Smith Clove Spotlight

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2025-2026 School Year

A NOTE From Smith Clove Principal christine arlt

Dear Smith Clove Families,

Although it’s hard to believe that December is here, our school is buzzing with excitement! Students are learning, creating, and spreading kindness as we head into this joyful season. Classrooms are filled with winter projects, celebrations of many cultures, and plenty of moments that remind us how special our school community truly is.

Please be sure to check our upcoming schedules and reminders:

Friday, December 12 - Report Cards are available on Parent Portal and will also be sent home.
December 15–19 - Winter Spirit Week
December 22, 2025 to January 2, 2026 - Winter Break

Thank you for your support and partnership—it adds warmth to everything we do. We wish all of our families a season filled with peace, joy, and time with loved ones. May your holidays and winter break be restful and full of magical moments. We look forward to welcoming our students back in the new year, refreshed and ready for more learning adventures.

Fondly,

Christine Arlt, Ed.D.

Smith Clove Office

21 Smith Clove Road

Central Valley, NY 10917

(845) 460-6300

scattend@mw.k12.ny.us

Early Morning communication reminder

As we head into the winter months, we are reminding all M-W families to please have arrangements in place for your child in the event of a 2-hour delay, early dismissal or school closure, and to make sure your child is aware of these alternative plans.

SchoolMessenger is the district’s primary parent/guardian notification system. As always, parents and guardians may receive important notifications from the if there is a change to the student schedule or if school is closed, we will notify families by 5 a.m. via email, phone or text (if opted in, see instructions), based on preferences selected on the Parent/Student Portal. Information will also be posted on the district’s website, Facebook page and Instagram account.

Stay warm and Happy December, Crusaders!

Free Meals - All Students

2025-2026 School Year Reminder

All students enrolled at Monroe-Woodbury Central School District are eligible to receive a healthy breakfast and lunch in school at no charge to your household each day of the 2025-2026 school year.

All students will be able to participate in these meal programs on the first day of school without having to pay a fee or submit an application. All schools provide a breakfast program for students upon entry into school and a lunch program for students in the cafeteria.

School meal programs offer breakfast and lunch meals that meet strict federal nutrition standards, aligned with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and are planned with student preferences in mind. If packing food from home, students can add to their home brought lunch at no cost by choosing at least three of the five items offered, (e.g., low fat milk, proteins, whole grains, vegetables, and fruits), one of which must be a vegetable or fruit. We invite students to show their support for their school food service program through participation.

View message for families regarding 2025-26 school year
View message for families regarding 2025-26 school year (en español)