Minisink Valley Central School District
“Did you say FREE, educational and interactive FUN for the whole family?” Yes! You’ll find all that and more just around the corner, at Otisville Elementary School’s PTO Science Fair, this Friday, April 26, from 6-8 p.m. Our youngest scientists-in-residence—58 in total!—will showcase the results of their brainy research, display and explain the use of …
You don’t want to miss the final Chris Corwin Memorial Scholarship Car Show scheduled for Monday, May 20, 4-8 p.m., at Minisink Valley Middle School. All community members are invited to this great, free outdoor event with family, friends and neighbors. EVENT INFORMATION & ATTRACTIONS Registration: There is no registration fee for vehicles, but donations …
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In honor of local Veterans, members of Minisink Valley’s varsity football team lent a helping hand at the annual dinner of the George C. Smith Post 1607 Orange County American Legion on April 17, in Westtown. They were joined by Veterans from nearby posts in celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the American Legion. Players …
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CONGRATULATIONS to all 18 members of Minisink Valley’s Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) who earned their participation in the 55th annual NYS FBLA Leadership Conference, April 10-12, in Binghamton. Joining over 600 fellow members from across the state, they engaged in exciting workshops with dynamic speakers and tested their business knowledge and leadership skills …
Students from Minisink Valley’s Middle School, Intermediate School, and Otisville School had an outstanding showing at the NYSSMA festival on April 5-6, at Monroe-Woodbury Middle School. Several students will also take part in additional festivals later in the season. Each spring, the New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) hosts festivals across the state where …
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Otisville Elementary students “jumped the donut,” skipped for heart health, and joined the American Heart Association’s (AHA) Kids Heart Challenge, Feb. 25-March 1. The Kids Heart Challenge replaces the “Jump Rope for the Heart” program, but the focus is the same: teaching students the importance of eating healthy and exercising to maintain good heart health. …
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Following a week-long of readings and engaging activities, kindergarten students in Mrs. Harrison’s class celebrated Dr. Seuss’s birthday on March 1, with fitting fanfare. In preparation, Mrs. Harrison read such favorites as “The Cat in the Hat,” and students pulled some tricks of their own to make hats as tall as the cat’s. The Seussical …
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OTISVILLE STUDENTS showed their appreciation to their Custodians—their Superheroes—with creative posters, heartfelt thank-yous, and a few humorous moments. They made it clear that a sparkling-clean school is also about their health, safety, ability to learn—and school pride! And they know who they owe it all to! A special thank you to the school’s PTO for …
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Hats off to Otisville’s STAR-students, teachers and staff on the successful completion of their second marking period! The celebration on Friday, Jan. 25, brought older and younger students together to share fun crafts and engaging learning activities. End of marking-period celebrations are part of Otisville’s PBIS program (Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports), which takes a …
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“When a child loves you for a long, long time […] then you become Real.” If you remember little else from the age-old tale of The Velveteen Rabbit, these few, evocative words might still resonate. They are sure to endure for Otisville students in grades K-2 who heard them straight from the Skin Horse’s mouth, …
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