To our Massapequa Family,
We invite you to view the January Massapequa Minute and Moment by clicking the links below.
January 2026 Massapequa Minute: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/fT2mti0e5qg?feature=share
January 2026 Massapequa Moment: https://drive.google.com/file/d/12Wzz0djx2VzVgD0bLUIr0L-sXnOVy8Sy/view?usp=drive_link
Sincerely,
Dr. William Brennan
Superintendent of Schools
Dear Massapequa Community,
The Fine and Performing Arts Department is pleased to invite you to the 14th Annual Faculty Recital, which will be held on Wednesday February 4th at 7pm in the MHS Auditorium.
The event will feature more than 20 performances by some of your favorite staff members. Tickets are free and donations help to fund scholarships for graduating students in the Performing Arts.
View the recital flyer at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ti2_ap1QjJYb5SYQBTU0JirWDIn5CWWi/view?usp=sharing
and the list of participating faculty at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NKJXeZvUZZ_4p4TyCj-ZFy7bXcqmEBsL/view?usp=sharing
Sincerely, The Massapequa Fine and Performing Arts Department
Dear Secondary Parents/Guardians,
Secondary report cards are now available on the Parent Portal. To access your child’s report card:
Sign in to the Parent Portal Web - https://msdps.powerschool.com/public (Report Cards not available through the Parent Portal App)
Click the Student Reports icon located in the navigation menu.
Under Archived Reports, select the report card.
If you need help accessing your Parent Portal account, please use the “Forgot Username or Forgot Password” link. If you continue to experience issues, email our PowerSchool support team at powerschool@msd.k12.ny.us. For questions about classes or grades, please contact your child’s teacher or guidance counselor.
Sincerely,
The Massapequa School District
Dear Parents/Guardians,
We are excited to announce our 3rd annual Massapequa School District Parent University, a wonderful opportunity for parents and educators to come together for an evening of learning and connection.
Please review the linked information or visit www.msd.k12.ny.us/parentuniversity and save the date - March 4! Details about the keynote, workshops, and registration will be shared in the near future.
Sincerely,
The Massapequa School District
Linked Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WyO05mbHOJgBGA9lENSEjT8Wr3TpDwCb/view?usp=sharing
To all Parents/Guardians of 6th Grade Students,
We invite you to please read this important Grade 6 to 7 Courses letter.
Grade 6 Parent Letter: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1I6nCQV30itWBi45qo3lWVieibC1d_wTN-RycOp7aADY/edit?tab=t.0
Thank you,
The Massapequa School District
Thank you, Massapequa, for your overwhelming response to our call for volunteers for the New York Special Olympics Spring Games, which will be hosted in our community on May 2, 2026. We received over 500 volunteer responses, a powerful testament to the generosity, spirit, and pride that define this incredible community. Your willingness to step forward in support of these athletes speaks volumes about who we are. For all who submitted an interest in volunteering, we anticipate being in touch in early March after we meet again with the Special Olympics and Town of Oyster Bay with next steps and coordination details.
One role I want to highlight as especially important is “Fans in the Stands.” Creating an electric, supportive atmosphere for our athletes is essential to the success of the Games. I encourage you to take a look at your calendar for May 2nd and consider bringing your child(ren), families, friends, and colleagues to help us pack the stands and celebrate these remarkable athletes.
Thank you again for your enthusiasm, your time, and your commitment. Together, we will make the 2026 Spring Games an unforgettable experience for everyone involved.
Dr. William Brennan
Superintendent of Schools
Dear School Community,
Our district is creating a new NYSED Instructional Technology Plan for 2026–29, and we invite you to share your valuable input. Your feedback plays an important role in shaping how technology supports teaching and learning in Massapequa. Please complete the 2026–29 Instructional Technology Plan Input Form at https://forms.gle/rHRRLFA6ASg3U5VN6 by February 3, 2026. You may also access the form through our district website located at www.msd.k12.ny.us.
Thank you,
The Massapequa School District
Dear School Community,
The Massapequa School District will be closed on Monday 1/26 due to the impending/current weather conditions. Watch this fun video from our Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Brennan: www.youtube.com/massapequaps
Stay safe,
The Massapequa School District
To our Massapequa Family,
Please check your email or this link for a message regarding an Important Community Update .
