The latest edition of The Chieftain has hit the stands! Check out Editor-in-Chief Vincent D. Russo give a sneak peak about you'll find in this month's issue.
Please be advised there is a Board of Education Meeting on Wednesday, May 22 at 7:30pm.
Mahopac Middle School & Community Relay for Life BloodDrive, Wednesday, May 29th - 3:00 pm-7:30 pm.
MHS students in need of community service can earn hours as follows:
1. Refer a blood donor receive 1 hour community service.
2. Donate blood receive 2 hours community service.
Walks ins welcome. Any questions/for an appointment contact Lisa Copeland @ lisacopeland05@gmail.com or
Please see click here for the parental consent for students under 16 years of age.
Mahopac Middle School & Community Relay for Life Blood Drive, Wednesday, May 29th - 3:00 pm-7:30 pm.
Walks ins welcome. Any questions/for an appointment contact Lisa Copeland @ lisacopeland05@gmail.com or
Please see click here for the parental consent for students under 16 years of age.
MHS students in need of community service can earn hours as follows:
1. Refer a blood donor receive 1 hour community service.
2. Donate blood receive 2 hours community service.
Mahopac High School PTO is participating in the Decicco's School Rebate Program in Jefferson Valley: A percentage of your store purchases will be donated back to our school at the end of the program.
Please encourage your family members and friends to support our school. When checking out please let the cashier know to put in Mahopac High School so we may earn rewards. You will receive all discounts and sales when using our rewards program.
The Mahopac community approved the 2019-2020 Budget, Capital Improvement Project Bond Referendum and Bus/Transportation Bond Referendum.
"This is a good day for Mahopac. I am so thankful to all who came out to vote in support of our students. The voter approval instills we have a supportive community that values education," said Superintendent DiCarlo. "I look forward to what the Capital Project Plan can do for the schools and the entire community."
The Board of Education election included four candidates running for four seats: Lucy Massafra, Ray McDonough, Michael Mongon, and Adam Savino.
The voting results included:
2019-2020 Budget: 1,170 to 605
Capital Project Bond Referendum: 1,137 to 635
Bus/Transportation Bond Referendum: 1,160 to 609
Due to the inclement weather, the Five-Hour Driving Pre-Licensing will be offered March 26th, Room 215, 5pm – 10pm, at the Mahopac High School. Please contact Betsy Tobias at tobiasb@mahopac.k12.ny.us or 845-628-3256 for more information.
National Honor Societies for German, Italian and Spanish will be conducting a joint induction ceremony in Mahopac High School auditorium on Wednesday, April 24, 7 pm
Due to inclement weather conditions, we understand some Mahopac families were not able to attend the incoming 9th Grade Curriculum Night held Thursday, 1/31. The following is a video link of the presentation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TXatb6F2HXA
MAHOPAC CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT 2019 - 2020 REGISTRATION FOR INCOMING KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS
Must be five years old on or before 12/01/2019 (No Exceptions)
Kindergarten Registration for the 2019-2020 School Year will be held at The Office of Central Registration located at The Falls District Office, 100 Myrtle Avenue, Mahopac, between the hours of 8:15 am and 3:00 pm on the following dates:
- Austin Road ES: January 7th, 9th & 25th, February 5th & 7th
- Fulmar Road ES: January 14th & 16th, February 1st, 26th, 28th
- Lakeview ES: January 11th, 22nd, 24th, 28th & 30th
Las siguientes fechas son para las familias que necesitan asistencia en Español: 11 de febrero
Registration is by appointment only. To schedule an appointment and request a registration packet, please contact the Office of Central Registration at 845-621-0656, Ext. 13902.
Registration packets are available by clicking here.
May 2019
Dear Students and Families,
We are now in the final stretch of the school year. The months of May and June are typically extremely busy months. Please be in tune with the District Calendar to stay abreast of all the upcoming High School Events - some of our highlight events are:
May 2-4: HS Spring Musical - 7:00 PM
May 9: NHS Induction - 7:00 PM
May 17: HS Fashion Show - 7:00 PM
May 21: District Budget Vote , 6AM -9PM, HS New Gym
May 22: Evening of Jazz - 7 PM
May 23, 28: Snow give back days - NO SCHOOL
May 29: Small Ensembles Concert - 7 PM
May 30: Senior Athletic Awards - 7 PM
June 6: Senior Day
June 7: Senior Prom
June 12: Senior Awards - 7 PM
June 18: Graduation Rehearsal - 10:00 AM
June 18 – 25: Regents & Finals
June 19: GRADUATION - 7:00 PM
Although the school year is coming to a rapid end, I encourage parents and students to stay vigilant with prompt attendance to school. Student attendance to school is obviously a major contributor to academic success.
Respectfully,
Matthew Lawrence, Ed.D.
Principal - Mahopac High School
(845) 628-3256 Ext. 11510
Follow me on Twitter: Dr. Matt Lawrence@PacHS_Principal
May is Mental Health Month! This year’s theme is Fitness #4Mind4Body, meaning that mental health is essential to everyone’s overall health and well-being, and we must take care of our minds just as much as we take care of our bodies.
Finding the balance between work and play, the ups and downs of life, physical health and mental health can help to prevent the onset or worsening of mental health conditions, as well as chronic physical conditions.
Living a healthy lifestyle may not be easy but can be achieved by gradually making small changes and building on those successes. #4Mind4Body has some daily tips to try this May.
Inspire others to raise awareness and #CureStigma.
Be sure to visit MHS' Art Show while you vote!
Bowling season maybe over but we're still over the moon about our junior student-athlete Jess Kasper and coach James Carroll.
Kasper finished 10th at the Section 1 tournament (1,145 series) and qualified for states through her average.
Coach Carroll was named Lohud Sports coach of the year. He led the team as the top Westchester/Putnam finisher at the Section 1 tournament, placing sixth overall. Mahopac had three bowlers average at least 156 this season, and all three placed in the top 30 at sectional.
https://www.lohud.com/…/bowling-all-stars-mahop…/3284056002/
We are pleased to announce MHS seniors who rank in the top ten percent of their senior class.
The following is a letter to the Mahopac community from Superintendent of Schools Anthony DiCarlo, 02/08/2019:
Dear Mahopac Community,
I would like to take a moment to talk about a prevalent drug trend affecting our nation’s schools, as well as the response our District implements to keep our schools safe and drug-free.
E-cigarettes are the most commonly used tobacco product among U.S. middle and high school students. In response to the growing use of e-cigarette vaping devices among high school students, Mahopac Central School District has policies in place to prevent the use of such devices on school grounds. E-cigarette use increased seventy-eight percent among high school students in 2018. In an effort to protect the student body and curb this epidemic in Mahopac schools, the District includes the following provision in the Code of Conduct:
“Smoking, using, possessing, or selling a cigarette, cigar, pipe, chewing tobacco, lighters, matches, e-cigarettes, vaporizers or other devices used to inhale a non-prescribed substance.”
Any student found with any of these devices will be in violation of these provisions and may be subjected to discipline, referred to the Superintendent, and assigned sessions with the Student Assistance Counselor.
Students found in possession of devices with liquids or oils that contain THC or CBD concentrates or other controlled substances will subject themselves to an out-of-school suspension, and referred to a superintendent’s hearing. The District is committed to curbing the use or possession of illegal substances in the schools. If found guilty at a hearing of possession of a vaping device containing THC or CBD substances, the violating student may be subjected to an extended period of out-of-school suspension.
These measures reflect the gravity we ascribe to the objective of stopping the trend of use or possession of these devices among school-aged children.
Respectfully yours,
Anthony DiCarlo
Superintendent of Schools
