Good luck to the MWMS team competing this weekend at the state completion in Syracuse! Go Crusaders! 💡⚙️

5 minutes ago, Communications@mw.k12.ny.us
good luck MWMS team! Odyssey of the Mind
REMINDER: All Monroe-Woodbury schools will be closed on Friday, March 20, for a Superintendent's Conference Day to allow staff to engage in professional development.

about 7 hours ago, Communications@mw.k12.ny.us
M-W schools closed Friday, March 20 superintendent's conference day

Don't miss the opportunity to see our amazing students in the MWHS Drama Club's production of "SpongeBob the Musical." The show is a fun, hysterical and surprisingly poignant story about being true to yourself and coming together as a community. SpongeBob the Musical is a high energy blast for the whole family!

SpongeBob will be performed Friday, March 20, at 7 p.m. and Saturday, March 21, at 12 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Tickets are available online at:
https://cur8.com/26360/project/137748 or at the door. Please note: Tickets are reserved seating so get yours in advance for the best seats on the ocean floor!

1 day ago, Communications@mw.k12.ny.us
High school drama club presents Sponge Bob on March 20 and March 21, tickets available online and at the door
MWMS students from the Life Skills class made sure everyone had a chance to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Their beautiful creations were a true pot of gold. 🍀💛
1 day ago, Communications@mw.k12.ny.us
Happy St. Patrick's Day
student sitting at a table
All schools will have a half-day on Wednesday, March 18, to allow time for afternoon Parent-Teacher Conferences.
Schools will dismiss on the following schedule:
- M-W High School – 10:30 a.m. dismissal
- M-W Middle School – 11:37 a.m. dismissal
- Sapphire and Smith Clove (K-1) – 11:45 a.m. dismissal, UPK - 11:10 a.m. pick-up
- Central Valley, North Main, Pine Tree – 12:45 p.m. dismissal
Buses can be expected to arrive at bus stops three hours earlier than usual.
On scheduled half days, all after school activities and YMCA Club Kid are cancelled.
2 days ago, Communications@mw.k12.ny.us
Reminder, Half-Day all schools, Wednesday, March 18 Parent-teacher conferences
Monroe-Woodbury schools and offices are now closed today, Tuesday, March 17, due to extended power outages, road closures and internet disruptions resulting from the overnight storm. The Club Kid program and all after school activities are canceled. Out-of-district students will not be transported.

Safe travels today!
2 days ago, Communications@mw.k12.ny.us
SCHOOLS AND OFFICES CLOSE D- TUESDAY,  MARCH 17

Monroe-Woodbury schools and offices will operate on a 2-hour delay schedule on Tuesday, March 17, due to road closures and power outages at several schools. We will assess and alert families if there is a need to close schools.

The start of the academic day will be as follows:
M-W High School – 9:08 a.m. start time
M-W Middle School – 10:15 a.m. start time (AM classes will begin at 9:25 a.m.)
Sapphire and Smith Clove – 10:15 a.m. start time
Sapphire UPK – 10:40 a.m. start time
Central Valley, North Main and Pine Tree – 11:15 a.m. start time

REMINDER: Club Kid A.M. will not be held. All buses, both in and out-of-district, will operate on the specified delay schedule.

All CTE programs at BOCES will be bussed based on the Monroe-Woodbury schedule. Students will not be charged for absence from BOCES if buses are not available. BOCES delayed opening cancels morning CTE programs. Safe travels today, Crusaders!

2 days ago, Communications@mw.k12.ny.us
2 hour delay - Tuesday, March 17

The MWMS Art Club supported the Drama Club for their spring production of Into the Woods Junior. The Art Club meets on Tuesdays and many students volunteered every week in January and February to create Fairy Tale Posters for the play. These students had creative liberty and their final products were stunning. The posters were displayed in the auditorium during the performances and students were gifted a free ticket for the production. Students' names were also listed in the PlayBill. Great collaboration, Crusaders!🎨🎭💜

3 days ago, Communications@mw.k12.ny.us
art students working on projects to support the drama club
art students working on projects to support the drama club

Babysitter/Childcare Transportation Requests: Bus routing for the 2026-2027 school year will soon begin. If your child requires transportation to and from a babysitter or childcare provider for the upcoming school year, please complete the Babysitter/Childcare Information Form.

