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To our Massapequa Family,

I am writing today to share an important reminder about bicycle safety in our community, a message recently emphasized by Danny Pearl, mayor of the Incorporated Village of Massapequa Park. For those who live outside the Village, I’ve attached his letter for your review.

As parents and educators, we want our children to experience the joy and freedom that comes with bike riding. But recent incidents in the Village and surrounding Massapequa neighborhoods have raised serious concerns. Groups of young riders have been observed weaving into traffic, riding on busy sidewalks, and disregarding pedestrian safety—behaviors that put both themselves and others at real risk of harm.

Our district is committed to working closely with families, the Village, and local law enforcement to keep our children safe and to prevent accidents before they occur.  But the most powerful influence comes from you, at home. I urge you to take time today to talk with your children about bicycle safety. Remind them that riding safely is about more than following rules—it’s about protecting themselves, their friends, and every member of our community.

Your voice and your guidance make all the difference. By staying involved  and reinforcing the importance of responsible decision-making, we can keep bike riding the fun, safe experience it should be.

Thank you for your partnership in addressing this urgent issue. Together, we can help our children enjoy the independence of riding bicycles while keeping our community safe.
Sincerely,
William Brennan, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools

Good afternoon,

The Massapequa Board of Education will hold a special public meeting on Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 8:15PM in the Board of Education room. It is anticipated that the Board will enter executive session to discuss legal matters and that there will be no public action items.

Hello Massapequa!

It’s that time! After nearly a year in the making, we’re proud to share a video capturing the heart, spirit, and pride of Massapequa: our students, our staff, and our community.

More than words, this is the story of our commitment — a community built on connection, tradition, and the belief that together we can unlock a world of possibility for every child. In just 2 minutes and 43 seconds, this video reaffirms our vision: “Creating Leaders… One Child at a Time.” 

I hope you enjoy it, and I invite you to share this inspiring message. Now, let’s get to the show. 💙💛

Video Link: https://youtu.be/crnazW8bCBg

All the best,
Dr. William Brennan
Superintendent of Schools

Dear Parents/Guardians,

If your child participated in the NYS Grades 3–8 Assessments during the 2024–25 school year, the reports are now available on the Parent Portal in the Student Portfolio tab.

This includes the spring assessments from:

• NYS ELA - Grades 3-8

• NYS Mathematics - Grades 3-8

• NYS Science - Grades 5 and 8

To access the reports:

• Visit: https://msdps.powerschool.com/public/home.html

• Click on “Student Portfolio” in the left navigation section

• Click on “NYS Assessments” in the report section

If you have any questions, please contact your child’s school. For assistance with the Parent Portal, visit www.msd.k12.ny.us/parentportal or email powerschool@msd.k12.ny.us.

Sincerely,
The Massapequa School District

Good afternoon Massapequa Families,

Today was one of those days that reminds me why I am so proud to be part of this community. I had the privilege of visiting all 9 of our schools, and while my step counter is pushing close to 15,000, my heart is even fuller.

The energy, the excitement, and the joy I saw in our classrooms and hallways were truly inspiring. Our students are engaged, our teachers are passionate, and together they are living our theme for this year: A Paradigm of Potential — the Power of Connection and Community.  This theme aligns perfectly with our District Vision - Creating Leaders...One Child at a Time. And let me tell you — you can feel it in every corner of Massapequa. 

This post is just the beginning — because in a mere 48 hours, I'll be sharing a passion project that encompasses who we are as a school community – something I know you’ll love. It’s a project we’ve been working on that captures the heart, the spirit, the tradition, and the power of the Massapequa experience. I can’t wait to share this with you!  

Until then, I’d love to hear from you — share your own first week energy and let us know what you are most grateful for as we begin this exciting school year. ✨🙌

Stay tuned — this is going to be special. 💙💛

Now, let the countdown begin…⏰

With excitement and gratitude,

Dr. William Brennan
Superintendent of Schools

Dear Parent or Guardian,

As a reminder, all students enrolled in Massapequa UFSD are eligible to receive a healthy lunch at school at no cost this school year. For more information we invite you to watch this video on our YouTube channel located at www.youtube.com/massapequaps or direct at https://youtu.be/0KX34cCTvUg.

In addition, please visit https://www.msd.k12.ny.us/page/school-lunch-services for more information about school lunch.

