Registration underway for varsity football team’s June 10 ‘Friday Night Lights Skill Challenge’ for 5 to 12-year-olds

Registration is taking place for the varsity football team’s  “Friday Night Lights Skills Challenge” on Friday, June 10 at 7:30 p.m. at the football field. Girls and boys come test can test their skills and have an evening of fun with the varsity football players. Boys and girls age groups:  5, 6 and 7-year-olds 8 and …

School calendar update: June 22 and 23 are now half days for Middle and Elementary schools

Minisink Valley parents/guardians: In about five weeks’ time, our 2021-22 school year will be completed. As part of that, please make note of these changes in the school calendar for the balance of the school year. Middle School/Otisville Elementary/Intermediate School/Elementary School      June 22 and 23 are now half days for all students. Please …

Student Art Show’s creativity dazzles guests and raises money for student artist scholarships

Hundreds of students, parents and members of the community admired the artistic talents of district students at the May 20 Elementary and High School Art Show, which returned after a two-year pandemic pause. Thank you to all who made the show such a success: High School:  Art teachers: Pattie Hoban-Rich, Kat Hoolan, Jenna McElroy and …

Voters approve $105,823,385 2022-23 school budget and bus proposition

Minisink Valley School District residents approved the proposed 2022-23 $105,823,385 school budget in a 874 to 713 vote. The results showed 55 percent of voters approved the budget. The approved budget maintains all current student programs and services. This budget increases spending by $3,573,216 from the current year, and includes a 3.89 percent tax levy increase. …

Painted Furniture and Clock Auction is part of May 20 Elementary and High School Art Show

Minisink Elementary, Minisink Intermediate School, Otisville Elementary and the High School will come together to showcase student artwork in an art show which will take place Friday, May 20 from 5 to 8 p.m. As part of the show, guests can bid on painted furniture and clocks, with auction proceeds earmarked for Senior Art Scholarships. …

Reminder: Friday, May 13 is a Superintendent’s Conference half-day for students

Parents/guardians: A reminder that Friday, May 13  is a Superintendent’s Conference half-day for students to allow for staff professional development. Please be prepared for your student’s arrival home based on these departure times listed above. Thank you for your attention to this important information. 

Girls Varsity Swim Team’s ‘Kids Night Out’ is Friday, May 20; registration opens Monday, May 16

The Girls Varsity Swim Team will hold its “Kids Night Out” event on Friday, May 20. The evening, which has returned after a two-year pandemic pause, offers students in Kindergarten through age 13 the opportunity to have two hours of swimming, music, games, pizza and fun. Parents can have a two hour block of time …

Audio/slide presentation of May 5 public hearing on the proposed 2022-23 available for those unable to attend

Minisink Valley school community: For residents unable to attend the May 5  public budget hearing on the proposed 2022-23 school budget, an audio recording of the presentation is available for listening/viewing via this link:  2022-23 Public Budget Hearing presentation  Additionally, please watch for your copy of the 2022-23 budget newsletter coming in the mail. For …

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