News
October 2019
- 18: Pine Tree Outerwear Event – Nov. 4 @ 4 p.m.
- 18: Halloween REC Activity Friday, Oct. 25, 3-6:00 p.m.
- 18: Update from Superintendent Rodriguez
- 18: PayPams now accepting payments
- 18: PPS/SEPTA present “Choose Love” family event on October 30
- 18: Crusader Chat community forum to be held Wednesday, October 23
- 18: HS Drama presents Love, Death and the Prom – Nov. 1, 2
- 17: M-W Faculty & Friends Benefit Concert to be held Oct. 26
- 17: Class of 2022: Class ring info available on Oct. 21, orders taken 10/24 & 10/25
- 15: Pine Tree Patriot Club meets Honor Flight Oct. 12
- 15: Halloween in Monroe is spooktacular
- 10: Girls varsity tennis wins Div 1 Championship third consecutive year
- 7: All Free & Reduced Meal Applications were processed
- 7: Mark your calendars! Upcoming presentations to fulfill prom requirement
- 2: District offices and schools closed Friday, October 4
- 1: M-W community mourns loss of alumnus Brian Mulkeen
September 2019
- 30: Pool will be open for Community Swim, Sunday, Oct. 6
- 30: PowerSchool and Parent/Student Portal are open
- 30: Fall Enrichment Swimming starts Oct. 12
- 29: District uses “fake coyotes” to deter geese
- 26: Have college questions? Visit the College Corner!
- 24: Singers needed for the M-W Community Chorale
- 19: M-W musicians selected for All-State Winter Festival
- 17: Turf field, running track closed to public until construction is complete
- 17: Comments invited on updated M-W School Safety Plan
- 16: Name the M-W Mascot Contest, submissions accepted until 9/30
- 12: Shuttle service available at football game Sept. 13
- 10: Update on cybersecurity threat
- 10: New procedures for students to attend Prom
- 10: M-W announces administrative appointments, changes for 2019-2020 school year
- 8: M-W hosts first games on new turf field
- 4: Parent/Student Portal is open
August 2019
- 23: Board of Education Regular Meeting to be held August 28, 6:00 p.m.
- 20: Summer Crusaders have fun doing Home Depot projects
- 19: Target provides back to school items for M-W families
- 5: Fall & winter athletic fields/facilities scheduling meeting to be held August 19 at 5 p.m. in Ed Center
- 5: Board of Education Regular Meeting to be held August 14
July 2019
- 19: Update – Policies #3280, #3280E.1 concerning Use of Facilities
- 19: Board of Education Special Meeting July 19
- 17: M-W earns Scholar-Athlete School of Excellence Award for third consecutive year
- 13: M-W Alumni Reunion shirts available for purchase
- 11: MS Back to School Supply Lists are here
- 9: Board of Education Organizational Meeting – Mon., July 15 – 5:00 p.m.
- 9: School Supply Lists are ready
- 9: M-W alumnus appointed professor of law at Harvard Law School
- 9: Pine Tree celebrates 5th grade walk
June 2019
- 28: NM waves goodbye to the school year
- 28: Smith Clove says HELLO, SUMMER!
- 27: School Supply Lists are ready
- 27: Relive Graduation 2019 – download the video and photos
- 27: Hello Summer!
- 25: Download livestream to enjoy Middle School Moving Up
- 25: Librarians’ Summer Reading Lists
- 25: Librarians’ Summer Reading Lists
- 25: Librarians’ Summer Reading Lists
- 25: Librarians’ Summer Reading List
- 24: School Supply Lists are ready
- 24: Learn more about the removal of the non-medical exemption from school vaccination requirements
- 21: End of Year Schedules
- 20: 8th Grade shares fun and games
- 20: Brain Games…field day for the mind
- 19: M-W boys medal at NYS outdoor track & field championships
- 19: Board of Education Special Meeting – June 24
- 19: Best wishes to the Class of 2019
- 19: M-W senior named OU BOCES valedictorian
- 18: Author Dan Gutman visits North Main
- 18: Apply today for permanent and substitute bus driver positions
- 17: Meet Maeve Harrington, 2019-20 Student BOE representative
- 12: PT fifth grader wins ADAC poster theme contest
- 11: M-W HS senior earns Student Achievement recognition
- 10: M-W breaks ground on athletic complex
- 9: Students, staff, community honored at Commendations Ceremony
- 9: Guest presenters bring the world to M-W classrooms
- 7: Board of Education Regular Meeting Wednesday, June 12
- 6: M-W reflects on the 75th anniversary of D-Day
- 5: The Central Valley Journal last 18-19 issue
- 4: North Main breaks ground on Project Fit
- 4: Aiden Diltz Athlete of the Week
May 2019
- 31: Meet M-W Alumnus: John Fitzgerald, Class of 1976
- 30: Meet M-W Alumna: Diane Becker, Class of 1961
- 30: Valedictorian & Salutatorian honored at Outstanding Student Recognition Dinner
- 30: Meet M-W Alumnus: Ray Reilly, Class of 1973
- 23: Delays due to construction anticipated at HS/MS dismissal
- 22: Congratulations to the Top 25 students of the Class of 2019
- 22: NM & PT students serve as Village of Monroe Mayor/Trustees
- 21: Due to heavy traffic, buses are running late – May 20
- 20: Victoria Terracino Athlete of the Week
- 17: Kindergarten students sing their way into our hearts
- 9: Pine Tree Times – read all about it!
