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!
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.
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.
M-W schools closed - Friday, January 19. Due to inclement weather, Monroe-Woodbury schools and offices will be closed on Friday, January 19, 2024. YMCA Club Kid and all after school activities are canceled. Out-of-district students will not be transported today. Stay warm, M-W!
All Monroe-Woodbury schools and offices will operate on a 2-hour delay schedule tomorrow, Wednesday, January 17, due to icy road conditions and extremely low overnight temperatures. This extra time in the morning will allow crews to treat roads and complete clean-up to ensure safe travel for our students and staff.
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 – 10:30 a.m. start time
Central Valley, North Main and Pine Tree – 11:15 a.m. start time
Students will be picked up at bus stops approximately two hours later than usual. 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 tomorrow!
Based on the forecast for an extended period of snow, sleet and frigid temperatures tonight through tomorrow evening, which will impact the District’s ability to safely transport students, all Monroe-Woodbury schools will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, January 16.
We hope this advance notice helps our families plan accordingly. Stay warm and safe, Crusaders!
Congratulations to Coach Matt Hemmer who has been selected as The U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) Boys Cross Country Coach of the Year for New York State.
One boys coach and one girls coach from 50 states – as well as the District of Columbia – were honored for their successes during the fall of 2023, as selected by a committee of experts from around the nation. State-by-state winners were selected based on their teams’ performances throughout the 2023 cross country season.
Way to go, Coach Hemmer !
REMINDER: All M-W schools and offices will be closed on Monday, January 15, in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Enjoy the extended weekend, Crusaders!
As the county and school district continue to assess road conditions, Monroe-Woodbury schools and offices will open on a 2-hour delay schedule on Wednesday, January 10, 2024. More information will be forthcoming if necessary.
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 – 10:30 a.m. start time
Central Valley, North Main and Pine Tree – 11:15 a.m. start time
Students will be picked up at bus stops approximately two hours later than usual. All buses, both in and out-of-district, 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 this morning!
Due to the forecast for an extended period of heavy rains, high winds and mixed precipitation, all Monroe-Woodbury students will be dismissed early today, Tuesday, January 9, to give our transportation team sufficient time to safely transport all students.
Dismissal times for each building are as follows:
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
Buses can be expected to arrive at bus stops 3 hours earlier than usual.
Please note that all after school activities and the YMCA Club Kid program are canceled. Morning CTE students will be transported directly home from BOCES and PM CTE classes are canceled.
We will keep families updated as needed regarding any impacts to tomorrow’s schedule. Stay warm and safe.
Due to the forecast for an extended period of snow this weekend, all buildings will be closed as of 5 p.m. on Saturday, January 6, and will remain closed through Sunday, January 7. Community Swim is canceled. Thank you.
Wishing all members of our M-W community a new year filled with peace, joy and good health!💜
Congratulations to MWHS student-athlete Madison Fileen on her impressive accomplishments on court! “Madison is one of our captains and leaders. She leads by example. She is an extremely hard working and dedicated athlete.” - Coach Dave Powers. She truly embodies the characteristics of a Monroe-Woodbury Crusader. Way to go, Madison! 🏀💜
UPDATE: M-W schools now closed today, December 18, 2023
Due to the extended weather event and widespread flooding of roadways, all Monroe-Woodbury schools and offices are now closed today, Monday, December 18, 2023.
High school students and those middle school students who came to school for early classes will be transported home with a dismissal time of 10:30 a.m. There are no afternoon BOCES classes. All after school activities and Club Kid are canceled. Concerts will be rescheduled.
Thank you to our dedicated transportation team who have navigated challenging travel conditions today and to our families for your patience and understanding. We apologize for any inconvenience encountered as a result of the delayed communication.
Stay safe and warm today.
Congratulations to MWHS student-athlete Amaya Grant on her impressive accomplishments on and off the court! She truly embodies the characteristics of a Monroe-Woodbury Crusader.
"Amaya is one of the most accomplished student athletes in the class of 2024 at
Monroe-Woodbury HS. She is a three sport varsity athlete. In addition to her
athletic accomplishments here at M-W, she is a straight "A" student, and is a model
teammate and classmate," said Coach Vero.
Way to go, Amaya!🎾🌟💜
Congratulations to the nine M-W fall varsity teams who earned the 2023 “Scholar-Athlete” title from The New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA).
At the end of each sports season, the NYSPHSAA honors those teams and individuals that excel in the classroom. To receive Scholar-Athlete team recognition, 75 percent of the team rosters’ grade point average be 90.00 or above.
All Monroe-Woodbury fall varsity teams earned the 2023 Scholar-Athlete recognition.
These include:
Cheerleading
Boys Cross Country
Girls Cross Country
Varsity Football
Boys Soccer
Girls Soccer
Girls Swimming/Diving
Girls Tennis
Volleyball
Kudos to our athletes and their coaches for giving 100 percent each day on the field, track, gym, court or pool, as well as in the classroom. They truly epitomize the Crusader spirit.
Way to go, Crusaders! ⚽️🏈👟📣🏊🏻♀️🎾🏐🌟
Congratulations to MWHS student-athlete Mia Menzzasalma on her impressive accomplishments on and off the field! She truly embodies the characteristics of a Monroe-Woodbury Crusader.
Mia is a two year varsity starter and was voted most improved player in 2023. She is a Scholar-Athlete and has made the Honor Roll every quarter of her HS career.
Coach Mpasiakos said, "Her speed and soccer IQ have enabled us to have the success we have had in the past two seasons."
The Student Spotlight recognizes a student-athlete each week who represents #crusaderpride. Way to go, Mia!⚽️🌟💜
Monroe-Woodbury voters approve capital improvement project
On Tuesday, December 5, 2023, district residents approved a $98 million capital improvement project by a vote of 878 yes votes to 290 no votes.
Thank you, M-W voters!
