Category: Draper Middle School


  • 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…


  • 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…


  • 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…


  • 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


  • 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…


  • New school bus safety program

    In a proactive effort to combat reckless driving behavior around school buses, Mohonasen has partnered with BusPatrol to launch a new school bus stop-arm photo enforcement program aimed at reducing the number of illegal passings by motorists. The program is focused on student safety. Each bus in the Mohonasen fleet will eventually be equipped with…


  • Grade 6 Orientation

    For parents and families who missed the grade 6 orientation night on June 9, you can find the informational PowerPoint here.


  • April Draper Students of the Month

    Draper has announced its April Students of the Month. This month, students were recognized for showcasing authenticity. Congratulations to all of the honorees for their outstanding achievement!


  • K-12 Art Show: A celebration of creativity

    The 2025 District Art Show was a vibrant showcase of student talent, featuring drawings, paintings, sculptures and digital art. Congratulations to all the student artists and the dedicated teachers who inspired and guided them. This K–12 exhibit highlighted the imagination and hard work of students across all grade levels, offering a dynamic display of creativity…


  • 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…