Monroe-Woodbury Central School District -

Don't forget, Daylight Saving Time ends this weekend! Sunday, November 2, set your clock back one hour and enjoy the extra rest! ⏰ #Fallback

Apply today (see link to Employment Opportunities in bio). Application deadline is November 4, 2025. Don't miss the chance to be part of the Crusader family!⭐️💜

Monroe-Woodbury High School senior Prasad Saha has been named a Semifinalist in the 2026 National Merit Scholarship® Program. They are among the 16,000 academically talented Semifinalists from throughout the country who will compete for 6,930 National Merit Scholarships offered next spring worth more than $26 million.

To be considered for a Merit Scholarship® award, Semifinalists must fulfill several requirements to advance to the Finalist level of the competition. About 95 percent of the Semifinalists are expected to attain Finalist standing, and about half of the Finalists will win a National Merit Scholarship, earning the Merit Scholar® title.

Good luck, Prasad!

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Did you know New York produces about 30 million bushels of apples annually? How ‘bout them apples! During lunch today, Crusaders from Central Valley, North Main and Pine Tree joined in the Big Apple Crunch–a statewide celebration of New York’s favorite fruit.

In partnership with the FarmOn! Foundation, students received samples of five different kinds of apples: Granny Smith, Red, Golden, Gala and Fuji. At CVE students even turned it into a mini-taste test, ranking each sample from sweet to most tart, and the reactions were as diverse as the flavors!🍎🍏

🏆 M-W’s FIRST Hall of Distinction is here! 🎉
Celebrate the Crusaders who’ve made a lasting impact — alumni, teachers, Board members, coaches, community partners and more. Submit nominations no later than November 14 to be part of this incredible recognition program for deserving Crusaders. Visit: www.mw.k12.ny.us👏⭐️💜

OH SO FLUFFY! Smith Clovers were treated to a special visit today from Robbie’s Ranch. Smiles and infectious laughter filled the front yard as students got to pet turtles, iguanas, rabbits, goats, and even a llama! Watch out though, cuddly “security” was on high alert! 🐶🥰

Fall fun was in full swing as the MWHS Outdoor Club took their third annual pumpkin picking trip to Soons Orchards. It was a picture perfect day to share laughs and make memories. 🎃

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The MWHS Kids Changing the World Club (KCW) was formed to help kids learn the value of giving back to their community while participating in local events and learning valuable life lessons.

This fall, their activities included working with special needs kids in an adaptive sports program through the Beautiful People organization in Warwick. They also volunteered for the first time in the annual Walk to End Alzheimer's in Montgomery, which took place on October 25.

Great job, Crusaders! 💜💜

Dylan O'Brien, avid Star Wars fan and fourth grade teacher at Central Valley Elementary, was the winner of the Golden Ticket for the Super Sub initiative for October 2025! Superintendent Norman was ready to teach and covered Mr. O'Brien's class for the morning, offering him a chance to enjoy some well deserved free time! 🏫💜

October 23-31 is Red Ribbon Week! Monroe-Woodbury students and staff will participate in activities, uniting to take a stand against drug use.

Red Ribbon’s 2025 theme “Life is a Puzzle, Solve it Drug Free,” encourages individuals to play their part in fostering safe, healthy and drug-free communities while helping students make positive decisions.

Stay tuned for fun activities from our schools as Red Ribbon Week continues!💪

Good Morning! ☀️ Spirit Week is in full effect as the Class of 2026 gathered early for their Senior Sunrise marking their final year together. What a great morning to connect with friends and continue to make lasting memories!

Thank you to the Senior Class Officers, security, custodial, and buildings and ground staff for making this a wonderful event. #Classof2026 💜🎓🎉

As we wrap up National School Lunch Week, with this year’s theme “Taste the World,” we continue to celebrate all of our food service workers as they prepare a world of goodness for each Crusader. What a trip! 🥗😋

Smiling faces, loud cheers and spontaneous dancing filled Sapphire’s auditorium as students were treated to a very special assembly by Beth & Scott and Friends. The duo sang catchy tunes to students about making good choices such as being kind to their friends, sharing, and cleaning up after playtime. Even the teachers joined in on the fun with some fancy dance moves on stage!💃🏻☺️🎼

Reminder: On Friday, October 17 M-W community will think PINK in honor of breast cancer awareness month. We will wear pink and denim to support survivors, fighters, and all those impacted by breast cancer. Let’s all join together and help build awareness!🩷

As we wrap up Hispanic Heritage Month, students and staff across the district celebrate in many different ways. There are festive window displays at MWHS, elementary students sharing their favorite traditions during morning announcements, and bulletin boards showcasing students and staff of Hispanic descent and the contributions made to the community! 💜

Happy Friyay! A special reunion took place yesterday at North Main between Mrs. Veronica Kaleta and former student Cameron Brown! Cameron is now a firefighter with Lakeside Fire & Rescue Co. in Monroe and visited the school to teach fire prevention techniques to second and third grade students. From learning in the classroom to leading one–what a full circle moment! 🚒💜

Apply today (see link to Employment Opportunities in bio). Application deadline is June 30, 2026. Don't miss the chance to be part of the Crusader family!⭐️💜

October 5 -11 is Fire Safety Week and our younger Crusaders learned some very important lessons about staying safe in an emergency. Firefighters from the Monroe Joint Fire District (Mombasha Fire Company, Harriman Engine Company and Lakeside Fire and Rescue Company) visited elementary schools in the district to help spread awareness about fire safety.

Led by Firefighter Sean Glander of Lakeside Fire & Rescue Co., students toured fire trucks, received hands-on demonstrations about what to do if they see or smell smoke, and how to call for help during an emergency. Firefighters also demonstrated how their uniforms keep them safe when there is a fire.

When it comes to safety, it’s always best to be prepared! 🧑‍🚒