Introducing: The new Otisville Elementary faculty for this school year

We’re pleased to introduce the three faculty joining the Otisville Elementary School community for this new school year! Jenna Colman, Fourth-Grade Why are you excited to be joining the Minisink Valley staff? I’m looking forward to being part of a school that functions and feels like a true collaborative community. I’ve already gotten a preview …

Masks now required in all district buildings regardless of vaccination status

Attention Minisink Valley school community: Following the Aug. 12 recommendation of the Orange County Department of Health, which is supported and equally recommended by Minisink Valley’s medical director, effective immediately, and until further notice, all persons indoors in district buildings and/or transportation are required to wear a face mask regardless of vaccination status. Aug. 12 …

Release dates for 2021-22 high school, middle school and elementary school schedules announced

Minisink Valley parents/guardians: 2021-22 schedules for the high school, middle school and elementary school students  will be available on these dates via SchoolTool: High school: Wednesday, Aug. 11 Middle School: Monday, Aug. 23 Elementary schools: Friday,  Aug. 27 Please direct any questions to your child’s school. Thank you for your attention to this important information. …

NYSED announces a 2021-22 summary guidance document is being developed to help school districts prepare for school reopening

Minisink Valley school community: To follow-up on Superintendent Monahan’s Aug. 9 communication on the status of plans for the Sept. 1 reopening of school, we’re sharing an Aug. 10 memo from New York State Education Department (NYSED) Commissioner Dr. Betty Rosa to all school districts. Dr. Rosa’s correspondence In this memo, Dr. Rosa said a …

High school’s FBLA Club to distribute free school supplies on Aug. 26 and 27

The high school’s Future Business Leaders of America (FLBA) Club will be distributing school supplies to anyone in the Minisink Valley School District who wants them on these dates at the high school’s front entrance: Thursday, Aug. 26 from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 27 from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The group …

Aug. 9 update from Superintendent Monahan on the Sept. 1 reopening of schools

Dear Minisink Valley school community: As promised, I’m continuing to keep you updated on the status of our plans for the reopening of school on Sept. 1. As you may recall, on Aug. 5, all of us learned that school districts should no longer expect any reopening guidance from the New York State Department of …

NYSED advises school districts on status of upcoming 2021-22 school year health and safety guidance

Minisink Valley school community: As a follow-up to my July 28 communication to you, and in the interest of transparency and keeping you informed, please review today’s communication from  New York State York Education Department (NYSED) Commissioner Betty A. Rosa. Commissioner Rosa’s July 29 memo to school districts Like all of us, NYSED is anxious …

An update from Superintendent Brian Monahan on the Sept. 1 opening of school

Dear Minisink Valley school community: As you continue to enjoy your summer, please know everyone at Minisink Valley is working hard to plan for our Sept. 1 Opening Day of school for students. To restate what I communicated toward the end of this past school year, our intention and plan is to have as normal …

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