Minisink Valley Central School District
The Minisink Valley Board of Education unanimously adopted a proposed $120,342,342 budget for the 2024-25 school year at its April 18 meeting. This proposed budget includes a 2.31% tax levy increase. The district is utilizing money from other district funds to reduce the tax burden on homeowners and businesses. By utilizing funds transferred from the capital …
Minisink Valley school community: As a result of one unused emergency day, Friday, May 24 is now a “give back day” where school will be closed for students, staff and district offices. This additional day now creates a long, four-day Memorial Day weekend. Classes resume Tuesday, May 28. We believe we’re in a position to …
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Congratulations to four Minisink Valley seniors who have signed Division I/II NCAA National Letters of Intent (NLI): Division I Zouhair Elsibai, Track & Field, Sacred Heart University Coach: Todd Derkacz “Zouhair has proven to be one of the most versatile runners on our roster during his scholastic career,” said Coach Derkacz. “As at home, running …
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A special wooden gift, created by two High School “Manufacturing Systems” students, was presented to Woodbury Common Premium Outlets (WCPO) in Central Valley on April 15 as a thank you to officials for the continued use of WCPO portable construction lights at home football games. Juniors Kevin Crowe-Bailey and Liam Ordway designed the 36-inch diameter …
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“Early Bird” registration is taking place for the Middletown YMCA’s “Club Kid” Program, which is again being offered at Minisink Valley for the 2024-25 school year. Club Kid provides safe, fun, and supervised care before and after school at Otisville Elementary and the Intermediate/Elementary schools and follows the district’s calendar. “We’re happy to offer a …
Parents/Guardians: In the interest of transparency, we’re sharing that the Orange County Department of Health advised us today, April 16, that two weeks ago, a high school student was treated for a confirmed case of pertussis (whooping cough). Pertussis can occur at any age, and older children/adults may have milder symptoms for a shorter amount …
Congratulations to eighth-graders Winnie Wei and Luna Card, who are two of 14 students statewide whose posters have been selected for inclusion in the 2025 New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) calendar. The “Create A Watershed Super Hero” Poster Contest was sponsored by the DEC and the New York Water Environment Association (NYWEA). …
Minisink Valley’s academic instruction regularly includes refresher conversations with students about behavioral expectations and conduct, such as with the Middle School’s recent presentations about the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA), which is part of the district’s ongoing education curriculum. DASA was enacted in July 2010 to promote a safe and supportive learning environment in …
The Elementary School will hold Kindergarten screenings May 7, 8, 9 and 10. Appointment are required. Appointment information can be accessed through this link: Elementary School Kindergarten screening appointments.
The Minisink Valley Board of Education will meet on Thursday, April 18 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.