLhleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFaczdlMWtkMG54NVZHb2JSAR4sa-dSmkK8REVkRDYQhfG7kO4GuPdZS_EeFnBHtLUDleodQHXx3Ld3HthW2g_aem_YLrssM0oHtDhKh4
PLEASE SHARE! Support the great work of the Minisink Valley PTO and update your wardrobe with some fabulous, new Minisink Valley apparel, which includes some terrific Otisville Elementary swag, too! There's SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE: Shirts, shorts, pants, jackets, backpacks, hoodies, and winter hats!
Be sure to click on this link and see all that's available:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1m6b1bQwU2HG_5kt67uoNCtZmosV3EaUM?fbclid=IwY2xjawMayLhleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFaczdlMWtkMG54NVZHb2JSAR4sa-dSmkK8REVkRDYQhfG7kO4GuPdZS_EeFnBHtLUDleodQHXx3Ld3HthW2g_aem_YLrssM0oHtDhKh4
REMINDER: The Minisink Valley School District's free smartphone app offers users the ability to stay current with individual school updates and information on district events and activities.
It also provides users with customized notifications related to each school selected by each user, including a quick and easy way to learn breakfast and lunch menus in all buildings each day!
The free app is available for Android and Apple devices in their respective app stores.
To stay up-to-date on the latest district news and events via the app, visit Google Play Store and search for Minisink Valley CSD; or the Apple App Store and search for Minisink Valley CSD NY.
It also provides users with customized notifications related to each school selected by each user, including a quick and easy way to learn breakfast and lunch menus in all buildings each day!
The free app is available for Android and Apple devices in their respective app stores.
To stay up-to-date on the latest district news and events via the app, visit Google Play Store and search for Minisink Valley CSD; or the Apple App Store and search for Minisink Valley CSD NY.
The Sophomore Class’ 5k Color Run, held on Sept. 30, was a colorful success! Over 40 runners participated and nearly $600 was raised for the Sophomore Class! Thank you to everyone, especially donors to the event, who contributed to its success! Take a look!
First-place winner Caleb Decker won a $50 Cugino’s gift card, second-place winner Logan Cohen won a Minisink Valley sweatshirt and third-place winner Eric Bianchi won a $25 Cugino’s gift card! Congratulations!
First-place winner Caleb Decker won a $50 Cugino’s gift card, second-place winner Logan Cohen won a Minisink Valley sweatshirt and third-place winner Eric Bianchi won a $25 Cugino’s gift card! Congratulations!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
FINISH OFF A GREAT FIRST WEEK OF SCHOOL and support the BOYS VARSITY SOCCER PROGRAM by getting some ice cream at Rita's in Middletown from 4 to 7 p.m.!!
FINISH OFF A GREAT FIRST WEEK OF SCHOOL and support the BOYS VARSITY SOCCER PROGRAM by getting some ice cream at Rita's in Middletown from 4 to 7 p.m.!!
Parents/Guardians: Please complete the Household Income Eligibility Form
For the 2025-26 school year, all children in the Minisink Valley School District will receive breakfast and lunch meals at no charge regardless of household income or completion of the Household Income Eligibility Form. However, all families are encouraged to complete this form, which is used to determine eligibility for additional state and federal program benefits that your child(ren) may qualify for, such as: College preparation program, AP test fee waivers, etc. Please complete the online form via this link: https://www.myschoolapps.com/Home/PickDistrict?ZipCode=10973&State=
MINISINK VALLEY SCHOOL COMMUNITY:
The New York State Department of Transportation will begin work involving the replacement of the culvert carrying U.S. Route 6 over Rutgers Creek between County Road 1 and Woods Road/Monahan Road on Tuesday, Sept. 2 beginning at 10 a.m, through Friday, Nov. 7.
This work will involve a full road closure between County Road 1 and Woods Road/Monahan Road with a signed detour beginning on or about Sept. 2 for approximately two months.
Our Transportation Department suggests you consider this alternate route:
If driving to the Slate Hill Campus from the Port Jervis side, there are two options:
1)Turn left onto Greenville Turnpike, turn right onto Woods Road and then left onto Route 6
2)Turn Right onto Route 1, turn left at Monahan Road, then right onto Route 6.
Simply reverse these directions when leaving the campus.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The Transportation Department will be contacting families impacted by this closure regarding their students’ pick-ups and drop offs in the coming days. Thank you for your understanding and good grace.
The New York State Department of Transportation will begin work involving the replacement of the culvert carrying U.S. Route 6 over Rutgers Creek between County Road 1 and Woods Road/Monahan Road on Tuesday, Sept. 2 beginning at 10 a.m, through Friday, Nov. 7.
This work will involve a full road closure between County Road 1 and Woods Road/Monahan Road with a signed detour beginning on or about Sept. 2 for approximately two months.
Our Transportation Department suggests you consider this alternate route:
If driving to the Slate Hill Campus from the Port Jervis side, there are two options:
1)Turn left onto Greenville Turnpike, turn right onto Woods Road and then left onto Route 6
2)Turn Right onto Route 1, turn left at Monahan Road, then right onto Route 6.
