TO THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR!

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A message from Mr. Rafael Vasquez, JR., MWMS Principal

Welcome Back Crusaders!

I hope you and your family have had a wonderful start to the school year! As we begin our second year together at Monroe-Woodbury Middle School, I want to thank you for the trust, support, and partnership you continue to show our school community. It has been an honor to serve as your principal, and I am excited to build upon the strong relationships and accomplishments we established together during my first year.

I would also like to extend a warm welcome to the families who are new to Monroe-Woodbury Middle School. Whether you are joining us from one of our district elementary schools or relocating from another community, we are thrilled to welcome you to the Crusader family. Our teachers, staff, students, and PTA are committed to helping every family feel connected, supported, and at home.

At Monroe-Woodbury Middle School, we believe that a strong school community is built on kindness, respect, responsibility, and compassion. Every day, we strive to create an environment where students are challenged academically while also feeling safe, valued, and supported socially and emotionally. We remain committed to helping every student grow, achieve, and reach their full potential.

Arrival & Dismissal Reminders

Thank you for your continued cooperation in making our arrival and dismissal procedures safe and efficient. Your partnership helps ensure a smooth start and end to each school day.

Please remember that first period begins promptly at 8:15 a.m. Students should arrive with enough time to be in their classrooms, prepared and ready to learn when the bell rings.

Upcoming Events

October 1 & 2 – Middle School Picture Day

October 6 – PTA Meeting, 7:00 p.m. (In Person or Virtual)

October 7 & 8 – Grade 6 Field Trips

October 9 – Orange County Early Dismissal Drill

October 12 – Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples' Day (Schools Closed)

October 14 – Board of Education Meeting

October 15 – Middle School Building Leadership Council Meeting

October 15 – End of Hispanic Heritage Month

October 16 - Breast Cancer Awareness

October 19–23 – National School Bus Safety Week

October 23 - Kick-off Red Ribbon Week (October 23-30)

October 23–30 – Red Ribbon Week

October 24 – Think Pink/Breast Cancer Awareness Day

Thank you for your continued partnership in your child's education. The success of our students is strengthened by the collaboration between home and school, and we deeply value the role each family plays in our community. Please continue to stay connected through our newsletters, website, and social media, and never hesitate to reach out to our teachers or staff if we can assist you.

Together, we will continue to make Monroe-Woodbury Middle School a place where every student feels welcomed, challenged, supported, and inspired to succeed.

Thank you for being an important part of our Crusader community. I look forward to another outstanding year together!

Sincerely,

Rafael Vasquez, Jr.
Principal
Monroe-Woodbury Middle School

Important Updates

County-Wide Dismissal

Schools Closed

School Bus Safety Week

Think Pink!

Red Ribbon Week

Wear Red on Oct 23!

Distraction-Free Schools

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REMINDER: The state law banning electronic devices in schools remains in place. Visit the Distraction-free learning page. 

Opt-in for Texts

Do you want to receive important text messages from the district? Visit the Parent Portal and opt-in to receive text messages via School Messenger.

Water Safety

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In accordance with NYS Education Law §926, school districts are required to provide families with information about water safety, included drowning prevention and safe and healthy swimming. View the water safety page.

Celebrate National School Lunch Week!

October 13th - 16th Cafeteria Circus: Where Nutrition Takes Center Stage

Big Apple Crunch - "CRUNCH FOR  LUNCH DAY" 10/7/26 - Celebrate NY Apples & Apple Products

October is National Farm to School Month 

Free Meals - All Students 2026-2027 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  2026-2027   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 2026-27 school year 

View message for families regarding 2026-27 school year (en español) 

NEWS AND NOTES

 

PTA NEWS

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NEWS FROM THE NURSE

If your child has any medications that they need to take while in school, a doctor's order is required for every school year. Only emergency medications (epi pen, rescue inhaler) are allowed to be carried by students on school with an order; all other medications must be kept in the Nurse's Office. 

 

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What's Going On at MWMS?

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Library Dept News

The library staff has helped our students kick off the year reading. 

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World Language News

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Our World Language Department Newsletter can be found by clicking the link below!

World Language Newsletter - Click Here!

Art Department News

8th grade students in Mrs. Angeloro‘s art classes are working on their observational drawing skills. They are learning how to use value and shading to create 3-D objects in their fall inspired drawings.

 

Reminders for Visitors to M-W Schools

Schools are a place of work and learning, and certain limits must be set for any visitation. Any visitations require principal or his/her designee approval.

The building principal or his/her designee is responsible for all persons in the building and on the grounds. For these reasons, the following rules apply to visitors to the schools:

Anyone who is not a regular staff member or student of the school will be considered a visitor. This includes any contractor or government official conducting professional or official business. 

The Monroe-Woodbury School District uses a visitor management practice known as The Credential Exchange Program. The practice requires all visitors to enter the school at the main entrance where they will press the intercom button. Using the visitor intercom system, a Safety Officer or Meeter Greeter will engage each visitor from inside the school and ask the individual to state their purpose for visiting. When a legitimate purpose has been stated, the Safety Officer or Meeter Greeter will electronically grant access to the visitor and they will enter the inside of the school or vestibule. Upon approaching the Security Desk or vestibule, all visitors will follow the Credential Exchange Program.

The Credential Exchange Program requires all visitors to produce a valid Government Photograph ID, which will be vetted by the Safety Officer or Meeter Greeter through the VISITOR DATABASE. Once authorization is permitted, the Safety Officer or Meeter Greeter will take the printed-out visitor’s tag and insert it into the ID holder attached to a break away Orange Visitor Lanyard. The visitor will hang the Orange Lanyard around their neck and the Safety Officer or Meeter Greeter will maintain the visitor’s ID in the security booth or vestibule’s lock box. All visitors to the school must report to the main office upon entering the school.

Student visitors are not permitted during the school day or to functions not open to the public without advance approval from the principal.

Any unauthorized person on school property will be reported to the principal or his or her designee. Unauthorized persons will be asked to leave. The police may be called if the situation warrants. All visitors are expected to abide by the rules for public conduct on school property contained in our Code of Conduct.

Refer to individual school handbooks for additional information and requirements.

2026-2027 Office Hours

Monday to Friday: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM 

(845) 460-6400 

Check out the Daily Bulletin on PowerSchool and the Daily Announcements.

Mark Your Calendars

 

OCTOBER 9: Orange County Early Dismissal Drill

OCTOBER 12: SCHOOL CLOSED, Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples' Day

OCTOBER 14: Board of Education Regular Meeting, 6 p.m. @ Ed Center

OCTOBER 19-23: National School Bus Safety Week

OCTOBER 23-31: Red Ribbon Week

OCTOBER 29: Hall of Distinction Induction Ceremony

 
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Dr. Tracy Norman, Superintendent of Schools
Monroe-Woodbury Central School District  278 Route 32, Central Valley, NY 10917
www.mw.k12.ny.us  845-460-6200, EXT. 10100 tnorman@mw.k12.ny.us