Category: District
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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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April 2; Color Guard Home Show
On April 2, Mohonasen will host their annual Color Guard Home Show. The show starts at 6 p.m. in the high school gym, and will feature other performing groups from around the area. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m., and food will be available for purchase. Tickets are $5 for general admission, and full color…
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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…
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Mohonasen students participates in 26th Annual BOCES Irish Feast
Mohonasen student Katherine Mazariego was among the Career & Technical Education (CTE) culinary students who executed the 26th annual St. Patrick’s Day feast at the Capital Region BOCES Albany Campus on March 12. The event required students to prepare and serve over 100 meals within a one-hour window, simulating a high-volume restaurant environment. Chef Paul…
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Girls place second at state bowling championship
The girls’ bowling team finished as the Division 1 runner-up at the NYSPHSAA Bowling Championships this past Sunday at AMF Syracuse Lanes. Mohonasen finished the competition with 5,501 pins, trailing first-place East Islip (5,637 pins). Individual Results The team was led by Kianna Macapinlac, who earned the second-highest individual score of the tournament (1,254). Olivia…
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Digital Athletic Hall of Fame
Check out the new Digital Mohonasen Athletic Hall of Fame. This is a dedicated space that celebrates the outstanding athletes, coaches, teams and contributors who have made a lasting impact on Mohonasen athletics. Special thanks to David M. Naseman and the Mohonasen Foundation for Excellence for their contributions. Let’s celebrate the rich tradition and remarkable…
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Summer Driver Education registration is open
Mohonasen will be offering a Summer 2026 Driver Education Program. The program will run from July 6, 2026 to August 14, 2026. Registrants must have a driver’s permit before July 6. 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 include: …
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The domino effect of kindness
For Kindness Month, Bradt and Pinewood held a cereal box drive to support their snack programs and the Rotterdam Food Pantry. Thanks to the generosity of families and staff, nearly 1,000 boxes were collected. The donated boxes were arranged down the hallway to create a powerful domino display symbolizing the ripple effect of kindness. When…
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Students explore Italy and make pizza at Palazzo Ristorante
Students in Mrs. Scalise and Mrs. Restifo’s class have been studying the Winter Olympics and Italy, including the history and traditions of pizza. Students visited Palazzo Ristorante in Rotterdam at the invitation of owner Joe, who opened the restaurant specifically for the class. Students learned about his Italian heritage, his journey to the United States,…