- 9: Voters to decide on $181.3 million proposed budget, board elections, school vehicle purchase on May 21
- 6: Colin Lagarde is Athlete of the Week
- 6: Measles update from County Commissioner of Health
- 6: 8th grade LEAD Conference Informational Meeting May 9
- 6: 2020 LEAD Conference Informational Meeting May 7
- 3: Lisa Landau receives Award for Teaching Excellence
- 3: M-W musicians earn highest honors at music competition
- 3: Board of Education Special Meeting and Public School Budget Hearing – May 8, 6:00 p.m.
- 1: Gabrielle Nebiker is the Athlete of the Week
April 2019
- 30: Middle School Quarter 3 Honor Rolls announced
- 30: M-W seniors honored at Humanities Breakfast
- 30: Dad returns from deployment to surprise his son
- 30: M-W FBLA shines at state competition
- 26: The Pine Tree Times is here!
- 25: BOE adopts proposed budget for 2019-2020 school year
- 25: Annual District Art Show & online art auction May 3-5
- 25: Daniel Lynch is Athlete of the Week
- 25: Sapphire enjoys Moon Night
- 24: Quarter 3 Honor Rolls announced
- 17: Board of Education Meeting Thursday, April 25, 5:00 p.m.
- 12: Parking options for athletic events
- 9: Jordan Gollinger is Athlete of the Week
- 9: All M-W fall and winter varsity teams earn Scholar-Athlete recognition
- 5: M-W recognized as Best Community for Music Education 8th consecutive year
- 5: High school students read at Smith Clove
- 5: High School students read at Sapphire
- 5: Board of Education Meeting April 10 at Smith Clove
- 4: Unified Basketball season kicks off with pep rally & game on April 8
- 3: Science Research Honors students recognized at regional competitions
- 2: M-W musician earns first-ever “Scholar Musician Flute Grant”
March 2019
- 29: Permanent and substitute bus driving opportunities available
- 27: Lifeguard Certification class begins April 2
- 27: Hot off the presses! The Central Valley Journal for March
- 22: IBM engineers meet Technology students
- 22: Board of Education Regular Meeting March 27 – 6:00 p.m.
- 21: North Main sends special thanks to the M-W community
- 20: M-W CARES presents Taylor’s Message
- 19: M-W CARES presents Ian Hockley – Thurs., April 4 – 7 p.m. @ HS
- 18: What comes first? The chicken or the egg?
- 16: Wow! Two M-W State Champion OM teams
- 15: Crusaders finish strong at Odyssey of the Mind Regionals
- 15: M-W CARES presents Taylor’s Message & Dylan’s Wings of Change
- 13: M-W CARES Walkway brick sales offered through April 5
- 8: MS Drama Club presents Bye Bye Birdie
- 6: Project Love promotes collaboration, creativity among NM students
- 6: M-W HS launches inaugural Tri-M Music Honor Society Chapter
- 6: Spring Enrichment swimming and diving classes begin March 16
- 6: Dr. Seuss is in the house!
- 5: Sapphire celebrates 100 Days of School
- 1: M-W FBLA shows strong presence at district competition
- 1: Board of Education Regular Meeting Wednesday, March 6
February 2019
- 28: MS Quarter 2 Honor Rolls announced
- 25: NM Drama Club presents Peter Pan Jr., March 1 & 2
- 25: Students are 100 days smarter at SC
- 24: Students named finalists in National Merit Scholarship Program
- 23: North Main seeks community votes to win $25,000 grant for fitness playground
- 21: Souza Music/Performing Arts Scholarships due April 8
- 21: Christian Cotter is the Athlete of the Week
- 20: Capital improvement project Bids Notice released
- 20: Pine Tree student earns 2nd place in NYS PTA poster contest
- 20: Singing, dancing, celebrating with Red Grammer
- 19: SC art projects to be on exhibit at Rushmore Library
- 19: Middle school “Support Your Principal” technology challenge
- 19: FBLA meets the NY Knicks
- 15: Board of Education Meeting changed to Thursday, Feb. 21 – 5:15 p.m.
- 12: Kiley Kirkpatrick is Athlete of the Week
- 11: Kindergarten cuties are snow happy
- 6: New Central Valley Journal is here!
- 6: Ella DePhillips is Athlete of the Week
- 6: Pine Tree Reflections Award Winners
- 5: Reminders to families regarding the flu
- 4: Hayden Abrahams featured soloist at OCMEA All-County Festival
- 2: 4 swimmers are Athletes of the Week
- 2: MS students arrive at LEAD Conference
- 2: Spring Field Scheduling meeting Feb. 11
- 1: Military dad surprises his daughter at North Main
- 1: Boys swim and dive team win 4th consecutive division title, heading to states
- 1: Board of Education Regular Meeting Wednesday, February 6
January 2019
- 30: M-W student to play for 2019 Canadian Jr. Women’s National Softball Team
- 30: THANK YOU!
- 30: And they’re off! LEAD Conference 2019
- 28: Update on 1/24/19 incident
- 28: Family Fun Night is big hit among SC fam
- 28: Families cheer on girls varsity basketball team at annual Spirit Game
- 28: Captivating stories, special guests & PJs mark another memorable Read-a-Thon
- 24: Welcome to second grade at Central Valley
- 24: Codi Clark is Athlete of the Week
- 22: Smith Clove has a dream…
- 22: Connor Paik recognized as All American player
- 22: Robotics team competes at First Lego League Competition
- 22: National PTA Reflections participants celebrated at recognition breakfast
- 18: Little Miracles program makes big impact on HS students
- 18: Hannah Whitfield is Athlete of the Week
- 18: Board of Education Regular Meeting – Wednesday, January 23
- 17: Soccer teams honored on MaxPreps Tour of Champions
- 17: College 101 students get reality check
- 9: Message from Principal Arlt regarding water main break
- 9: Marco Vespa is Athlete of the Week 1/11/19
- 8: Boys and girls soccer teams to be honored at MaxPreps Tour of Champions on January 16; celebrate our Crusaders!
