Category: Archive
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Draper’s 3rd Annual Celebration of Cultures Day
On Thursday, March 14, Draper students participated in the annual Celebration of Cultures Day, sponsored by Draper’s Peers for Peace and No Place for Hate. Students created posters sharing interesting facts about their culture as well as sharing food samples for students and faculty to enjoy. World language students created flags of their own culture to…
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Pinewood students come face to face with geckos, dragons and more at Capital Region BOCES
Students from Mrs. Vumbaco’s fifth grade class visited the Capital Region BOCES Pet Tech program on March 12, learning about animals ranging from geckos to bearded dragons and canines that Pet Tech students learn to care for. Career and Technical Education (CTE) Teacher Helen Thompson and her students guided the younger learners through various stations…
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Seen at; 2024 Family Fun Fair
Hundreds of community members gathered at Draper Middle School for the K-6 Family Fun Fair on March 7. Students had the opportunity to participate in STEM activities, art projects and athletics. VIA Aquarium joined the fun and provided students (and families) a chance to see and interact with reptiles and marine invertebrates. Mohon Masque Jr.…
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Mohonasen staff wins Opening Doors for Inclusion decorating contest
March 6 was Spread the Word Day, a day created by students to rally and promote the inclusion and acceptance of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The district would like to congratulate our very own Michelle Goss and Carrie Becker for winning the first Capital Region Opening Doors for Inclusion door decorating contest! Their door showcased photos…
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Seen at; K-5 Science Fair
Over 100 students and their families participated in the K-5 Science Fair on March 5, showcasing their innovative projects and fostering a love for discovery and exploration.
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63rd Annual Hudson-Mohawk Valley Area Math Conference to be hosted at Mohonasen
The 2024 Hudson-Mohawk Valley Area Math Conference (HMVAMC) will be hosted at Mohonasen High School on Saturday, March 9. HMVAMC is an all-day math conference for educators and teachers for professional development purposes. The conference is hosted at a different local district each year. The conference will run from 7:30 a.m. to 2:20 p.m. with educators…
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Governor Kathy Hochul visits MHS to discuss mental health
On Tuesday, Feb. 27, Governor Kathy Hochul visited Mohonasen High School to engage in a conversation about mental health with students and staff members. She was eager to hear directly from them about their experiences, concerns and ideas for fostering a positive mental health environment in our own schools and throughout the state. Governor Hochul…
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Pre-K read aloud
For the month of March, Bradt Primary is opening its doors to registered incoming kindergarten students and their families for a library visit. During the visit, children and their families will join a teacher for a book read-aloud in the library. This is a great opportunity for your child to become familiar with the building…
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New rates for substitute teachers who are retired educators
Mohonasen is now offering increased daily rates for retired teachers who choose to become substitute teachers in the district. Effective February 6, retired teachers from the Mohonasen School District receive a daily compensation rate of $225. Other NYS-certified retired teachers earn $175 in daily compensation. Learn more about the process here. Please register through Capital…
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Art in 3 Dimensions Exhibit
The 2024 Art in 3 Dimensions exhibit is currently on display in the W.B. Haessig Art Gallery at Mohonasen High School. This year, 18 high schools in the Capital Region participated by submitting 268 pieces of work. The work was adjudicated by fiber artist and arts educator, Mallory Zondag, and industrial designer, painter and sculptor,…