Monroe-Woodbury CSD: At-A-Glance
District Mission Statement
Monroe-Woodbury Central School District is committed to academic achievement and success for all students in a safe environment.
In partnership with families and our community, the district’s mission is to promote confidence, inspire a passion for learning, and to prepare students to become responsible global citizens.
The M-W Community
The Monroe-Woodbury Central School District is located approximately 45 miles north of New York City and geographically includes the towns of Monroe, most of Woodbury and parts of Tuxedo, Chester and Blooming Grove.
M-W serves a population of approximately 36,585 people with 65 percent employed outside the area. Its unique location in the “Lake Region” of Southern Orange County at the foothills of the Catskill Mountains offers the charm of a clean suburban/rural countryside within easy driving distance of New York City. The community has traditionally offered outstanding support for the school district. A quality education is a major community priority.
Enrollment
During the 2023/2024 school year, 6,772 pupils (as of December 28, 2023) are enrolled in the Monroe-Woodbury Central School District, including all Pre-kindergarten students attending school at Sapphire and off-site, as well as students attending out-of-district placements.
M-W High School, Grades 9-12: 2,357 students
M-W Middle School, Grades 6-8: 1,575 students
Central Valley Elementary, Grades 2-5: 395 students
North Main Elementary, Grades 2-5: 565 students
Pine Tree Elementary, Grades 2-5: 743 students
Sapphire Elementary, Grades Pre-K-1: 400 students
Smith Clove Elementary, Grades K-1: 474 students
The academic achievements of M-W students are recognized throughout New York State. In addition to the academic offerings, students have the opportunity to participate in a wide variety of sports on the interscholastic and intramural levels. In an effort to continue the total development of all students, there are many co-curricular activities for students of all ability levels. The district’s goal is to help students achieve their true potential.
Academic Achievements 2022-2023
1 National Merit Scholarship finalist
195 National Honor Society members
196 National Junior Honor Society members
College offerings: AP - 14 courses; College/Dual-enrollment - 24 courses
142 World Language Honor Society member
44 New York State Seal of Biliteracy recipients
(2021-2022)Odyssey of the Mind: 10 teams competed regionally;
4 teams competed at States12 students competed at Science & Engineering Fair, 5 recognized for high achievement
Additional Achievements
71 interscholastic competitive sports teams, 2,800 participants
2 unified basketball teams, 30 participants
Special Olympics: Elementary, MS, HS teams, 50 participants
11 Section IX champions
Numerous individual state and national qualifiers
Athletics ranked highly at state and national levels
Boys Track & Field Champions - 3200m & 3200m relay; 90% fall and winter teams earned Scholar-Athlete designation
Regionally and nationally acclaimed art and music programs
Named among the "Best Communities for Music Education" for 11 consecutive years
1 student, All Eastern; 4 student (+3 alternates), All-State Band/Orchestra/Chorus
430 students, NYSSMA Solo Festival participants
250 students, NYSSMA Major Organizational Festival;
2 students, NYSBDA
180 students, All-County Music Festival
MWMS student earned the NYS PTA Distracted Walking Poster Contest
MWMS student wins regional spelling bee, moves on to national competition