- 3: Rohan Murphy shares inspirational message with families on Jan. 9 @ 7 p.m.
- 3: M-W High School teachers recognized for excellence in teaching
- 2: Kajetan Leitner is Athlete of the Week
- 2: Musical performances by students incite holiday cheer
- 2: Scouts build picnic table for Middle School
December 2018
- 26: January Exam Schedule and Information
- 21: Holiday magic happens in the most unexpected places…including a BOE meeting!
- 20: Students, guest readers making memories at annual Read-a-Thon
- 20: Melissa Alifano is Athlete of the Week
- 18: M-W Musicians earn placement in All-State and All-Eastern Conferences
- 18: HS students sign National Letter of Intent to play collegiate sports
- 18: DoT: traffic shift begins Dec. 18, ends Dec. 20
- 17: FACS is mixing things up, new names for course offerings
- 17: Gingerbread houses = recipe for fun
- 17: M-W writes 2,756 letters to Santa for Macy’s Make a Wish® campaign
- 17: SC decks the halls for its first-ever door decorating contest
- 14: BOE recognizes fire safety poster contest winners
- 14: Students Speak: “Exploring Teaching as a Profession” course
- 12: Conor Coffey is Athlete of the Week
- 11: HS Quarter 1 Honor Roll announced
- 7: Hot off the presses! The Central Valley Journal is here!
- 7: High School students read with K-1 students
- 7: Board of Education Regular Meeting December 12 at the High School
- 2: PT Patriot Club spreads holiday cheer
November 2018
- 30: HS introduces new course: “Exploring Teaching as a Profession”
- 30: M-W alumnus brings drone curriculum to MS
- 30: M-W artists research human rights for art exhibit at SUNY Orange
- 27: State Champions take celebratory tour to M-W schools
- 21: NM’s Annual Basketball Game raises $4000+
- 16: M-W gives thanks for our Board of Education
- 14: Books and pumpkins = fall fun at CV!
- 13: Strategic Plan report outlines goals, outcomes
- 13: Cross country teams end season strong
- 12: Wow! Two Soccer State Champs in one day!
- 9: Faculty & Friends benefit concert supports boosters, scholarship
- 9: Board of Education Regular Meeting – November 14 – 6:00 p.m. @ CV
- 9: Students prepare shelters for feral cats
- 7: Vote for Christian Hess – THR Scholar Athlete of the Month
- 7: Incident at the high school
- 3: M-W swimmers & diver moving on to states
- 2: Girls Cross Country wins 5th consecutive Section IX Crown
- 2: NM travels back in time to the 80s
- 1: Howdy! Welcome to the Sapphire Hoedown
October 2018
- 30: Andrew Yi is Athlete of the Week
- 26: Congrats to boys & girls varsity soccer – SECTION IX Champs!
- 25: Art students bring the spirit of autumn to Main Street
- 25: Let’s take a walk! Second graders learn firsthand about community
- 25: First-ever M-W CARES Day to take place on Oct. 26
- 24: Kaelyn Salatto is Athlete of the Week
- 24: Message to bullies: You are not allowed in our school!
- 23: M-W residents approve capital improvement project
- 18: M-W residents to vote on proposed $8.4 million capital project on Oct. 23
- 18: Abigail Howell is Athlete of the Week
- 17: Food and family at SE Multicultural Night
- 16: Three seniors named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists
- 16: K-1 Winner’s Walk is all about healthy fun!
- 16: Proposed capital project vote -Tuesday, Oct. 23
- 16: HS students revisit their kindergarten days
- 15: M-W athletes GO PINK for cancer awareness
- 15: Voter registration deadline is October 16
- 12: North Main Book Club loves reading!
- 12: Central Valley moves full STEAM ahead
- 12: Crusader Chat outlines proposed capital project
- 11: Rocket spreads joy throughout the hallways
- 11: Sneak Peek: Autumn in the Middle School
- 11: High school musicians selected for All-State Festival
- 10: World Mental Health Day, Oct. 10
- 9: Jessica Ader is Athlete of the Week
- 4: Power and phone service are restored
- 4: Power outage impacting High School, Middle School, Smith Clove and Education Center ONLY
- 3: Incident at the middle school
- 2: Christian Garner is Athlete of the Week
September 2018
- 26: Tyler Toledo is Athlete of the Week
- 25: All Free and Reduced Meal applications have been processed
- 21: Board of Education Regular Meeting – Wednesday, September 26
- 20: Statement from Superintendent Elsie Rodriguez
- 19: Makaela Hung is Athlete of the Week
- 13: Mackenzie Tuttle is Athlete of the Week 9/14/18
- 11: Pine Tree Fall Newsletter is here!
- 7: Grade 6 Orientation Slide Presentation
- 7: Welcome back to M-W MS
- 6: Check out the Online Athletics Schedule!
- 5: Emily Campbell is Athlete of the Week
August 2018
- 24: Board of Education Regular Meeting August 29 at the High School
- 23: Apply for Free and Reduced Price meals in M-W cafeterias
- 12: 2018 Flu Information from Orange County Health Department
July 2018
- 15: Important Updates from the School Nurse
- 5: Superintendent’s message to graduates: stay humble & kind
June 2018
- 29: Board of Education Reorganization & Regular Meeting – Tues., July 3
- 25: Enjoy Graduation again! Download video and photos!
