Author: Kelsie.Conroy
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2025 Draper Spelling Bee
On Thursday, January 9, Draper Middle School held its annual school-wide spelling bee. In the week leading up to the event, classrooms hosted competitions to identify 32 classroom champions. These champions then went head-to-head to become the Draper Middle School Spelling Bee Champion. Congratulations to eighth grader Holden Wilson, who claimed the top spot by…
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December Draper Students of the Month
Draper has announced its December Students of the Month. This month, students were recognized for exemplifying the character trait of self-control. Congratulations to all of the honorees for their outstanding achievement!
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Jan. 17-18, “Matilda Jr.”
Draper Middle School is excited to present its musical production of “Matilda Jr.” on Friday, January 17, at 7 p.m. and Saturday, January 18, at 3 p.m. Both shows will be held in the high school auditorium. The production includes a cast of 43 middle school students, supported by a stage crew of 35 students.…
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Spring Driver Education registration is open
Mohonasen will be offering a Spring 2025 Driver Education Program. The sixteen-week program will run from February 3, 2025, to June 9, 2025. Registrants must have a driver’s permit before February 3, 2025. You can register here. Limited spots are available. Some benefits of completing a Driver Education program include: Classes will be held Monday 4:30-6 p.m. beginning…
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Transportation launches Employee of the Month Program: Honoring first recipient Dana Pantalone
The Transportation department is excited to announce the launch of a new Employee of the Month program, designed to recognize the outstanding contributions of our dedicated bus drivers and aids. This initiative aims to highlight those who go above and beyond to make a positive impact on our school community. Our inaugural honoree, recognized in…
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Spreading holiday cheer: Mrs. McGuire’s tradition
Each year, Mrs. McGuire’s second-grade class brings holiday cheer to the residents of Kingsway. The students practice reading a special holiday story and work on expressive delivery. With help from Mrs. Poutre, the class also learns and rehearses a selection of carols. Her guidance ensures the students are ready to sing confidently. On the big…
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Crafting personal Christmas trees
Students in Draper’s tech club took on a creative project to craft wooden Christmas trees. This hands-on activity combined woodworking skills and teamwork to create festive decorations. The process began with a tree template. Students carefully planned and laid out their cuts before using a chop saw under close supervision to shape the pieces. Once…
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Draper yearbooks are on sale now
If you would like to purchase a Draper Middle School Yearbook online, visit Balfour.com and search “Draper Middle School” to order. Yearbooks cost $30 but there is a special $25 presale price until February 28. Any questions, contact Mary-Frances Gorton at mgorton@mohonasen.org
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Four Mohonasen musicians perform in prestigious All-State Choirs
On December 5-8, four Mohonasen musicians, Laurel Karp, Amelia Maksuti, Cecelia Mucci and Alexis Thayer, had the opportunity to perform in the prestigious and highly competitive All-State Festival Choirs. Laurel, Amelia and Alexis performed with the All-State Treble Choir and Cecelia performed with the All-State Mixed Choir. Both ensembles require perfect or near-perfect NYSSMA scores at…
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Student guidelines for basketball games
The Mohonasen Athletic Department has established the following guidelines to ensure a safe, enjoyable, and respectful environment at JV and Varsity Boys & Girls Basketball games. Here’s a summary of the key rules: For any questions or further clarification, contact Athletic Director Matt Ronca at mronca@mohonasen.org. Let’s keep our games fun, respectful, and enjoyable for…