Orange-Ulster BOCES Career and Technical Education Division hosted the SkillsUSA Area IV competition awards ceremony on Feb. 10, 2024. Monroe-Woodbury student Lea Quinn heads to the stage to receive her first-place medal in Esthetics. Way to go, Lea! 🥇👏💄
In Mrs. Leach's 3rd grade classroom, a group of young scientists explored various animal species, including ants, ducks, fish, cheetahs, and beavers, oh my! These scientists learned how ants can communicate by only using scent to work together and bring food back to the colony. With such a strong sense of smell, let’s hope they don’t come across anything stinky! 😯 🐜
This past week, A.S. King, Printz Award winning young adult author of several books including,“Please Ignore Vera Dietz,” “Ask the Passengers” and “The Collectors,” visited MWHS students. She shared the importance of navigating their teen years and the power they hold in expressing their feelings and experiences. Check out the district website for the full story!
The MWHS SADD Club is one of 12 chapters that has partnered with NYS SADD and State Farm Insurance to create awareness and change for safe driving practices. The club is in its SADD ERA (paying homage to Taylor Swift's ERAS tour), promoting Passenger Safety and Safety is Love. On Valentine's Day, they hosted a table during lunch periods where students, staff and faculty could create and share friendship bracelets and Valentine's Day Cards.🚗💝
MWMS invites all parents and guardians to Social Media & Technology Land Mines, an important parent education event presented by internationally recognized speaker and “edutainer” Robert Hackenson Jr. This fun and informative experience will take place on Wednesday, March 6, from 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. at the Middle School. Please visit the district website for more information. Don't miss this informative event!📱💻🕹
Congratulations to the highly skilled MWHS Chess Team who placed 2nd in the Mid-Hudson Scholastic Chess League Tournament for the 23-24 season.
M-W participants include: Daniel C., David L., Matthew D., Jackson L-C., Joshua B., Bryan A., Jaden M., Sebastian A., Anthony G., Matthew S., Brayden O., James M., Max X., Clarissa P., Joon N., Ethan M., Iman B., and Joseph P. Well done, Crusaders!🏆♟🌟
Happy Snow Day, Crusaders! Today's snow is not only beautiful, it's AWESOME snowball/snowman/fort building snow! How are YOU spending your day off from school? Did you build a snowman (bonus if it is wearing M-W gear💜)? Bake some cookies?🍪 Read a book? 📖Watch a movie?🍿 Sleep?😴
Send us your photos so we can all enjoy our snow day together! Message us on FB, DM us on Insta, or email communications@mw.k12.ny.us. We can't wait to see what you've been up to today, Crusaders! #mwsnowmuchfun☃️❄️🏂
Due to the snow day on Tuesday, Feb. 13, the MWHS PRISM concert will now take place at 7 p.m. on Thursday, February 15. Hope to see you at this much anticipated musical extravaganza!💜🎶
REMINDER: If you would like your child to be included in the lottery for the Universal Pre-kindergarten program, please complete the online Interest Form found on the district website. The submission deadline is today, Tuesday, February 13.
Each child's name will be placed in a random lottery and all families will be notified of their child’s status once the lottery has been held. Any student not selected in the lottery will be placed on a waiting list. 💜
According to SkyGuard Notification System, an AccuWeather service that prepares forecasts exclusively for the Monroe-Woodbury Transportation Department, steady snow is expected to start in the early morning hours and fall throughout the afternoon.
Based on this forecast, all M-W schools and offices will be closed on Tuesday, February 13, 2024. YMCA Club Kid, Community Swim and all after school activities are canceled. Out-of-district students will not be transported. The HS Prisms Concert has been rescheduled for Thursday, February 15, at 7 p.m.
We hope this advance notice gives our families time to make alternative arrangements for their children. Stay safe and warm, M-W!
Tonight's the night! Don't miss the Superintendent Search Community Forum at 6:30 p.m. in the MWHS large cafeteria. Everyone is invited, in-person or via Zoom. The Board needs your insights as they continue the search for a new Superintendent. Check the district website for more information.
Reminder: PickATime conference scheduling site opens February 16 at 12:00 AM for Spring Parent-Teacher Conferences. Check the district website for more information.
All Monroe-Woodbury schools and offices will be closed from February 19 to 23, 2024, for winter recess. We look forward to seeing everyone on Monday, February 26!
Don't miss Seussical Jr., presented by the Pine Tree Drama Club tonight, Feb. 9 at 7pm and tomorrow, Feb. 10 at 2 pm! Seussical tells the story of Horton and Gertrude who band together to save the Whos, and restore peace and unity to the Jungle of Nool. This performance weaves a story of friendship, loyalty, the power of uniqueness, and the importance of fighting for your beliefs! Please join the cast and crew of the Pine Tree Drama Club as they present this fun, kid-friendly show!
On Wednesday, February 14, the Monroe-Woodbury school community will wear red in recognition of Heart Health Month. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. M-W is wearing red as a reminder to our families to take care of cardiovascular health. Go red, M-W!
REMINDER: On Monday, Feb. 12, the M-W Board will hold a Superintendent Search Community Forum at 6:30 p.m. in the MWHS large cafeteria. All members of the school community are invited to attend, either in person or via Zoom. Check the District website for the Zoom link and search updates. Can't attend? Please complete the online survey!
Please mark your calendars for the upcoming early dismissal. Thursday, February 8 - Professional Development Day. M-W High School – 10:30 a.m. dismissal, UPK – 11:10 a.m. dismissal, M-W Middle School – 11:37 a.m. dismissal , Sapphire and Smith Clove (K-1) – 11:45 a.m. dismissal, Central Valley, North Main, Pine Tree – 12:45 p.m. dismissal. Expect buses to arrive at bus stops 3 hours earlier than usual.
Come out and support our outstanding M-W High School students as they showcase their musical talent! Experience performances by the Voice Ensemble, Chamber Orchestra, Symphonic Band, Symphonic Orchestra, Jazz Ensemble, Wind Ensemble, and Chamber Winds at the M-W High School Prism Concert. The show starts at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, February 13th at the Monroe-Woodbury High School Auditorium. 🎻🎺🎶
Hope to see you there!
Don't miss this fun-filled musical production by the Central Valley Drama Club tonight at 7 p.m. and tomorrow, Feb. 3 at 2 p.m. at Central Valley Elementary. It's a must-see!🎭🎶
Board of Education seeks Student Representative for 2024-25 schoo l year
APPLICATION DEADLINE: MARCH 22, 2024
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. Students must complete an online application and submit a resumé by March 22, 2024. Visit the district website for more information.
