MINISINK VALLEY SCHOOLS CLOSED FOR PRESIDENTS DAY WEEKEND: FEB. 15-18

Minisink Valley schools will be closed Friday, Feb. 15, through Monday, Feb. 18, in observance of Presidents Day. Classes will resume Tuesday, Feb. 19. 

MINISINK VALLEY WRESTLERS EARN THREE TITLES THIS SEASON; 'FAB FIVE' TO HEAD TO ALBANY FOR STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS

Minisink Valley had a dominating performance in capturing the 2019 Section IX Tournament Championship, League Title and Team Duals Title!

VALENTINE'S DAY PARENTS'-NIGHT-OUT BY JROTC

Wishing you could plan a Valentine’s Day dinner just for two? If you have a child in grades 1-5, JROTC cadets can make it happen!

On Thursday, Feb. 14, they will be in the high school cafeteria from 6-9 p.m., ready to welcome and entertain your kid(s) with arts & crafts, face painting, tug-of-war, soccer, board games, and a movie! Admission is $10 per child.

Parents, please bring driver’s license and cell phone number. Children should eat a meal before getting dropped off.

CONGRATULATIONS ATHLETES OF THE WEEK: VICTORIA BURGER AND RYAN PIETRASZKA

Victoria Burger – Senior Indoor – Track: Victoria has taken a leadership role in Minisink Valley’s indoor track program this season, setting personal records in the 800, 1000, and 1500-meter, and 1-mile races. She has also been the anchor for the 4x800 relay team. Victoria’s contributions to her school’s athletics programs extend to cross country and lacrosse. A member of the National Honor Society, she has been named to the high honor roll throughout her high school career.

Ryan Pietraszka – Senior – Boys Swimming: Ryan captured the gold medal in two recent events leading the Warriors to a first-place finish at the OCIAA Division 2 championship meet on Friday, Feb. 1. Ryan has been one of the top swimmers in the section throughout his career at Minisink Valley and will be sorely missed next year.

POPS CONCERT FOR HIGH SCHOOL BAND IS MONDAY, FEB. 11

Minisink Valley’s Pops Concert for High School Band is Monday, Feb. 11!

GOOD LUCK! JUSTIN MITTS AND MATTHEW KNAPP TO PARTICIPATE IN GREATER NEW YORK AUTOMOTIVE DEALERS ASSOCIATION'S STATE COMPETITION ON FEB. 12

Minisink Valley High School seniors Justin Mitts and Matthew Knapp will participate in the Greater New York Automotive Dealers Association’s (GNYADA) State Competition on Feb. 12, as a result of their win at GNYADA’s regional contest in early January.

ONLINE REGISTRATION IS OPEN NOW FOR SPRING HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS

High school students and parents: Online registration for spring sports is now open through Monday, March 4. Sports include baseball, softball, lacrosse, boys' tennis, golf and track & field.

REGISTRATION PROCESS: Log into FamilyID to complete registration forms. If you have previously completed the “Intent to Participate” online form, simply log in to complete the process. For additional registration information, including physical exam, go to the 2019 Spring Registration section of the Athletics page. 

Practice and tryouts begin Monday, March 4, afterschool. Registration for modified sports (grades 7-8) will take place Monday, Feb. 11 - Monday, Mar. 11.

VARSITY WRESTLING TEAM RANKED THIRD BEST TEAM IN NEW YORK STATE FOLLOWING DUAL MEET CHAMPIONSHIP!

The Minisink Valley varsity wrestling team has been ranked third statewide following the Jan. 26 Dual Meet Championship tournament in Syracuse.

DA HOOVLER PRESENTS “SPEAK UP TO STAND UP AGAINST HATE” TO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

Orange County District Attorney David Hoovler, joined by Rabbi Rachel Rubenstein of the Jewish Federation of Greater Orange County (JFGOC), presented "Speak Up to Stand Up Against Hate" to high school students during two assemblies on Monday, Feb. 4.

“This program encourages teenagers and adults to confront the uncomfortable dialogue that occurs every day in our society,” Mr. Hoovler said in a statement. “By engaging in that dialogue like we did today at Minisink Valley, we can highlight diversity and educate the students about speech that is unacceptable and even illegal.”

FBLA MEMBERS BRING HOME MOST FIRST-PLACES FROM STATE'S SPRING MEETING

Congratulations to the following members of Minisink's Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) for their outstanding performance at the recent New York State FBLA District 3N Spring Meeting. Minisink Valley FBLA dominated the competition, taking home five first-place trophies. This is more than any other school in attendance. (Continue to full-article to see individual placements by category.)

Good luck to these competitors as they travel to the State Leadership Conference in April to compete against other FBLA members from all over New York state.

If any FBLA member is interested in attending the State Leadership Conference, please see Mr. Johnson, ASAP.

MV BOYS SWIMMING-DIVING TEAM CAPTURES OCIAA DIVISION II TITLE

By Coach Brian Golden

Congratulations to the boys varsity swimming and diving team on capturing the OCIAA Division II Title on Friday evening, Feb. 1. First place finishers include Ryan Pietraszka, JJ Henriques, Jack Bellettiere and Nikolas DeBeauvernet. Way to go Warriors, and good luck at Sections next week!

1. Minisink Valley 491 • 2. New Paltz 396 • 3. Cornwall 382 • 4. F.D. Roosevelt 263 • 5. Goshen 173 • 6. Highland-Marlboro 109 • 7. Rhinebeck 63 • 8. Rondout Valley 43 • 9. S.S. Seward 40