CRUSADER CONNECTION
A MESSAGE FROM MWHS PRINCIPAL ELISA SOTO
Dear Crusader Community,
As we embrace the month of February, we're thrilled to share the latest news, achievements, and upcoming events in our Crusader Newsletter. From student accomplishments to important updates for families, faculty, and staff, this edition is packed with valuable insights. Join us in celebrating the successes of our students, stay informed about campus happenings, and mark your calendars for exciting events on the horizon. Together, let's make February a month to remember!
✨ Celebrate Black History Month with us! Embrace the rich history, honoring the achievements and contributions of Black individuals. Let's stand united in fostering understanding and appreciation.
💖 Spread love and kindness this Valentine's Day! Share a smile, lend a helping hand, and make someone's day brighter. Small acts of kindness create a ripple of positivity that can make a big difference.
❄️ Winter Break Alert: We'll be closed from February 19th to 23rd. Take this time to recharge, enjoy festivities, and do something fun! Wishing you a joyful break filled with warmth and relaxation.
All the best,
Elisa
student Spotlight
Celebrating art students
The art students adorned our atrium for February with their creativity and spreading messages of love and kindness. Kudos to the talented artists for adding warmth and positivity to our space. Let's appreciate and enjoy the beautiful expressions that brighten our environment this month! 🎨💖
honoring science research students
Congratulations to the following science research students who placed at the sub-regional Junior Science and Humanities Symposium (JSHS) Science Research competition, held at Taconic Hills HS in Craryville, NY:
Julia Landres - 1st Place - "Background Replacement in Sign Language Recognition: Creation and Evaluation of Augmented Dataset"
Anushree Buragohain - 2nd Place - "The Effect of Personality Traits on the Academic Success of High School Students"
Shreya Girish - 2nd Place - "Analyzing the Accuracy Between the PinPoint and Platform Stance in Junior Female Tennis Serves"
All three will be moving on to the Upstate JSHS Competition where Julia will be a speaker and Shreya and Anushree will be poster presenters. Good luck, Crusaders!
From left: Shreya Girish, Julia Landres and Anushree Buragohain
fbla competition
Big congratulations to our outstanding students who successfully participated in the FBLA competition! Your commitment, innovation, and teamwork have led to this achievement. Keep up the amazing work and continue to inspire others with your success!
teacher Spotlight
School Counselor Week
Thank you for being the guiding light that helps our students navigate their educational journey with confidence and clarity. Your compassion, wisdom, and unwavering support create a safe space where students can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Your dedication to fostering a culture of inclusivity and understanding enriches our school community in countless ways.
Mr. Christoper conway
The College Sports and Entertainment Marketing class took a field-trip to MetLife Stadium on Friday. Ten students from the class attended the event: Harrison Aaron, Aiden Airo, Josiah Cordova, Gian DiFranza, Sean Gilligan, Joshua Leon, Daniella Martinez, Jaden Medrano, Omar Rajput and Jason Ramirez. Students toured MetLife Stadium while stadium operations prepped for the Giants vs Eagles game. They had a chance to see the Super Bowl trophies and rings won by the Giants, had a chance to sit in the press box, have lunch in the 50 club and tour the exclusive Commissioners club where seats were exclusively made from football material. The students finished up their tour by taking pictures on the turf at the 50 and 2nd yard line.
Information Corner
Superintendent Search
Superintendent Search - Visit webpage for more information
3 Ways community members can share feedback:
Community Forum - Monday, February 12, 2024
On Monday, February 12, the Monroe-Woodbury Board of Education Trustees will hold a Superintendent Search Community Forum at 6:30 p.m. in Monroe-Woodbury High School's large cafeteria. The Board has engaged District Wise Search Consultants to aid in the search; representatives from District Wise will be conducting the Community Forum.
All members of the school community are invited to attend the Forum, either in person or via Zoom.
Join Zoom Meeting :
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89738910565
Meeting ID: 897 3891 0565
Email feedback - Deadline: March 22, 2024
All information gathered at the Forum will be included anonymously in a report prepared for the Board. For those unable to attend the meeting, or for those who prefer to provide their suggestions and opinions privately, a confidential email address has been established by the consultants: mwsupsearch@districtwisesearch.comOnline, anonymous community survey - Deadline: March 22, 2024
This anonymous online survey is designed to gather opinions on the importance of various characteristics found in effective superintendents. Participate in the online anonymous survey: https://s.surveyplanet.com/ibgqkkmj
Curriculum Night
We are excited to extend a warm invitation to you for our upcoming Curriculum Night. This event will be an invaluable opportunity for you to explore the wide array of courses and after-school electives we offer to enrich your high school experience. You will have the opportunity to:
Meet Our Faculty
Explore Course Offerings
Learn About Electives
Ask Questions
Connect with Peers
Curriculum Night promises to provide valuable insights into the educational journey. Please mark your calendars.
