Intermediate/Elementary PTOs’ ‘Warrior Run’ proceeds make Traverse Climbing Wall purchase a reality

The Elementary/Intermediate School’s Oct. 16 Warrior Run fundraiser was a huge success, with proceeds raising the final funds to purchase and install a Traverse Climbing Wall in the Intermediate School’s “C Gym” for all K-5 students to use during physical education classes. “The PTOs at both schools worked together to plan and run this first …

Results of Oct. 18 proposed library vote

Minisink Valley community: Here’s the results of the proposed public library vote, held today, Oct. 18, at the Intermediate School and Otisville Elementary School: Yes: 395 No:  2,162 Voting results for proposed library board members: (Five seats for a five-year term which would have begun July 1,  2023) John Buying:  1,216 Anne Friedle:  582 Kathleen …

National Honor Society students deliver ‘Going Gold’ donations to Garnet Medical Center

The high school’s chapter of the National Honor Society has delivered hundreds of items to Garnet Medical Center in Middletown, collected as part of the district’s “Going Gold” initiative to support advocacy and awareness efforts tied to September’s National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. NHS students took the leadership role in overseeing the initiative and collection …

High School to host SAT exam on Saturday, Nov. 5

Minisink Valley High School will host the SAT Exam on Saturday. Nov. 5. The late registration deadline is Tuesday, Oct. 25. To learn more and to register, visit: The College Board.  

Board of Education to meet Thursday, Oct. 20 at 6:30 p.m.

The Minisink Valley Board of Education will meet on Thursday,  Oct. 20  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.

Middle school’s student/teacher/food service partnership results in four student-created meals to be offered on October menu

The results of a unique student/teacher/food service collaborative effort are taking place at the Middle School in October, with all middle school students having a chance to be a part of the outcome of their partnership. As part of a classroom project, Victoria Ingrassia’s eighth-grade FACS students were recently invited to design a healthy and …

Local fire companies visit the Elementary School and Otisville Elementary to mark Fire Prevention Week

Firefighters representing local fire companies within the Minisink Valley School district visited the Elementary School and Otisville Elementary this week to mark Fire Prevention Week. This year is the 100th anniversary of Fire Prevention Week and this year’s theme is:  “Fire won’t wait. Plan your escape.” The goal is to educate everyone about simple, but …

New York Rangers Future Goals’ program gives sixth-graders unique STEM learning opportunities

The New York Rangers 2022-23 season officially begins tonight, Oct. 11, with a 2022 Eastern Conference Final rematch, but Nicole Lee’s sixth-grade science students have been working on official New York Rangers hockey-related classwork prior to the start of season. Students recently participated in the “New York Rangers Future Goals,” the online program sponsored by …

Otisville Elementary’s second annual Fall Festival is fun and happy experience for students

Pumpkins, donuts, apple cider and a hayride pulled by an antique tractor were highlights of Otisville Elementary’s second annual Fall Festival, held Oct. 6 and 7. Pumpkins sparkled under bright sunny skies as each student selected his/her favorite to bring home. Students, their teachers and PTO volunteers were also treated to a ride on a …

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