Minisink Valley Central School District
The Minisink Valley School District will be closed on Friday, June 18 in observance of Juneteenth. Gov. Cuomo signed legislation designating Juneteenth as an official public holiday in New York State on Oct. 20. 2020. The official date of the Juneteenth holiday is annually on June 19; however, since June 19 is a Saturday, it …
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Dear Minisink Valley parents/guardians: I’m writing with an update on mask requirements, which I know continues to be on everyone’s minds particularly with the exceptionally hot weather we’re facing this week combined with recent news reports. It’s important to stress that mask requirements are not a local decision. School districts cannot disregard what is being …
Dear Fifth-grade and Kindergarten families: We’re pleased to announce some welcome news about this year’s Fifth-Grade Moving Up Ceremony and Kindergarten Graduation Ceremony: Fifth-grade Moving Up: Fifth-grade moving up ceremonies at the Intermediate School and Otisville Elementary will now be a series of smaller ceremonies which will allow two guests per child to attend. Kindergarten …
Minisink Valley school community: Please be advised of the communication all school districts received 2 p.m. today, June 6 from the New York State Education Department regarding State Health Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker to the CDC on Friday, June 4: “As of September 1, 2020, school districts were permitted to reopen, under Executive Order 202.60, …
Minisink Valley parents/guardians: With the hot weather forecasted over the next few days, we want to remind you to be sure to send your child with ample water and to dress appropriately for the weather. Additionally, the New York State Department of Health rules on wearing masks in school have not changed. The district must …
The Otisville Elementary Band and Choir will present “The Phoenix,” an outdoor concert, on Tuesday, June 8 at 6 p.m. with a rain date of Thursday, June 10. Reminder: Students are allowed two guests per family for the concert. Tickets and completed COVID-19 forms will be collected at the front of the school on the …
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Otisville Elementary again demonstrated administrative and teaching ingenuity by engaging in-person and remote students with a recent virtual visit by author Cheryl Wills, the nationally recognized award-winning television personality for Spectrum News’ flagship national news network, New York 1. Ms. Wills — who has played herself in NBC’s “Law & Order: Special Victim’s Unit,” CBS …
This week’s profile is the final Teacher Spotlight for the 2020-21 school year. Meet Mary Bannon, Otisville Elementary fourth-grade teacher! What’s your favorite aspect of your job? A favorite aspect of my job is the fact that it is brand new every single day! The student that finally “gets it,” the student that put himself/herself …
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It’s getting closer for incoming sixth-graders to join the middle school! For most, it’s the first time they will be moving up to a new school. To help ensure they’re ready, these soon-to be rising sixth-graders are invited to attend the middle school’s Project Cooperation Camp, an opportunity for them to see and be reminded …
Applications are now being accepted for Minisink Valley’s 2021-22 Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) Program. The district is a participant in the New York State Universal Pre-Kindergarten Program that is offered annually through a grant. The UPK program offers a limited amount of spots to qualifying families residing in the school district. Parents of eligible four-year olds, …