Class of 2025: Board of Education seeks Student Representative
for 2024-25 School Year
Application Deadline: MARCH 22, 2024
The Board of Education is seeking a member of the MWHS Class of 2025 to serve as student representative on the Board of Education.
The student member of the Board of Education will serve as the voice of the students by providing brief reports sharing issues of importance to the student body at Board of Education meetings.
Candidates must have strong communication skills and will work collaboratively with district and building administrators to meet with students from all buildings; identify areas of interest and concern among the student body; and present findings and recommendations to the Board of Education.
Interested students are asked to fill out an online application and upload a resumé by March 22, 2024. Applicants will participate in an interview process conducted by members of the M-W Board of Education.
Visit the district website for more information. Please send questions to communications@mw.k12.ny.us.
Online Student BOE Application: https://forms.gle/6mJE75c9AmunsjGa7
Reminder: Inclement Weather/Emergency Reminder
The school district has built six days into the academic school year calendar in case of inclement weather or other emergencies that would cause schools to close. In the event that we exhaust these allotted “snow” days, the district is prepared to pivot to remote instruction.
Please have arrangements in place in the event of an early dismissal and make sure that your child is aware of these alternative plans. If schools are closed, please note that Club Kid is also closed and out-of-district students are not transported.
Families will be notified of any changes to the district’s regular schedule via email, text and/or phone call, based on preferences selected on the Parent/Student Portal. Please double check to ensure your contact information is updated. If you have questions, please email mcc@mw.k12.ny.us.
Notifications will also be posted on the district’s website, as well as on Facebook and Instagram. You may also receive a notification directly from the district’s app, which can be downloaded from the Apple Store or Google Play.
updates from mwhs ptsa
Thank you to all those who have already joined the PTSA!! It’s not too late if you haven’t had a chance to become a member yet! Please click here for our PTSA Store. Membership is $10 for the year!! PLEASE NOTE THAT ANYONE WISHING TO VOLUNTEER AT PTSA OR GRAD NIGHT ACTIVITIES/FUNDRAISING EVENTS MUST BE A PTSA MEMBER DUE TO INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS!
Our next PTSA meeting will be Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at 7:00pm. The meeting will be virtual and we will send out the link ahead of time.
The PTSA is looking for 2 members to join the nominating committee. Nominations for the 2024-25 HS PTSA Executive Board will be held in May. Those who are on the nominating committee will go through any letters of intent that are received and present the slate of those running for each position. If you are interested in joining the nominating committee, please contact us at monroewoodburyhspta@gmail.com
ALL positions are available for next year and they include: President, Vice President, Recording Secretary, Corresponding Secretary and Treasurer.
Class of 2024 News
Senior Class End of the Year Graduation Celebration
If you have a Senior this year, we are preparing for our End of the Year Senior Graduation Celebration!! Please join us on Thursday, February 15th at 6:30pm for our next Grad Party meeting. Our meeting will be virtual using this link meet.google.com/mhx-kcex-yfz
Class of 2024 Parent/Supporter Apparel and Graduate Lawn Signs on Sale Starting February 15th
If you missed out on the first round of ordering apparel and lawn signs, we will be reopening the store from February 15th-March 15th. Please keep an eye out for the store link!! Thank you to those who ordered during the first opening! If you missed the first round to pick up your items, we will be scheduling a 2nd pick up in February. The date TBD.
Fundraisers Supporting the Class Of 2024 - Save the Dates
We have a lot of fundraisers coming up to support the Class of 2024!! Please mark your calendars!! A portion of the proceeds from these fundraisers will go to the Senior Class ANGP
A Better Place Giveback - All of February
Hudson’s Ice Cream Giveback - February 19-23
McDonald’s Giveback - February 27th 4pm-8pm
Panera Giveback - March 7th 4pm-8pm
CDR Clothing Drive - March 16th at the high school front entrance from 9am-1pm. Start going through your closets and bring us all your old clothes!!
O’Toole’s Giveback - April 5th
IHop Giveback - April 23rd and May 21st 12pm-Closing
Harriman Clothing Company - a portion of all MW prom dress sales will go to the Class of 2024 - You must shop by appointment ONLY.
MWHS Grad Night 2024 Facebook Page
If you are the parent of a Senior or Junior student, we invite you to join our Facebook page to stay in the know about the Senior Celebration, upcoming activities and meetings.
