Sapphire Elementary

You're invited! All are welcome at this band event featuring the Monroe-Woodbury High School Wind Ensemble and The Wooster College Band and Bagpipe Band. Dr. Jeffrey Gershman, director of bands at Wooster College, is a former Monroe-Woodbury music teacher and is excited to be returning home to share the stage with current M-W students. Join us at this exciting (and free) evening of music!🎶⭐️

Looking for a flexible schedule, benefits, and a supportive team? Drive a bus for Monroe-Woodbury! We’re hiring both permanent and substitute drivers. Join us for our next Test Drive a School Bus event on Saturday, April 26, from 10 a.m. to noon at Central Valley Elementary, 45 Route 32, Central Valley. Our trained staff will guide you through the process as you get behind the wheel of a school bus in a supervised, hands-on experience right in the Central Valley Elementary parking lot. Participants must have a valid driver’s license. To reserve your spot, contact Kathy in the Monroe-Woodbury Transportation Department at 845-460-6010, ext. 6025, or email kmartin@mw.k12.ny.us. Know someone who might be interested? Bring a friend! Job applications will be available after the demonstration. Your future is waiting—start the journey today!

The MWHS Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) chapter will be hosting its annual blood drive on Friday, March 14. We're just 62 donations away from reaching a milestone of 5,000 donations through our drives. Since each pint can save 3 lives, our Crusaders have already helped save over 15,000 lives! We're aiming to hit the 5,000 mark during this spring drive. Join us and help make a difference! 🙏

Get ready for an unforgettable evening of music! The highly anticipated Prism Concert, featuring the incredible student performers from the Voice Ensemble, Chamber Orchestra, Symphonic Band, Symphonic Orchestra, Jazz Ensemble, Wind Ensemble, and Chamber Winds, is happening at 7 p.m. on Thursday, February 20, at MWHS. Don’t miss out on this extraordinary night featuring our talented musicians!🎶⭐️

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.

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!

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!

Due to inclement weather, all Monroe-Woodbury schools and offices will now be closed today, Monday, December 16. The Club Kid program and all after school activities are canceled. Out-of-district students will not be transported. Be safe today, Crusaders!

Due to forecasts for inclement weather, all Monroe-Woodbury schools and offices will operate on a 2-hour delay schedule on Monday, December 16. 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 REMINDER: 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 bused 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!

Due to inclement weather, all Monroe-Woodbury schools and offices will be closed today, Friday, November 22, 2024. The Club Kid program and all after school activities are canceled. Out-of-district students will not be transported. Be safe today, Crusaders, and enjoy the weekend.

Congratulations to the 2024 winners of the Michael J. Fitzula Fire Safety Poster Contest. Students in grades K-5 were recognized for their amazing artwork at the November 13 Board of Education meeting. Visit www.mw.k12.ny.us for a complete list of winners. Bravo!💜🎨🧑🏼‍🚒

Tomorrow is opening day! The Monroe-Woodbury Drama Club is proud to present Ken Ludwig's "The Three Musketeers" on Nov. 15 & 16 at 7 p.m. in the HS auditorium. This celebrated adaptation is based on the timeless swashbuckler by Alexandre Dumas, a tale of heroism, treachery, close escapes, and above all, honor. Tickets are $10 and available at the door, or reserve your seat online at https://cur8.com/26360/project/126146⭐️🎭

REMINDER: Schools are closed on Tuesday, November 5, for a Superintendent's Conference Day. We will see you on Wednesday, November 6!

Community Swim is canceled on Friday, November 1, 2024. Community Swim will be held on Sunday, November 3, as scheduled. Thank you for your understanding.

REMINDER: The 35th Annual Monroe-Woodbury Faculty & Friends Benefit Concert will take place on Friday, November 1 at 6 p.m. in the High School auditorium. Come see M-W teachers (and community members) performing a variety of musical selections. All proceeds benefit the Boosters scholarship fund. Tickets can be purchased at the door ($6/students & seniors; $12/adults). Also, viewers at home can purchase live-stream and on-demand tickets via LocalLive. Visit www.mw.k12.ny.us for more information. See you there!🎶🎤💜

Ahoy! M-W is celebrating National School Lunch Week from October 14-18. This year's campaign theme, “School Lunch Pirates: Find Your Treasure,” highlights the importance of a healthy school lunch to a student’s success both in and out of the classroom. School lunches offer students fruits and vegetables, whole grains and milk, and meet federal nutrition standards limiting fat, calories, and sodium in all meals. Additionally, all M-W students are eligible to eat both breakfast and lunch at school free of charge, every day! 🏴‍☠️🍎

Internet service is down districtwide. OU BOCES is working to identify the issue. Parents/guardians with student-related questions may call their child's school. Thank you for your understanding.

Dr. Norman sends a special thank you to all of the Crusader families who stopped by the Superintendent Meet & Greet last evening. He so enjoyed getting to know members of our school community. More opportunities to meet Dr. Norman are in the works. Stay tuned!💜

Happy Friyay! Today’s Super High 5 goes to all of the brave firefighters who protect us every day. During this year's Fire Prevention Week, we were reminded of the importance of working smoke alarms. Firefighter Amanda Roberts of Woodbury, Interior Firefighter Firas Mkamel of Harriman Engine Company and Interior Firefighter Scott Wakefield of Lakeside Fire & Rescue demonstrated what to do in a fire and how to Stop! Drop! Roll! Thank you for all you do! 💜 #firesafety

Reminder: Orange County Early Dismissal Drill on Friday, October 11. Students will arrive at bus stops 15 minutes earlier than usual. Thank you!