Thank you,
The Massapequa School District
Final REMINDER: To all Parents/Guardians of 7th Grade Students,
The window for entering course requests for 8th grade electives closes tomorrow Tuesday, January 13, 2026. If you have not already done so, please log into the Parent Portal and enter your child’s course requests as soon as possible. Please note: Beginning Wednesday, January 14, 2026, the course request feature will no longer be accessible via the Parent Portal. Parent Letter: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FmLNuhgDcPd62KZNpYEFWXDpg2SHISwy3dRm0Tu-GVg/edit?tab=t.0
STEPS:
Sign-in to the Parent Portal - Web Portal: https://msdps.powerschool.com/public/home.html (Not available through the App)
Click on the "Class Registration" icon located in the Navigation menu
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact your child's guidance counselor. If you have any questions about the course request entry process through the Parent Portal, please email the PowerSchool Parent Portal support team at powerschool@msd.k12.ny.us.
Thank you,
The Massapequa School District
Dear Massapequa Community-
The Massapequa Health Education Department is excited to present Volume 2 of the Health Education in Action newsletter. Inside, you’ll discover course offerings at the main campus, highlights from 6th, 7th, and 9th grade health classes, and explore the dynamic health electives available to our students at M.H.S.
Click the link below to access our newsletter and we hope you enjoy reading about our department!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1B3lgqFB6ucUmRylHhmjIrn_Uk46uUHqg/view?usp=drive_link
Regards,
Denise Baldinger
Health Education Coordinating Chairperson
Massapequa Public Schools
516 308-5984
dbaldinger@msd.k12.ny.us
Final REMINDER: To all Parents/Guardians of 5th Grade Students,
The window for entering requests for the Music and World Language courses you would like your child to take at Berner Middle School next year closes tomorrow Friday, January 9, 2026. If you have not already done so, please log into the Parent Portal and enter your child’s course requests as soon as possible. Please note: Beginning Saturday, January 10, 2026, the course request feature will no longer be accessible via the Parent Portal. Parent Letter: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mnj73aNBVfqTwilg8cclYsILc0u9YCOomP5gNnRo8bM/edit?tab=t.0
STEPS:
Sign-in to the Parent Portal - Web Portal: https://msdps.powerschool.com/public/home.html (Not available through the App)
Click on the "Class Registration" icon located in the Navigation menu
Select a Music Course and World Language Course
If you have any questions about the Music programs, please contact Mr. Green at 516-308-5085. If you have any questions about the World Language programs, please contact Mrs. Kirschner at 516-308-5774. If you have any questions about the course request entry process through the Parent Portal, please email the PowerSchool Parent Portal support team at powerschool@msd.k12.ny.us.
Thank you,
The Massapequa School District
Important REMINDER: To all Parents/Guardians of 7th Grade Students,
As previously shared through an email and post on our website and app, the Parent Portal is now open for you to enter course requests for 8th grade electives. The window for entering requests is today, Monday, January 5th through Tuesday, January 13th.
Grade 7 Parent Letter: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FmLNuhgDcPd62KZNpYEFWXDpg2SHISwy3dRm0Tu-GVg/edit?tab=t.0
STEPS:
Sign-in to the Parent Portal - Web Portal: https://msdps.powerschool.com/public/home.html (Not available through the App)
Click on the "Class Registration" icon located in the Navigation menu
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact your child's guidance counselor. If you have any questions about the course request entry process through the Parent Portal, please email the PowerSchool Parent Portal support team at powerschool@msd.k12.ny.us.
Thank you,
The Massapequa School District
Join Us in Making the Special Olympics a Success! We are thrilled to host the Special Olympics at Berner Middle School on Saturday, May 2, 2026, and we need your help to make this incredible day possible.
All individuals interested in volunteering should complete this Google Form ( https://forms.gle/2ef4ff7KetWwPPNX6 ) by Monday, January 20, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. this deadline. On the form, you will be asked to select three volunteer areas of interest. We invite you to watch a brief introduction video on our YouTube Channel - www.youtube.com/massapequaps.
Please take a moment to share this volunteer form with anyone you believe may be interested in joining us—staff, families, students, or community members are all welcome.
Once the form closes, we will follow up with additional details, including volunteer assignments and information about a required volunteer orientation that will be held a few weeks prior to the event to ensure everyone is fully prepared.
Thank you for your support and for helping us create an unforgettable celebration of inclusion, perseverance, and community spirit.
We look forward to working with you!
