Category: Draper Middle School
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Music program receives national recognition
Mohonasen received the 2025 Best Communities for Music Education designation from the National Association of Music Merchants Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education. This is the district’s eighth time receiving the award. The Best Communities for Music Education designation is awarded to districts that demonstrate outstanding achievement in efforts to provide music access and education…
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Therapy Dog Spotlight: Hunter
At Mohonasen, therapy dogs have become a comforting and familiar presence for students and staff alike. With more than 10 certified therapy dogs visiting regularly across all grade levels, the district has embraced these furry companions as part of its commitment to student wellness and mental health support. To help everyone get to know these…
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Open Door Bookstore writing contest
Students from Mrs. Pangburn’s and Ms. Pitterson’s Grade 8 ELA and English 8H classes took top honors in the 2025 Open Door Bookstore Children’s writing contest. Our Draper students earned the following awards: 1st Place – Emily Warlik 2nd Place – Shea Mather 3rd Place – Kassidy Raymond Honorable Mention:
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Draper Quarter 3 Honor Roll
At Draper Middle School, High Honor Roll is awarded to students who achieve a grade point average of 94.5 or above. Honor Roll is awarded to students who achieve a grade point average of 84.5 to 94.5. Grade 6 High Honor Roll Alkhazaly, NayaAlread, PaigeBriglall, Reema (Haley)Chambers, GraysonCooper, PerryDeJoy, JosephFilli, AngeliaGalusha, NicholasGarney, GraceGilfillian, DevenaGrandstaff, WarrenGregory, SadieJeetoo,…
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Therapy dogs bring comfort and connection to Mohonasen
At Mohonasen, therapy dogs have become a comforting and familiar presence for students and staff alike. With more than 10 certified therapy dogs visiting regularly across all grade levels, the district has embraced these furry companions as part of its commitment to student wellness and mental health support. The dogs, accompanied by trained handlers, visit…
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2025 Europe trip informational meeting
There will be an informational meeting for the March 2027 Europe trip on Tuesday, May 6, 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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Draper receives new cameras thanks to the Mohonasen Foundation for Excellence
Draper students received new digital cameras and equipment thanks to a generous grant from the Mohonasen Foundation for Excellence. With recent updates to the cell phone policy, students needed a new way to participate in the photography unit created by art teacher Steve Blais, and these cameras are the perfect solution. They will help students…
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March Draper Students of the Month
Draper has announced its March Students of the Month. This month, students were recognized for showcasing cooperation with others. Congratulations to all of the honorees for their outstanding achievement!
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Draper’s 4th Annual Celebration of Cultures Day
Draper students participated in the annual Celebration of Cultures Day, sponsored by Draper’s Peers for Peace and No Place for Hate. The event celebrated the backgrounds and traditions 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…
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Holocaust Remembrance Day offered powerful lessons of resilience, history and hope
On Tuesday, Mohonasen observed Holocaust Remembrance Day through a series of impactful and educational presentations, thanks in part to support from the Mohonasen Foundation Grant. The day began with a moving presentation from Arnon Adler, the son of Holocaust survivors. Mr. Adler shared the story of his father’s experience during the Holocaust, speaking from his…