- 20: Pine Tree holds Capabilities Week
- 20: 2018 Graduation Ceremony to be live streamed on Friday, June 22
- 11: The Central Valley Journal final issue for 2017-18
- 8: Field Day fun for all!
- 8: Board of Education Regular Meeting – Wednesday, June 13
- 6: 2018 Monroe-Woodbury Commendations
- 4: All elementary families invited to Every Child Travels Safely Event – June 7
- 4: It’s graduation day for Little Miracles!
- 4: The Community page has June info, Summer Enrichment & more!
- 1: 2018 Remedial Summer School information
- 1: Board of Education Special Meeting – Tuesday, June 5 at M-W High School
May 2018
- 31: MS Odyssey of the Mind Team places 6th in World Finals
- 30: Thank you, M-W Food Services!
- 25: Smith Clove first grader epitomizes #Crusaderpride
- 24: 2018 M-W HS valedictorian/salutatorian announced
- 24: Kindergarten Fest = music! friends! fun!
- 24: Officer Gayler & Simba stop by Sapphire
- 24: “Inspire Success” Logo contest
- 24: Kathleen Riegner & Ian Bezdicek recognized as Senior Scholar-Athletes
- 23: Connor Olson is Athlete of the Week
- 21: Schools announce end-of-year schedules for 2018
- 21: Mr. Wing conducts final Chamber Chorus performance
- 17: CV Orientation for incoming second graders & families – May 24 @ 7 p.m.
- 17: Orientation for incoming second graders – Thursday, May 24
- 15: M-W residents approve 2018-19 budget, proposition, elect three BOE candidates
- 15: Timothy Philbin is Athlete of the Week
- 11: Pine Tree Times – 2 new issues published!
- 11: M-W teachers awarded Collaborators of Excellence, Scholarship by NYS English Council
- 11: Update from DOT re: Route 17/Exit 131 reconstruction project
- 10: Students host Voter Registration Drive at HS
- 9: Student athletes celebrate college commitments
- 9: Summer Enrichment Registration is open
- 9: Margaret Rosaschi is Athlete of the Week
- 2: Olivia Doughty is Athlete of the Week
- 1: Update regarding status of strategic planning
April 2018
- 30: Special Olympians to compete at West Point on May 5
- 29: Pep Rally celebrates M-W Unified Basketball team
- 27: Board of Education Special Meeting & Public Budget Hearing – Wednesday, May 2
- 26: Board of Education seeks student representative for 2018-19 school year
- 25: M-W FBLA members mean business at state competition
- 25: 8th grade Wash., D.C. LEAD Conference Information Meeting – May 1
- 25: 2020 Wash., DC LEAD Conference Information Meeting – May 7
- 25: Wellness Fair brings support and education resources to HS students, staff
- 24: Operation Safe Stop Day – Thursday, April 26
- 24: Elias Leone-Formisano is Athlete of the Week
- 23: Vote for M-W artists in Congressional Art Competition
- 23: M-W Board of Education adopts proposed budget for 2018-19 school year
- 20: M-W named Best Community for Music Education seven years running
- 20: Athletes sign letters of intent to compete at college level
- 19: Pine Tree’s Spring Newsletter is full of information
- 18: Gabrielle Nebiker and Trevor LaDue – Athletes of the Week
- 18: Supt. Message regarding district loss
- 17: M-W Math B Team earns Section A trophy
- 17: The Central Valley Journal – new issue!
- 17: Board of Education Special Meeting – Thursday, April 19
- 16: Anonymous Alerts anti-bullying mobile app now available to students, families
- 16: CV student wins Women’s History Month poster contest
- 16: Top 25 students of the Class of 2018 announced
- 16: Pine Tree’s annual fundraiser supports Our Father’s Kitchen
- 16: M-W sophomore Tyler Jacklitsch wins Stop Hate Essay Contest
- 10: Kindergartners’ perspective on Top 25
- 9: Andrew Salkin is Athlete of the Week
- 9: Pep rally to kick off Unified Basketball season ~ April 12 at 6:30 p.m.
- 9: Monthly update from DOT regarding Route 17/Exit 131 reconstruction project
- 8: Congrats to our Odyssey of the Mind teams
- 6: Update regarding school calendar and snow days
- 6: Board of Education Regular Meeting – Wednesday, April 11
- 5: Good luck to Middle School OM teams at State Competition
March 2018
- 30: Board of Education Regular Meeting – Wed., April 4 – High School
- 22: Pine Tree’s Science Fair full of fun, exciting projects
- 16: Please note changes to school calendar
- 16: Applications for Souza Foundation music scholarships due April 6
- 13: And the winner of the 2018 Penguin Race is…
- 10: Music Boosters Scholarships due on Mar. 16
- 9: Experience Oklahoma without leaving town!
- 9: Good luck to M-W Odyssey of the Mind teams at Regionals March 10
- 9: Pine Tree to hold Community Blood Drive on Friday, March 16
- 5: MS musicians selected for Honor Band
- 5: Message from Principal re: Route 17 reconstruction project
- 5: Visit Route 17/Exit 131 reconstruction project website for latest information
- 4: A message to families re: student transportation on Monday, March 5
- 2: Good luck to the Elementary Special Olympics team
- 2: Board of Education Regular Meeting – Wed., March 7 at Ed Center
February 2018
- 23: Superintendent message concerning school safety
- 23: High school to host M-W CARES Day – October 26, 2018
- 21: Parentsteps Kindergarten program begins on Tuesday, Feb. 27
- 20: Chris Cromwell is Athlete of the Week
- 16: Board of Education Regular Meeting – Wednesday, February 21
- 15: A Message from the Superintendent
- 15: M-W offers NEW online registration and payment options for AP exams
- 14: Happy Valentine’s Day!
