Hats off🎓 to MWHS Class of 2023 Valedictorian Madeline Williams and Salutatorian Jamie Calub.⭐️⭐️ After graduation, Madeline will be studying at North Carolina State University and Jamie is on her way to Stony Brook University. Well done! Take a part of M-W with you.💜👏 Visit www.mw.k12.ny.us to learn more about these hardworking students.
It's FriYAY and Principal Cook and her Smith Clovers are ready for a warm and sunny weekend! Enjoy, Crusaders! Do something that makes you smile. 🌞🎉
REMINDER: The opening reception of the District Art Show is Friday, May 5, 2023, 5-8 pm at MWHS. The community is invited to enjoy the art, meet the artists and also purchase handmade bowls. Art from K-12 students is on display along with portfolios by Sr. Art Majors. Join us!
All students and families are invited to the Varsity Girls Flag Football game vs. Washingtonville at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, May 3. Come see this first-ever M-W girls team in action, learn about the sport, cheer on our Crusaders and have some fun with M-W mascot Woodroe!💪🎉
Class of 2023 - 2 Instant Admission Days this week: Rockland Community College tomorrow, May 2 and SUNY Orange on Wednesday, May 3. It's your chance to meet with an admissions person, ask questions, provide your information - and maybe be admitted on the spot, saving you time and money because there is no application fee! Don't miss this opportunity!
THURSDAY, APRIL 27 is the MWHS STUDENT JOB FAIR!
Come to the Small Cafeteria from 5 pm-8 pm! Students can meet with dozens of employers offering jobs, internships and more. Find your job for the summer, next year - or maybe find your career! Even if you are not looking for a job right now, it's a good chance to see what opportunities are available in our community. Don't miss it!
Thursday, April 27 is a big day at MWHS. The Student Job Fair is in the Small Cafeteria from 5-8 pm. Students can meet with local businesses who are seeking employees and maybe even get hired on the spot. Students can also apply for Working Papers at the Guidance table as well, but MUST bring their completed and signed Physical Form to the Job Fair. Details are on: https://www.mw.k12.ny.us/o/mwhs/page/working-papers-for-students.
ALSO HAPPENING ON THURSDAY, the Wellness & Volunteer Fair will be going on during periods 1-9 in the Small Gymnasium. It's an opportunity to connect with more than 20 local agencies that promote a healthy lifestyle and to learn how students can volunteer to help in our community. All students and staff are invited to stop in.
Support Grad Night 2023! There are two great opportunities to support Grad Night this month: Used Clothing/Shoe Drive on May 13 from 10 am to 1 pm at the Main Entrance to the High School - donate your gently used clothes, shoes and household items. Clean those closets! AND it's Flocking season from now until June 10. Send a surprise flock of flamingos to decorate the lawn of a friend. Flocks can celebrate birthdays, graduations, and more. Any reason is a good reason to send a flock!
Representative Patrick Ryan hosts information meeting on applying to US Service Academies at SUNY Orange on April 29. Service Academies provide a top-notch education and full four-year scholarship while preparing students for leadership roles in our nation’s armed forces. As a West Point graduate, Representative Ryan can answer any questions students have about attending a Service Academy. Details are on the Guidance page of the High School website.
CLASS OF 2023 - YOUR NAME IN LIGHTS BEGINS APRIL 21
Visit the Class of 2023 page on the High School website: https://www.mw.k12.ny.us/o/mwhs/page/class-of-2023-senior-class-news-and-information for the schedule of whose names will appear on the High School and Central Valley signs each day. Check it out!
LIGHT UP THE DISTRICT WITH KINDNESS ON AUTISM AWARENESS DAY - APRIL 14
Monroe-Woodbury CSD invites the school community to wear blue, red, yellow, or any color you choose in support of autistic voices. Visit www.mw.k12.ny.us for info. Send photos to communications@mw.k12.ny.us.
We could not be more proud of our soon-to-be graduates.🎉 As they wrap up their high school careers, the district is shining the spotlight on the Class of 2023. First up: Audrey Whitfield! Audrey will be attending the United States Military Academy - West Point, where she will be majoring in Biology / Life Sciences. She plans to continue conducting her scientific research project, currently underway with a mentor at West Point. 🔬👩🔬 Audrey also hopes to continue her cheerleading career. 📣 Best wishes, Audrey! #mwlegacy #crusaderpride #mwinspiresuccess #mwclassof2023
Joseph Tripodo, MWCSD Director of Security and Emergency Preparedness, welcomed New York State Police officers to schools this week. This collaboration with law enforcement is a critical piece of the district's plans to bolster security protocols in M-W schools. Thank you to our partners at NY State Police!💪👮♂️
The Athletic Club and the Student Leadership Committee (SLC) recently sponsored a volleyball tournament to provide HS students with an opportunity for some friendly competition and social interaction. In lieu of an entry fee, all participating students were asked to bring in non-perishable food items that were donated to our community food pantry. A total of 13 teams and 74 students participated in the 2 hour event and more than 150 cans were donate to the food bank. Students had a great time and more events are in the works for the future. Kudos to students Liam Gaffney and Jules Johannemann (SLC) “getting the ball rolling” and to the Athletic Club who assisted with logistics. 🏐😁🥫
We will miss you and can't wait to welcome you back on April 10! Enjoy!🎉🌼🌞
MARCH 30 - TGIFridays will donate 20% of sales to GRAD NIGHT 2023 - who doesn't love TGIFridays on Thursday night! Two more Grad Night fundraising reminders: Deborah Hanlon Gallery Reading is March 31. AND Early Bird Order for Hershey Park tickets ends on March 31. Buy your tickets now at a huge discount and use them any time until September 10! Thank you for supporting the Class of 2023 Grad Night!
April 1 is the last day to submit 2023-2024 Babysitter/Childcare Transportation Requests. If your child will go to a location other than home next year for before or after school care, the Transportation Department must have your request form this week. Check website for details.
The curtain goes up on the MWHS production of Les Misérables. Don't miss out on these powerful performances by our talented students tonight at 7 p.m. and tomorrow, Saturday, March 25, at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets available online. Break a leg, cast and crew!🌟👏🇫🇷
Here's to a successful inaugural esports match! M-W played Boquet Valley Central School District and won 3-0 in the school's first-ever Rocket League Match. M-W won Map 1: 9-1, Map 2: 10-0 and Map 3: 11-1.🌟 Congrats to players Jamison Detty, James McCormick and Bryan Gee! Detty scored 28 Goals, 1 assist and 2 saves; McCormick scored 2 goals, 1 assist and 1 save; and Gee scored 1 Goal and 2 assists. What a memorable start, Crusaders! Stay tuned for more information about M-W esports.🎮
All schools will dismiss early on the following days:
Friday, March 24 to allow time for afternoon Parent Teacher Conferences
Parent Teacher Conferences will again be conducted online using Google Meet. Information is available on the website: PickATme Parent Teacher Conference Scheduling
Wednesday, March 29 for afternoon Staff Professional Development meetings.
Schools will dismiss on the following schedule on both days:
M-W High School – 10:30 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.
