Monroe-Woodbury Middle School

For more than 20 years, School Secretary Shelli Centra has been a steady and trusted presence within the Crusader community. As a key member of Micro Computer Center, Shelli goes above and beyond for the team, continuously assisting staff across the district in navigating digital technology. Shelli approaches every task with patience and care.

Thank you, Shelli, for making a lasting difference every day! 💻👏🤩

MWMS seventh grade students in Mrs. Roff and Mrs. Speciale’s science class completed their Human Body Systems project. Students researched and presented how different body systems work, beginning with the brain. Presentations focused on nervous, skeletal, muscular and digestive systems and showed how each system works together to keep the body functioning. Great job, Crusaders! 🥼🧬

Eighth graders at MWMS worked together to design, sketch and paint a mural incorporating this year’s theme, Random Acts of Kindness. A collaboration between the art department and local artist Joe Pimentel, drawings were blended together to create this amazing mural. This isn’t just a painted wall, it’s a reminder that small actions matter, kindness matters! 🎨 🖌️
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All Monroe-Woodbury schools will be closed from Monday, February 16 through Wednesday, February 18 for Mid-Winter Break. We look forward to seeing everyone on Thursday, February 19. Have a wonderful, relaxing break! ❄️

On Friday, February 13, 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, Crusaders! ❤️

New Date! The MWMS Kaleidoscope Concert has been rescheduled for Thursday, February 12, at 7:00 p.m. See you there! 🎶😀

Get ready for a night of music and creativity! Crusaders at MWMS will take the stage for the Kaleidoscope Concert tonight at 7:00 p.m. Don’t miss it! 🎶💜

Spring Sports Registration time is here! MS (Modified) opens on Monday, February 9, 2026. There is lots of information on the district website that will help families navigate the registration process, so please take a few moments to visit https://students.arbitersports.com/organizations/monroe-woodbury-central-school-district. Let's go, Crusaders! 🥎🥍⛳️

Happy National School Counseling Week! Today, we’re highlighting the amazing counseling team at MWMS as they prepare our Crusaders for the next chapter in their journeys. Director of Guidance, Mrs. Kathleen Hassler said, “We really value the opportunity we have to help kids reach their full potential.” Thank you MWMS team for all you do! 💜💪

“My struggle is my strength!” That’s the slogan motivational speaker and author of the book “I’m Just a Kid with an IEP,” Jordan Toma wears proudly. During a captivating assembly at MWMS, Mr. Toma shared stories about his childhood, his academic struggles and his number one supporter, his mom. The energy in the air was electric as he encouraged students to speak up, participate in class, and never give up. 💜💪

Join fellow Crusaders at MWHS on Monday, February 2, at 6:00 p.m. for a special event with author, speaker and writer Katherine Martinko. She will lead the discussion “Reclaiming Childhood: Smart Strategies for Managing Screen Time.”

This talk kicks off Monroe-Woodbury PTSA’s upcoming book club series, The Anxious Generation, and will address limiting students’ screen time, a hot topic for today’s families. Parents, educators and community members are encouraged to attend. Listen, learn, and be a part of the conversation. 📚

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MWMS is so proud to celebrate the newest Purple Pride Award recipients for 2026! This award recognizes that these students are doing the right thing, inside and outside of the classroom, and serve as role models for their fellow students. Way to go, Crusaders! 💜🤩

REMINDER: All Monroe-Woodbury schools and offices will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026, in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

Monroe-Woodbury is proud to recognize students from MWMS and MWHS who represented the district during the latest FBLA regional business competitions. Through preparation and hard work, these Crusaders earned multiple top-five finishes across several competitive categories.

Good Luck to Kiah Mehta who will be running for State Office for Vice President for District 3N for the 2026-2027 school year! Congratulations to all of the FBLA competitors on an outstanding performance as they get ready for the state leadership conference in April! 👏

Visit the district website at www.mw.k12.ny.us for a complete list of winners.

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Jacob Smith, a seventh grade student in MWMS’s Green House, is the first student to be recognized as Student of the Week. Each week, Green House selects students who show kindness and are good citizens. Jacob’s English teacher Mrs. Kirschenheiter said, “Jacob has shown to be kind, positive and works hard in the classroom. He even serves as a peer-tutor during his lunch periods and is a true pleasure to have in class.” This is the second year Mrs. Kirschenheiter won the PTA mini-grant which rewards deserving students each week. Way to go, Jacob! 🤩💜

MWHS students in Ms. Bulla’s Explore Teaching as a Profession program are introduced to careers in education. Through this program, many students learn that working in this field goes far beyond the traditional classroom teacher role. Education offers many paths, but all require commitment, empathy, and a heart for service, all characteristics of a Crusader! 💜

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We missed you and can't wait to welcome you back!

The end of the year is winding down but Winter Spirit Week at MWMS is going strong! Today was “Tacky Shirt Day” and these Crusaders made ‘tacky’ look good. ☃️❄️