Category: Archive
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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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Spring Driver Education registration is open
Mohonasen will be offering a Spring 2025 Driver Education Program. The sixteen-week program will run from February 3, 2025, to June 9, 2025. Registrants must have a driver’s permit before February 3, 2025. You can register here. Limited spots are available. Some benefits of completing a Driver Education program include: Classes will be held Monday 4:30-6 p.m. beginning…
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Spreading holiday cheer: Mrs. McGuire’s tradition
Each year, Mrs. McGuire’s second-grade class brings holiday cheer to the residents of Kingsway. The students practice reading a special holiday story and work on expressive delivery. With help from Mrs. Poutre, the class also learns and rehearses a selection of carols. Her guidance ensures the students are ready to sing confidently. On the big…
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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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Four Mohonasen musicians perform in prestigious All-State Choirs
On December 5-8, four Mohonasen musicians, Laurel Karp, Amelia Maksuti, Cecelia Mucci and Alexis Thayer, had the opportunity to perform in the prestigious and highly competitive All-State Festival Choirs. Laurel, Amelia and Alexis performed with the All-State Treble Choir and Cecelia performed with the All-State Mixed Choir. Both ensembles require perfect or near-perfect NYSSMA scores at…
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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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Bradt students share holiday cheer with widower
Students in Maria Savallo’s first-grade class wrote heartfelt cards to Earl Albert, a Massachusetts resident who donated this year’s Rockefeller Center Christmas tree in honor of his late wife, Leslie. Unfortunately, a stroke in November prevented Mr. Albert from attending the tree-lighting ceremony with their family. Having grown up in Brooklyn, Ms. Savallo continues to…
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Winter Concert Series
The Mohonasen Music Department invites you to experience the season’s joy with our upcoming Winter Concert Series. Join us for these special performances showcasing the talent of our students. Community members are welcome. All concerts are held in the Mohonasen High School Auditorium and admission is free. Concert dates: Draper Middle School Winter ConcertThursday, December…