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  • Residents to vote on 2023 budget proposal on May 16

    Mohonasen at or below the tax levy limit for the 12th straight year On Tuesday, May 16, Mohonasen voters will head to the polls to decide on a proposed $64.47 million budget for the 2023-24 school year. The budget proposal includes a tax levy increase of 2.25%, which is at the district’s state-calculated tax levy…


  • Mohonasen Board appoints Thomas O’Connor as new Draper Principal

    Thomas O’Connor was appointed Monday night by the Mohonasen Board of Education as the new building principal at Draper Middle School. O’Connor brings an extensive background in education and administrative experience as he steps in to lead the building for the 2023-24 school year.  O’Connor started his educational career teaching grade 12 English in Maui,…


  • August Regents transportation information

    Transportation information for students taking August Regents Exams is provided below. Students should only be taking August exams if they were notified by their school counselor and subsequently registered. Exams are being held at the regional summer school site, Schenectady High School. Exam takers need to bring a form of identification to the test(s). For…


  • Summer school schedules available

    For those who signed up, summer school schedules are available between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Friday, July 7, in the high school main office.


  • Test day for US History Regents exam is June 1

    Any student who is enrolled in US History as well as anyone who is in 11th grade or above who still needs to take and pass the US History Regents exam will be testing at the high school on Thursday, June 1, starting at 8 a.m. This Regents exam is a graduation requirement to earn…


  • MHS students traveled to Europe for spring break

    Forty-one Mohonasen High School students traveled to Europe this past spring break. The group, joined by eight district chaperones, toured Greece and Italy for 10 days. The group toured Florence, traveled to the resort town of Sorrento perched on rocky cliffs, visited the Vatican, boated to the Blue Grotto underwater cave, explored the temple ruins…


  • Voters approve school budget, capital project and buses; Ryan and Ciampino elected to the Board of Education

    Mohonasen voters approved the proposed 2023-24 school budget with 1,065 voting in support of the $64.47 million spending plan and 405 voting against. Voters also passed the $48 million capital project by a vote of 1,035 to 427. Construction on the project will begin in 2025. In the Board of Education election, Patrick Ryan was…


  • Pinewood and Draper students receive the Sandra G. Morley Grade Leadership Award

    On Monday, May 8, Pinewood and Draper students were recognized at the Sandra G. Morley New York State Association for Health Physical Education Recreation and Dance (NYSAHPERD) Student Leadership Awards held at Hudson Valley Community College. The NYSAHPERD is the state physical education and health teachers’ professional association. The group annually recognizes over 700 fifth…


  • Meet the Board Candidates; Four running for two seats

    Four candidates are running for two open seats on the Board. In ballot order, they are: Patrick Ryan, Todd Lewis, Stacy MacTurk and Danielle Ciampino. Information and statements were provided by the candidates. Patrick Ryan Patrick Ryan is seeking a third, non-consecutive term on the Board. A Mohonasen resident for 41 years, he and his…


  • 2023 Regents review schedule

    Attached below is the Regents review schedule for both the high school and Draper. Please reach out to the teachers directly if you have questions. Regents Review Sessions Flyer