Minisink Valley Central School District
Thank you to Phyllis Scherf, otherwise known as “Grandma Phyllis,” who has been making scarves for Elementary and Otisville kindergarteners for the last 14 years. Mrs. Scherf began her kindergarten scarf making when her granddaughter was a kindergartener. We appreciate all that you do!
Dear Minisink Valley parents/guardians: The district is dealing with a shortage of bus drivers for our afternoon runs for the next few days. To address this issue, our team is working very hard each morning to combine certain routes in order to ensure every student will be safely transported home. As a result, there could …
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Dear Minisink Valley parents/guardians: Serving as the district’s medical director is a great privilege and I want to re-emphasize that the good health and safety of your children is my first priority in this position. In my role as a pediatrician, I answer questions every day from parents who are equally focused on the good …
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Flu, or influenza, spreads easily and can make people very sick, especially children. As a reminder, flu symptoms include: Fever or chills, body aches, cough, sore throat, headache, runny or stuffy nose, feeling very tired. Some people, especially children, may have stomach problems and diarrhea. Unlike a cold, the flu comes on very suddenly. Prevent …
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The library faculty in all Minisink Valley schools often work together to spotlight important events, holidays and recognition days/months, another example of the inter-building collaborative effort of the district’s administrators, faculty and staff! Take a look at the beautiful book displays the faculty have created in recognition of Native American Indian Heritage Month! Elementary School …
Dear Minisink Valley school community: To continue our important 2021-22 district initiative work, we will be modifying the school calendar and Friday, Dec. 17 will now be a half-day Superintendent Conference Day. Our K-12 faculty will be involved in vital professional development work that afternoon which will continue to benefit your student’s daily academic experience. …
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Minisink Valley parents/guardians: A reminder that school meals are offered free-of-charge for all students for the entire 2021-22 school year because the USDA national school meal waiver has been extended. Minisink Valley Central School District is committed to providing students with a high-quality food services program featuring local produce, and nutritious, fresh foods, prepared daily …
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Cold and flu season is upon us. Sara Little, M.D., a pediatrician who is Minisink Valley’s medical director, wants to share these important reminders on how to ensure your household is best prepared. “Make sure you’re ready now for whatever your family may encounter,” said Dr. Little. “We want our Minisink Valley families to be …
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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. PBIS takes a proactive approach to help all students achieve social, emotional and academic success. Students are: Elizabeth Allison Lucas Artola Ellie Avener Colin …
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Today, Nov. 9, firefighters representing the fire companies serving the greater Otisville area visited Otisville Elementary School to meet with our K-3 students to talk about fire safety! Tomorrow, their community outreach continues when they return to meet with our Grade 4-5 students. Ask your student about the valuable information they learned today, and please …