Month: May 2024
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Grade 5 field day
The energy was off the charts as our fifth-graders competed in relay races, tug-of-war and more. From epic victories to heartwarming team spirit, this field day was a day to remember. Thanks to everyone who made it a success!
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Creating change; Mohonasen’s school-based mental health clinic receives statewide recognition
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and at Mohonasen, we strive to help every child become the best version of themselves. Mohonasen is one of the few Capital Region schools that partners with Northern Rivers, a human services agency, to provide an on-campus mental health clinic for students. The clinic aims to deconstruct barriers a…
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End of the year letter from Principal Chandler
Dear Mohonasen Families, We are so close to the end! As we inch closer to the end of the school year, I wanted to share some reminders and updated information. June 4, Regents Exam and Regular School day Tuesday, June 4 is the date of the administration of the new Regents exam in Algebra. Any…
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Beyond the stigma: Embracing mental health
As part of the Suicide Prevention Center (SPCNY) Capital Connect Initiative, Mohonasen administrators and mental health staff wore their 988 Lifeline t-shirts. May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about mental health issues and the importance of mental wellness. This month serves as a reminder that mental health is essential to…
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Curry Road and Guilderland Avenue transportation study
Do you live along or regularly travel on Curry Road or Guilderland Avenue? Your input is needed to shape the future of these roads. Multi-modal transportation to and from the Mohonasen campus is a huge part of the effort to restructure these roads. The Curry Road and Guilderland Avenue corridors are undergoing redevelopment but currently…
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Voters approve school budget and buses; Montagino, Perretta and Giardono elected to the Board of Education
Mohonasen voters approved the proposed 2024-25 school budget with 493 voting in support of the $67.8 million spending plan and 226 voting against. The budget calls for a tax levy increase of 1.84%. In the Board of Education election, Ericka Montagino was elected for a second term and Theodore Perretta and Nicholas Giardono were elected…
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Board of Education 2024-25 Vote: Three Open Seats
Residents will elect three candidates to the Board of Education for a three-year term. The candidates are: Ericka Montagino, Theodore Perretta and Nicholas Giardono. Ericka Montagino Ericka Montagino, is seeking a second term on the Board. Montagino is currently the Mohonasen Board of Education Vice President. A Mohonasen resident for 10 years, she and her…
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Draper/MHS summer enrichment opportunities
Summer programs are available for students in incoming grades 6-12. Registration for all summer programs will be done online at, https://students.arbitersports.com/organizations/mohonasen-central-school-district-academic-programs Enrollment is on a first-come first-served basis with Mohonasen residents given priority. Classes may be cancelled if not enough students enroll. Classes offered:
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Draper yearbook sale
If you would like to purchase a Draper Middle School Yearbook online, visit Balfour.com and search “Draper Middle School” to order. The cost is $30. The deadline for purchasing a yearbook online is May 31. After that time, any remaining yearbooks will be sold once the yearbooks are distributed to students. If you have any…
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Prom 2024
Students attending the prom may leave school at 11 a.m., as needed, and with parental permission. All are invited to the walk-in, which will take place in the high school gymnasium. Parents, guardians, or other unticketed individuals are not permitted inside at The Desmond. To help ensure the safety of all attendees, all guests are subject to a…