In-person Eighth-Grade Parent Night to be held Tuesday, Feb. 15

The annual Eighth-Grade Parent Night will be held in person at the Minisink Valley High School on Tuesday, Feb, 15  from 6 to 8 p.m., with a snow date of Wednesday, Feb. 16. Eighth-Grade Parent Night letter NOTE: All COVID-19 related protocols, including mask wearing and social distancing, must be followed in order to attend …

Feb. 2 COVID-19 update from Superintendent Brian Monahan

The district has confirmed the following positive COVID-19 cases today, Feb. 2. High School:  Three students Middle School:  One student Otisville Elementary:  One student Contact tracing has been completed. Thank you for your attention to this important information. The health, safety, and well-being of our school community remains our top priority. Sincerely, Brian C. Monahan …

State Appellate Court’s Jan. 31 ruling says mask mandates will stay in place until state appeal is decided

Attention Minisink Valley parents/guardians: A Jan. 31 State Appellate Court ruling said mask mandates will stay in place until the state appeal is decided. New York State has until March 2 to file papers for its appeal. This means masks can remain in schools and other indoor public locations until at least March 2. The …

FCC’s Affordable Connectivity Program offers internet subsidy for qualifying families

Attention Minisink Valley families: The Affordable Care Program (ACP) was created to help households struggling to pay for internet service. All families approved to receive benefits under the free and reduced-price school lunch program or the school breakfast program, including through the USDA Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) in the 2019-20, 2020-21, or 2021-22 school year, are …

Feb. 1 COVID-19 update from Superintendent Brian Monahan

The district has confirmed the following positive COVID-19 cases today, Feb. 1. High School:  One student Middle School:   Three students Otisville Elementary:  Four students Elementary School:  Two students Contact tracing has been completed. Thank you for your attention to this important information. The health, safety, and well-being of our school community remains our top priority. …

Intermediate School’s Kindness Ambassadors reinforce kindness in a character building lesson to Elementary School students

As part of the Intermediate School’s recent Kindness Week, the school’s “Kindness Ambassadors” visited Elementary School  K-2 classrooms to read Alicia Ortego’s “Kindness is My Superpower,” followed by an activity to reinforce the book’s message. The book is about a boy named Lucas, who learns about kindness, good manners and positive behaviors in different settings …

Project Graduation seeks community support for upcoming events to benefit the Class of 2022

Minisink Valley Project Graduation is an All-Night Alcohol and Drug Free Celebration for graduating high school seniors.  Through the combined efforts of volunteers, our school administration, businesses, and organizations in the surrounding areas, our graduates are provided with a safe and memorable evening on graduation night each year. This year’s Class of 2022 graduation celebration …

Board of Education to hold Finance Committee and regular meeting on Thursday, Feb. 3

The Minisink Valley Board of Education will meet on Thursday, Feb. 3 at the Minisink Valley Middle School auditorium for the following meetings: Finance Committee meeting to be held at 5:30 p.m. Regular meeting to be held at 6:30 p.m. The meeting agenda is available for viewing via: BoardDocs. NOTE: All COVID-19 related protocols, including …

Jan. 31 COVID-19 update from Superintendent Brian Monahan

The district has confirmed the following positive COVID-19 cases today, Jan. 31. Middle School:  Four students Otisville:  One student Intermediate School:  Two students, one faculty Elementary School:  One student, one staff members Contact tracing has been completed. Thank you for your attention to this important information. The health, safety, and well-being of our school community …

Varsity wrestling team wins the 2022 NYSPHSAA Division 1 Dual Meet State Championship!

Congratulations to the Varsity Wrestling Team, the 2022 NYSPHSAA Division 1 Dual Meet New York State Champions! The team earned the title by beating Section VIII’s Wantaugh 49-13 in the finals round in the day-long competition. “I’m really proud of the guys, they went out and wrestled tough,” said Head Coach Kevin Gallagher. “There was …

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