Category: District
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Pinewood Winter Concert
Pinewood students took the stage for their Winter Concert, sharing music, joy and plenty of seasonal cheer. From fun melodies to heartfelt performances, our young musicians showed off their hard work and growing talent. Thank you to our music teachers for guiding students every step of the way, and to our families and community members…
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Holiday Shop brings the spirit of giving to MHS
The spirit of the season is alive at the high school as the school store transforms into a Holiday Shop, open through Dec. 19. This shop allows students to choose gifts for their loved ones at no cost to them, helping make the holidays brighter for families across our school community. The Holiday Shop is…
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Spring Driver Education registration is open
Mohonasen will be offering a Spring 2026 Driver Education Program. The sixteen-week program will run from February 2, 2026 to June 5, 2026. Registrants must have a driver’s permit before February 2, 2026. You can register here. Limited spots are available. The program is offered to students outside the district. Some benefits of completing a Driver Education program…
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Winter Concert Series
The Mohonasen Music Department invites you to experience the season’s joy with our upcoming Winter Concert Series. Join us for these special performances showcasing the talent of our students. All concerts are held in the Mohonasen High School Auditorium, and admission is free. Community members are welcome to attend. Concert dates: Draper Middle School Winter…
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Dec. 11: Parent Session-Supporting Emotional Regulation in Neurodiverse Children
The Center for Autism and Related Disabilities at the University at Albany (CARD Albany) is offering a virtual parent session on Dec. 11, 2025, from 6 – 7:30 p.m. The session, titled Supporting Emotional Regulation in Neurodiverse Children: Considerations & Strategies for Setting Children Up for Success, is open to all Mohonasen families. While the holidays…
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Mohonasen team makes a splash at the Special Olympics Polar Plunge
On Saturday, Nov. 22, a group of Mohonasen students and staff, known as The Blinding Lights of Mohonasen, traveled to Lake George to participate in the annual Special Olympics Polar Plunge. The 40-member team arrived prepared to brave the icy waters in support of Special Olympics programs. In total, the team raised an impressive $4,443,…
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Free webinar series for Mohon parents, caregivers and faculty
The district is happy to announce our continued partnership with Building Better Futures to bring you a webinar series throughout the 2025–2026 school year. These webinars are designed to empower parents, caregivers and faculty members with practical information, effective strategies and meaningful connections to help navigate the challenges of raising children in today’s world. Details for…
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Academic Excellence Letter Awards
On Wednesday, Nov. 12, the district proudly recognized students who earned the Academic Excellence Letter Award for the previous school year. This award is presented to students who demonstrated exceptional academic achievement by earning a 90 or above average in at least three of the four marking periods. This standard reflects a high level of…
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Ms. McGuire’s class honors veterans with acts of kindness
Ms. McGuire’s second-grade class showed their gratitude for those who serve by creating toiletry kits for patients at the Albany VA. The students also prepared a special care package to send to a classmate’s uncle, currently stationed in Japan. Each student decorated the bags with heartfelt drawings and messages, adding a personal touch to every…
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Draper’s Field of Flags
Draper students, under the guidance of social studies teacher Mark DiCocco, planted American flags outside the front entrance of the school. Each flag symbolizes support earned through their recent fundraiser for the Disabled American Veterans (DAV). Thanks to the generosity of the Rotterdam community, the school raised nearly $1,250, enough to earn and display 120…