Board of Education approves 2023-24 school calendar
Minisink Valley school community: The Board of Education has approved the 2023-24 school calendar during its Feb. 16 board meeting.
Category: Otisville Elementary News
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 …
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 …
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Otisville, Intermediate School remember area veterans with valentine cards
Otisville Elementary and Intermediate School students have remembered and honored local veterans by making participating in the valentine collection efforts of area elected officials. Hundreds of cards were made by students in both schools. Otisville participated in State Sen. James Skoufis’ annual “Project Valentine” initiative. The school joined others in the Orange County area who …
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Otisville Elementary to host Incoming Kindergarten Night on Wednesday, March 8 at 6 p.m.
Otisville Elementary School will hold its annual Incoming Kindergarten Night on Wednesday, March 8 beginning at 6 p.m. in the school’s cafetorium. Please note: This meeting is only for parents/guardians. Visits for incoming students will take place at the end of June. During the evening, incoming kindergarten parents/guardians will have the opportunity to meet with …
2023-24 school budget development information available for viewing
District officials continue to work on the development of the proposed 2023-24 school budget. We invite you to review budget development documents by clicking here: 2023-24 school budget development Additional information will be added as the budget development process continues. Questions are welcome by emailing to: budgetquestions@minisink.com
Guest readers help commemorate Otisville’s ‘World Read Aloud Day’ festivities
Feb. 1 was “World Read Aloud Day,” a day which calls attention to the importance of sharing stories by challenging participants to grab a book, find an audience and read-aloud. Otisville Elementary students celebrated with special guest readers in the library and a great day of reading was had by all! Thank you to: Assistant …
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Lunar New Year is another opportunity for cultural awareness and appreciation in district buildings
Cultural awareness — the understanding of dynamic values and beliefs of different cultures — remains an important instructional component at Minisink Valley, with faculty and staff creating unique and diversified opportunities throughout the year. Most recently, faculty and staff presented lessons, created displays and held events celebrating the Lunar New Year, also known at the …
Key Club to hold district-wide Family Movie Night on Friday, Feb. 3
The high school’s Key Club will be hosting a district-wide Family Movie Night featuring “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” on Friday, Feb. 3 at the high school, with doors opening at 7 p.m. All families are invited! Proceeds will be donated to Erika’s Lighthouse, the non- profit organization working to raise awareness about adolescent …
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District-wide Band Concert rescheduled for Thursday, Feb. 9 at 7 p.m.
We invite you to attend the District-Wide Band Concert, featuring performances from bands in each of our schools, on the new date of Thursday, Feb. 9 at 7 p.m. in the Middle School’s gym. Performing ensembles are: The Otisville Concert Band The Intermediate Fifth-Grade Band The Eighth-Grade Band The Middle School Jazz Band The High …
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