District attorney and police chiefs organization send warning about teen vaping

The Orange County District Attorney’s Office and  the Police Chiefs’ Association of Orange County recently issued a warning to Orange County residents about the recent alarming increase in Orange County High School students needing medical attention because they have ingested a variety of regulated substances. These include synthetic marijuana, commonly called “K2” or “spice,” substances …

COVID-19 update from Superintendent Brian Monahan for the school week ending Thursday, April 7

The district is now providing COVID-19 case confirmations on a weekly basis. The district has confirmed the following positive COVID-19 cases for the school week ending today, April 7. High School: Two students, one faculty member Middle School: One staff member Contact tracing has been completed. Thank you for your attention to this important information. …

Varsity basketball players Kai Colon and Glenn Finke earn All-Star honors

Congratulations to varsity basketball players Kai Colon and Glenn Finke, who were recently honored for their on-the-court accomplishments following the recent conclusion of the season. Kai, a senior, was selected by the Basketball Coaches Association of New York (BCANY) as an All-Star and by the Orange County Interscholastic Athletic Association (OCIAA) as an All-Star. “Kai …

Board of Education to meet Thursday, April 7 at 6:30 p.m.

The Minisink Valley Board of Education will meet on Thursday, April 7  at the middle school auditorium at 6:30 p.m. The meeting agenda is available for viewing via: BoardDocs. The community is welcome and invited to attend.

Can you help? High School’s FBLA is collecting donations for Ukrainian relief aid

The high school’s FBLA is collecting donations to aid the citizens of war-torn Ukraine from now until Thursday, April 7. The club will collect any first aid kits, band aids, bandages, pain relievers and select other items, which will be sent directly to those affected by this humanitarian tragedy. This FBLA fundraiser is being organized …

Important update on unused emergency days: School will now be closed April 8 and May 26

Dear Minisink Valley parents/guardians: As a result of two unused emergency days, the following two days are now “give back days” where school will be closed for students: Friday, April 8 This day now adds one new day to the forthcoming Spring Break. Classes resume Tuesday, April 19.   Thursday May 26 This additional day now …

Crossfit TakeBack collects and donates over 500 pieces of backpack snacks to Minisink Cares

Thank you to supporters of the recent Crossfit TakeBack Food Drive, which collected over 500 pieces of backpack snacks for Minisink Cares,  the community-based program that provides support to families throughout the school year. The Middletown gym hosted the food drive during its annual Crossfit Open. Thank you also to Crossfit TakeBack for its kindness …

Interested in receiving free COVID-19 test kits for your student? Please respond to this survey by Friday, April 1 at 4 p.m.

Minisink Valley parents/guardians: As spring break approaches, interested parents/guardians can take advantage of an opportunity to get COVID-19 test kits for their student via a supply the district has received from New York State via Orange- Ulster BOCES.  Please complete the survey for each student for whom you would like to request these tests. COVID …

COVID-19 update from Superintendent Brian Monahan for the school week ending Friday, March 25

The district is now providing COVID-19 case confirmations on a weekly basis. The district has confirmed the following positive COVID-19 cases for the school week ending today, March 25. High School: Two students Intermediate School:  One student Contact tracing has been completed. Thank you for your attention to this important information. The health, safety, and …

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