Building open houses to pivot to virtual open house gatherings

Dear Minisink Valley parents/guardians: As we’ve previously advised you, the district is remaining very vigilant in safeguarding the health and safety of our students and faculty.   Part of this is keeping the numbers of visitors to our buildings to a minimum, regardless of mask mandates and vaccination status. Because of this, all fall open …

Important update: NYSDOH COVID-19 health guidance alert for school districts

Minisink Valley parents/guardians: Please be aware of the following important information: As per Sept. 2 New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) guidance, any student, regardless of vaccination status, with one or more symptoms on this COVID-19 checklist is to be sent home and COVID testing is advised. Symptoms may appear two to 14 days …

Important reminder: Student health exams and vaccinations must be up-to-date

Attention Minisink Valley parents/guardians: A reminder that all students entering Minisink Valley schools for the first time, as well as those entering pre-K, kindergarten and grades 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 and 11 must have a health examination performed by a physician, physician assistant or nurse practitioner entering those school years listed. Additionally, students must …

Breakfast/lunch is free; but qualified families should still complete the free and reduced meal application

Minisink Valley school community: Reminder: Breakfast/lunch is free to all students for this school year! However, we ask that you complete the free and reduced application, if you qualify, regardless of the district offering free breakfast/lunch to all. Free and reduced meal application If qualified under the application process, you may also qualify for: A …

Invitation to view: Opening week photo galleries from all school buildings

Minisink Valley School community: We invite you to view photo galleries of the opening week of school as well as parent/guardian provided photos on our Facebook page! Minisink Valley High School             Minisink Valley Middle School             Otisville Elementary School           …

Superintendent Monahan’s ‘Welcome back to school’ message to the community

Dear Minisink Valley school community: It’s a pleasure to welcome you all back to what I believe will be the best year yet for Minisink Valley and our students. Whether your student is a kindergartener or senior…or any grade in-between, we’ve been waiting with a great deal of excitement for them to return to five …

Reminder: School meals are free-of-charge for all students for the 2021-22 school year

Minisink Valley parents/guardians: A reminder that school meals will be 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 …

Expected NYSDOH guidance issued; mask wearing required for all persons in school buildings

Attention Minisink Valley school community: In preparation for the Sept. 1 opening of schools, we’re sharing the New York State Department of Health’s Aug. 27 emergency regulation/directive on the wearing of masks in all school buildings for anyone age 2 and older: “Effective immediately, in accordance with the Commissioner’s Determination issued pursuant to 10 NYCRR …

Update: Lt. Gov. Hochul expected to require mask mandate in all New York schools in the coming days

Minisink Valley school community: As part of our commitment to keep you updated on COVID-19 related news and in the ongoing interest of transparency, we want to advise you that Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul, who will be installed as governor on Aug. 24, said during a  visit to public school in Corona (in Queens) that …

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