Month: November 2023


  • Draper yearbooks are on sale now

    If you would like to purchase a 2023-24 Draper Middle School Yearbook online, visit Balfour.com and search “Draper Middle School” to order. There is a presale price of $25 from now until January 31. After the presale is over, the cost will be $30. If you have any questions, contact Mary-Frances Gorton at mgorton@mohonasen.org


  • MHS Honor Roll Quarter 1

    Gold Honor Roll is awarded to students who achieve a grade point average of 95 or above. Silver Honor Roll is awarded to students who achieve a grade point average of 90 to 94. Bronze Honor Roll is awarded to students who achieve a grade point average of 85 to 89. 2023 – 2024 School…


  • Class of 2024 cap and gown

    Attention Class of 2024, there is still time to order your cap and gown. Please see Ms. Kristie Tomaselli in the main office to place your order. Pricing is $25. Checks can be made to Balfour, or cash needs to be exact change.


  • Mohonasen Food Pantry prepared 70 Thanksgiving dinners

    The Mohonasen Food Pantry, run by social worker Diane Blinn and social studies teacher Autumn Wallace, worked hard this week to provide holiday assistance to approximately 70 district families. With the help of student volunteers, the group prepared Thanksgiving food boxes with donations from Bethel Full Gospel Church. These boxes, designed to bring warmth and sustenance…


  • Cardboard Challenge winners tour the CAT building

    Bradt and Pinewood students who won last month’s Cardboard Challenge had the exciting opportunity to tour the Center for Advanced Technology (CAT) building, led by K-12 Instructional Technology Administrator and CAT building principal, Bill Vacca. The highlight of the day was the hands-on STEM activities planned by high school technology teachers for the young minds.…


  • Draper High Honor and Honor Roll for Quarter 1

    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. 2023-2024 School Year Draper High Honor Roll Quarter 1 Grade 6 Anderson, Ethan Jeffrey Bertrand, Austin Travis Billington, Logan…


  • Mohonasen Winter Guard’s Annual Craft & Vendor Fair

    The community is invited to the Winter Guard’s annual craft and vendor fair at Draper Middle School on Saturday, November 25, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The fair is a great opportunity to support the Winter Guard while also getting a head start on holiday shopping. There will be food, raffles and a wide variety…


  • 15 MHS students selected to perform in the Area All-State Music Festival

    Fifteen talented students from the Mohonasen High School music program have earned the honor of performing at the upcoming New York State School Music Association Area All-State Music Festival. The festival will take place at Proctors Theater in Schenectady on Saturday, Nov. 18, at 2 p.m. You can purchase tickets here. “This year’s festival proved…


  • November MHS Students of the Month

    Mohonasen High School has announced the November 2023 students of the month. You can meet them here. The MHS Academic Student of the Month  award is presented to a student based on multiple criteria. This award is not necessarily about good grades but about those students who demonstrate specific characteristics in their behavior and work.  As a school…


  • Class of 2024; Cap, gown and ring orders

    Seniors, it’s that time to prepare for your graduation! Here are some important details about ordering your cap, gown, and tassel: Price: The cost for your cap, gown, and tassel is $25. Payment Options: You can pay in cash (please bring exact change) or by check made out to “BALFOUR.” Ordering Dates: Tuesday, Nov. 7 and Wednesday,…