Category: District
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Spring 2025 Continuing Ed. registration is open
Spring Continuing Education classes start soon! Unlock new opportunities and expand your skills with our Continuing Education courses. Whether you’re looking to advance in your career, explore a new hobby, or stay up-to-date with industry trends, we have something for everyone. Course options: See the brochure here Registration closes two weeks before your class starts.…
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2025 Draper Art Show
On Thursday, January 16, the WB Haessig Gallery came alive as it hosted the Draper Art Show. The event highlighted students in grades 6-8, showcasing artwork created under the guidance of Mrs. Mathieu and Mr. Blais. The show featured a variety of media, including drawings, paintings, sculptures, digital art, photography and multimedia pieces. Each piece…
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Transportation Employee of the Month: Adeyemi Bennett
The Transportation Department is thrilled to recognize Adeyemi “Yemi” Bennett as the December Employee of the Month! Yemi serves as a bus aide for two runs, a Draper/MHS route and a Pinewood route. Yemi was celebrated during a special employee breakfast in her honor. She consistently demonstrates a commitment to student safety, skillfully de-escalating situations…
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Spring Driver Education registration is open
Mohonasen will be offering a Spring 2025 Driver Education Program. The sixteen-week program will run from February 3, 2025, to June 9, 2025. Registrants must have a driver’s permit before February 3, 2025. You can register here. Limited spots are available. Some benefits of completing a Driver Education program include: Classes will be held Monday 4:30-6 p.m. beginning…
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Jan. 17-18, “Matilda Jr.”
Draper Middle School is excited to present its musical production of “Matilda Jr.” on Friday, January 17, at 7 p.m. and Saturday, January 18, at 3 p.m. Both shows will be held in the high school auditorium. The production includes a cast of 43 middle school students, supported by a stage crew of 35 students.…
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2025 Draper Spelling Bee
On Thursday, January 9, Draper Middle School held its annual school-wide spelling bee. In the week leading up to the event, classrooms hosted competitions to identify 32 classroom champions. These champions then went head-to-head to become the Draper Middle School Spelling Bee Champion. Congratulations to eighth grader Holden Wilson, who claimed the top spot by…
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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…