State Education Department statement on New York State Appellate Court mask wearing case status

Minisink Valley school community: Please be aware of the Jan. 28 statement from New York State Education Commissioner Betty Rosa: “Earlier this week, the Appellate Division, Second Department issued a stay order which upheld the Department of Health’s mask requirement in schools (10 NYCRR 2.60).  “Although the court set a hearing deadline for today, the …

Eight students selected for OCMEA’s All-County High School Festival ensembles

Congratulations to the eight Minisink Valley High School students who are  representing the district at the Orange County Music Educators Association’s (OCMEA) All-County High School Music Festival on Jan. 23 and 24 at Cornwall High School. Selected students are: Chorus: Ella Gonzalez Alexa Ramos Band: Emily Haber Jonathan Samse Nathan Samse Elizabeth Skalski Orchestra: Gabriel …

Jan. 27 COVID-19 update from Superintendent Brian Monahan

The district has confirmed the following positive COVID-19 cases today, Jan. 27. High School: Three students Middle School:  One student Intermediate School:  Two students Elementary School:  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. …

Reminder: Deadline to request a free COVID-19 test kit for your student is Friday, Jan. 28 at 4 p.m.

Minisink Valley parents/guardians: Interested parents/guardians can take advantage of an opportunity to get a COVID-19 test kit for their student via a supply the district has received from New York State via Orange- Ulster BOCES. Each Minisink Valley student is eligible to receive one COVID-19 test kit which contains two COVID-19 rapid tests. Please complete …

Five varsity football players named to New York State Sportswriters Association’s Class A all-state teams

Five Minisink Valley varsity football players were recently named to the New York State Sportswriters Association’s Class A all-state teams. “This core group of guys is a big reason we won the Section IX Championship this year,” said Head Coach Kevin Gallagher. “These five guys are not only great football players, but great young men.” …

Jan. 26 COVID-19 update from Superintendent Brian Monahan

The district has confirmed the following positive COVID-19 cases today, Jan. 26. High School: One student Middle School:  Three students Elementary School: 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 …

Appellate judge grants stay in state’s lawsuit; mask wearing remains in place pending outcome of Jan. 28 hearing

Minisink Valley school community: Late this afternoon, Jan. 25, a New York Appellate Judge granted a stay in the state’s lawsuit over the COVID-19 face mask mandate. This means the stay remains in place while the case is appealed, and mask wearing continues to be required in schools. Appellate Court’s stay issuance decision The decision …

College Board announces SAT exams will become fully digital, two hour exams beginning Spring 2024

Attention Minisink Valley High School families: The College Board  will introduce a shorter, fully digital SAT college admissions test beginning in Spring 2024. As part of its Jan. 24 announcement, the College Board said the three hour exam will now be two hours. According to the College Board, the digital test will feature shorter reading …

Varsity wrestling team wins 2022 Section IX Class A dual meet team championship

Congratulations to the Varsity Boys Wrestling Team, the 2022 Section IX Class A dual meet wrestling team champions! The team earned its top seed in the Division I tournament by dominating the competition at the Section IX Dual Meet Championships on Jan. 11 and 12! After receiving an opening round bye, Minisink Valley defeated Warwick …

Jan. 25 COVID-19 update from Superintendent Brian Monahan

The district has confirmed the following positive COVID-19 cases today, Jan. 25. Middle School:  One student Otisville Elementary:  One student;  One BOCES student Intermediate School:  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, …

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