Author: Kelsie.Conroy
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MHS OVA team for Fashion places first in the New York State Olympics of the Visual Arts Competition
The Mohonasen High School Olympics of the Visual Arts (OVA) team for Fashion competed in the New York State OVA Competition in Saratoga Springs. The team won 1st place for their fashion design. The team competed against 15 districts from across New York State. OVA Fashion Members: seniors Teagan Lowe and Gianna Frisone, sophomores Chloe…
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2023 Regents review schedule
Attached below is the Regents review schedule for both the high school and Draper. Please reach out to the teachers directly if you have questions. Regents Review Sessions Flyer
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Residents to vote on 2023 budget proposal on May 16
Mohonasen at or below the tax levy limit for the 12th straight year On Tuesday, May 16, Mohonasen voters will head to the polls to decide on a proposed $64.47 million budget for the 2023-24 school year. The budget proposal includes a tax levy increase of 2.25%, which is at the district’s state-calculated tax levy…
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Prom date set for June 3
The high school prom will take place from 6 – 10 p.m. on Saturday, June 3, at the Crowne Plaza Desmond at 660 Albany Shaker Rd, Albany, NY 12211. The prom walk-in will be from 4 – 5:30 p.m. on June 3 at the Mohonasen High School bus platform. Ticket Sales: $85 each https://gofan.co/app/events/981944?schoolId=NY13819 Access…
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6th annual Mohonasen Awards for Media Arts taking place on May 17
The 6th annual Mohonasen Awards for Media Arts (MAMAs) will be held at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, May 17, at the Rotterdam Square Cinema. The MAMAs celebrate the work of the 2022-23 media arts students and showcase the hard work that they have put into the program throughout the school year. You can RSVP by…
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Mohonasen names keynote speaker for 2023 graduation
Connor Candee has been named the winner of the 35th annual Graduation Speaker Contest for the Class of 2023. Speaking candidates included Alexis Brown, Connor Candee, Nicholas Giardono, Jocelyn Howe, and Jesse Mathis. Candee will deliver the keynote speech at this year’s commencement ceremony. All other participating candidates will speak in some capacity at the…
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Student work selected for the 2023 Capital Region Media Arts Festival
Eleven Mohonasen High School students had their photographs selected for the 2023 Capital Region Media Arts Festival. The festival had over 240 entries from capital region schools. Senior Yesenia Luna placed first in the abstract photography category with her photo entitled “Extra.” Two honorable mentions were awarded to juniors Sara Smith with her photograph, “Still…
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Mohonasen’s music program receives national recognition
Mohonasen has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education. The Best Communities for Music Education designation is awarded to districts that demonstrate outstanding achievement in efforts to provide music access and education to all students. To…
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Melissa Goard awarded CASDA Friends of Education Award
Congratulations to Bradt Primary math teacher Melissa Goard for receiving the 2023 Capital Area School Development Association (CASDA) Friends of Education Award. Goard was instrumental in implementing the Great Minds Eureka Math Program at Bradt. She also serves the school as a math coach and interventionist, coaching new teachers on effective math instruction. “Melissa is an…
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Varsity Color Guard performance at the WGI World Championships
The Mohonasen Varsity Color Guard recently traveled to Dayton, Ohio, for the Winter Guard International (WGI) World Championships. While competing, the team made it to the semifinal round for the third time in district history. The team finished the competition by placing 26th out of 124 schools in their class. This finish is Mohonasen’s highest ranking…