All requests should be submitted via the online form by the state mandated deadline of April 1, 2026. Submitting your request by this deadline allows the transportation team to plan routes, assign buses, and confirm schedules before the school year begins. Requests received after the April 1 deadline may not be processed in time for the start of the school year. 

Requests received in August (close to the start of the school year) will not be processed during the first two weeks of school as bus routes are established and families have been notified. Families will need to make alternative arrangements for a student’s babysitter/childcare transportation during this time period. We encourage you to make requests as soon as possible to avoid any disruption in service. 

6 days ago, Communications@mw.k12.ny.us
babysitter and childcare transportation requests
On Saturday, February 28, 2026, nine Monroe-Woodbury teams from five schools applied their knowledge and participated in the 47th annual Odyssey of the Mind competition.

Teams competed in five different problems that encompass vehicle, technical, classics, structure and theatrical. Each team received its problem in early October and then constructed props and mechanisms to prepare the best solution to the challenge. The tasks include a skit or performance that is an original creation. The Middle School team led by Coach McInerney and Coach Rivera took top honors in their problem #2 (technical) performance and will be moving on to the state competition on March 21 in Syracuse!

Congratulations to all M-W Odyssey of the Mind participants!
8 days ago, Communications@mw.k12.ny.us
team Mcinerney, Rivera, team Acosta, team Calabrese
Team Mandarino/imhof, Team Grisaitis
Team McIneryney, Rivera, Team Mandarino
team pennolino and team brodsky, francois
All schools will have a half-day on Thursday, March 12, to allow time for afternoon Parent-Teacher Conferences.
Schools will dismiss on the following schedule:
- M-W High School – 10:30 a.m. dismissal
- M-W Middle School – 11:37 a.m. dismissal
- Sapphire and Smith Clove (K-1) – 11:45 a.m. dismissal, UPK - 11:10 a.m. pick-up
- Central Valley, North Main, Pine Tree – 12:45 p.m. dismissal
Buses can be expected to arrive at bus stops three hours earlier than usual.
On scheduled half days, all after school activities and YMCA Club Kid are cancelled.
8 days ago, Communications@mw.k12.ny.us
reminder, half-day all schools Thursday, March 12, Parent-teacher conferences
Dear Parents and Guardians,

As the Transportation Department of the Monroe-Woodbury Central School District prepares for the 2026–2027 school year, we ask families to notify the district if their child(ren) will be attending a nonpublic school.

To ensure eligibility for transportation, parents or guardians of all students attending nonpublic schools must submit a Nonpublic School Transportation Request by April 1, 2026. To request the form or submit your information, please contact District Registrar Marisol Jerez at 845-460-6200, ext. 10171.

If your student is already registered at a nonpublic school and you received a letter from the Transportation Department in January, please return it as soon as possible. If you misplaced the letter or did not receive one, please contact the Transportation Department at transportation@mw.k12.ny.us with your child’s information so we can assist you.
9 days ago, M-W Communications
image with text: Non Public Transportation Request
Monroe-Woodbury Central School District Board of Education is seeking a member of the MWHS Class of 2027 to serve as student representative on the Board of Education. The student member of the Board of Education will serve as the voice of the students by providing brief reports sharing issues of importance to the student body at Board of Education meetings.

Candidates must have strong communication skills and will work collaboratively with district and building administrators to meet with students from all buildings; identify areas of interest and concern among the student body; and present findings and recommendations to the Board of Education.

Eligible students must:
1. Be a senior at Monroe-Woodbury High School during the 2026-2027 school year;
2. Attend board meetings (with exceptions for illness or advance notice of conflicts);
3. Be prepared to make a brief student report at BOE meetings, specifically addressing topics of importance resulting from conversations and meetings with principals and students at each M-W school.