Simply reverse these directions when leaving the campus.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The Transportation Department will be contacting families impacted by this closure regarding their students’ pick-ups and drop offs in the coming days. Thank you for your understanding and good grace.
IMPORTANT REMINDER TO ALL DRIVERS:
The district has equipped its entire bus fleet with cameras to catch vehicles that illegally pass a stopped school bus. If you see a bus’ red lights flashing and stop-arm extended, STOP! Otherwise, you and the vehicle you’re driving will be photographed and you WILL GET A $250 FINE.
Don't say we didn't tell you: Please pay attention and drive safe!
READ MORE: https://www.minisink.com/article/2365311
STRIKE UP THE BAND!
The mighty Minisink Valley Marching Band is back in action starting today, Aug. 29, with Band Camp! The band is ready for a great season of music, including appearing at home football games!
The mighty Minisink Valley Marching Band is back in action starting today, Aug. 29, with Band Camp! The band is ready for a great season of music, including appearing at home football games!
REMINDER: Support the Sophomore Class and have some colorful fitness fun!
A benefit 5K Color Run/Walk will be held Saturday, Aug. 30 at the Slate Hill Campus! GREAT FUN FOR ALL!
Details are: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4BA9A629A4FEC43-57961307-minisink?fbclid=IwY2xjawMdWiVleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFnVDBqZnkwaDBnOGIxMlhOAR5vbpPB49Jd6XqIGeKb8IsHttX0AlwhHO20hkkV_HNz3aGEUZJKq4yxpn0HIA_aem_HIr3ZMClZg6CUXTV1UAOkg#/
For questions, please email Class Advisor Larry Scarzfava at lscarzfava@minisink.com or student
Morgan Varian at morganv811@icloud.com
A benefit 5K Color Run/Walk will be held Saturday, Aug. 30 at the Slate Hill Campus! GREAT FUN FOR ALL!
Details are: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4BA9A629A4FEC43-57961307-minisink?fbclid=IwY2xjawMdWiVleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFnVDBqZnkwaDBnOGIxMlhOAR5vbpPB49Jd6XqIGeKb8IsHttX0AlwhHO20hkkV_HNz3aGEUZJKq4yxpn0HIA_aem_HIr3ZMClZg6CUXTV1UAOkg#/
For questions, please email Class Advisor Larry Scarzfava at lscarzfava@minisink.com or student
Morgan Varian at morganv811@icloud.com
Today, Aug. 28, (and tomorrow) is New Staff Orientation! We’re excited for the expertise and passion our new staff will bring to Minisink Valley! We're thrilled to have them join us and look forward to all being a part of our engaging learning environment!
Please join us in welcoming to the district: Anila Ali, Abigail Bailey, Stephanie Byrne, Cornelia Caligiuri, Emilia Chrobak, Alexa Covais, Mason Davis, Michael Eckberg, Kavita Elana, Morgan Jashembowski, Johanna Klein, Sarah Knebel, Danielle MacKenzie, Glennis Mckenzie, David Mellan, McKayla Murphy, Jordan Procak, Nicole Ruggiero, Jonathan Sakadelis, Ian Schombs and Madison Wyman!
Please join us in welcoming to the district: Anila Ali, Abigail Bailey, Stephanie Byrne, Cornelia Caligiuri, Emilia Chrobak, Alexa Covais, Mason Davis, Michael Eckberg, Kavita Elana, Morgan Jashembowski, Johanna Klein, Sarah Knebel, Danielle MacKenzie, Glennis Mckenzie, David Mellan, McKayla Murphy, Jordan Procak, Nicole Ruggiero, Jonathan Sakadelis, Ian Schombs and Madison Wyman!
HIGH SCHOOL FAMILIES:
Don't miss out! Order your student's 2025 HOMECOMING shirt today! It's a great way to show school spirit!
https://mvhoco2025.itemorder.com/shop/home/
Don't miss out! Order your student's 2025 HOMECOMING shirt today! It's a great way to show school spirit!
https://mvhoco2025.itemorder.com/shop/home/
IT'S ONE WEEK...until the opening day of school!
REMEMBER, all students are entitled to eat breakfast and lunch for FREE! Our meals are fresh and nutritious and prepared by the best Food and Nutrition Service team there is! Please encourage your student to try our meals....and you'll save yourself a lot of time (and money) preparing breakfasts and lunches either the night before or the morning of school!
REMEMBER, all students are entitled to eat breakfast and lunch for FREE! Our meals are fresh and nutritious and prepared by the best Food and Nutrition Service team there is! Please encourage your student to try our meals....and you'll save yourself a lot of time (and money) preparing breakfasts and lunches either the night before or the morning of school!
The opening day of school is nearing!
It's a big day for everyone! We invite you to share a photo of your student(s) first day of school! See the details:
It's a big day for everyone! We invite you to share a photo of your student(s) first day of school! See the details:
THANK YOU to Orange County District Attorney David Hoovler, who stopped by football practice today, Aug. 26, to speak to the team about their roles as leaders and the importance of making good decisions and being a positive example in all their actions on and off campus to all students in all buildings.
