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The Mohonasen community demonstrates
support its schools in many ways, from parents who check homework and reinforce the importance of working hard in school to residents and business owners who donate generously to support student fundraisers. Volunteers devote countless hours to help in classrooms, serve on school committees, chaperone field trips and make quality extracurricular activities possible for children. Fans of all ages are there to cheer for student athletes, artists, musicians and actors when they take to the field or stage.
Mohonasen also gives back to the wider community by opening its school doors each year, to all members of the community who may use district facilities in a number of ways:
- Mohonasen offers a variety of Continuing Education courses each fall and spring. Offerings include everything from conversational Italian to jewelry making, yoga and information sessions on long-term care insurance. Residents 62 years and older can register for any course at half of the resident rate.
- During the summer months, children of all age levels are encouraged to enroll in the district’s summer enrichment classes,
summer instructional support programs and summer sports camps, as well as the Town of Rotterdam’s summer camp programs offered at Mohonasen schools.
- Mohonasen’s pool is in full swing
all year long, with classes and open swim sessions for all age and ability levels. Reduced swimming rates are offered for students and senior citizens.
- Mohonasen’s gymnasiums, auditorium and playing fields are routinely used for AAU basketball games, dance recitals, Little League practices, etc.
- Community members are invited each year to attend school plays put on by the renowned Mohon Masque Theater
group. Senior citizens with Gold Cards are treated to a free show during the annual dress rehearsal. (Mohonasen Gold Cards can be obtained at the district office, at no cost.)
- All music competitions, sporting events and educational activities such as the Odyssey of the Mind competitions, Community Day and the Strawberry Festival are open to anyone who would like to attend. Senior citizens who present their Gold Card at league athletic events also get in for free.
- Each spring, the district hosts a Senior Citizens Prom for Rotterdam seniors. Mohonasen students serve a delicious dinner, followed by music and dancing.
- All four schools host charitable events every year that directly benefit the poor, the sick and the elderly.
- Mohonasen
has been a site for general elections for many
years.
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