REMINDER: All Monroe-Woodbury schools will be closed on Wednesday, March 19, for a Superintendent's Conference Day to allow staff to engage in professional development.
Kindness is a way of life in Mrs. Adler's classroom at Smith Clove! In December, the students began bringing in supplies to make birthday boxes for the local food pantry. Students compiled the birthday trays today and they will soon be delivered to the local food pantry. If someone visits the pantry on their birthday, they are given the tray with all the makings for a birthday cake, along with a heartfelt message from our Smith Clovers. As Mrs. Adler says, "We’re very happy to make other people happy!💜
MWHS Drama Club is excited to present The Secret Garden, an enchanting, Tony Award-winning musical based on Frances Hodgson Burnett's classic of children's literature.
Performances: Thursday, March 27 and Friday, March 28 @ 7:00 PM; March 29 @ 2:00 PM
Tickets: Available at the door or online at the MWHS Drama Club site: https://cur8.com/26360/project/130481
Adults: $15
Students/Seniors: $10
Don't miss seeing our talented students shine on stage!
Happy Friyay has turned into Happy Pi Day (3.14) and the best way to celebrate is to announce new math champions! Congratulations to the Monroe-Woodbury Middle School math team for earning first place at the 24-25 Mid-Hudson Junior Math League playoff meet. Malik Ahmed, RJ. Andreala, Carter Person, Ava Sethna, Devansh Shah and Jacob Yoon proudly hoisted their trophy and awards over their heads as they celebrated their victory. Excellent work, Crusaders!
For the past 34 years, the Sojourner Truth Awards program has recognized deserving minority students. Fifteen M-W students were recognized for their accomplishments in areas such as perseverance, English, foreign languages, creative arts and citizenship . Visit the district website www.mw.k12.ny.us to view a complete list of award recipients. Congratulations, Crusaders!💜⭐️
You're invited! All are welcome at this band event featuring the Monroe-Woodbury High School Wind Ensemble and The Wooster College Band and Bagpipe Band. Dr. Jeffrey Gershman, director of bands at Wooster College, is a former Monroe-Woodbury music teacher and is excited to be returning home to share the stage with current M-W students. Join us at this exciting (and free) evening of music!🎶⭐️
Fifth graders at Central Valley were treated to a special presentation about anti-bullying. MWHS Students Teachers Advocacy and Resilience Skills (STARS) club members spoke with younger Crusaders about the importance of being kind and respectful to their peers. Thank you, STARS for acting as dedicated mentors!
In honor of Black History Month (February) and Women's History Month (March), MWHS teacher Ashley Geffner challenged her Earth and Space Science students to choose a notable black and/or female person who falls within the S.T.E.M./S.T.E.A.M. umbrella and create a poster showcasing how this individual has influenced the science community.
Students proudly displayed their projects in the high school hallway for all to see!
Members of the MWHS Class of 2026 are encouraged to submit an application for the 2025-26 Board of Education Student Representative. Visit the district website www.mw.k12.ny.us to learn more and to access the online application. Submission deadline: April 11, 2025
Reminder! All schools will have a half-day March 12, to allow time for afternoon Parent-Teacher Conferences.
Schools will dismiss on the following schedule:
- 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, UPK - 11:10 a.m. pick-up
- Central Valley, North Main, Pine Tree – 12:45 p.m. dismissal
Buses can be expected to arrive at bus stops three hours earlier than usual.
Crusaders came out in full force for the MWMS Career Fair! M-W alums, both staff and presenters, shared stories and experiences with MS students. Way to represent, Crusaders!💜 #crusaderpride #mwfam
Happy Friyay! MWMS eighth grade students were ten toes down participating in their career fair this morning! Love the Crusader enthusiasm! Have a great weekend!
Congratulations to MWMS sixth grade student Piper Gilpin! Piper is the grand prize winner of this year’s Alcohol and Drug Awareness Council of Orange County (ADAC) Substance Use Prevention poster contest! Piper is the first winner from the MWCSD to win the essay portion. She will be one of 160 students from Orange County to be honored at two separate award ceremonies, where she will receive the Orange County Executive Youth Bureau award. Great job, Piper!
Reminder! Today, March 7 is a half day due to Parent-Teacher conferences. Buses will arrive at their stops approximately 3 hours earlier.
Ready for more sunlight? Daylight Saving Time begins on Sunday, March 9. Don't forget to turn your clocks ahead one hour.
There’s no place like…North Main! Last weekend, the NM Drama Club performed “The Wizard of Oz” and delivered a knockout performance. Thank you to all those in attendance who supported the phenomenal cast and crew as the students brought this story to life!
MWMS seventh grade students Felix Fazekas and Maxtan Manuelpillai earned a gold medal in the Metric Mastery division at this year’s New York State Science Olympiad. Coached by MS Science teacher Mr. Amanatides, these first time competitors were excited to take part in this STEM competition! Besides Crusader purple, GOLD is the next best color to wear! Congratulations, team! 🥇
Are you ready for a night of drama, laughter and incredible performances?
Stop by Monroe-Woodbury Middle School on Friday, March 7, at 7 p.m. and Saturday, March 8, at 2 p.m. as the MWMS Drama Club presents “Honk! Jr.” For tickets visit https://cur8.com/projects/mwmsdramaclub Admission: $10 for adults and $7 for children and senior citizens. 🐤❤️
Looking for a flexible schedule, benefits, and a supportive team? Drive a bus for Monroe-Woodbury! We’re hiring both permanent and substitute drivers.
Join us for our next Test Drive a School Bus event on Saturday, April 26, from 10 a.m. to noon at Central Valley Elementary, 45 Route 32, Central Valley.
Our trained staff will guide you through the process as you get behind the wheel of a school bus in a supervised, hands-on experience right in the Central Valley Elementary parking lot.
Participants must have a valid driver’s license.
To reserve your spot, contact Kathy in the Monroe-Woodbury Transportation Department at 845-460-6010, ext. 6025, or email kmartin@mw.k12.ny.us.
Know someone who might be interested? Bring a friend! Job applications will be available after the demonstration.
Your future is waiting—start the journey today!
The MWHS Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) chapter will be hosting its annual blood drive on Friday, March 14. We're just 62 donations away from reaching a milestone of 5,000 donations through our drives. Since each pint can save 3 lives, our Crusaders have already helped save over 15,000 lives! We're aiming to hit the 5,000 mark during this spring drive. Join us and help make a difference! 🙏
