Category: District
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Transportation launches Employee of the Month Program: Honoring first recipient Dana Pantalone
The Transportation department is excited to announce the launch of a new Employee of the Month program, designed to recognize the outstanding contributions of our dedicated bus drivers and aids. This initiative aims to highlight those who go above and beyond to make a positive impact on our school community. Our inaugural honoree, recognized in…
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Spreading holiday cheer: Mrs. McGuire’s tradition
Each year, Mrs. McGuire’s second-grade class brings holiday cheer to the residents of Kingsway. The students practice reading a special holiday story and work on expressive delivery. With help from Mrs. Poutre, the class also learns and rehearses a selection of carols. Her guidance ensures the students are ready to sing confidently. On the big…
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Crafting personal Christmas trees
Students in Draper’s tech club took on a creative project to craft wooden Christmas trees. This hands-on activity combined woodworking skills and teamwork to create festive decorations. The process began with a tree template. Students carefully planned and laid out their cuts before using a chop saw under close supervision to shape the pieces. Once…
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Four Mohonasen musicians perform in prestigious All-State Choirs
On December 5-8, four Mohonasen musicians, Laurel Karp, Amelia Maksuti, Cecelia Mucci and Alexis Thayer, had the opportunity to perform in the prestigious and highly competitive All-State Festival Choirs. Laurel, Amelia and Alexis performed with the All-State Treble Choir and Cecelia performed with the All-State Mixed Choir. Both ensembles require perfect or near-perfect NYSSMA scores at…
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Bradt students share holiday cheer with widower
Students in Maria Savallo’s first-grade class wrote heartfelt cards to Earl Albert, a Massachusetts resident who donated this year’s Rockefeller Center Christmas tree in honor of his late wife, Leslie. Unfortunately, a stroke in November prevented Mr. Albert from attending the tree-lighting ceremony with their family. Having grown up in Brooklyn, Ms. Savallo continues to…
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Thankful Together
This Thanksgiving, we are reminded of what truly matters: our amazing students, supportive families, dedicated staff and incredible community. Watch the video below to see what Draper students and staff are most thankful for this year!
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Mohon Masque presents, “Little Women”
Mohon Masque is excited to present its fall production of “Little Women”. The community is invited to enjoy the show on Thursday, November 14, Friday, November 15, and Saturday, November 16, all at 7 p.m. Performances will be held in the Black Box Theater in the CAT building. Tickets need to be purchased online ahead of…
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Area All-State Students
Congratulations to the 18 talented Mohonasen musicians who represented the district in the NYSSMA Zone 7 Area All-State Festival. These students had the honor of joining nearly 300 of the finest musicians from 43 area high schools, showcasing their dedication and musical excellence. Their hard work and commitment to their craft made us all Mohon…
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Fire Safety Poster Contest winners get the ride of a lifetime
Creative Pinewood students arrived at school aboard a firetruck! The special ride was the grand prize for winning the annual fourth grade Fire Safety Poster Contest, a tradition encouraging students to think about fire safety while letting their artistic skills shine. Pinewood students are invited to design posters promoting fire safety awareness each year. This…
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Draper students engrave Halloween lanterns in technology club
Students in Draper’s after-school Tech Club combined creativity with cutting-edge technology to craft one-of-a-kind, laser-engraved Halloween lanterns. Led by technology instructors Steve Leader and Mark Lajeunesse, the students learned both design skills and the basics of laser engraving. The session began with students sketching spooky designs on paper, envisioning what would later come to life…