Minisink Valley Central School District
Omegaman and Friends” Zyna and Dynamo visited Otisville Elementary on Oct, 24, speaking about and reinforcing important character development and bully prevention messages to K-5 students during two assemblies. Stressing themes like “You’re not a winner or a loser, you‘re a chooser”; the power of your words; respect for authority; be a HERO (Helping Everyone, …
The High School Key Club is inviting the community to support its annual food drive, which features a fun, new “class challenge” twist to it to support the Westtown Food Pantry. The food collection drive runs through Thursday, Nov. 9. This year, seniors, juniors, sophomores and freshmen are being challenged to collect and donate four …
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A team representing Minisink Valley participated in the third annual Orange County Polar Plunge on Oct 21, benefiting Special Olympics New York, raising $1,400 and winning the event’s “Cool School Challenge.” The district’s first-ever team plunged into the cold waters at “Woodbury at the Rez” in Highland Mills. They joined other teams and individuals who …
2023 New York State “Teacher of the Year” finalist Jonathan Clemmons was honored by the Board of Education and area elected officials for his achievement during the board’s Oct. 19 meeting. Board of Education President Joseph Flaherty presented Mr. Clemmons with a crystal recognition keepsake to recognize his accomplishment. Additionally, Orange County Legislator Janet Sutherland …
Pumpkin patches! Sunny days! Tractor rides! Apple cider donuts! Fun games! The faculty, staff and PTOs of the Elementary School and Otisville Elementary work hard to create wonderful seasonal events for our youngest students! Visit these photo galleries to view the fun: Elementary School Elementary School Oct. 19 Fall Fest, Part 1 Elementary School Oct. …
Minisink Valley hosted the 2023 Amy Bull Crist Youth-In-Government Program today, Oct. 20, which offers students the chance to learn first-hand about the democratic process. Thirteen school districts, including Minisink Valley, sent student groups to participate in the gathering, inspired by Katherine St. George, former Orange County Republican Committee chairperson and member of the U.S. …
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Thirty-seven students were inducted as the newest members of Minisink Valley High School’s chapter of the National Honor Society during the chapter’s 64th annual induction ceremony, held Oct. 18. NHS is a national organization for high school students that seeks to honor students who demonstrate excellence in the areas of scholarship, leadership, service and character. …
The Board of Education’s Menu Committee will meet Monday, Oct. 23 at 6 p.m. in the Middle School Board Room. The community is invited to attend.
Minisink Valley school community: Due to unexpected and unanticipated post office delays, some school tax payments were not received by the district’s bank and the bank has not been able to process checks in a timely manner. We are now in receipt of these checks and the tax collector is manually processing them as quickly …
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October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Join us on Wednesday, Oct. 25 and wear pink attire to help bring further awareness about breast cancer, which affects one out of eight women in the United States. Call for photos: Share your student’s pink attire for a forthcoming photo gallery by emailing to communications@minisink.com by 3 …