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
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.
