Five high school/O-U BOCES CTE students win medals at SkillsUSA Area IV Regional Competitions

Five Minisink Valley High School students who attend Orange Ulster BOCES’ Career and Technical Education (CTE) program were among those who earned medals at the recent SkillsUSA Area IV Regional Competitions. Earning medals were: Auto Collision Third place: Joshua Whitbeck Cosmetology Sr. Second place: Zero Mauras  Crime Scene Investigation (team) Second place: Jayden McKane, with …

Varsity Competitive Cheer Team wins 2023 Section IX/Division I Large School Competitive Cheer Championship!

Congratulations to the Varsity Competitive Cheer Team, winners of the recent Section IX/Division I Small Varsity, Large School Competitive Cheer Championship!  The team now advances to state competition on Saturday, March 4 at the Visions Federal Credit Union Veterans Memorial Arena in Binghamton. “This team epitomizes the ‘Warrior’ name,” said Head Coach Patti Archiere. “They’ve …

Board of Education adopts volunteer firefighter and ambulance worker tax exemption

The Board of Education unanimously voted to adopt the provisions of §466-a of the Real Property Tax Law at its Feb. 16 meeting, which will now grant a partial exemption from taxation (10% of the assessed value of the eligible property) for school district purposes for residential property located within the school district owned by …

Tickets on sale for Middle School Drama Club’s March 9 and 10 performances of ‘The Addams Family Young@Part’

Tickets are now on sale for the Middle School Drama Club’s March 9 and 10 performance of “The Addams Family Young@Part.” Celebrate the wackiness in every family with this best-selling Broadway musical adapted for middle school-age performers! Wednesday Addams – the stoic, dark, pain-loving little girl everyone knows and love, but who is no longer …

100 days smarter: Elementary buildings mark the 100th day of school with fun, educational activities

The 100th day of school is a significant milestone in the school year! Otisville Elementary and the Elementary School’s students and faculty marked Feb. 15, the district’s 100th day of classes, with special fun and education activities and school work tied to the number of the day: 100! It was a great opportunity for the …

Reminder: Be aware of deadline dates for Spring 2023 sports registration

Students/families interested in registering for Spring 2023 sports should be aware of the following dates: The FamilyID registration portal for high school spring sports opens Monday, Feb. 13.   The middle school spring sports registration portal opens Monday, Feb. 20.   Team tryouts and practices begin as follows: High school winter sports:  Practice/tryouts begins March 13. Middle …

Otisville Elementary recognizes Quarter 2 PBIS-STAR student achievement

Congratulations to Otisville’s STAR-students for being recognized for being respectful, responsible and ready to learn, the 3Rs which are part of the Otisville’s PBIS program (Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports)   program for Quarter 2 of this school year. PBIS takes a proactive approach to help all students achieve social, emotional and academic success. Kindergarten …

Board of Education to hold Finance Committee and regular meetings on Thursday, Feb. 16

The Minisink Valley Board of Education will meet on Thursday, Feb. 16 for two meetings in the Intermediate School auditorium (please note change in venue): 5:30 p.m.: Finance Committee meeting 6:30 p.m.: Regular meeting The meeting agendas are available for viewing via: BoardDocs. The community is welcome and invited to attend.

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