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Storytelling students create myths and fables in ELA class
Draper students in Rachel Geracitano’s ELA class recently wrapped up a unit on myths, legends and tales by creating a myth, legend, fable or tall tale of their own to convert into a children’s book...
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Student speakers selected for Class of 2017 graduation ceremony
Last week, Jonathan Adamec, Daniel Cole, Matthew Janke and Michael Snow took part in the 27th annual Mohonasen Graduation Speaker Contest to represent the Class of 2017. Congratulations to the contest...
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Gaglioti, MacTurk, running for two Board of Education seats
Two of the seven seats on Mohonasen’s Board of Education are up for election on May 16. Candidates run at-large and are elected to unpaid, three-year terms beginning July 1. The candidates are listed...
View ArticleStudents invited to participate in May 16 Draper Science Showcase
Calling all Draper scientists! The Draper Middle School Science Showcase is open to all Draper students and will be held at Mohonasen High School on Tuesday, May 16 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Sign-up...
View ArticlePinewood families: CAN you help?
As part of our Earth Week Celebration at Pinewood Elementary School this week, we are collecting canned food items as a Pinewood community. Those food items will be used to construct a “Pinewood Giving...
View ArticleMohonasen residents to decide on $50.9 million budget on May 16
Mohonasen residents will go to the polls on Tuesday, May 16, to vote on a proposed $50,940,000 budget for the 2017-18 school year. The proposed budget carries a tax levy increase of 2.83 percent, which...
View ArticleAdditional staff positions address projected enrollment increases, students’...
Since 2015, Mohonasen Central School District has been able to add positions back into the budget that meet the needs of students. The proposed 2017-18 budget includes the addition of 13.5 full-time...
View ArticleMohonasen 2017-18 School Year Calendar
Mohonasen 2017-18 School Year Calendar Download printable one-page calendar July 4: Independence Day Observed August 16-17: Regents Testing September 4: Labor Day September 5: Staff Orientation/Staff...
View ArticleBoard of Education approves 2017-18 school year calendar
The Board of Education approved the 2017-18 school year calendar at its April 25 meeting. Download printable one-page calendar July 4: Independence Day Observed August 16-17: Regents Testing September...
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Art students districtwide submit work to Capital Region BOCES Art Show
Mohonasen art students participated in the 29th Capital Region BOCES Art Show held at the Capital Region BOCES headquarters in Albany on Tuesday, April 25. Students from 12 schools around the Capital...
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Students, faculty provide computer skills workshops for senior citizens
Members of the Rotterdam Senior Citizens Association teamed up with Mohonasen High School students and faculty members at the Center for Advanced Technology on Wednesday, April 26, to learn all about...
View ArticleThree MHS students to perform at High School Musical Theatre Awards at Proctors
Mohonasen student Maria Andrew has been nominated in the Best Supporting Actress category for her role as Marty in “Grease” at the inaugural High School Musical Theatre Awards at Proctors. Students...
View ArticleUpdate: Lockdown at Pinewood lifted, no threat to students, staff
At approximately 2:30 p.m., Pinewood Intermediate School was inadvertently placed into lockdown. The school is using a new phone safety system, and someone unfamiliar with this system mistakenly...
View ArticleSuperintendent’s letter regarding high school incident
Dear parents: It is our practice as a district to keep parents informed about their students’ safety at all times, and we felt it was important to inform you of an incident that took place this morning...
View ArticleSchool Violence Prevention: Tips for Parents & Educators
From the National Association of School Psychologists: All schools work to prevent school violence and schools are very safe places. Children, staff, and parents all have an important role in promoting...
View ArticleDraper to host “Guys Read” literature and comedy event
Attention sixth graders: the first ever “Guys Read” event will take place at Draper Middle School on Wednesday, May 24 from 6:30 to 7:30 in the library. If you like reading about humor, nature,...
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Pinewood students take home outstanding honors from music festival
Seventeen band and orchestra students from Pinewood Intermediate School participated in the New York State School Music Association’s solo festival held at Bethlehem Middle School on April 7 and 8....
View ArticleReminder regarding May 10 half day, May 25 and 26 full school days
Please be reminded that next Wednesday, May 10 is a half day for all students. Students at Draper and Mohonasen High School will be dismissed at 10:50 a.m., and students at Bradt and Pinewood will be...
View ArticleSix Flags Music Competition trip still scheduled for May 5
Students who have signed up to attend the Six Flags Music Competition trip will still be attending the trip tomorrow, May 5. Students will meet at 5:30 a.m. at Draper Middle School. The afternoon...
View ArticleBudget Hearing, Meet the Candidates Night on Monday, May 8
The district’s annual public hearing on the budget and Meet the Candidates Night starts at 6 p.m. on Monday, May 8, in the high school Farnsworth Technology Center (LGI). Assistant Superintendent for...
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