Category: Draper Middle School
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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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December Draper Students of the Month
Draper has announced its December Students of the Month. This month, students were recognized for exemplifying the character trait of self-control. Congratulations to all of the honorees for their outstanding achievement!
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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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Student guidelines for basketball games
The Mohonasen Athletic Department has established the following guidelines to ensure a safe, enjoyable, and respectful environment at JV and Varsity Boys & Girls Basketball games. Here’s a summary of the key rules: For any questions or further clarification, contact Athletic Director Matt Ronca at mronca@mohonasen.org. Let’s keep our games fun, respectful, and enjoyable for…
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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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Draper’s Pep Rally!
Draper Middle School’s pep rally was a spirited celebration of school pride, bringing students and staff together to cheer on their teams and showcase their Mohon spirit! The event featured energetic performances, competitions, and plenty of school colors, creating an electric atmosphere.
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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…
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Mohonasen opens Capital District’s first High School Fitness Court
Mohonasen, in partnership with MVP Health Care and National Fitness Campaign (NFC), opened an outdoor Fitness Court on the Mohonasen High School campus. The fitness court at Mohonasen became the first to open on a high school campus in the Capital District. Branded with the traditional Mohonasen orange and black, the court will provide the…
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New electronics policy and procedures
As we work together to create the best possible learning environment for our students, we’ve been reviewing our policy and procedures on cell phones and personal electronic devices. Based on recommendations from our Code of Conduct Team and our Building Leadership Teams, as well as emerging research, we’re making updates that we believe will benefit…