September School Open House schedules announced

We invite you to attend Open House in your student’s building! Your child’s teacher is looking forward to meeting you and sharing information about this upcoming school year.  Here’s the schedule. Monday, Sept. 12 Otisville Elementary Grades K-2, 6 p.m. Intermediate School, 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13 Middle School Grade 6, 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. …

Happy 2022-23 Opening Day! Rain doesn’t dampen spirits of students who are happy to be back in school!

Rainy weather didn’t dampen the happiness and “Warrior Spirit” of students, faculty and staff today, Sept. 6, the opening day of the 2022-23 school year! “Today was a great day,” said Superintendent Brian Monahan, who visited all buildings today with members of the Board of Education. “The smiles on the faces of our students, faculty …

A message from Superintendent Brian Monahan: Welcome to the 2022-23 school year!

Dear Minisink Valley school community: Welcome to the 2022-23 school year! All of us are looking forward to what we expect will be the best year yet for Minisink Valley and our students! We’ve been working very hard over these summer months to ensure our buildings are ready for your child’s return to the classroom …

Board of Education to meet Thursday, Sept. 8 at 6:30 p.m.

The Minisink Valley Board of Education will meet on Thursday,  Sept. 8  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.

Faculty and staff reconvene in preparation for Opening Day on Tuesday, Sept. 6

Minisink Valley faculty and staff returned to school today, Sept. 1, to rejoin 12-month staff in a gathering to kick-off the 2022-23 school year. It’s the first time everyone has gathered together in-person since August 2019, the summer preceding the start of the pandemic. “I can’t stress enough about how fantastic it is to have …

2022-23 free and reduced-price meal applications now available

Beginning the 2022-23 school year, Minisink Valley will return to normal, pre-pandemic ways of qualifying for free and reduced-price meals. Families can qualify for free meals through direct certification (Medicaid, SNAP) or by completing a free and reduced application. Minisink Valley Free and Reduced-Price Meal applications Enrollment in free and reduced priced meals is confidential …

New York State announces it will follow CDC’s COVID-19 protocols for K-12 schools

Minisink Valley school community: As the opening day of school approaches, and in the interest of transparency, we’re sharing useful links from the New York State Department of Health and Centers for Disease Control (CDC).   During a recent media briefing, Gov. Hochul announced New York State’s COVID-19 protocols would be in alignment with the Centers …

New Minisink Valley administrators look forward to the 2022-23 school year

Welcome to the five individuals who have joined Minisink Valley in administrative roles this school year. “Each brings unique talents, skills and experience to their roles and we’re thrilled they’re now part of our team,” said Superintendent Brian Monahan. “They’re joining a simply outstanding group of people who comprise our administrators, faculty and staff. Together, …

Reminder: It’s time to replenish/set up 2022-23 MySchoolBucks accounts

Minisink Valley parents/guardians: Please be aware the U.S. Department of Agriculture has ended its funding for the Universal Free Lunch Program that provided school meals to students nationwide at no charge. Free school lunches came into being when Congress passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act in March 2020 to diminish food insecurity. In April …

Reminder: Download Minisink Valley and SchoolTool mobile apps to stay in touch!

The opening day of school is Tuesday, Sept. 6.  Are you connected? Download the Minisink Valley mobile app in order to receive push notifications.  Download directly via the  Apple App store  or  Google Play store   Is your current contact information—including phone/email—on file with the school district? To be sure, login to your SchoolTool/Parent Portal account and review …

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