"Crusaders of the Month" is a new initiative here at MWHS. This program aims to recognize students who consistently demonstrate our school values, reflected in what we are calling "the 6 C’s": 

• Crusader: Demonstrates perseverance and responsibility. Shows resilience, solves problems, takes initiative, and is willing to learn, grow, and overcome challenges.

• Creative: Thinks outside the box. Shows originality, curiosity, and resourcefulness while trying new ideas, taking thoughtful risks, and approaching problems in innovative ways.

• Collaborator: Works well with others. Listens to different perspectives, treats peers fairly, shares responsibility, and contributes positively to group work and the classroom community.

• Communicator: Expresses ideas clearly and respectfully with peers and adults. Listens actively, participates thoughtfully, and communicates with patience and respect.

• Citizenship / Community Member: Contributes positively to the school community by demonstrating responsibility, cooperation, and integrity while following school expectations.

• Compassion / Care: Shows empathy, kindness, and respect for others. Supports peers and helps create a welcoming and inclusive school environment.

We're proud to announce our first Crusaders of the Month for the month of March!

Nelson Mendoza Acosta - Freshman

Elizabeth Herrera - Sophomore

Claudel Pierre-Paul - Junior

Jaden Gray - Senior

These students serve as positive role models by making responsible choices, showing kindness to others, and contributing to a safe and supportive school community.

Congratulations to our March Crusaders of the Month! 💜

We are so proud of our Special Olympians who competed at the Hudson Valley Region - Regional Spring Games at West Point last weekend! 

Go, Crusaders! 💜🥇

FBLA had a busy month attending workshops, completing chapter challenges, and competing at the state conference against other chapters to determine who makes it to nationals.  

Monroe-Woodbury's Kiah Mehta is our new State Vice President for District 3N. We are very proud of her hard work and campaigning. She begins her training over the summer.

MW students who placed 1st-4th are eligible for nationals.

• Swathi Sathiyamoorhy placed 4th in the most prestigious competition, Future Business Leader.

• Prasad Saha placed 1st in Coding and Programming.

• Shakti Kublall placed 2nd Intro to Decision Making.

• Jackson Wernli & Hogan Long placed 2nd in Sports & Entertainment Management.

• Swathi Sathiyamoorhy & Sanjita Raja placed 3rd in Public Service Announcement.

• Tanay Shah placed 3rd in Healthcare Administration.

• Prasad Saha placed 3rd in Data Science AI.

• Logan Hong placed 4th in Data Science AI.

• Kiah Mehta placed 5th in Intro to FBLA.

• Logan Hong placed 5th in Intro to Programming. An extra shoutout to Logan for being a first time competitor and placing in all his events. Way to go!

• Tanay Shah won Career event for Program of Work.

• Sanjita Raja and Siddharth Ranganathan were runners-up in Sales Presentation.

• Anthony Lanari was the runner-up for Public Speaking.

• Sanjita Raja and Swathi Sathiyamoorhy were inducted in the FBLA national honor society. 

We also said a farewell to our state officers who are graduating this year, Sanjita Raja who did an outstanding job for State VP for District 3N along with Siddharth Ranganathan for State Reporter. Their parents attended the ceremony as they witnessed the hard work and dedication that goes into running the state leadership conference. 

And after all the hard work, our students had some fun attending a talent show and country dance. Showing up in every fashion, MW won 2nd place in the Goose Chase Challenge!  

Congratulations to all members of MW FBLA! 🧑‍💼💜

Two MWHS students were named as finalists in the 2025-2026 PTA Reflections Program: Karlyn Fateman for Dance Choreography, and Isabella Dyer for Literature!  

From the NYSPTA website: 

"For over 50 years, students have been creating original works of art of their own Reflections expressing their hopes, their feelings, and worlds. 

The National PTA Reflections Program welcomes students of all grades and abilities to explore and be involved in the arts. Students reflect on a theme and create original works of art in the areas of Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography and Visual Arts. Students earn positive recognition for their achievements."

We're very proud of Karlyn and Isabella for achieving this major recognition. 💜

The county’s student artists, musicians, performers, photographers, and creative spirits were celebrated at the Orange-Ulster BOCES Humanities Honoree Awards Breakfast, held April 23, 2026, at the Otterkill Golf Club.

It was a truly inspiring morning recognizing the talent and dedication of these outstanding students. The two honorees from MWHS were Valery Canales Medrano and Sophia Niederberger. The National Anthem was also performed by Sophia Niederberger. 🎶🎨🎭💜

Monroe-Woodbury High School senior Cameron Brown was part of a three-person team that earned first-place honors and was crowned state champion in Welding Fabrication at the SkillsUSA New York State Conference, held this past weekend in Syracuse.

Cameron was joined by teammates Patrick Frawley and Brady Witkoski of Minisink Valley. They will be heading to Nationals in Atlanta in June!

The SkillsUSA Welding Fabrication competition requires a team of three students to use their welding and fabrication skills to build a designed project from the provided material. The project is constructed by the competitors based on provided prints.

They were part of a 46-student delegation representing the SkillsUSA Orange-Ulster BOCES Chapter. More than 100 schools from across New York showcased their skills in career and technical education pathways ranging from welding fabrication to culinary arts and digital cinema.

The Orange-Ulster BOCES chapter had eight students earn medals in welding fabrication, medical terminology, nail care, carpentry, early childhood education and medical assisting.

Congratulations, Cameron! 🥇

Diverse Minds, Unified Hearts, in partnership with SEPTA, is designed to unify students and staff. From April 6 to April 10, this weeklong event celebrated diverse abilities and promoted inclusion within the MWHS community. 

On Monday, students were invited to make the promise for inclusivity to create an environment where those with disabilities are fully included in all aspects of life. Students were able to participate in the Kindness Clothespin Activity presented by Mrs. Wright during lunch periods. Students also participated in inclusive PE activities presented by the PE department on Monday and Tuesday.

On Tuesday, MWHS held a building-wide "Embracing Inclusivity with Rock, Paper, Scissors" contest. Students were given colorful strands of beads to play Rock, Paper, Scissors with others to win prizes, encouraging them to interact with peers they may not normally engage with.

On Wednesday, students had the opportunity to visit the disabilities and inclusivity book display presented by Mrs. Sherman, MWHS Librarian. Students were also invited to wear their favorite, vibrant color to celebrate inclusivity, and the Kindness Clothespin Activity continued through lunch periods.

Dr. Barden, Mrs. Goedken, Mrs. Roe, Mrs. Caputo, and Mrs. Novi presented "Walk in Our Shoes: Exploring Disability & Empathy" activities on Thursday. This program offered students the opportunity to explore simulated challenges that individuals with disabilities experience, encouraging a deeper appreciation for inclusion.

The week concluded with the theme of "Crusaders Choose Love". Students were invited to wear purple, and James McLeod, "That Vitiligo Guy", presented his inspiring assembly "A force of positivity, shaping bodies and minds through self-love and inclusivity" to our students. 

A big thank you to everyone, particularly SEPTA, for making this week happen. 💜🫶

On April 22, the Spanish V class visited the El Repertorio Español theatre to see the play we studied in class. It was a fantastic opportunity for them to see the text come to life.

Afterward, the class visited El Mercado Little Spain at Hudson Yards, where students had the chance to expand their palates and try some authentic tapas! It was a successful day of immersion. 

The sunrise was picture-perfect this past Saturday for the annual Hudson Valley Honor Flight. This incredible organization transports local veterans to Washington, D.C. to visit their memorials at no cost.

Among those on board were Crusaders, Maryella Kearney and varsity baseball captain Liam Hayes, who served as youth guardians. In this vital role, guardians are paired with veterans to ensure their trip is safe, comfortable and deeply personal. Prior to departure, the community gathered together to celebrate these men and women who sacrificed so much for their country. 

It was an unforgettable experience for the students and a well-deserved tribute to our nation’s heroes. 💜🇺🇲

​On April 21, 2026, MW hosted the 4th annual MWHS Job Fair. Students and families packed the small gym to check out job and career opportunities from local businesses and agencies participating in the event. Special thanks to Mr. Conway for organizing the event, as well as our staff and event participants for making the job fair a success and helping our students springboard into promising careers! 💼💜

Students from Mrs. Rickli’s and Mrs. Lee’s Baking & Pastry Arts classes participated in a flavor pairing cake competition. Each kitchen group created a unique dessert, pairing their mini bundt cakes with sauces, frostings, garnishes, and fruit to showcase both flavor and creativity.

Students were judged on presentation, creativity, technique, and taste by faculty and administration volunteers. The students did an outstanding job, and the judges were highly impressed with the quality and originality of their work. 🧑‍🍳🍰💜