Minisink Valley Central School District
Minisink Valley school community: For those interested, we’re sharing useful information about the differences between the flu, COVID-19, allergies and colds. Additional helpful information is available on the district’s Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Hub, under the COVID-19 resources banner. Is it flu, COVID-19, allergies, or a cold?
Date: Wednesday, Jan. 19 at Otisville Elementary Time: 7 p.m. Guests must follow all COVID-19 mandates while in the buildings. This includes the wearing of masks and appropriate distancing in seating. We appreciate your attention to and adherence to these important requirements.
New York State’s Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) is providing Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) food benefits to all households with children who were eligible to receive Free and Reduced-Price meals under the National School Lunch Act and whose school was closed or operating with reduced in-school attendance due to COVID-19 during the 2020-2021 academic …
Dear Minisink Valley parents/guardians and staff: Minisink Valley is introducing an OPTIONAL Test to Stay (TTS) protocol, which has been reviewed and endorsed by Dr. Sara Little, the district’s medical director. This protocol is for any unvaccinated student or staff member who may have been exposed while in school and is identified as a contact …
Dear Minisink Valley school community: On Jan. 10, the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) updated the guidance for COVID quarantine and isolation in the school setting. The Orange County Department of Health (OCDOH) has agreed to these changes. Beginning Jan. 11, Minisink Valley will follow this guidance, which reduces quarantine/isolation time for students …
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With the winter weather season now in full force, and a delayed opening/school closure already happening this school year, it’s important that the Minisink Valley school community reacquaint themselves about how a school closing, delay or early dismissal due to inclement weather conditions will be communicated. If it’s necessary to close school due to inclement …
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Dear Minisink Valley middle/elementary school parents/guardians: New York State’s annual Grades 3-8 English Language Arts (ELA) and mathematics tests are designed to measure how well students are mastering the learning standards that guide classroom instruction and help to ensure that students are on track to graduate from high school with the critical thinking, problem solving, …
Attention Minisink Valley school community: Visitors attending sporting events and concerts will see these large signs throughout our buildings, including gyms and auditoriums. We respectfully remind you that proper mask wearing is required in our buildings at all times! Thank you so much for your continued cooperation!
Dear Minisink Valley parents/guardians: As a follow-up to my note yesterday, I wanted to again stress we continue to follow all the necessary steps to ensure our buildings remain open for in-person instruction. As partners in your child’s education, we both know being in school provides the optimal learning experience to maximize academic success. However, …
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It’s a new year! Did you know Minisink Valley’s Facebook — also known as “Meta” — page features thousands of great photos and information which show what’s going on at Otisville Elementary, Minisink Valley Elementary, Minisink Valley Intermediate School, Minisink Valley Middle School and Minisink Valley High School? Join the thousands of people (and growing!) …
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