Category: District
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Class of 2025 top 10 students
The district is pleased to announce the top 10 students in the Class of 2025. Congratulations to each of you on this remarkable achievement. Your hard work and perseverance have truly paid off, and we are incredibly Mohon proud of you. Keep striving for greatness. “This year’s top 10 students have set an impressive standard—not…
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Therapy Dog Spotlight: Bentley
At Mohonasen, therapy dogs have become a comforting and familiar presence for students and staff alike. With more than 10 certified therapy dogs visiting regularly across all grade levels, the district has embraced these furry companions as part of its commitment to student wellness and mental health support. To help everyone get to know these…
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Senior Send-off
The Class of 2025 traveled to Draper, Pinewood and Bradt to walk the halls one last time, waving to students and teachers and reminiscing about their early school days. The halls were filled with smiles and cheers as younger students lined the corridors to celebrate the soon-to-be graduates.
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Pinewood celebrates Flag Day
Pinewood students gathered on Friday to celebrate Flag Day with a ceremony honoring the American flag and the values it represents. As part of the program, the winners of the Flag Day essay contest read their speeches to their peers, sharing personal reflections. Superintendent Shannon Shine also addressed the crowd, emphasizing the importance of citizenship…
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Draper CARES Crayola experience
Students in Draper CARES and Mrs. Giattino’s class recently took a field trip to the Crayola Experience in Easton, Pennsylvania, with the support of the Mohonasen Foundation for Excellence. This trip was a culmination of a partnership between the Draper developmental skills students of Team Giattino and grade 8 volunteers promoting the ideals of inclusion…
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New school bus safety program
In a proactive effort to combat reckless driving behavior around school buses, Mohonasen has partnered with BusPatrol to launch a new school bus stop-arm photo enforcement program aimed at reducing the number of illegal passings by motorists. The program is focused on student safety. Each bus in the Mohonasen fleet will eventually be equipped with…
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Transportation Employee of the Month: Dorothy Razzano
The Transportation Department is happy to recognize Dorothy Razzano as the Employee of the Month! Dorothy has been a dedicated bus aide with Mohonasen for nearly 18 years. A quiet and dependable presence, she shows up each day ready to do her job with care and compassion. Dorothy works on a run that serves a…
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Therapy Dog Spotlight: River
At Mohonasen, therapy dogs have become a comforting and familiar presence for students and staff alike. With more than 10 certified therapy dogs visiting regularly across all grade levels, the district has embraced these furry companions as part of its commitment to student wellness and mental health support. To help everyone get to know these…
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Retirement and Tenure Recognition Reception
The district recently held its Retirement and Tenure Recognition Reception, honoring the outstanding individuals who have dedicated their careers to supporting and inspiring our students. We celebrated this year’s retirees for their years of service and heartfelt commitment, and recognized staff members who achieved tenure for their continued excellence and contributions to our school community.…
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Grade 5 Capital Zone Student Leadership Award recipients
Congratulations to the 2024–2025 Grade 5 NYS Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (NYS AHPERD) Capital Zone Student Leadership Award winners! These students were selected by their physical education teachers and recognized for their outstanding leadership, effort, and positive attitude—not only in PE class but also in the classroom. We are proud of…