Category: Draper Middle School
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September Draper Students of the Month
Draper has announced its Students of the Month. This month, students were recognized for showcasing respect. Congratulations to all of the honorees for their outstanding achievement!
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Nov. 13: Neuropsychological issues affecting children with autism in daily life
The Center for Autism and Related Disabilities at the University at Albany is hosting a webinar session on Thursday, November 13, from 6 to 7:30 p.m., presented by Paula Zuffante, Ph.D., ABPP-CN. This webinar is offered through Zoom. Neuropsychological Issues Affecting Children with Autism in Daily Life This seminar will explore how neuropsychological factors influence the…
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Draper Career Jam
On Wednesday, October 8, grade 8 students attended Career Jam at Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC). They explored interactive career displays and connected with more than 20 professionals from a variety of fields. Prior to the event, students completed a Career Interest Survey to help identify their skills, strengths and potential career pathways. They also…
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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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Seen at: Spirit Day
On October 3, Mohonasen students and staff showed their school spirit by proudly wearing orange and black. Throughout the day, schools celebrated with pep rallies and other fun activities that brought out the best of our Mohon pride!
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Draper’s Field of Flags fundraiser
The social studies team at Draper is raising funds for Disabled American Veterans (DAV). All donations raise critical funds to support DAV’s life-changing services for veterans in need and their families. For every $250 collected the DAV will send 24 small US flags to Draper that will be planted by students. The goal is to…
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2025 Europe trip informational meeting
There will be an informational meeting for the July 2027 Europe trip on Tuesday, September 23, at 6 p.m. in the Center for Advanced Technology (CAT) building. Any student attending Mohonasen High School at that time is eligible to sign up. The group will be traveling to England and France. Registration for the meeting is…
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Free meals program continues; district awarded USDA Fruit and Vegetable Grant
Mohonasen will continue to offer free breakfast and lunch to all students for the 2025–26 school year. While federal regulations regarding the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) are evolving, Mohonasen remains in the second year of its current four-year eligibility cycle. Regardless of future changes at the federal level, New York State’s designation as a Universal…
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2025-26 District calendars
The Mohonasen school calendar is currently being printed and mailed to district families. A printable version is available below. 2025-26 School Calendar PDF
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Draper CARES Crayola experience
Students in Draper CARES and Mrs. Giattino’s class recently took a field trip to the Crayola Experience in Easton, Pennsylvania, with the support of the Mohonasen Foundation for Excellence. This trip was a culmination of a partnership between the Draper developmental skills students of Team Giattino and grade 8 volunteers promoting the ideals of inclusion…