
Congratulations to Madison Fileen on achieving 1,000 points as a member of the MWHS girls varsity basketball team! What an amazing achievement!🏀⭐️🎉 #crusaderpride #mwfam

Today's Happy Friyay is filled with kindness! MWMS twins Madison and Hailee Lendor have hearts of gold. After a fire destroyed their neighbor’s home, the Lendor twins jumped into action. The twins, who have a passion for baking and community service, baked more than 1,500 cookies overnight and donated all proceeds to the family affected by this tragedy. Madison and Hailee’s compassion are an inspiration to the entire M-W community!💜


Don't miss The SpongeBob Musical, the first show of MW's musical season, presented by the Central Valley Drama Club, on February 7 & 8.
When the citizens of Bikini Bottom discover that a volcano will soon erupt and destroy their humble home, SpongeBob and his friends must come together to save the fate of their undersea world. Please join the cast and crew of Central Valley Drama Club as they present this fun, kid-friendly show based on the beloved animated series!
WHEN: Friday, February 7 at 7 pm and Saturday, Feb 8 at 2 pm
WHERE: Central Valley auditorium, 45 Route 32, Central Valley
TICKETS: FREE, but please reserve a seat using this link and save tickets to your phone or print out to present at the door: https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/central-valley-drama-club/SpongeBobMusical


The North Main Drama Club will present The Wizard of Oz on Friday, February 28 @ 7 p.m. and Saturday, March 1 @ 2 p.m. in the Central Valley auditorium. Submit the online seat reservation form to reserve seats: https://forms.gle/ya5VD2LMfgjvHALc7. Seat requests will be fulfilled as they are received. See you somewhere over the rainbow!🎭🌈⭐️


Superintendent Norman recently visited students in Mrs. Bulla's "Exploring Teaching as a Profession" class to share about his own career journey in education, experiences as superintendent and to answer questions. Developed in 2017-18 , this class is one of the SUNY Albany college credit opportunities offered at MWHS and gives students the opportunity to take a deeper dive into the roles of teachers in public education.
"My mom instilled in me that education was important. I watched my mother model teaching for years, I valued education and I have a passion for helping people. I decided I wanted to be a teacher. I chose a path of elementary education and it was one of the better choices of my life."
~ Dr. Norman




HS Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS) classes, guided by Mrs. Pirraglia, Mrs. Rickli and Mrs. Lee, participated in this year’s Chopped Challenge. Students prepared potato croquettes, tuna steak, chicken curry and cheesecake! The students worked in teams and some competed against SSG Martin, a US Army Culinary Arts professional. Participants were judged based on presentation, creativity, technique and of course, taste. Everyone’s appetite was a winner at the end of the competition! Yum!



Reading your favorite book while giving a High 5 to a new friend! Such a great way to start the weekend! Happy Friyay, Crusaders! 📚


Congratulations to MWHS’s newest National Honor Society members! All of your hard work has paid off! Go Crusaders! 💜




Little Miracles preschool at MWHS recently held a special celebration for students who have completed the fall 2025 session. Families watched the littlest Crusaders receive awards, make hand-painted crafts and perform songs. Paired with high school students throughout the semester, these adorable preschoolers demonstrated that they are ready for their next steps!
Little Miracles is an on-site preschool and is part of the Early Childhood Education curriculum. High school sophomores, juniors and seniors enrolled in Early Childhood Education courses plan lessons, prepare materials and serve as teachers under the direction of faculty members Mrs. Broadhead and Mrs. Pirraglia.





REMINDER: All Monroe-Woodbury schools and offices will be closed on Monday, January 20, 2025, in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. We look forward to seeing everyone on Tuesday, January 21.


Congratulations to MWHS student Veronica Wolnicki who will compete at the Upstate Junior Science & Humanities Symposium (JSHS) competition hosted by the Rochester Institute for Technology on Feb. 1. This STEM competition, supported by the Department of Defense, challenges high school students to achieve and build skills that prepare them for college and careers. Participants perform original STEM research, showcase their findings in an oral presentation or research poster, and compete for both scholarships and invitations to represent the region at the National JSHS event. More than 1,000 high school students applied and only 48 oral presenters were selected for the in-person regional event. We’re so proud of you, Veronica!👏💜


Many students and family members may recognize Mr. Foley as a school safety officer at Smith Clove. What you may not know is that he and his lovely wife spread cheer throughout the M-W community by dressing up as Mr. and Mrs. Claus during the holiday season. This year, the Foleys raised more than $6,000 for their appearances and have donated this generous gift to the MWCSD Nurse and Health Offices to support the important work they do for our students. Thank you, Mr. and Mrs. Foley, the M-W community is very grateful!💜🎅🤶



The School Counseling Department will host a College Application Workshop for 11th grade students and parents/guardians on Thursday, February 6 at 6 pm.
Please RSVP by the end of the month so we may prepare your personalized documents for the event: https://forms.gle/KkxhcvwJXMU8GCcY8
Additional details can be found on the attached flyer. We look forward to seeing you there!


Caring, patient and awesome! This is how colleagues describe the newest “Crusader Cause for Applause” recipient. Breeana Quinones, aka Bree, is the school secretary at Smith Clove Elementary and always approaches any challenge with a positive attitude. Bree truly embodies the Crusader spirit! #causeforapplause





Due to the forecast for periods of snow which may cause hazardous road conditions early Saturday morning, all scheduled events held at Monroe-Woodbury buildings on Saturday, January 11, will be delayed. All buildings will open at 9:00 a.m.
Stay safe, Crusaders.


Happy Friyay! After this week’s arctic air blast that swooped away many hats and scarves, a huge hug was the perfect way to warm up. Have a great weekend, Crusaders! 💜


Reminder! A free internet safety parent presentation will be offered today, Tuesday, January 7, at 7 p.m. Visit the district website for more information and access to the online registration form. Once the form is completed, parents will receive a Zoom link. Crusaders, don’t miss this important session!


Due to the icy road conditions this afternoon and continuing throughout the early evening hours, all after-school activities, including YMCA Club Kid, are canceled today, Monday, January 6, 2025. Stay safe and warm!


It’s almost time, Crusaders! Hope your winter break was eventful and that you’re ready for all that 2025 has in store. We can’t wait to see you on Monday, January 6!


Let’s bundle up and enjoy the crisp winter air! MWHS Outdoors Club kicked off the winter break with a festive visit to the Orange County Arboretum. Students enjoyed great company while viewing the holiday light displays. ❄️
