Category: Mohonasen High School


  • Student-led boX Challenge brings anti-bias movement to schools across the Capital Region

    What started as a student project has grown into a region-wide movement. The boX Challenge, founded by MHS junior Michael Collura, is calling on schools across the Capital Region to join a campaign encouraging students to reject the labels society places on them, and to replace those labels with something far more powerful, their own…


  • April 2; Color Guard Home Show

    On April 2, Mohonasen will host their annual Color Guard Home Show. The show starts at 6 p.m. in the high school gym, and will feature other performing groups from around the area. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m., and food will be available for purchase. Tickets are $5 for general admission, and full color…


  • Mohonasen students participates in 26th Annual BOCES Irish Feast

    Mohonasen student Katherine Mazariego was among the Career & Technical Education (CTE) culinary students who executed the 26th annual St. Patrick’s Day feast at the Capital Region BOCES Albany Campus on March 12. The event required students to prepare and serve over 100 meals within a one-hour window, simulating a high-volume restaurant environment. Chef Paul…


  • Girls place second at state bowling championship

    The girls’ bowling team finished as the Division 1 runner-up at the NYSPHSAA Bowling Championships this past Sunday at AMF Syracuse Lanes. Mohonasen finished the competition with 5,501 pins, trailing first-place East Islip (5,637 pins). Individual Results The team was led by Kianna Macapinlac, who earned the second-highest individual score of the tournament (1,254). Olivia…


  • Summer Driver Education registration is open

    Mohonasen will be offering a Summer 2026 Driver Education Program. The program will run from July 6, 2026 to August 14, 2026. Registrants must have a driver’s permit before July 6. You can register here. Limited spots are available. The program is offered to students outside the district. Some benefits of completing a Driver Education program include: …


  • Students explore Italy and make pizza at Palazzo Ristorante

    Students in Mrs. Scalise and Mrs. Restifo’s class have been studying the Winter Olympics and Italy, including the history and traditions of pizza. Students visited Palazzo Ristorante in Rotterdam at the invitation of owner Joe, who opened the restaurant specifically for the class. Students learned about his Italian heritage, his journey to the United States,…


  • MHS Portrait of a Graduate recognition

    On Feb. 11, the high school administration recognized MHS staff and students who represent what it means to be a GIFTED Mohon graduate. This recognition went far beyond grades or test scores. It honored the mindset, character and everyday choices our students and staff make in the classroom and throughout our community. Our GIFTED Portrait…


  • 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…


  • Sophomores tour BOCES Career & Technical Education Center

    More than five dozen sophomores explored a variety of career pathways available to them through the Capital Region BOCES Career & Technical Education (CTE) Center. The students met with faculty and current CTE students in a variety of programs at the Albany Campus, even trying their hand at a few of the skills taught at…


  • Girls’ bowling team wins Section 2 championship, again

    Congratulations to the girls’ bowling team on becoming back-to-back Section 2 champions. Mohon (5,968 pins) defeated Columbia (5,554) to claim the title. The team was led by Miley Fredenburg with a six-game total of 1,255, followed closely by Olivia Struffolino (1,252) and Annabeth Borzymowski (1,204). Kianna Macapinlac added 1,192, while Brianna Matteo contributed 843 over…