With pride,
Dr. William Brennan
Superintendent of Schools
Dear Parents -
Please click below to read the MSD Career and Technology Education Department's Winter 2026 Newsletter. This newsletter gives you an opportunity to see what our students have been learning this Semester in their Business, Technology and Family and Consumer Science courses. In addition, you will see the other extracurricular opportunities offered to BMS, Ames and MHS students.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lDC5gSVUeJJ0vpiMPYa3hH3tVNUjihcJ/view?usp=sharing
Regards,
Patricia LiVecchi
CTE Supervisor
Massapequa School District
plivecchi@msd.k12.ny.us
(516) 308-5975
Dear Massapequa Students & Families:
Please see the link below for information on our K-8 Science Discovery Fair to be held at Berner Middle School on Saturday, March 21st - 8:30 am to 12:30 pm.
Discovery Science Fair Flyer
Registration is now open and will close on March 6th - We look forward to seeing you there.
Thank You,
Katie Fasano
Supervisor of Elementary STEM
Massapequa Public Schools
Important REMINDER: To all Parents/Guardians of 5th Grade Students,
The window for entering requests for the Music and World Language courses you would like your child to take at Berner Middle School next year closes this Friday, January 9, 2026. If you have not already done so, please log into the Parent Portal and enter your child’s course requests as soon as possible. Please note: Beginning Saturday, January 10, 2026, the course request feature will no longer be accessible via the Parent Portal. Parent Letter: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mnj73aNBVfqTwilg8cclYsILc0u9YCOomP5gNnRo8bM/edit?tab=t.0
STEPS:
Sign-in to the Parent Portal - Web Portal: https://msdps.powerschool.com/public/home.html (Not available through the App)
Click on the "Class Registration" icon located in the Navigation menu
Select a Music Course and World Language Course
If you have any questions about the Music programs, please contact Mr. Green at 516-308-5085. If you have any questions about the World Language programs, please contact Mrs. Kirschner at 516-308-5774. If you have any questions about the course request entry process through the Parent Portal, please email the PowerSchool Parent Portal support team at powerschool@msd.k12.ny.us.
Thank you,
The Massapequa School District
To our Massapequa Family,
We invite you to view the December Massapequa Minute and Moment by clicking the links below.
December Massapequa Minute: https://youtu.be/NpSI9lGC5aU
December Massapequa Moment: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1y-aHdAO7OmmUJfHLKdCVK_TqWDyB3_Y-/view?usp=drive_link
Sincerely,
Dr. William Brennan
Superintendent of Schools
To all Parents/Guardians of 7th Grade Students,
As previously shared through an email and post on our website and app, the Parent Portal is now open for you to enter course requests for 8th grade electives. The window for entering requests is today, Monday, January 5th through Tuesday, January 13th.
Grade 7 Parent Letter: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FmLNuhgDcPd62KZNpYEFWXDpg2SHISwy3dRm0Tu-GVg/edit?tab=t.0
STEPS:
Sign-in to the Parent Portal - Web Portal: https://msdps.powerschool.com/public/home.html (Not available through the App)
Click on the "Class Registration" icon located in the Navigation menu
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact your child's guidance counselor. If you have any questions about the course request entry process through the Parent Portal, please email the PowerSchool Parent Portal support team at powerschool@msd.k12.ny.us.
Thank you,
The Massapequa School District
As we approach December recess and the close of 2025, I’ve had the opportunity to be especially present across our schools — in classrooms, hallways, and auditoriums filled with learning, music, and conversation. There is a clear sense of momentum in Massapequa, as everything continues to build and move forward together — a true crescendo.
I’ve seen students proudly share their learning, performers take the stage with confidence, classmates support one another, and teachers guide moments that matter. These often-quiet interactions form the fabric of our schools, and two recent moments in particular have stayed with me.
After a championship game, I watched one student-athlete approach his team captain and simply say, “Thank you for your leadership. You led us to greatness.” It was a brief but powerful reflection of gratitude, character, and leadership that gave me the chills.
Just as meaningful was a recent conversation with high school students and staff about a new video broadcasting class and sports broadcasting club. As they shared their proposals for expansion, one senior remarked, “Even though I won’t be here to see the final result, I care deeply about making sure future students benefit from what we’re building.” That spirit of service and belief in something bigger than oneself is alive and well in our schools.
There are countless examples like these throughout our schools, and they bring to mind a simple truth captured by Carl Rogers: “We are always becoming, never arriving.” That idea comes to life every day in Massapequa — in our classrooms, on our stages, on our fields, and in the relationships that shape our students.
As we pause for December recess, thank you to the students, families, teachers, staff, and administrators who make Massapequa special. What we are building together matters.
We invite you to watch our Massapequa School District Holiday Video - located on our YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/massapequaps
On behalf of the Massapequa Board of Education and our administrative team, I wish you and your loved ones a joyful, restful, and healthy holiday season.
Warmest wishes,
William Brennan, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools