District’s 2022-23 Parent Education Advocacy Training Series (PEATS) begins on Tuesday, Oct. 4 

Minisink Valley’s Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) Department will offer the first of its 2022-23 Parent Education Advocacy Training Series (PEATS) workshops on Tuesday, Oct. 4 at 6 p.m. at Minisink Valley High School. This programming is part of PPS’ commitment to provide the best possible and successful education experience for students which maximizes each student’s …

Executive PTO’s ‘Warrior Nation’ online apparel sale runs through Friday, Oct. 7

Support the important work of the district’s Executive PTO while getting some new Minisink Valley “Warrior Nation” attire! The online sale runs through Friday, Oct. 7. “There’s something for everyone,” said Vincent Galligan, Executive PTO chair. “We are truly a ‘Warrior Nation’ and we know these new clothing options will give everyone an opportunity to …

District to “go gold” on Wednesday, Sept. 28 to support National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month efforts

September is National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month! Join us on Wednesday, Sept. 28  and wear gold/yellow attire to help bring awareness to pediatric cancer, the leading cause of death by disease for children under the age of 14. Additionally, we invite you to join the efforts of the high school’s National Honor Society and donate crayons, …

Tickets on sale for Oct. 13 Harlem Wizards vs. Minisink Valley faculty basketball game

It’s back: The very popular Harlem Wizards Basketball game against Minisink Valley faculty will take place Thursday, Oct. 13 at 7 p.m. at the high school! The Harlem Wizards is a professional basketball team created in 1962 by sports promoter Howie Davis. Unlike most basketball teams, the Wizards aren’t primarily focused on winning games. Instead, …

September School Open House schedules announced

We invite you to attend Open House in your student’s building! Your child’s teacher is looking forward to meeting you and sharing information about this upcoming school year.  Here’s the schedule. Monday, Sept. 12 Otisville Elementary Grades K-2, 6 p.m. Intermediate School, 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13 Middle School Grade 6, 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. …

Happy 2022-23 Opening Day! Rain doesn’t dampen spirits of students who are happy to be back in school!

Rainy weather didn’t dampen the happiness and “Warrior Spirit” of students, faculty and staff today, Sept. 6, the opening day of the 2022-23 school year! “Today was a great day,” said Superintendent Brian Monahan, who visited all buildings today with members of the Board of Education. “The smiles on the faces of our students, faculty …

A message from Superintendent Brian Monahan: Welcome to the 2022-23 school year!

Dear Minisink Valley school community: Welcome to the 2022-23 school year! All of us are looking forward to what we expect will be the best year yet for Minisink Valley and our students! We’ve been working very hard over these summer months to ensure our buildings are ready for your child’s return to the classroom …

Faculty and staff reconvene in preparation for Opening Day on Tuesday, Sept. 6

Minisink Valley faculty and staff returned to school today, Sept. 1, to rejoin 12-month staff in a gathering to kick-off the 2022-23 school year. It’s the first time everyone has gathered together in-person since August 2019, the summer preceding the start of the pandemic. “I can’t stress enough about how fantastic it is to have …

2022-23 free and reduced-price meal applications now available

Beginning the 2022-23 school year, Minisink Valley will return to normal, pre-pandemic ways of qualifying for free and reduced-price meals. Families can qualify for free meals through direct certification (Medicaid, SNAP) or by completing a free and reduced application. Minisink Valley Free and Reduced-Price Meal applications Enrollment in free and reduced priced meals is confidential …

New York State announces it will follow CDC’s COVID-19 protocols for K-12 schools

Minisink Valley school community: As the opening day of school approaches, and in the interest of transparency, we’re sharing useful links from the New York State Department of Health and Centers for Disease Control (CDC).   During a recent media briefing, Gov. Hochul announced New York State’s COVID-19 protocols would be in alignment with the Centers …

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