Interested students are asked to fill out an online application by April 10, 2026. Applications will not be accepted unless a resumé is submitted. Applicants will also participate in an interview process conducted by members of the M-W Board of Education. Visit the website for a link to the application. Please send questions to communications@mw.k12.ny.us.
12 days ago, Communications@mw.k12.ny.us
board of education seeks student representative for 2026-27 school year
National School Breakfast Week is coming to a close, but remember breakfast and lunch are available at no cost to Crusaders. Shout out to the Food Services team who make sure students have nutritious meals to fuel them throughout the day! 👏🧃🥯
13 days ago, Communications@mw.k12.ny.us
The quest for school breakfast
Hood milk
students standing on line in cafeteria
students standing on line in cafeteria
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student holding breakfast tray
math and a muffin, biology and a bagel, english and an egg sandwich. Free for all
Hey Crusaders! Daylight Saving Time begins this Sunday, March 8. Don't forget to turn your clocks ahead one hour. ⏰😎
13 days ago, Communications@mw.k12.ny.us
spring forward daylight saving time begins Sunday, March 8, 2026
MWMS students proudly represented our school at the National Association of Secondary School Principals Leadership Experience and Development (LEAD) Conference in Washington, D.C. from February 27–March 1.

At this national event, members of the National Junior Honor Society participated in hands-on leadership development, strengthened their skills, and connected with peers from across the country.

The 76 students also toured the US Capitol Building and enjoyed an evening visit to the iconic monuments. We are so proud of their leadership and the way they represented Monroe-Woodbury! 🇺🇸

14 days ago, Communications@mw.k12.ny.us
LEAD students in front of the MLK Jr. Monument in Washington DC
LEAD students in front of the Capitol in Washington DC
LEAD students in front of the Washington Monument
The Washington Monument reflection in the water at night.
The sun finally came out yesterday just in time for the Monroe Free Library Job Fair. These smiling faces are just a portion of our Human Resources, Food Services, and Transportation teams who loved meeting potential candidates. Missed it? You can still begin your journey as a Crusader by visiting our website at www.k12.ny.us to explore current and future job opportunities! 💜
14 days ago, Communications@mw.k12.ny.us
monroe-woodbury central school district
Checkmate! Congratulations to our MWHS Chess Team on a FIRST PLACE season finish! The team placed first in all four tournaments of the season. Special shout out to Matthew DiFate, who won First Place - Individual.

Team members include:
Matthew DiFate
Jacob Aban
Thomas Gilstrap
Trevor Leung (Middle School)
Michael Zymberi
Maxwell Salvo
Anastasia Mushkudiani
Gio Mushkudiani

What a remarkable achievement, Crusaders! ♜🔥👏
14 days ago, Communications@mw.k12.ny.us
Members of the chess team who won first place
Matthew DiFate first place individual chess winner
Monroe-Woodbury Middle School placed fourth overall at the New York State Science Olympiad Mid-Hudson Region Division B. This competition celebrates STEM education while developing relationships between students and leaders within the industry.

Led by Coach Amanatides, Crusaders placed in 14 out of 22 STEM competitions. Students were tested on subjects such as Earth and Space Science, Physical Science and Chemistry, Technology and Engineering and Inquiry and Nature of Science. This tournament gave students the opportunity to explore the world of science and build strong teamwork skills.

Congratulations on an impressive achievement! ⚛🧬
15 days ago, Communications@mw.k12.ny.us
science olympiad - The mount academy
two students sitting at a table
two students with medals
students standing holding a trophy
National School Breakfast Week is here and this year’s theme is “The Quest for School Breakfast!” Stop by your school's cafeteria for a nutritious breakfast from March 2-6 or any school day. Whether it's a grab-and-go or sitting and sharing pancakes with your bestie, breakfast is a great way to stay energized while conquering those academic goals! 🍎🥣🥞
15 days ago, Communications@mw.k12.ny.us
Monroe-Woodbury The quest for School Breakfast National School Breakfast Week March 2-6, 2026
compassion