Category: Archive
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Voters approve school budget and buses; Lanaro and McFarland elected to the Board of Education
On May 20, Mohonasen voters approved a $71.1 million proposed budget for the 2025-26 school year by a vote of 826 (yes) to 378 (no). The budget carries a 5.7% increase in spending over the current year’s budget and will result in a 2.6% tax levy increase, which is within the district’s tax levy limit. …
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Summer enrichment for incoming grades 2-4 & 6-12
Exciting summer learning opportunities are available for students entering grades 2–4 and 6–12. Registration for all summer programs will be done online at https://students.arbitersports.com/organizations/mohonasen-central-school-district-academic-programs Enrollment is first-come, first-served, with priority given to Mohonasen residents. Please note that classes may be cancelled if the minimum enrollment is not met. Some classes offered:
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Therapy Dog Spotlight: Hunter
At Mohonasen, therapy dogs have become a comforting and familiar presence for students and staff alike. With more than 10 certified therapy dogs visiting regularly across all grade levels, the district has embraced these furry companions as part of its commitment to student wellness and mental health support. To help everyone get to know these…
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Meet the Board candidates
Four candidates are running for two open Board seats. In ballot order, they are Heather Lanaro, Melissa Laudano, Chad McFarland, and Elizabeth Lewis. You can find the recording of the May 12 Meet the Candidates Night here. Video starts at 45:05 Heather Lanaro Heather Lanaro is seeking a first term on the Board of Education.…
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Academic Awards Ceremony
The Academic Awards Ceremony that was scheduled for Wednesday, May 28, on the district calendar has been moved to Wednesday, June 11. The event will still start at 6 p.m. in the HS Auditorium. The track sectionals were recently scheduled for the same night, impacting a large portion of our senior class. Should there be any…
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Graduation speaker contest
The 37th annual Graduation Speaker Contest for the Class of 2025 was held on Wednesday, April 23. Speaking candidates included Daniel Barnes, Amelia Maksuti, Shelby McLean, Cole Morgan, Donovan Soto and Alexis Thayer Judges for the competition were Rich Becker of University at Albany, Erin Breslin of the City Mission, and CBS 6’s Steve LaPointe. Cole…
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Pinewood students get a surprise response from beloved author Jeff Kinney
Pinewood students in Katherine Daggett’s class took part in a letter-writing project last year, where they reached out to their favorite authors to share their admiration and ask questions about the writing process. Just recently, the class received responses from Jeff Kinney, author of the popular “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” series. The students were…
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Therapy Dog Spotlight: Gracie
At Mohonasen, therapy dogs have become a comforting and familiar presence for students and staff alike. With more than 10 certified therapy dogs visiting regularly across all grade levels, the district has embraced these furry companions as part of its commitment to student wellness and mental health support. To help everyone get to know these…
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MHS Quarter 3 Honor Roll
Gold Honor Roll is awarded to students who achieve a grade point average of 95 or above. Silver Honor Roll is awarded to students who achieve a grade point average of 90 to 94. Bronze Honor Roll is awarded to students who achieve a grade point average of 85 to 89. Gold Honor Roll Grade…
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Open Door Bookstore writing contest
Students from Mrs. Pangburn’s and Ms. Pitterson’s Grade 8 ELA and English 8H classes took top honors in the 2025 Open Door Bookstore Children’s writing contest. Our Draper students earned the following awards: 1st Place – Emily Warlik 2nd Place – Shea Mather 3rd Place – Kassidy Raymond Honorable Mention: