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Kindergarten and fifth-grade moving up ceremonies available for viewing on the district’s Facebook page

Did the special Minisink Valley kindergarten student in your life graduate from Otisville Elementary or Minisink Valley Elementary? Or, did your special fifth-grader “move up” to middle school during ceremonies held at Minisink Valley Intermediate School and Otisville Elementary? Visit the district’s Facebook page,  Minisink Valley Central School District,  to see photo galleries of these memorable …

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Track and football field closure alert

The Minisink Valley High School track and football field will be closed from June 29 through Oct. 1 for scheduled capital improvement project work. The district is replacing the surface of the high school track this summer due to the heavy traffic from athletes, education classes and community use. Replacement will enable the district to continue …

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Update on new state legislation on removing non-medical exemptions from school vaccination requirements for children

On June 13,  Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo signed legislation removing non-medical exemptions from school vaccination requirements for children. The nation is currently experiencing the worst outbreak of measles in more than 25 years, with outbreaks in pockets of New York State primarily driving the crisis. We are sharing these documents as a resource to our …

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It’s getting close! Plans progress for June 1 ‘Relay for Life’ event

Minisink Valley High School will host a Relay for Life event on Saturday, June 1 from noon to 9 p.m. on the high school’s track. Relay for Life is an American Cancer Society fundraiser with a mission to promote cancer awareness, celebrate survivors and caregivers and fund cancer research and treatments. Relay for Life team …

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Celebrate the arts! Minisink Valley’s first ever K-12 Student Art Show is May 17

The Minisink Valley Central School District will hold its first district-wide, K-12 Art Show on Friday, May 17 from 5 to 8 p.m. in the high school’s cafeteria and auditorium. The evening  features a variety of events of interest to everyone, and organizers hope everyone comes out to support the arts and possibly acquire a …

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Measles update: Please be alert and follow the directives from the Orange County Department of Health

Parents and guardians: Orange County Department of Health Commissioner Dr. Irina Gelman is advising school districts that as of April 30, there are 23 confirmed cases of measles in Orange County. Measles is a highly contagious respiratory disease caused by a virus that is spread by direct contact with nasal or throat secretions of infected people.  …

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New York State Grade 3 to 8 math assessment dates announced

Minisink Valley Central School District will administer New York State Math assessments beginning next week at the middle school, intermediate school and Otisville Elementary School. The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) requires every state to assess all students in grades 3-8 in English language arts and math each year, and at least once in high …

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‘Resilience: Free screening, discussion on childhood stress and health, April 30

It’s been over 20 years since the country’s largest investigation into the lifelong impacts of adverse childhood experiences, namely childhood abuse and neglect. More recently, scientific research has conclusively linked toxic levels of stress during childhood with specific health and social impacts that can last a lifespan. The good news is that the science of toxic …

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Guest readers reinforce the importance of reading during ‘Great Otisville Read-a-Loud’

Otisville Elementary’s recent “Great Otisville Read-A-Loud” was an outstanding opportunity to reinforce the importance of reading, with students being treated to guest readers visiting the school to read them some of their favorite books. The many guest readers included State Assemblywoman Eileen Gunther, representatives from Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus’ office, Minisink Valley Superintendent Brian …

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Otisville Elementary Drama Program presents ‘Lion King Jr. ‘ on April 4 and 5

Things will definitely get wild when the Otisville Elementary Drama Program presents “The Lion King Jr.” on April 4 and 5 at 7 p.m. at the school. Fans of Disney’s The Lion King know the plot well! Join Mufasa (Hunter Gomez), his majordomo Zazu (Kaley Czajkowski) and his young cub Simba, (Rogan Lynch/Nathan Butts) as they face the challenges of …

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