Category: Archive
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Meet the Board Candidates
On Tuesday, May 19, Mohonasen residents will vote on the proposed $77.27 million budget for the 2026-27 school year and elect two candidates to the Board of Education. Two candidates are running uncontested for the Board. Candidates are listed in ballot order. Information and statements were provided by the candidates. Danielle Ciampino Danielle Ciampino is…
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Graduation speaker contest
The 38th annual Graduation Speaker Contest for the Class of 2026 was held on Thursday, April 23. Speaking candidates in the contest included Lucas Avery, Amy Barbosa, Miley Fredenburg, Laurel Karp, Jeremy LaDuke, Danyella Sanders, Gavin Schmid, Mekka Vasquez and Ruby Zinnershine. Judges for the competition included Rich Becker of University at Albany, Erin Breslin…
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March Draper Students of the Month
Draper has announced its Students of the Month. This month, students were recognized for showcasing cooperation. Congratulations to all of the honorees for their outstanding achievement!
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High School Regional Art Exhibition
Congratulations to Piper Casterlin and Estella Murray for having their work selected for the 2026 HS Regional Art Exhibit at the Albany Center Gallery. The exhibit runs from March 21 to April 24, and features the work of 109 high school students throughout the region. More Information can be found here: https://albanycentergallery.org/27HSR
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17th Annual K-8 Empire State Plaza Art Collection Exhibition
Mohonasen students from Bradt to Draper were featured in the March Empire State Plaza Exhibition. The exhibit, held each year during National Youth Art Month, features work from students across the Capital Region. Students interpret the Empire State Plaza and its public art through their own unique artistic styles. Below is a video from Draper…
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MHS National Honor Society Induction
Congratulations to the newest inductees of the Mohonasen High School National Honor Society. These students have demonstrated excellence in scholarship, leadership, service, and character, earning a place in this prestigious organization. NHS membership is a testament to their hard work and dedication, both in academics and in making a positive impact on our school and…
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Student-led boX Challenge brings anti-bias movement to schools across the Capital Region
What started as a student project has grown into a region-wide movement. The boX Challenge, founded by MHS junior Michael Collura, is calling on schools across the Capital Region to join a campaign encouraging students to reject the labels society places on them, and to replace those labels with something far more powerful, their own…
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Draper’s 5th Annual Celebration of Cultures Day
Draper students participated in the annual Celebration of Cultures Day, sponsored by Draper’s Community Club. The event celebrated the backgrounds that make the Draper community, giving students a platform to proudly share their heritage with classmates and staff. In preparation for the day, students created informative posters highlighting interesting facts about their cultures, covering topics…
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Board adopts the 2026-2027 school budget
The Mohonasen Board of Education has adopted a proposed $77.3 million budget for the 2026-27 school year. The spending plan includes a tax levy increase of 3.2%, which falls within the district’s state-mandated limit. Because the levy does not exceed the cap, the budget requires only a simple majority for voter approval. Mohonasen residents are…
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A day built for Mohonasen educators
The 2026 Professional Development Day brought together teachers across the district for a day of learning, connection and growth. The Mohonasen Professional Development Committee curated a catalog of over 20 workshops across three core categories: instructional practices, instructional technology and health and wellness. Every session was thoughtfully tied to the Portrait of a Mohonasen Graduate, a framework…