ONLY PARENTS of SENIORS OR JUNIORS PLEASE!! We invite junior parents so that they may shadow Senior parents, so they are prepared for next year!! The FB page is: MWHS Grad Night 2024.
Please follow the HS PTSA on Facebook for the latest updates. Questions? Email us at mwhsangp2024@gmail.com.
message from Boe student representative
Michael Martinez is serving as the voice of the students as Student Representative on the Board of Education during the 2023-2024 school year. Each month, we will share a video of Michael monthly report shared at a Board meeting. Make sure and reach out to Michael with any questions or concerns. martinezm021@stu.mw.k12.ny.us
We are excited to share about our upcoming author visit with A.S. King on Wednesday, February 7th.
The schedule is as follows:
Periods 1 (7:08 am) and Part of 2 (7:53 am): Presentation with grades 9 and 10.
Part of Period 2 and Period 3 (8:38 am): Presentation with grades 11 and 12.
Topic: "Your Voice Matters"
BRING LUNCH FROM HOME?
free sides available
free sides available
For those M-W students who prefer to bring their lunches from home, the district is excited to offer FREE sides to accompany their homemade meals. Items such as milk, fruit, vegetables and more are available. Students must choose three or more of the offered items to receive them at no cost.
This offering is made possible by the designation granted to the District by the New York State Education Department’s Child Nutrition Program (CEP). The CEP is a funding option under the National School Lunch Act that allows eligible schools to provide free meals to all students.
With the Community Eligibility Provision designation, all children in Monroe-Woodbury Central School District schools attending in person can receive one breakfast and one lunch per school day at no cost, eliminating out-of-pocket expenses for families and ensuring that all students receive two nutritious meals per day.
Voice of the Students
video 1.mp4video 2.mp4
Guidance newsletter
The Nurse's Corner
Bell Schedule
Daily Schedule
Period 1 - 7:08 a.m. to 7:49 a.m.
Period 2 - 7:53 a.m. to 8:34 a.m.
Period 3 - 8:38 a.m. to 9:26 a.m.
Period 4 - 9:30 a.m. to 10:11 a.m. Period 5 - 10:15 a.m. to 10:56 a.m.
Period 6 - 11:00 a.m. to 11:41 a.m.
Period 7 - 11:45 a.m. to 12:26 p.m.
Period 8 - 12:30 p.m. to 1:11 p.m.
Period 9 - 1:15 p.m. to 1:58 p.m.
Period 2 - 7:53 a.m. to 8:34 a.m.
Period 3 - 8:38 a.m. to 9:26 a.m.
Period 4 - 9:30 a.m. to 10:11 a.m. Period 5 - 10:15 a.m. to 10:56 a.m.
Period 6 - 11:00 a.m. to 11:41 a.m.
Period 7 - 11:45 a.m. to 12:26 p.m.
Period 8 - 12:30 p.m. to 1:11 p.m.
Period 9 - 1:15 p.m. to 1:58 p.m.
Class periods are 41 minutes long. Passing time to next class is 4 minutes.
Half a Day Bell Schedule
Extra Help Schedule
Your teachers are here to support you! Take advantage of their help!!
Cap & Gown Information
Information regarding where to order your Cap & Gown is now here! You can also find out more information about graduation announcements, senior class ring, and senior apparel.
Community partnerships
Highland Mills Police Department for their back-to-school and holiday assistance for our families and students - Chief Watson, Lieutenant Kevin Phillips, and all of the members of the Highland Mills Police Department
Back-to-school supplies from collections done by Mayor Lou Medina (Harriman) and Harriman Police Chief Patrick Tenaglia
Heritage Financial Federal Credit Union with branch manager Martha Soto coordinating back-to-school supplies
Staples Harriman Store
The Woodbury Commons, Simon Outlets - Back to school supplies along with continuing the Crusader Closet to help students in need of clothing or footwear items.
Coordinating manager David Mistretta, along with Shannon McSweeney, Alyssa Bitts
Sacred Heart for supporting our community with food pantries, both at the church and mobile, furniture assistance, baby and infant needs along with many other areas of support.
Target Corporation for back-to-school supplies and holiday assistance
Other Community Support Programs For Our Families
First Presbyterian Church of Monroe - Food Distribution Center
142 Stage Rd, Monroe, NY · (845) 783-1632
1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month
Monroe United Methodist Church
47 Maple Ave, Monroe, NY · (845) 783-6371
2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month
Highland Mills Methodist Church
654 NY-32, Highland Mills, NY 10930
(845) 928-6177
What's Coming Up