- 14: HS senior to perform cello solo with SUNY Orange Community Orchestra
- 14: Four M-W teams named Section 9 champion
- 13: Four seniors honored at college commitment ceremony
- 12: M-W Girls Track & Field wins 5th consecutive O.C.I.A.A. championship
- 12: Boys Track and Field also O.C.I.A.A. winners!
- 12: Dakota Finocchiaro – Athlete of the Week
- 8: Margaret Ryan is Athlete of the Week
- 7: Superintendent video request to submit strategic plan survey
- 2: Strategic Plan survey deadline extended until Feb. 13; view Supt. video message
January 2018
- 30: We’ve got the spirit…yes we do!
- 30: National School Counseling Week – Feb. 5-9
- 30: Reminder: morning drop-off procedures at high school and middle school
- 29: M-W SEPTA awards over $3,000 in grants to faculty and staff
- 29: Chris Egan is Athlete of the Week
- 26: 500+ Valentines sent to troops, veterans
- 26: CV Bakeoff desserts were yummy!
- 24: Sapphire students read 1,024 books over winter break
- 19: Spring Athletic Fields Scheduling Meeting – Feb. 13 at 5 p.m.
- 18: Taylor Gutierrez is Athlete of the Week
- 18: Meet district leaders at Crusader Chat on January 23
- 17: Foods 2 class is really cooking!
- 16: Principal’s message regarding K-9 exercise
- 12: Board of Education Regular Meeting – rescheduled for Jan. 24
- 11: What do 9th graders need to know?
- 11: Congratulations to the winners in the PTA Reflections contest!
- 8: All Varsity fall teams named “Scholar Athlete Teams”
- 8: Marco Vespa is Athlete of the Week 1/12/18
- 5: Musical performances rescheduled due to Snow Day
- 5: December fun at Sapphire
- 5: Thank you!
- 4: M-W schools will operate on 3-hour delay schedule on Friday, January 5
- 4: Schools are closed on Thursday, January 4
- 3: Stay tuned for potential changes in tomorrow’s school schedule
- 3: Richmond Boateng is Athlete of the Week
- 2: Cold weather advisory for students
- 2: Kindergarten Registration underway for 18-19 school year
- 2: Red Grammer to perform Family Concert on Tuesday, January 23
- 2: Jessica Wright – NY Secondary Health Education Teacher of the Year
December 2017
- 27: M-W not able to accept prepayment of school taxes
- 21: Sapphire and HS students bond over games, crafts and holiday books
- 19: BOE recognizes Fire Safety Poster Contest winners
- 18: Laughter and friends = best recipe for gingerbread house fun
- 18: Caroline Helbeck is Athlete of the Week
- 14: Update: All M-W schools are closed today, Thursday, December 14
- 12: M-W Athletic Club members dance their way into the hearts of Monroe Seniors
- 11: North Main library: where fairy tales come true
- 11: Brandon Adams is Athlete of the Week
- 11: 13th Annual NFL Challenge promotes healthy habits
- 7: Online M-W Spirit Shop offers custom Monroe-Woodbury merchandise
- 7: Sapphire students singing and dancing their way into our hearts!
- 6: Virtual field trip fun at M-W schools
- 6: Hot off the presses! The Central Valley News
- 4: Kids on the Block teach important lessons
- 4: Students supporting Toys for Tots Campaign
- 2: NM performs “Why We Sing”
- 1: Board of Education Regular Meeting – Wednesday, December 6
November 2017
- 30: HS students learn how to protect grandparents/seniors from phone scams
- 29: M-W artists participate in “An Artist’s Response to Human Rights” exhibition
- 28: Trick or Treat for UNICEF raised $2200
- 27: “Happy Unbirthday” from Pine Tree as students present Alice in Wonderland
- 27: Local author/teacher shares rhyming book with Smith Clove students
- 27: Students sign National Letter of Intent to play collegiate sports
- 26: North Main students remember to be thankful!
- 21: Thank you to our School Related Professionals
- 16: M-W mourns loss of student
- 15: November 15 letter from Superintendent Rodriguez
- 14: St. Jude’s Basketball Classic Fri., Nov. 17
- 14: SC holds anti-bullying parade
- 9: Fall fun at Smith Clove
- 6: Raise money for families in need? Wear a tutu? Done and done!
- 6: M-W makes blankets for Project Linus
- 6: UPDATE: Girls Soccer heading to the Final Four
- 4: Patriot Club supports Veterans at Honor Flight
- 4: Boys & Girls Cross Country teams are Section IX Champs
- 3: Sidewalks showcase student art
- 2: Daniel Hynes is Athlete of the Week
- 1: Little Miracles celebrate a spook-tacular Halloween
- 1: Individuals recognized for commitment to excellence
October 2017
- 30: Spanish 5 students polish skills at SUNY Spanish Day
- 27: M-W cross country teams sweep OCIAA Championships
- 26: Hope in a basket for pediatric cancer patients
- 26: 5 A Day The Color Way means good health
- 26: Sapphire students learn safety tips during Fire Prevention Week
- 24: Angela Iaccarino is Athlete of the Week
- 23: Students learn important lessons during Fire Prevention Week
- 23: 27th Annual Fall Classic Cross Country Run to be held Oct. 28
- 23: Community members encouraged to share questions related to the boundary line alteration
- 23: Winner’s Walk promotes health & wellness in K-1 schools
- 20: FBLA Cheers for a Cure
- 19: SC loves apples!
- 17: Musicians selected for All-State Festival
- 16: Christina Palanza is Athlete of the Week
- 13: Pep Rally Fun!
