Hall of Distinction

Nominations are currently being accepted for inductees to the first-ever Monroe-Woodbury Hall of Distinction (HOD). The HOD was established in 2025 to celebrate the rich heritage and tradition of the Monroe-Woodbury Central School District. This program recognizes and honors individuals who have made significant contributions to the school community, as well as distinguished alumni who have excelled in their respective endeavors.

Nominees must demonstrate the highest standards of ethical conduct and moral character and must meet the criteria in one of the following categories:

Contributor

A Contributor is someone who has been a supporter of the Monroe-Woodbury School District’s athletics, arts, and academics for at least five years. This category may include distinguished administrators, faculty, staff, Board of Education members, coaches/assistant coaches or community members who have served the school system for a minimum of five consecutive years. They must have shown exceptional leadership, character, and achievement during their tenure and must be inactive to be eligible. Inductees may be living or deceased.

Distinguished Alumni

A Distinguished Alumni is a graduate of Monroe-Woodbury High School who has achieved significant recognition or success in a particular area, made impactful contributions to society, or brought honor to their alma mater through their accomplishments. This category may include achievements in athletics, their chosen profession, or humanitarianism. Candidates being nominated as former athletes must have earned a varsity letter. Nominees must be graduates who have been out of school for at least five years. Inductees may be living or deceased.

A nomination may be submitted by the selection committee, current faculty, administration, staff, members of the Booster Club, an alumnus(a), or by the general public. All entries must be submitted by November 14, 2025, via the MWCSD Hall of Distinction nomination form. Nominations may only be made one time per year. Those individuals not selected will not be retained for future consideration, but there is no limit to the number of times a person may be nominated.

The form is available via the district website. Hard copies may be picked up at the security booth at MWHS, 155 Dunderberg Road, Central Valley, or at the Harriman Center, 14 Church Street, Harriman. If you would like an HOD packet mailed to you, please email: monroewoodburyhod@gmail.com.

In addition to the nomination form, the following materials should be submitted for consideration:

• A letter of recommendation from the person making the nomination, and at least one letter of support (maximum of 3) from an individual who can validate or substantiate pertinent information related to the nominee.

• If available, a limited number of newspaper clippings, magazine articles, copies of scorebooks and statistics may be included to help substantiate the accomplishments and contributions of the nominee.

• A suitable photograph for reproduction should be submitted electronically. The photo should be the highest resolution possible to ensure quality reproduction.

The inaugural class will have a maximum of eight charter members. All individuals selected to be a member of the HOD will be invited to an Induction Ceremony during the winter of 2025. A permanent HOD interactive exhibit honoring inductees will be located in the main lobby of Monroe-Woodbury High School, 155 Dunderberg Road, Central Valley, NY.

Resources:

HOD Web Pages: https://www.mw.k12.ny.us/page/hall-of-distinction

HOD Information Packet (English): https://5il.co/3phuw

HOD Information Packet (Espanól): https://5il.co/3phux

HOD Nomination Form: https://forhttps://forms.gle/cFK92SsuZmcEooNw7ms.gle/cFK92SsuZmcEooNw7

EARLY MORNING COMMUNICATION TEST - Monday, November 10 @ 6:30 p.m.

To prepare for the possibility of inclement weather or other morning emergencies, the district will send a TEST of its Early Morning contacts on Monday, November 10, at 6:30 p.m. The TEST allows families to verify receipt of morning announcements regarding school closings, delays or other emergency notifications.

SchoolMessenger is the district’s primary parent/guardian notification system. As always, parents and guardians may receive important notifications from the district via email, phone call or text. Families will only receive texts in the early morning if they have opted in to receive text messages (see instructions). Please Note:  If you have previously opted in to receive text messages via SchoolMessenger, you do not need to opt in again. Your preferences will remain active until your child graduates or you choose to opt out.

BACK-UP ALERT SYSTEM TEST - Monday, November 10 @ 6:45 p.m.

In addition to our primary Early Morning message system (SchoolMessenger), the district will also be testing our back-up notification system (Apptegy Thrillshare Alerts). For this test only, you will also receive an additional phone call, text and email notification. 

A reminder will be sent to all families during the first week in November. Please check the Parent Portal to ensure your student’s contact information is updated. Thank you for your cooperation as we prepare for the unexpected as the winter weather months approach.

The Distraction-Free Schools New York State law, which was passed as part of the 2026 state

budget, aims to promote student mental health and student success by prohibiting student use

of personal electronic devices from the time students arrive at school until dismissal. This law

goes into effect at the start of the 2025-26 school year.

The law applies to students in grades UPK-12 and bans the use of smartphones, tablets,

smartwatches, earbuds, wireless headphones, and other internet-enabled devices.

School-issued devices are exempt and will continue to be an important instructional tool in the

classroom.

At the Board of Education meeting on July 23, the Board approved the Students and Personal

Electronic Devices Policy. This policy addresses how the law will be enforced in our schools, as

well as exemptions and exceptions. Families may request an exemption under specific

circumstances, such as for documented medical or disability reasons. If you believe your child

qualifies for an exemption, please complete the online Exemption Request form. All requests

will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis by the district's Exemption Review Committee.

Submission of this form does not guarantee approval, but it is the first step in the review

process.

For more information, visit our Distraction Free-Schools page.

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)