Registration taking place for 2023 Girls ‘March Madness’ Basketball Clinic

Registration is taking place for Minisink Valley’s Girls “March Madness” Basketball Clinic for girls in Grades 4 to 8,  which will run March 4 and 11 in the High School Gym. The clinics will be directed by coaches James Golden and Bruce Guyette with assistance from players in the Minisink Valley Girls Basketball program. The …

Eighth-grader Sara Pauls wins 107-pound weight class in inaugural NYSPHSAA Girls Wrestling Invitational

Eighth-grader Sara Pauls won the 107-pound weight class in the first ever NYSPHSAA Girls Wrestling Invitational, held Jan. 27 at the SRC Arena at Onondaga Community College in Syracuse. “This is an absolutely amazing accomplishment,” said Varsity Wrestling Coach Kevin Gallagher.  “Sara worked hard and competed fiercely against some tough competition.  She was confident, resilient …

Four varsity wrestlers invited to participate in inaugural NYSPHSAA Girls Wrestling Invitational

Good luck and best wishes to the four members of the Varsity Wrestling team who have been invited to participate in the inaugural NYSPHSAA Girls Wrestling Invitational in Syracuse, which takes place on Friday, Jan. 27 at the SRC Arena at Onondaga Community College. Sophomore Patricia Deslandes will compete in the 235-pound weight class; freshman …

Varsity Wrestling Team wins Section IX, Division I Dual Meet Championship

Congratulations to the Varsity Wrestling team, who are the Section IX, Division I Dual Meet Champions! This is the team’s sixth consecutive championship, won between 2017 to 2023. “I’m very happy for our guys and girls,” said Varsity Coach Kevin Gallagher. “They work hard every day in practice and a lot of them year-round.  We …

A team effort makes adaptive physical education opportunity possible for Elementary School student

Teamwork helps make adaptive physical education opportunities possible and is another example of the ingenuity of Minisink Valley faculty and staff. Elementary School physical education teacher Anthony Pascarelli and Elementary School adapted physical education teacher Theresa Uhelsky recently introduced their students to floor hockey, played in the style of ice hockey on a flat floor …

Community lap/recreational swim sessions offered at district’s natatorium

Looking for a great exercise opportunity? Get your swimsuit out and attend one of the district’s community lap/recreational swim sessions! The Minisink Valley natatorium offers community members  a great way to exercise during the cold weather months! Admission is only $1 for senior citizens; $2 general admission; and $5 for families! Get the schedule here: …

Eight Fall 2022 varsity teams named NYSPHSAA Team-Scholar Award recipients

Congratulations to the eight Minisink Valley High School fall sports teams who have recently been named by the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) as Team-Scholar Award recipients. To receive this state recognition, a varsity team must maintain a cumulative grade point average of at least 90 percent. Girls XC:  94.532 GPA …

Three seniors sign Division I/II NCAA National Letters of Intent

Congratulations to three Minisink Valley seniors on the recent signing of their Division I/II NCAA National Letters of Intent: Josie Hewett, Division I acrobatics and tumbling at Quinnipiac University Josie is a four year captain of competitive cheer team outside of school.  Her team has placed second two times at national competitions. “Josie has put …

Three Girls Varsity Swimming and Diving team members qualify for state competition

Congratulations to the three members of the Girls Varsity Swimming and Diving team who qualified to compete in the upcoming New York State competition in Rochester later this month as a result of performances during the recent Section IX championship meets. The team placed ninth overall in the championship competition, but Senior Micheala Hujus placed first …

Varsity Cheerleaders are 2022 Section IX Class B Game Day Cheer Champions!

Congratulations to the Varsity Cheerleaders: The 2022 Section IX, Class B Game Day Cheer Champions! The team earned the title at sectionals at James I. O’Neill High School on Nov. 6, earning the overall highest team score from the day. “They left it all on the mat with an amazing performance,” said Varsity Coach Patti …

Post navigation