Power outage at high school, middle school; no phone service in district
Please be advised that there is a power outage at the middle school/high school campus. As a result, there is no phone service in the district at this time. Students were dismissed as planned for the...
View ArticleSchedules available for Senior Conferences
Attention Seniors and Parents: Counselors are conducting senior conferences during the next several weeks. Please view the appropriate school counselor’s schedule for date and time of your conference....
View ArticleEnvironmental studies students lend helping hand at farm
Mohonasen environmental studies students visited the Patroon Land Foundation Sept. 18 to help harvest food for the Regional Food Bank. The Regional Food Bank partnered with the Patroon Land Foundation...
View ArticleCall for vendors for annual craft fair
The Annual Mohonasen Craft Fair will be held Saturday, Nov. 28 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Draper Middle School. We are currently seeking vendors. If you are interested in being a vendor this year,...
View ArticleThree honored for work with youth
Three Mohonasen social workers were recently recognized for their work with local youth. Diane Blinn, Margaret Sutton, and Josh Peck were honored Sept. 10 during the annual Heart to Heart Valentine...
View ArticleParent letter regarding MRSA
The district has been made aware that a student who attends Draper Middle School has exhibited symptoms associated with Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus, commonly known as MRSA. While a...
View ArticleHigh school open house is Monday, Sept. 28
A reminder that Mohonasen High School Open House begins at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 28.
View ArticleFall 2015 STEM Enrichment Courses Announced
The Fall 2015 STEM enrichment course offerings are now available! Students will have more course options than ever before. The “new” in this year’s program includes: special one- and two-day STEM...
View ArticleCorrection: Emergency Early Release Drill is Friday, Oct. 9
The annual Emergency Early Release Drill is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 9. This means that all district schools will be dismissed 15 minutes earlier than usual on that day. Please note the date is...
View ArticleFire alarm at high school caused by faulty sensor
A fire alarm at Mohonasen High School this afternoon resulted in students being evacuated for approximately 45 minutes. Due to the potential for heavy rain, students were moved to the Draper Middle...
View ArticleNo students in area of minor accident
Prior to dismissal this afternoon at Pinewood, there was a minor accident involving a car and a school bus. There were no students on or in the area of the bus at the time, and no injuries were...
View ArticleDistrict wins grant to expand programs for students with disabilities
More Mohonasen students with disabilities will be able to exit high school with work readiness skills thanks to a New York State Department of Education grant. The district this week received...
View ArticleLocal education leaders participate in Oct. 2 Manufacturing Week kick-off
Education leaders join forces with government, business and community leaders to kick off Manufacturing Week Schenectady, NY — The past, present and future of manufacturing in Schenectady will be...
View ArticleEnvironmental studies students lend helping hand at farm
Mohonasen environmental studies students visited the Patroon Land Foundation Sept. 18 to help harvest food for the Regional Food Bank. The Regional Food Bank partnered with the Patroon Land Foundation...
View ArticlePartnership gives students hands-on learning opportunity
Students in the high school’s environmental studies class recently learned about sustainable agriculture in suburban and urban communities through a partnership between the district and Cornell...
View ArticleRibbon cutting ceremony marks opening of new synthetic turf field
Come celebrate the official opening of the new synthetic turf field prior to Friday night’s Homecoming football game. Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kathleen Spring, Athletic Director Matthew Stein,...
View ArticleStudents encouraged to follow dreams in Manufacturing Week kickoff
Schenectady, NY — The past, present and future of manufacturing was recognized and celebrated at a series of special events this morning which served as the kick-off to Schenectady’s Manufacturing...
View ArticlePowderPuff game kicks off at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 7
Come cheer on classmates at the annual PowderPuff football game on Wednesday, Oct. 7. Kickoff is at 6 p.m. on the new turf field. Admission is $4 for students and adults; $2 for children. Proceeds help...
View ArticleTaste of Rotterdam tickets on sale now
Tickets are on sale now for “The Taste of Rotterdam,” to be held from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 15 alongside the new turf field. The Taste of Rotterdam will feature food, pizza and desserts from more...
View ArticleFood donations needed for High School Hunger Games
Between now and November 2, the high school is collecting non-perishable food items as part of WGNA’s 2nd Annual High School Hunger Games. Local schools are competing against each other to see who can...
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