Category: District
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Military father home from deployment surprises Mohonasen students
Bradt kindergarteners thought they were practicing for their upcoming moving up ceremony, but really they had a surprise visit from a mystery reader. Mother of four Mohonasen students, Mrs. Rhodes, read “Hero Dad” by Melinda Hardin, a story about an active-duty father. But the biggest surprise was a visit from Sgt. 1st Class William C.…
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Video of the Mohonasen Art Show
The annual Mohonasen Art Show took place on May 16. The show contained multimedia artwork from kindergarten students to high school seniors. Draper art teacher, Mr. Blais, created a video of the art show and featured work for families and community members who could not attend.
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MHS students traveled to Europe for spring break
Forty-one Mohonasen High School students traveled to Europe this past spring break. The group, joined by eight district chaperones, toured Greece and Italy for 10 days. The group toured Florence, traveled to the resort town of Sorrento perched on rocky cliffs, visited the Vatican, boated to the Blue Grotto underwater cave, explored the temple ruins…
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Voters approve school budget, capital project and buses; Ryan and Ciampino elected to the Board of Education
Mohonasen voters approved the proposed 2023-24 school budget with 1,065 voting in support of the $64.47 million spending plan and 405 voting against. Voters also passed the $48 million capital project by a vote of 1,035 to 427. Construction on the project will begin in 2025. In the Board of Education election, Patrick Ryan was…
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May 16; 2023 District Art Show
The 2023 Mohonasen District Art Show will take place from 4 – 6 p.m. on May 16 in the W.B. Haessig Art Gallery at the Mohonasen High School. The art show is taking place during the School Budget vote, Capital Project vote and Board elections in the high school gymnasium. Polls are open until 9…
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Budget vote set for Tuesday, May 16; Polls open 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the high school
The Mohonasen District is asking residents to vote Tuesday, May 16 on a $64.47 million budget. The proposed budget allows for the continuation of student support programs and activities. This includes lower class size targets in grades K-6, positions to support student mental health and a push for early literacy programs in Bradt Primary and Pinewood…
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2023 Capital Project, improving our schools
The 2023 Capital Project is about taking care of what we have to ensure our schools are in top condition for students and staff. Residents in the Mohonasen Central School District will vote on a proposed $48 million capital project on Tuesday, May 16. Learn more about the project here. Capital project introduction video: Capital…
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Pinewood and Draper students receive the Sandra G. Morley Grade Leadership Award
On Monday, May 8, Pinewood and Draper students were recognized at the Sandra G. Morley New York State Association for Health Physical Education Recreation and Dance (NYSAHPERD) Student Leadership Awards held at Hudson Valley Community College. The NYSAHPERD is the state physical education and health teachers’ professional association. The group annually recognizes over 700 fifth…
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Meet the Board Candidates; Four running for two seats
Four candidates are running for two open seats on the Board. In ballot order, they are: Patrick Ryan, Todd Lewis, Stacy MacTurk and Danielle Ciampino. Information and statements were provided by the candidates. Patrick Ryan Patrick Ryan is seeking a third, non-consecutive term on the Board. A Mohonasen resident for 41 years, he and his…
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April MHS Students of the Month
Mohonasen High School has announced the April 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 body, we are…