- 11: M-W food service workers earn national certification
- 11: Sunshine and smiles mark Class of 2018’s senior picnic
- 10: Kathleen Riegner is Athlete of the Week
- 10: Heroin Forum to take place at Minisink HS on Oct. 19 at 6:30 p.m.
- 6: Update regarding boundary line alteration
- 6: Multicultural dinner celebrates diversity at SC
- 4: Checking in with PT students
- 4: Thank you! Your generosity will help many people in PR
- 3: Dylan McDermott is Athlete of the Week
- 2: Schools will be closed on Monday, October 9 for Columbus Day
September 2017
- 29: What does a M-W education mean to you?
- 28: Welcome back to our PT students
- 28: First grade rocks at Sapphire!
- 27: Wanted: singers for the M-W Community Chorale
- 27: September highlights from our schools
- 26: Owen Chambers is Athlete of the Week
- 19: Jenna Costelloe is Athlete of the Week
- 19: Gymnast Shannon Miller tells students “health is your greatest gift”
- 15: College Fair to be held Oct. 5, 6:00-8:00 p.m. in the HS gym
- 15: Welcome to Kindergarten at Sapphire
- 15: Social media threat found to be non-credible
- 14: Orange County Early Dismissal Drill on Wednesday, Sept. 20
- 14: M-W Goes Gold on Friday, September 15
- 13: Mackenzie Tuttle is Athlete of the Week 9/15/17
- 8: Board of Education Regular Meeting – Wednesday, September 13
- 7: The first issue of the Pine Tree Newsletter is hot off the presses!
- 7: Sept. 8 football game at Washingtonville to honor Special Olympians
- 6: Lauren Friedman is Athlete of the Week
- 5: Presenting “We are Monroe-Woodbury,” in honor of the first day of school
- 5: At M-W “All We Need is Love”
August 2017
- 30: Welcome back from Mr. Coto
- 24: M-W BOE unanimously approves school boundary alteration
- 23: Welcome to the Middle School!
- 18: Welcome letter and important student updates from Principal Kaste
- 18: Superintendent update regarding boundary line alteration
- 18: Board of Education Regular Meeting – Wednesday, August 23
- 17: Grade 6 & new student Orientation Tuesday, August 22
- 17: M-W celebrates August graduation – Friday, August 18
- 16: Apply Now for Free and Reduced Price Meals in M-W cafeterias
- 14: District resident notification list available to M-W community
- 12: Meeting to schedule community use of fields and gyms – August 16
- 10: Check out the M-W teams’ schedule page offered by OCIAA
- 8: Trombonist selected for All-National Honor Ensembles Symphony Orchestra
- 8: M-W High School student volunteers at medical outreach mission in Guyana
- 4: Summer Crusaders program offers creative learning opportunities for students
- 3: Orange County Department of Health Pertussis notification
- 1: Special Meeting of the Board of Education – Wednesday, August 16
July 2017
- 26: What did you do in the library this year?
- 26: Theresa Tomer named 2017 Pupil Transportation Leader of the Year
- 26: State requires two doses of meningitis vaccination before grade 12
- 17: Fall 2017 Varsity and JV tryout information
- 13: M-W announces administrative changes, new hires
- 10: Kaylee Sperling graduates with perfect attendance
- 10: Public Hearing on Code of Conduct at July 11 Board meeting
- 7: M-W named Scholar-Athlete School of Excellence
June 2017
- 30: What I liked best about Kindergarten…
- 27: Best wishes to the Class of 2017
- 24: Just in time for summer – reading lists recommended by our librarians
- 23: View the graduation ceremony again…and again
- 23: Happy summer from Smith Clove
- 23: Update: graduation ceremony to be held in high school gymnasium
- 20: Graduation Ceremony to be live streamed on Friday, June 23
- 19: AP Science Summer Assignments
- 19: Desk clean-out school supply drive – donate “gently used” items
- 16: Varsity captains recap spring sports season
- 12: Schools announce end-of-year schedules
- 10: Little Miracles graduate!
- 10: Pine Tree celebrates Capabilities Week
- 9: Grade 8 Moving Up Ceremony
- 9: Incident at the Middle School
- 9: Excelsior Scholarship applications now being accepted, deadline July 21
- 8: Furry visitor makes big impact on students
- 8: Sapphire artists exhibit their masterpieces at Art Show
- 7: Read on, Sapphire!
- 7: June Calendar with exam and events schedule
- 6: M-W Music Boosters announces scholarship winners
- 5: Kira Purcell is Athlete of the Week
May 2017
- 31: Girls’ Track wins 5th consecutive OCIAA & Section 9 Titles
- 30: Drew Guerra is Athlete of the Week
- 29: M-W alumna creates award-winning animated film
- 25: Surprise presentation at Principal’s Awards
- 25: Classes resume after brief evacuation due to fire alarm
- 24: Schools announce end-of-year student schedules 2017
- 23: Parent Reminder: School Climate survey deadline is Friday, May 26
- 23: “Mock accident” traffic safety exercise to take place May 25
- 22: Daniel Fitzpatrick is Athlete of the Week
- 18: MS girls chorus performs “Letter From a Girl to the World”
- 18: HS students present bench to PT
- 17: Highlights from Kindergarten Festival
- 17: Multicultural Night celebrates 10 years of community, food and fun
- 17: Gabrielle Varley is Athlete of the Week
- 16: M-W residents approve budget, propositions and elect three board members
- 16: New Pine Tree Times hot off the presses!
