
Imaginations at Central Valley were awakened in Ms. Eckert’s art class! Students created their own vibrant project boards inspired by poetry from the book Hailstones and Halibut Bones. This collection of poetry describes how we can experience colors using all of our senses. Students were immersed in this activity as they discussed all aspects of the book! 🎨


Get ready for an unforgettable evening of music! The highly anticipated Prism Concert, featuring the incredible student performers from the Voice Ensemble, Chamber Orchestra, Symphonic Band, Symphonic Orchestra, Jazz Ensemble, Wind Ensemble, and Chamber Winds, is happening at 7 p.m. on Thursday, February 20, at MWHS. Don’t miss out on this extraordinary night featuring our talented musicians!🎶⭐️


On Friday, 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! ♥️


Congratulations to the winners of the Dog Man series event! M-W librarians, Monroe Free Public Library and Flagship Cinemas teamed up to host a special contest throughout the district. More than 800 submissions were received and judged based on drawing, coloring and answering trivia questions about the series. Great things happen when we open up a book! 📚
Congratulations to:
SE - Mateo D.
SC - Adalynn F.
CV - Michael B.
NM - Violetta Z.
PT - A’Prayer S.
MS - Ben L.




Monroe-Woodbury MS 8th grade students and staff worked together to design, sketch and paint a mural in the 8th grade hallway incorporating this year’s district theme, New Beginnings. The mural represents the student’s interpretation of values of integrity, honesty, compassion, fairness, ethics and respect! Amazing collaboration, Crusaders! #newbeginnings





Sapphire Elementary, along with local food pantries, teamed up to host its annual “Soup”er Bowl Can Drive. This campaign donates soup and other non-perishable items to Monroe-Woodbury families and neighboring communities in need. This year, over 700 cans were donated! Way to give back, Crusaders! 💜



Mark your calendars! Spring sports registration opens for high school athletes on Feb. 12 and modified (MS) athletes on Feb. 20. Visit the district website www.mw.k12.ny.us to learn more. Don't forget to join the team's Google classroom and follow the online registration process. Let's go, Crusaders!💜💪⭐️


As we wrap up National School Counselor Appreciation Week, we celebrate all our hardworking and dedicated counselors who go the extra mile for Monroe-Woodbury students every day!



Happy Friyay! Hang on, the weekend's almost here! Make it "super" with friends, family and football!🏈


Congratulations to dedicated M-W substitute teacher Jarrett Koby, the latest Crusader Cause for Applause recipient. Since 2009, Mr. Koby is a dependable, reliable and inspirational teacher - a true Crusader!





Due to forecasts calling for prolonged wintry weather conditions, all Monroe-Woodbury schools and offices will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, February 6. The Club Kid program and all after school activities are canceled. Out-of-district students will not be transported.


Congratulations to William Graziano, the newest “Crusader Cause for Applause” recipient! Mr. Graziano, M-W resident and parent of three graduates, has been a substitute teacher in the district for 16 years and never hesitates to help out when needed. Thank you, Mr. Graziano, for all you do!





Happy School Counselor Appreciation Week! This year’s theme is School Counselors: Helping Students Thrive. Join us as we celebrate our dedicated school counselors who provide guidance, support and encouragement to students every day! Thank you!💜


The Monroe-Woodbury Music Boosters Scholarship program seeks to reward those select students in grades 4-12 who demonstrate outstanding musicianship and success in their dedication to music. These students’ confidence and passion for learning music will be apparent in Chorus, Band, Orchestra, or any combination of these ensembles. Scholarships will be presented to winners during each school’s spring concerts. Scholarships are cash awards, with the amounts to be determined depending on the number of winners.
Visit www.mw.k12.ny.us to learn more!


Babysitter/childcare transportation requests for the 2025-26 school year must be received by April 1, 2025. Visit the district website www.mw.k12.ny.us to access the online form. Thank you!


Relax. Recharge. Spend time with people who make you smile. Have an awesome weekend, Crusaders. We look forward to seeing you on Monday!💜😁


Due to icy road conditions affecting our area, all Monroe-Woodbury schools and offices will operate on a 2-hour delay schedule on Friday, January 31. Students will be picked up at bus stops two hours later than usual.
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 – 10:15 a.m. start time
Sapphire UPK – 10:40 a.m. start time
Central Valley, North Main and Pine Tree – 11:15 a.m. start time
Club Kid A.M. will not be held. 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, Crusaders!


All M-W schools and offices will be closed on Wednesday, January 29, in honor of Lunar New Year. See you on Thursday!


Kindergarten registration for September 2025 has begun! To register eligible students, please visit the district website to learn more and download forms. Children must be five years old on or before December 1, 2025 to register for kindergarten for the 2025-2026 school year. See you in the fall!😁


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