Otisville Elementary honors custodial team during annual ‘Custodian Appreciation Day’

Otisville Elementary School students and faculty took a few minutes from their busy day to honor the Otisville custodial staff at their recent annual Custodian Appreciation Day for all they do for the Otisville school community. School custodians, or janitors, make a difference in their school communities by keeping buildings clean and in an orderly …

Important reminder: Be sure you’re enrolled in SchoolTool

With the end of Quarter 2 nearing and report cards forthcoming, we want to remind Minisink Valley parents and guardians about the importance of signing up for SchoolTool. Since the beginning of the school year, the district uses SchoolTool to electronically send progress reports and report cards. If you have yet to enroll in Parent …

Otisville Elementary announces 2nd Marking Period ‘Super Star’ and ‘OE3R’ students

Otisville Elementary students were recently named 2nd Marking Period SUPER Star Students and/or “OE3R” award students. OE3R students consistently demonstrated the important traits of “respect,” “responsibility” and “ready to learn” throughout the marking period. Visit the district’s Facebook page for a photo gallery of honorees.

Students honor Otisville school safety team for daily work to keep the school safe

Otisville Elementary School students recently honored School Resource Officers Sean Burke and Jamie Johnson of the Mount Hope Police Department and the school’s Security Officer Calvin Bailey for all they do to keep the school safe. In addition to their school safety role, Officer Burke and Officer Johnson also mentor students and often conduct presentations …

Board of Education adopts 2020-21 school district calendar

The Minisink Valley Board of Education adopted the 2020-21 school calendar at its Jan. 23 meeting. Please take special note of some dates on the 2020-21 calendar: Students’ first day of school will be Wednesday, Sept. 2, prior to Labor Day. Schools will be closed Feb. 15-19, 2021. September 2020 1 –Superintendent’s Conference Day, school …

Minisink Valley kindergarten registration is nearing: Is your child ready for school?

  The dates for Minisink Valley’s kindergarten registration will be coming soon and you might be wondering: Is my child ready for the classroom? Whatever age your child is when they start school, you can help begin their formal education as members of Minisink Valley’s Class of 2033 with confidence by being your child’s first …

Otisville Elementary Concert Band performances are Jan. 21 at 7:30 p.m. and Jan. 22 at 2:30 p.m.

The Otisville Elementary Concert Band performs tonight, Jan. 21 at 7 p.m. and Wednesday, Jan. 22 at 2:30 p.m.  featuring four pieces performed by the entire band. “Meet Our Band” will take the audience on a tour of the band and introduces each instrument section.  “Dance of The Jabberwocky” is about the Jabberwocky, a dragon-like …

Important reminder: Be sure you’re enrolled in SchoolTool

With the end of Quarter 2 nearing and report cards forthcoming, we want to remind Minisink Valley parents and guardians about the importance of signing up for SchoolTool.  Since the beginning of the school year, the district uses SchoolTool to electronically send progress reports and report cards.. If you have yet to enroll, please review …

Stay informed about flu facts during this very active flu season

Flu season lasts through April, and  media reports continue to stress this flu season is a more active one than in past years. Health officials are also reminding the community about the importance of vaccinations, adding it’s the best way to protect oneself. Stay informed: It’s flu season: Know  the facts about flu  

High School Drama Club to present ‘Mary Poppins’ March 26, 27 and 28

Get ready for a supercalifragilisticexpialidocious time! The Minisink Valley High School Drama Club’s spring musical is Mary Poppins! Performances for this wonderful family show are March 26, 27, and 28 and tickets will go on sale in February! More information will be coming soon!

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