- 16: Congrats the ADAC poster contest winners
- 15: Student link to School Climate Survey
- 12: Thank you to all M-W teachers
- 12: Residents to vote on school budget and two propositions May 16
- 11: Congratulations to Quarter 3 Honor Roll students
- 10: M-W recognized as “Best Community for Music Education”
- 10: Golfer Olivia Doughty is Athlete of the Week
- 9: M-W junior named 2017 Semper Fidelis All-American
- 9: Welcome to May at North Main!
- 8: Candidates for M-W Board of Education video from Wed. May 10
- 5: Mrs. Meyers’ class has all the right ingredients for success
- 3: Congratulations to these college bound Crusader athletes
- 3: Board of Education adopts proposed budget for 2017-2018 school year
- 2: New technology takes the sting out of learning
- 2: District Art Show to be held May 5-7, ONLINE silent auction this year!
- 1: Golfer Ryan Donohue named Athlete of the Week
- 1: Pine Tree Times publishes two new issues
April 2017
- 30: M-W Unified Basketball team scores big with students
- 28: M-W students honored at Senior Scholar Humanities Breakfast
- 28: North Main student wins District 39 Earth Day Poster Contest
- 27: NM students plant seeds of change
- 26: Operation Safe Stop Education & Enforcement Day Thursday, April 27
- 26: Angela Iaccarino and Andriy Prokopiv are Athletes of the Week
- 24: PT student named Ambassador for “Go the Distance Walk”
- 24: Board of Education seeks student representative for 2017-18 school year
- 22: Vote for our amazing M-W artists in Congressional Art Competition, voting ends April 24
- 21: First annual Spring Fest – Friday, April 28 – 5:30-8:30 p.m.
- 21: FBLA members take the lead at State Conference, head to Nationals
- 21: CV OMers enjoy a successful trip to State competition
- 21: Team captains provide highlights of their winter seasons
- 12: High School PTA Health & Wellness Meeting April 27
- 11: Middle School PTA seeks nominations for 2017-18 Executive Board
- 11: M-W student athletes honor veterans
- 6: Top 25 of Class of 2017 announced at M-W High School
- 5: Colin Gordon is Athlete of the Week
- 5: Register your child for Little Miracles preschool program by May 10
March 2017
- 28: Master gardeners dig deep into reading
- 28: Master gardeners grow strong readers at CV
- 27: M-W goes blue on April 7 for Autism Awareness
- 26: Online budget conversation to be held March 30 at noon, please share questions
- 24: Fun is good on Dr. Seuss’s birthday
- 24: M-W High School students win big at Science & Engineering Fair
- 21: Bravo to the cast and crew of Singin’ In the Rain Jr.
- 18: 10th Multicultural Night – Thursday, April 6 at the Middle School
- 17: This weekend! Big Fish – March 24-7 p.m. – March 25-1 p.m. & 7 p.m.
- 17: Singing, dancing “trolls” perform heartwarming video for Kelsey Berger
- 17: Learn the facts about transgender at presentation on March 21
- 16: Don’t miss Screenagers – March 28 at 7 p.m. – M-W High School
- 16: The results are in! Three middle school students win at NY State Reflections judging
- 16: Sojourner Truth Awards presented to outstanding M-W students
- 16: It takes a team effort! A huge “thank you” to our snow clean-up crew!
- 13: All M-W schools will be closed Tuesday, March 14
- 13: SECOND section – Red Cross Lifeguarding Course begins April 4
- 10: Congrats to our elementary Special Olympians who competed on March 11
- 8: Interested in running for a seat on the Board of Education?
- 7: M-W athletes chase their dreams at indoor track championship
- 7: Screenagers has been rescheduled – new date is Tuesday, March 28
- 6: Congratulations, CV OMers on a big win! On to States!
- 6: Musicians play in Honor Band at NYSBDA Symposium
- 3: Message from superintendent regarding middle school incident
- 3: M-W special olympian takes to the runway
- 1: March is Music in our Schools Month
February 2017
- 28: Odyssey of the Mind 2017….here we come!
- 28: Sapphire students accept a mission of love
- 28: M-W musician performs solo with SUNY Orange Community Orchestra
- 28: M-W hosts Special Olympics elementary competition on March 11
- 27: Amazing M-W weekend at NY State Wrestling Championships
- 25: UPDATE: M-W chess teams repeat as Mid-Hudson Champions
- 24: M-W students’ artwork on display tomorrow at OC Arts Council showcase
- 19: Congrats to repeat Section 9 Champion Crusader TEAMS!
- 16: M-W student makes a difference…one dress at a time
- 16: Small students…big hearts!
- 14: “What’s Valentine’s Day all about?”
- 14: Dan Dorney is Athlete of the Week
- 13: Spring Athletic Fields Scheduling Meeting Feb 14 at 5:00 p.m.
- 13: Alumni Recognition Night on February 13
- 12: Support NM Drama Club at Feb. 13 HS boys’ basketball game
- 11: Students shine at annual science fair
- 9: A note from Principal Coto regarding 2/10 schedule and NM play
- 8: After digging out from the snow, come see the NM show!
- 8: Feb. 28 Parentsteps kindergarten program moved to Sapphire
- 8: Victory is sweet for student bake-off winners
- 7: February is Reading Rocks month at CV
- 7: FBLA shows talent at district competition
- 7: Crusader pride shines at 16th Annual Winter Cheer Classic
- 6: M-W athletes sign National Letters of Intent 2017
- 6: M-W swim team wins OCIAA championship
- 6: Tyler Buchanan is Athlete of the Week
- 5: LEAD students heading home from Washington, DC.
- 5: Saturday night moonlight monument tour
- 4: The LEAD Conference is now in full swing
- 4: Middle School students home from D.C. LEAD Conference
- 4: Friday was a busy day in Washington DC – LEAD update!
