Minisink Valley Central School District
Do sixth-grade social studies lessons about the Paleolithic and Neolithic Age have a STEM component? Yes, they do! Joanna Browning’s and Kaitlin Santo’s sixth-grade social studies students recently completed the Great Stone Age STEM project, a group project using science-technology-engineering-math skills to support their newly acquired knowledge about this time in history. It’s another example …
The Minisink Valley Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Club recently collected over 500 items as part of its “Packages for Healthcare Workers” fundraiser! These items have been donated to frontline healthcare workers at Garnet Medical Center in Middletown. “Our club always appreciates the kindness of the wonderful and caring members of the Minisink Valley …
The district has confirmed the following positive COVID-19 cases today, Jan. 4. High School: Five students; three faculty; two staff members Middle School: Two students, two faculty Otisville Elementary: Two students; one faculty member; four BOCES staff members; two BOCES students; one Otisville staff member Intermediate School: Four staff members Elementary School: Two students Contact …
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Dear Minisink Valley parents/guardians: As a follow-up to my note yesterday, I wanted to again stress we continue to follow all the necessary steps to ensure our buildings remain open for in-person instruction. As partners in your child’s education, we both know being in school provides the optimal learning experience to maximize academic success. However, …
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It’s a new year! Did you know Minisink Valley’s Facebook — also known as “Meta” — page features thousands of great photos and information which show what’s going on at Otisville Elementary, Minisink Valley Elementary, Minisink Valley Intermediate School, Minisink Valley Middle School and Minisink Valley High School? Join the thousands of people (and growing!) …
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The Minisink Valley Board of Education will meet on Thursday, Jan. 6 at the Minisink Valley Middle School auditorium at 6:30 p.m. The meeting agenda is available for viewing via: BoardDocs. NOTE: All COVID-19 related protocols, including mask wearing and social distancing, must be followed in order to attend the meeting. Aug. 30: Expected NYSDOH …
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The district has confirmed the following positive COVID-19 cases today, Jan. 3. High School: 24 students; six faculty; two staff members Middle School: 16 students; four faculty; one staff member Otisville Elementary: 11 students; two faculty; one staff member Intermediate School: 5 students Elementary School: 8 students; one faculty member Transportation: One staff member Contact …
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Congratulations to Landon Ordway and Gavin McGinnis, winners of the Middle School’s recent 7th-8th Grade Spelling Bees! • 7th grade/Landon Ordway: Winning word = “throes” • 8th grade/Gavin McGinnis: Winning word = “fortuitous” Spelling Bees are not only fun, but a valuable educational experience. Students learn the definition, pronunciation …
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Dear Minisink Valley parents/guardians: Happy New Year! I know we’re all looking forward to school reopening tomorrow. Our faculty, staff, administrators and Transportation Department are ready to safely welcome students back into our classrooms. Please know as we continue to watch news reports about the COVID-19 Omicron variant, we’re in regular contact with the Orange …
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