Reminder: PickATime conference scheduling site opens February 16 at 12:00 AM for Spring Parent-Teacher Conferences. Check the district website for more information.
On Wednesday, 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!
REMINDER: On Monday, Feb. 12, the M-W Board will hold a Superintendent Search Community Forum at 6:30 p.m. in the MWHS large cafeteria. All members of the school community are invited to attend, either in person or via Zoom. Check the District website for the Zoom link and search updates.
Please mark your calendars for the upcoming early dismissal. Thursday, February 8 - Professional Development Day. M-W High School – 10:30 a.m. dismissal, UPK – 11:10 a.m. dismissal, M-W Middle School – 11:37 a.m. dismissal , Sapphire and Smith Clove (K-1) – 11:45 a.m. dismissal, Central Valley, North Main, Pine Tree – 12:45 p.m. dismissal. Expect buses to arrive at bus stops 3 hours earlier than usual.
40 years go by in a blink of an eye...just ask Lois Ann Hayes, a retired M-W teacher who returned to the classroom this year to fill a leave position in the MS. Ms. Hayes began teaching during the 1983-84 school year and spent much of her career shaping young lives in M-W. Once a Crusader. Always a Crusader. 🤗💜⭐️ #mwlegacy #crusaderpride #mwinspiresuccess
The MWHS and MWMS libraries will welcome award-winning author A.S. King on Wednesday, February 7. Students in grades 8-12 will have the opportunity to meet with Ms. King and learn more about her journey as an author. Ms. King is the only author to win the Printz Award (the biggest award in young adult literature) twice, for The Collectors: Stories (2024) and Dig (2022). Stay tuned for a follow-up story after she visits with students!
M-W schools closed - Friday, January 19. Due to inclement weather, Monroe-Woodbury schools and offices will be closed on Friday, January 19, 2024. YMCA Club Kid and all after school activities are canceled. Out-of-district students will not be transported today. Stay warm, M-W!
All Monroe-Woodbury schools and offices will operate on a 2-hour delay schedule tomorrow, Wednesday, January 17, due to icy road conditions and extremely low overnight temperatures. This extra time in the morning will allow crews to treat roads and complete clean-up to ensure safe travel for our students and staff.
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 – 10:30 a.m. start time
Central Valley, North Main and Pine Tree – 11:15 a.m. start time
Students will be picked up at bus stops approximately two hours later than usual. 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 tomorrow!
Based on the forecast for an extended period of snow, sleet and frigid temperatures tonight through tomorrow evening, which will impact the District’s ability to safely transport students, all Monroe-Woodbury schools will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, January 16.
We hope this advance notice helps our families plan accordingly. Stay warm and safe, Crusaders!
REMINDER: All M-W schools and offices will be closed on Monday, January 15, in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Enjoy the extended weekend, Crusaders!
As the county and school district continue to assess road conditions, Monroe-Woodbury schools and offices will open on a 2-hour delay schedule on Wednesday, January 10, 2024. More information will be forthcoming if necessary.
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 – 10:30 a.m. start time
Central Valley, North Main and Pine Tree – 11:15 a.m. start time
Students will be picked up at bus stops approximately two hours later than usual. All buses, both in and out-of-district, 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 this morning!
Madison is on a roll! She is on her way to Episode 3 of the Kids Baking Championship on The Food Network.🎉 Tune in next Monday, Jan. 15 and cheer Madison on!
You have the recipe for success, Madison!💜🎂
Due to the forecast for an extended period of heavy rains, high winds and mixed precipitation, all Monroe-Woodbury students will be dismissed early today, Tuesday, January 9, to give our transportation team sufficient time to safely transport all students.
Dismissal times for each building are as follows:
M-W High School – 10:30 a.m. dismissal
UPK - 11:10 a.m. dismissal
M-W Middle School – 11:37 a.m. dismissal
Sapphire and Smith Clove (K-1) – 11:45 a.m. dismissal
Central Valley, North Main, Pine Tree – 12:45 p.m. dismissal
Buses can be expected to arrive at bus stops 3 hours earlier than usual.
Please note that all after school activities and the YMCA Club Kid program are canceled. Morning CTE students will be transported directly home from BOCES and PM CTE classes are canceled.
We will keep families updated as needed regarding any impacts to tomorrow’s schedule. Stay warm and safe.
Due to the forecast for an extended period of snow this weekend, all buildings will be closed as of 5 p.m. on Saturday, January 6, and will remain closed through Sunday, January 7. Community Swim is canceled. Thank you.
Tune in as MWMS student Madison Lendor as she competes on Food Network's Kids Baking Championship on Monday, January 1, at 8 p.m. We will be watching and cheering you on, Madison! Good luck from all of us in Monroe-Woodbury!🧁⭐️🍀
Wishing all members of our M-W community a new year filled with peace, joy and good health!💜
Celebrating December's Purple Pride recipients at MWMS! 🎉Students are nominated based on how they embody the school's CORE values of Citizenship, Opportunity, Respect and Empathy. Way to go, Crusaders! For a list of recipients, visit www.mw.k12.ny.us. ⭐️👏💜
Don't miss out on seeing performances by your favorite musicians. Check out the revised concert schedule!👏🎶⭐️
UPDATE: M-W schools now closed today, December 18, 2023
Due to the extended weather event and widespread flooding of roadways, all Monroe-Woodbury schools and offices are now closed today, Monday, December 18, 2023.
High school students and those middle school students who came to school for early classes will be transported home with a dismissal time of 10:30 a.m. There are no afternoon BOCES classes. All after school activities and Club Kid are canceled. Concerts will be rescheduled.
Thank you to our dedicated transportation team who have navigated challenging travel conditions today and to our families for your patience and understanding. We apologize for any inconvenience encountered as a result of the delayed communication.
Stay safe and warm today.
MWMS, CV, NM, PT, SE, SC on a 2-hour delay schedule - Monday, December 18, 2023 Due to continuous rain and heavy winds impacting transportation this morning, Monroe-Woodbury Middle School, Central Valley Elementary, North Main Elementary, Pine Tree Elementary, Sapphire Elementary and Smith Clove Elementary will operate on a 2-hour delay schedule on Monday, December 18, 2023. The start of the academic day will be as follows: M-W Middle School – 10:15 a.m. start time (AM classes will begin at 9:25 a.m.) Sapphire and Smith Clove – 10:30 a.m. start time Central Valley, North Main and Pine Tree – 11:15 a.m. start time Students will be picked up at bus stops approximately two hours later than usual.
Thank you.
