Congratulations to the Boys Junior Varsity Basketball team on their undefeated 19-0 season, a first in M-W basketball history! Amazing! The future looks bright for this record setting team!
AND - on Saturday, February 26, M-W Boys Varsity Basketball will face Pine Bush in the first sectional playoff game held at M-W in more than a decade. All masked spectators are welcome. Let's go Crusaders!
Congrats to Varsity Cheerleading and Boys Swimming and Diving, otherwise known as Section IX Champions! And kudos to Boys and Girls Indoor Track - both won the OCIAA Division 1 Championships (no sectional championships this year). Way to go, Crusaders!
We're so EGG-cited for the sunshine, warmth and Springtime to come! The MWHS Class of 2022 "bunnies" will once again be offering "Egg My Yard" as a special celebration for family members and friends. Email questions to mwang22@gmail.com. Order deadline is April 3. 💜🐣🐰🍬🌞
REMINDER: Schools will be closed from February 21-25 for Presidents' Week. Have a great break, Crusaders! We can't wait to welcome you back on Monday, February 28. Note: District offices will be closed on Monday, February 21 and Tuesday, February 22.
MWHS senior, Sydney Waldner, has been chosen to receive the 2022 NYS PTA Susanne Smoller Commitment to Advocacy Youth Award! The purpose of this award is to encourage seniors to pursue post-secondary education or training and to continue their active engagement in advocacy in the areas of HIV/AIDS, the LGBTQ+ community, mental health, social justice or substance use.
Susanne Smoller was a member of the Executive Board of NYS PTA and this award is named for her advocacy in these areas.
Congrats Sydney!👏
M-W residents are reminded to please complete the Strategic Plan survey by tomorrow, Friday, February 18. Survey links are available on the district website. Your voice matters! Thank you!
Music Boosters Scholarships reward students in grades 5-12 who demonstrate outstanding musicianship and dedication in Chorus, Band or Orchestra. Scholarships in the form of cash awards are presented to winners at spring concerts. Details are on the website. Deadline is March 7!
REMINDER - MONDAY, FEBRUARY 14 IS NOT JUST VALENTINE'S DAY - IT IS ALSO "M-W WEARS RED FOR HEART HEALTH" DAY!
We wrap up National Counselor Week shining the spotlight on our wonderful High School Counseling Team. Thank you for all you do for our high school students.
Read more about why the members of this outstanding team love what they do on the district website: https://www.mw.k12.ny.us/. You can start by reading a piece of their advice to high school students:
Worry less about what you THINK everyone else thinks and spend that energy focusing on finding out what you love. Then pursue it with all of your heart!
It gets better….we promise! High school is tough and you can do it. Just take one step at a time.
Thank you!
This week at North Main, according to the students in Ms. Bennett’s class, they became celebrities! On Wednesday, February 2nd, as part of World Read Aloud Day Ms. Bennett’s 2nd grade class joined several thousand other classes around the world in watching various authors read their stories. Out of three thousand classes in their session, Ms. Bennett’s class was picked to read a portion of the book! The students were so excited to have this opportunity!
RESCHEDULED: On Monday, February 14, the M-W community will wear red in support of cardiovascular health and to help raise awareness about heart disease. February is American Heart Month - a wonderful opportunity to focus on ways to promote and maintain heart health. #mwwearsred
All after school activities, athletic events and the YMCA Club Kid program are canceled today, Monday, February 7, 2022, due to inclement weather.
Stay warm and safe!
Today kicks off National School Counseling Week 2022. Join the school community in expressing our heartfelt gratitude to the School Counseling teams for showing compassion to our students, sharing your knowledge and helping guide their future paths. #mwfam #mwinspiresuccess
Congrats to the winners of the World Read Aloud Day t-shirt design contest. Winners received a book or a furry friend!
Sapphire: Sofia, 1st grade
Smith Clove: Lyra, 1st grade
North Main: Lisbeth, 5th grade
Central Valley: Driti, 5th grade
Pine Tree: Frankie, 2nd grade
Strategic Plan survey information is on its way via USPS to all district residents. Links are on the district website www.mw.k12.ny.us. Please share your thoughts and insights to help guide the district's future plans. Questions? Email communications@mw.k12.ny.us. Thank you!
Make sure and stop by your school library today and find a book to read with a friend or family member during World Read Aloud Day. Join the fun and share a photo on social media with the hashtag: mw2022wrad
Today, February 1, rings in the Lunar New Year (Chinese New Year). 2022 is the Year of the Tiger, representing bravery, courage and strength. Smith Clove students wore traditional dress in honor of the special holiday. Wishing families good health and happiness in 2022!
On Friday, February 4, join the M-W community and wear red in support of cardiovascular health and raise awareness about heart disease. February is American Heart Month and is a wonderful opportunity to focus our attention on ways to promote and maintain heart health. #mwwearsred
Words to describe Mrs. Apostolico? Compassionate. Loving. Supportive. For these reasons and many more, today we celebrate Mrs. Apostolico from Smith Clove. Thanks to the Arent family for sharing your heartwarming story. Our teachers are truly the heart of our district.
Join us in wishing MWHS Principal John Kaste a wonderful, relaxing retirement. Enjoy every minute of this next chapter! We will miss you.