Mr. Hoovler spoke about a variety of topics, including cell phone and social media usage and driving, to attentive team members. Mr. Hoovler, we appreciate your visit and your support of Minisink Valley!
Mr. Hoovler spoke about a variety of topics, including cell phone and social media usage and driving, to attentive team members. Mr. Hoovler, we appreciate your visit and your support of Minisink Valley!
It's a new SWAG SEASON!
PLEASE SHARE! Support the great work of the Minisink Valley PTO and update your wardrobe with some fabulous, new Minisink Valley apparel, which includes some terrific Otisville Elementary swag, too! There's SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE: Shirts, shorts, pants, jackets, backpacks, hoodies, and winter hats!
Be sure to click on this link and see all that's available:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1m6b1bQwU2HG_5kt67uoNCtZmosV3EaUM?fbclid=IwY2xjawMayLhleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFaczdlMWtkMG54NVZHb2JSAR4sa-dSmkK8REVkRDYQhfG7kO4GuPdZS_EeFnBHtLUDleodQHXx3Ld3HthW2g_aem_YLrssM0oHtDhKh4mRwrRKA
PLEASE SHARE! Support the great work of the Minisink Valley PTO and update your wardrobe with some fabulous, new Minisink Valley apparel, which includes some terrific Otisville Elementary swag, too! There's SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE: Shirts, shorts, pants, jackets, backpacks, hoodies, and winter hats!
Be sure to click on this link and see all that's available:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1m6b1bQwU2HG_5kt67uoNCtZmosV3EaUM?fbclid=IwY2xjawMayLhleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFaczdlMWtkMG54NVZHb2JSAR4sa-dSmkK8REVkRDYQhfG7kO4GuPdZS_EeFnBHtLUDleodQHXx3Ld3HthW2g_aem_YLrssM0oHtDhKh4mRwrRKA
Support the Sophomore Class and have some colorful fitness fun!
A benefit 5K Color Run/Walk will be held Saturday, Aug. 30 at the Slate Hill Campus! GREAT FUN FOR ALL! PLEASE SHARE!!
Here's the details:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4BA9A629A4FEC43-57961307-minisink?fbclid=IwY2xjawMVobtleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFJcFNvM1dCNlRWTDVDZGJIAR6AGVgOypoPCEIW-xr8VotEu84L6ZPcxL2cKZYBWL1dq3VfhLK09HRFUlvIzA_aem_HYOgVCagZQ3fERSqxYu8rA#/
For questions, please email Class Advisor Larry Scarzfava at lscarzfava@minisink.com or student
Morgan Varian at morganv811@icloud.com
A benefit 5K Color Run/Walk will be held Saturday, Aug. 30 at the Slate Hill Campus! GREAT FUN FOR ALL! PLEASE SHARE!!
Here's the details:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4BA9A629A4FEC43-57961307-minisink?fbclid=IwY2xjawMVobtleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFJcFNvM1dCNlRWTDVDZGJIAR6AGVgOypoPCEIW-xr8VotEu84L6ZPcxL2cKZYBWL1dq3VfhLK09HRFUlvIzA_aem_HYOgVCagZQ3fERSqxYu8rA#/
For questions, please email Class Advisor Larry Scarzfava at lscarzfava@minisink.com or student
Morgan Varian at morganv811@icloud.com
TRANSPORTATION ALERT: The New York State Department of Transportation will soon begin work involving the replacement of the culvert carrying U.S. Route 6 over Rutgers Creek between County Road 1 and Woods Road/Monahan Road.
This work will involve a full road closure between County Road 1 and Woods Road/Monahan Road with a signed detour beginning on or about Sept. 2 for approximately two months.
Our Transportation Department suggests you consider this alternate route:
If driving to the Slate Hill Campus from the Port Jervis side, there are two options:
1)Turn left onto Greenville Turnpike, turn right onto Woods Road and then left onto Route 6
2)Turn Right onto Route 1, turn left at Monahan Road, then right onto Route 6.
Simply reverse these directions when leaving the campus.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The Transportation Department will be contacting families impacted by this closure regarding their students’ pick-ups and drop offs in the coming days. Thank you for your understanding and good grace.
This work will involve a full road closure between County Road 1 and Woods Road/Monahan Road with a signed detour beginning on or about Sept. 2 for approximately two months.
Our Transportation Department suggests you consider this alternate route:
If driving to the Slate Hill Campus from the Port Jervis side, there are two options:
1)Turn left onto Greenville Turnpike, turn right onto Woods Road and then left onto Route 6
2)Turn Right onto Route 1, turn left at Monahan Road, then right onto Route 6.
Simply reverse these directions when leaving the campus.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The Transportation Department will be contacting families impacted by this closure regarding their students’ pick-ups and drop offs in the coming days. Thank you for your understanding and good grace.
Class of 2026 families:
Be sure to order your student's Class of 2026 Senior Shirt!
Ordering details are here: https://mvseniors2026.itemorder.com/shop/home/
