Sports practices are underway! Take a look at some of our teams "in action!"
Learning the ropes: High School Administration hosted Freshman Orientation today, Aug. 27, spending time with the school's newest students (and some parents) to make sure they knew of and understood all that's expected of them from an academic and behavioral perspective!
Reminder! Freshman Orientation is TODAY beginning at 9:30 a.m.!
REMINDER: The Minisink Valley FBLA will be distributing school supplies to anyone in need on Thursday, Aug. 22 and Friday, Aug. 23 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tables set up in front of the high school's main entrance. All items are offered first come, first serve.
Please use the following link to find the appropriate school supply list for your child:
https://www.minisink.com/page/ family-resources
Additionally, please. bring bags to transport your items home. For questions, please email at advisor Seth Johnson at sjohnson@minisink.com.
How cool! The Varsity Flag football team was invited to meet New York Giants players and ring the victory bell prior to the Aug. 8 preseason Giants v. Lions game! The team was honored prior to this preseason game for their tournament victory at the July 12 NYSHSFCA State championship!
Incoming high school freshman families:
Reminder...Mark your calendars for one week from today! The high school’s “Freshman Orientation” program is Tuesday, Aug. 27 beginning at 9:30 a.m. Please contact the high school with any further questions. We look forward to seeing you!
Reminder: Have you downloaded the district's new app yet?
Here's how:
Android phones: Google Play Store/Minisink Valley CSD
Apple phones: Apple App/Minisink Valley CSD NY
Class of 2025 families: It's time for your student to order his/her official CLASS OF 2025 t-shirt! We've emailed your student about this, but want to be sure you know, too... and don't miss out!
For any questions, please email Class of 2025 advisor Jodi Vandervoort at jvandervoort@minisink.com
Click here: https://mvseniors2025.itemorder.com/
Dribble, shoot, rebound... repeat! There's a lot of learning and skills development taking place at the district's Boys Basketball Camp! And, there's future varsity players in this group, too! Thank you to everyone who has made this a great experience!
Reminder: Tomorrow, Aug. 15, is the final day that donations will be accepted for the High School FBLA's annual school supplies drive to benefit the Minisink Valley community! Distribution will take place on Aug. 22 and 23.
For further information or to make arrangements for supply drop off, email advisor Seth Johnson at sjohnson@minisink.com
Senior portraits are underway! Take a peek at the behind-the-scenes work which leads to the stunning senior portraits we'll see in the high school yearbook and which families will have for decades to come!
CLASS OF 2025 families: A friendly reminder to make sure your senior has scheduled his/her senior portrait time with Lors Studio! (We've emailed this information to them already!)
Dates: Aug. 12 to 16
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Location: High School auditorium
If, for some reason, you didn't receive an email from Lors to schedule, here's the information:
1. Go to: Lors Studio and click seniors
https://myschedule.lorsstudio.com/accounts/login/
2. Username: Your Last Name
3. Password: Student ID Number
For questions, or to schedule by telephone, call 908-964-3040.
Note: Makeups/Retakes by also by appointment on Oct. 15 and 16 from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the auditorium. Please note there are no retakes for October photos. Thank you for your attention to this important information!
REMINDER: Can you help? The High School FBLA will conclude its annual school supplies drive to benefit the Minisink Valley community on Aug. 15. Distribution will take place on Aug. 22 and 23.
For further information or to make arrangements for supply drop off, email advisor Seth Johnson at sjohnson@minisink.com
Everybody in the pool! Here’s the district’s Summer aquatics schedule, which includes lap and recreational swimming times as well as admission fees:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_jaYkTdbFzmhLgvQh-Eqdu85VwIGNzXauDb_RDRr7v8/edit
Cheer Camp always concludes with a showcase performance of what participants learned during their three days of fun and practice! Thank you to everyone who made their camp experience so special!
Reminder:: Registration is taking place for the district’s summer Swimming and Diving Camp, which runs Aug. 5 through 9.
Swimming: For students ages 7 to 16
Diving: For students ages 10 to 16
Cost is $125 per swimmer, $100 per diver or $200 for both sessions.
For registration information and other details, click here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/19w9imyMuBgOiUPhimuxltSBsL3y8hDhR/view?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR31q07Gsnnv1PdUondgs9LVNP-uLlD5cYojCPDmQ2oo0WF2fOHdjvK3UkQ_aem_31MwSiu70-b9D9d_X7-Rzg
Cheers for Cheer Camp, where our youngest and older participants are learning new skills during their three days of fun and learning! Clearly, there are future JV and Varsity cheerleaders in this group!
CLASS OF 2025 : A friendly reminder to make sure your senior has scheduled his/her senior portrait time with Lors Studio! (We've emailed this information to them already!)
Dates: Aug. 12 to 16
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Location: High School auditorium
If, for some reason, you didn't receive an email from Lors, here's the information:
1. Go to: Lors Studio and click seniors
https://myschedule.lorsstudio.com/accounts/login/
2. Username: Your Last Name
3. Password: Student ID Number
For questions, or to schedule a portrait sitting by telephone, call 908-964-3040.
Note: Makeups/Retakes by also by appointment on Oct. 15 and 16 from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the auditorium. Please note there are no retakes for October photos. Thank you for your attention to this important information!
Tonight at 9 p.m. on ESPN! Watch Class of 2010 alumnus Stefanie Dolson, who will be part of the WNBA All-Star festivities when she competes in the WNBA All-Star Three-Point Shooting Contest!
Ms. Dolson --- now a center with the Washington Mystics --- led Minisink Valley to four straight New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) Section IX championship appearances. Ms. Dolson, who played on two UConn championship teams, has played in the WNBA for 10 years and helped the Chicago Sky win the league’s championship in 2021. She's also an Olympian--winning a gold medalist in 3x3 basketball in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics (held one year later due to COVID-19)