- 3: The Washington D.C. adventure continues for LEAD participants
- 3: M-W Future Business Leaders of America inducts new members
- 2: Student art adorns Rushmore Library
- 2: Kindergarten Bucket of Books – Feb. 6-10
- 2: LEAD participants head to D.C.
- 1: Reflections Recognition Breakfast honors artists
- 1: Valentines for Our Veterans project sends love to VA hospital
- 1: Abagaile Kimbrell is Athlete of the Week
January 2017
- 30: “Bucket fillers, that’s what we are!”
- 30: Sapphire students are bucket fillers
- 30: Reflections participants recognized at celebratory breakfast
- 29: M-W Varsity Girls Track & Field team wins fourth consecutive O.C.I.A.A. championship
- 28: Common Scholarship Application due Mar. 1
- 27: Calling all M-W alums!
- 27: Hello World! Red Grammer and district administrators share the stage
- 26: Update Regarding Snow Days and Parent Teacher Conferences
- 26: M-W military families – we want to hear from you!
- 25: PT receives water retest results
- 25: Little Miracles look forward to kindergarten
- 25: NM Drama Club presents Beauty and the Beast Jr. on Feb. 11 and 12
- 24: M-W musicians earn highest honors at national championship
- 24: M-W alumna named to Forbes’ 30 Under 30 for Education
- 22: Reminder: Notification procedures in case of inclement weather
- 20: Winter greetings from Principal Coto
- 19: M-W Crusader Ice Hockey team scores for Children’s Hospital
- 18: New Year…new goals for CV students
- 18: You’ve been chopped!
- 17: Billy Coddington is Athlete of the Week
- 13: Water retest results for Sapphire
- 13: Senior Dan Willis to ring closing bell on Wall Street today at 4 p.m.
- 10: Alison Loughran is Athlete of the Week
- 9: Reflections winners advance to New York state competition
- 9: Kindergarten Registration beginning for September 2017
- 6: Fourth graders take on #themannequinchallenge
- 6: Red Grammer to perform family concert on Jan. 24
- 4: Heartfelt thanks to police officers from PT third graders
- 4: Local churches help make holidays bright for NM families
- 4: Students encouraging students to #luv_urself
- 3: Evan Barczak is Athlete of the Week
- 2: Share a smile…performed by SC first graders
December 2016
- 31: School Climate Survey – January 3-6
- 23: Season’s Greetings from M-W
- 14: M-W spreads HOPE this holiday season
- 5: Michelle Bulla wins 2016 HS Teacher of Excellence Award
- 5: M-W is big winner at NYSEC awards
November 2016
October 2016
September 2016
- 13: Seniors say “time management” is key to success
- 13: Conversations with a kindergartner
- 9: M-W faculty and staff define HOPE
- 6: Get to know Lori Hock, the district’s new athletic director
- 1: M-W teachers perform “This is Monroe-Woodbury”
August 2016
- 29: District initiates water quality testing
- 29: Updated: New Board policy requires booster organizations to register with district
June 2016
- 29: Welcome summer…CV style
- 29: Kick off summer with Sapphire students and staff
- 29: The PT family says goodbye school, hello summer
- 28: Cuteness overload as Sapphire students sing their way to first grade
- 28: Pine Tree and North Main recognized for “green” initiatives
- 28: Happy Summer, Smith Clove
- 28: North Main says farewell to fifth graders
- 27: Best wishes to the Class of 2016
- 23: 8th graders “move on up”
- 22: CV raises $6,800 for American Cancer Society
- 20: Smith Clove first graders welcome summer with a beach themed Rec Night
- 20: Central Valley students learn about becoming a doctor
- 16: Enjoy the chorus of Smith Clove singers at the Board meeting on June 15
- 16: Elementary Special Olympians honored at June 15 Board meeting
- 16: Sports Medicine doctor visits students at Central Valley
- 16: Monroe Volunteer Ambulance visit on June 13
- 16: 2016-17 Board of Education meeting dates announced
- 15: Mrs. Krill’s students express their feelings about second grade!
- 10: Thank you to Woodbury PBA and Fire Department for helping at the 5th Grade picnic
- 8: It was a “ruff” day at SC!
- 8: M-W presents 2016 Commendations
- 8: Matthew McGee commits to Saint Leo University
- 8: Welcome to first grade!
- 7: Sapphire celebrates Memorial Day in a special way
- 7: Now they’re cooking!
- 7: Senior Brooke Hughes is Athlete of the Week
- 3: M-W High School students recognized at literary and visual arts competition
- 3: Anthony Stramiello will wrestle for York College
- 3: MS Student Council members celebrate at end of year dinner
- 1: Enjoy the beautiful sounds of the Middle School Chamber Chorus
May 2016
- 30: District mourns the loss of alumnus Jack Jakubek
- 19: Madeline Salino earns National Merit Scholarship
- 19: The M-W spotlight shines on Rohan Sonakya
- 17: M-W voters approve all ballot propositions, elect BOE members
- 17: Voters to decide on $164.8 million proposed budget on May 17
- 15: Girls golf team wins division, first time in M-W history
- 13: Hold-in-place lifted at MS
- 10: A Day in the Life of a kindergarten student
- 5: Thank you to M-W teachers, nurses and food services workers
April 2016
- 28: Congratulations to the Top 25 students
- 26: Their “little light” sure does shine!
- 22: M-W Board of Education adopts 2016-17 proposed budget
- 18: My Favorite Teacher ceremony celebrates M-W teachers and students
- 13: M-W’s cafeteria food ranked highest in Hudson Valley
- 12: M-W teacher wins “Favorite Teacher Contest”