Today commemorates the signing of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) into law in 1975. IDEA granted access to children with special needs to free and quality public education. Happy 48th anniversary!🤗💜
Q: How much would the project cost taxpayers?
A: The proposed $98 million proposal, which addresses the most critical infrastructure improvements in all seven school buildings and five non-instructional buildings, will have zero tax impact for our district residents.
The capital project would be paid for with no additional taxes due to further reductions in debt service, high levels of NYS building aid, and use of the District's capital reserve (savings for projects).
The capital project vote will take place on Dec. 5 from 6 a.m. - 9 p.m. at CVE. Learn more at https://www.mw.k12.ny.us/page/capital-improvement-program-december-2023
Congratulations to MWHS senior Anushree Buragohain who has been named a 2024 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist. Anushree will compete with other academically talented students from across the country for some 7,250 National Merit Scholarships offered next spring worth more than $28 million.
What an incredible achievement! Anushree shares more about herself, her future plans and advice for younger students at https://www.mw.k12.ny.us/article/1358936. We wish Anushree the best of luck! 🌟💡😀
Q: Anushree, what do you hope your legacy will be?
A: I hope that students will be encouraged to keep working hard and trying new things. High school is the time to begin to get to know yourself and find your place in the world, and there are so many opportunities to take advantage of in your time here.
Are you a senior looking to apply to a local community college? Check this out...
- SUNY Rockland will be here December 4th
- SUNY Orange will be here December 6th
- SUNY Dutchess will be here December 8th
Each admissions representative will be at the table outside the large cafeteria during all lunch periods on their respective date. Come to their table, complete the application, and you're in! There is no cost to apply!
Set a reminder in your phone NOW and don't forget to take advantage of this fantastic (and easy) option to complete your application!
REMINDER: Please mark your calendars for early dismissals and school closings.✅
Did you know that improving our schools impacts your home’s property value?
Nearly 30% of home buyers list school quality as a deciding factor in their home purchase. As a homeowner, you’d like to know about all of the factors (internal and external) that impact your property value — and your school district is a big one.
Residents will vote on the proposed capital improvement project from 6 a.m. - 9 p.m. at CVE on Tuesday, Dec. 5. Learn more at https://www.mw.k12.ny.us/page/capital-improvement-program-december-2023
The HS Counseling Department will be holding an early college planning night on Wednesday, December 6, at 6:00 pm in the High School Auditorium.
Topics will include: a suggested timeline for freshman and sophomores; review of how Naviance helps students prepare for future goals; and the basics of the college application process. Students and parents are encouraged to attend the event.
Congratulations to MWHS student-athlete Isabelle Vaccarino for your impressive accomplishments! You truly embody the characteristics of a Monroe-Woodbury Crusader.
Isabelle has been a varsity cross country runner for four years. In addition, she is a 4 year Honor Roll Student.
"Isabelle is a wonderful person, student and athlete. She is prompt and on time and gives maximum effort. Isabelle exemplifies leadership around all her teammates. Members of the team that are new find answers and guidance in Isabelle. Isabelle is a role model to younger athletes as she is always available to listen and give positive feedback. Isabelle is often the first at practice, helping to set up and break down our field. The coaching staff will miss her hard work and dedication to the sport next year,” said Coach Goodwin.
The Student Spotlight recognizes one student-athlete each week who truly represents #crusaderpride. Way to go, Isabelle!
Hopefully these look familiar! The final capital project postcard should be arriving in your mailbox shortly. Don't forget to vote on Tuesday, December 5, from 6 a.m. - 9 p.m. at CVE. Visit the capital project page for more information.
When it comes to learning, school facilities matter!
Did you know? Student test scores climb 10.9% when school buildings are improved and modernized.
Learn more about how we plan to improve M-W schools through the proposed Dec. 5 capital improvement project: https://www.mw.k12.ny.us/page/capital-improvement-program-december-2023
This past Friday students in Mr. Vero's CPR and First Aid class had the opportunity to hear a presentation by Mr. Sean Graham a member of the Woodbury Volunteer Ambulance Corp. Mr. Graham talked with our high school students about the importance of volunteerism and about careers in the medical field. Students were also fortunate enough to get a hands on tour of an Ambulance. Thank you Mr. Graham and the Woodbury Volunteer Ambulance Corp. for all you do for the community!
MWXC is Headed to the Nike Cross National XC Championships in Portland, Oregon! This past Saturday afternoon, MWXC won the Nike NY Regional in Wappingers Falls. Their victory automatically qualifies them to compete at the Nike Cross Nationals on 12/2. Good Luck Crusaders! 👏🥇💜
We appreciate all School-Related Professionals at M-W who work hard each day to ensure the well-being of our students. You're the best! 💜🌟
Doing the happy dance! T-1 day until Thanksgiving break. We are grateful each day for our awesome students! 📻😃🦃
On a beautiful fall day, senior Art Majors and senior National Art Honor Society members visited the Storm King Art Center in New Windsor. According to its website, SK's mission is for visitors to "experience large-scale sculpture and site-specific commissions under open sky. Since 1960, Storm King has been dedicated to stewarding the hills, meadows, and forests of its site and surrounding landscape." What a cool experience for our students, experiencing this unique exhibit in an outdoor setting!🎨🌞
MWHS Culinary Creations Class participated in the annual CHOPPED competition last week. Everything was DELISH!🧑🏻🍳🌟😋
BOYS CROSS COUNTRY = BACK-T0-BACK STATE CHAMPS!🎉🎉 Amazing finish to the season for the Boys CC team! Crusader fans are invited to greet the champions as they arrive at MWHS at 5:30 p.m. with a police escort 🚓🚌. Let's make some noise!👏📣 Congrats, Crusaders! Woohoo!💪🌟🏆
M-W divers, aka "The Mollys," had an impressive finish to their dive season with Molly Crowley placing 5th and Molly Connolly placing 8th at the NYSPHSAA Girls Diving Championships. Well done, Crusaders!🏊♀️💪🏅⭐️
Good Luck to our Crusaders who are competing this weekend:
Girls Diving- Molly Crowley and Molly Connolly are competing at the NYSPHSAA Diving Championships on Friday, November 17, at the Webster Aquatics Center
Girls and Boys Cross Country are competing at the NYS Federation Championships on Saturday, November 18, at Bowdoin Park in Wappingers Falls.
We're with you all the way!🏊🏻♀️🏃🏻♀️🏃🏽💪
Staff members from the Transportation Department and the Education Center met at the Bus Garage to deliver their donations of 390 handmade blankets destined for the arms of children who are "seriously ill, traumatized, or otherwise in need.”
Project Linus has donated more than 9 million blankets to "children in hospitals, shelters, social service agencies, or anywhere that a child might be in need of a big hug" since 1995 and M-W has been supporting their mission for several years. We are proud of our "blanketeers" for their kindness and caring, and for the many hours spent creating this mountain of hugs!💜🤗
