District unveils reopening framework plans for the 2020-21 school year  

The Minisink Valley School District is continuing its planning for reopening schools this fall by focusing on a hybrid instructional model framework that will include both in-person classes and remote instruction. The district is in the process of finalizing the following preliminary, global framework for its hybrid model:  K-1 students would attend school in-person each …

Request for community input: Please complete Minisink Valley’s 2020-21 School Reopening Survey by July 10

  While schools nationwide address uncertainty and a range of potential scenarios for the fall, Minisink Valley knows reopening our schools is a community-wide undertaking and we’re looking for your input. Minisink Valley 2020-21 School Reopening Survey  Encuesta de Planificacion de Reapertura Escolar 學校重新開放計劃調查   As we await federal, state and Education Department guidance, Minisink Valley …

Due to state/local mandates and restrictions, district will not run camps this summer season

Minisink Valley School community: Minisink Valley will not be running camps this summer season. Because of the many state and local mandates and restrictions in place due to the COVID-19 outbreak, we find ourselves in the position of not being able run the many camps we know our families have enjoyed in prior years, despite …

Congratulations! Presenting the Otisville Elementary 2020 Virtual Fifth-Grade Moving Up Ceremony

Our wonderful fifth-graders are moving up! They have shown tremendous resiliency, kindness and academic fortitude during our school closure! Now, they are officially sixth-graders! Congratulations and best wishes! We love you and will miss you! Class of 2027: Welcome to middle school! Fantastic things await you! The Otisville Elementary 2020 Virtual Fifth-Grade Moving Up Ceremony

Request for participation: Please complete Minisink Valley’s Digital Learning Survey by 5 p.m. on June 18

Over the past three months, our school community addressed the incredible challenge of reinventing K-12 education as we know it. Please take a few minutes  to provide us thoughtful and vital feedback as it relates to your experiences since March.  Your opinion matters! Digital Learning Survey Encuesta de aprendizaje digital 數字學習調查 Additionally, we’re asking for …

A June 12 message from Superintendent Brian Monahan on the last day of remote instruction

Dear Minisink Valley school community: Today marks the last day of remote instruction at Minisink Valley. These last three months of distance learning have tested all of us in ways we would have never foreseen. However, we have addressed challenges and turned them into successes. Our students, parents, Board of Education, administrators, faculty, staff and …

Congratulations! Presenting: Otisville Elementary’s 2020 Kindergarten Virtual Graduation Ceremony!

Welcome to Otisville Elementary School’s 2020 Kindergarten Virtual Graduation Ceremony! We are so proud of our wonderful kindergarteners for their outstanding accomplishments this year! This would not be possible without the dedication and support of Otisville’s fantastic teachers and our wonderful Otisville families! Grab a seat (and a tissue) and watch/listen as we honor our …

Otisville Elementary update on year end reminders and student material pickup/return procedures

Dear  Otisville families: I would first like to thank all of you for helping our school and our staff navigate through this unprecedented time.  Our remote learning initiative would not have been possible without your help and support.  Thank you! Furthermore, please take note of the following information as we begin to close out our …

Applications now being accepted for 2020-21 Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) Program

Applications are now being accepted for Minisink Valley’s 2020-21 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, …

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