Sincerely,

Paul Heckelman

Director of School Lunch

To our Massapequa Family,

I hope you had a joyful and relaxing summer! As we prepare to welcome back our students for the 2025–26 school year, I am excited to share the incredible highlights from this past season and, most importantly, to unveil our theme for the year ahead:

🌟 A Paradigm of Potential: The Power of Connection and Community 🌟

This summer was filled with learning, creativity and joy. Thousands of students took part in enriching programs — from Extended School Year and Summer Recreation to the Teen Center, Summer Fine Arts, Sports Skills, Robotics and Camp Invention. Our schools were alive with energy, innovation and laughter, and I know that same spirit will carry into the new year.

Behind the scenes, our dedicated custodial, maintenance and administrative teams have worked tirelessly to prepare our nine school buildings. Their commitment ensures that when our students walk through the doors next week, they will be greeted by spaces that are ready for them to learn, grow and thrive.

Our theme this year, A Paradigm of Potential, celebrates the belief that every student holds unique strengths and possibilities. By fostering connection and community, we unlock that potential together — as educators, families and neighbors united in support of our children.

This belief in our students is also widespread and throughout our summer programs, and I am thrilled to share the summer editions of our Massapequa Minute and Massapequa Moment:

• Massapequa Minute – Summer 2025

• Massapequa Moment – Summer 2025

At this point, you should also have received your printed 2025-26 school calendar with key dates, including Back-to-School Nights, workshops and PTA meetings. A digital version is available on our website at www.msd.k12.ny.us.

As we step into this new year together, let’s embrace the power of connection and community in helping every child discover and realize their full potential.

Wishing you an enjoyable weekend and an inspiring start to the 2025–26 school year!

With gratitude and excitement,

Dr. William Brennan
Superintendent of Schools

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Thanks to the efforts of our technology team, the Parent Portal is now open earlier than planned for all parents and guardians. You now have access to important student information and resources, including student schedules, the Absence Notification Form, the Student Document Upload Form, bus information, child username/password information, Schoology parent account creation steps/code, and more.

Parent Portal Link: https://msdps.powerschool.com/public/home.html

If you need support, please visit https://www.msd.k12.ny.us/parentportal or email powerschool@msd.k12.ny.us.

Sincerely,
The Massapequa School District

Dear Parents/Guardians,

This is a reminder that on August 21, 2025, at the times listed below, parents will have access to the Parent Portal. The portal provides access to student schedules, the Absence Notification Form, the Student Document Upload Form, bus information, child username/password information, Schoology parent account creation steps/code, and more.

• MHS-Main: 9:00AM

• Berner Middle School: 9:30AM

• MHS-Ames: 10:00AM

• Birch Lane, East Lake, Fairfield: 10:30AM

• Lockhart, McKenna, Unqua: 11:00AM

Parent Portal Link: https://msdps.powerschool.com/public/home.html

If you need support, please visit www.msd.k12.ny.us/parentportal or email powerschool@msd.k12.ny.us.

Sincerely,
The Massapequa School District

Dear Secondary Parents/Guardians:

Welcome to the 2025-26 school year! At this time, we invite you to explore all of our technology resources and support information located at www.msd.k12.ny.us/tech. In addition, we ask that you please note the following:

Stay Connected with MSD:

• As the school year begins, we encourage you to stay connected by regularly accessing the following three key resources: MSD App with Rooms, Parent Portal, and Schoology. These are outlined in the mailed Stay Connected with MSD letter and available online at www.msd.k12.ny.us/connect. In addition, please take note of the following for the Parent Portal:

  • On August 21, 2025 at the times below, parents will have access to student schedules, the Absence Notification Form, Student Document Upload Form, bus information, child username/password information, Schoology parent account creation steps/code, and more. If you need support, please email powerschool@msd.k12.ny.us.

    • MHS-Main: 9:00AM

    • Berner Middle School: 9:30AM

    • MHS-Ames: 10:00AM

    • Birch Lane, East Lake, Fairfield: 10:30AM

    • Lockhart, McKenna, Unqua: 11:00AM

• Absence Notification Form: All BMS/AHS parents must use the Absence Notification Form in the Parent Portal to report absences, late arrivals, and early dismissals. All MHS parents must use the form to report full day absences and call all late arrivals or early dismissals into the MHS Attendance Office at 516-308-5920. This form is accessible by selecting Forms from the navigation menu.

• Student Document Upload Form: All parents must use the Student Document Upload Ecollect Form in the Parent Portal to submit confidential documents. (e.g., physicals, doctor notes, etc.) If you already have an Ecollect account, sign in using your email address. If you’re creating an account for the first time, it will be set up when you submit your first document. Click Sign In, enter your email and Parent Portal password, then click Register, agree to the terms, and click Register again. You’ll then be able to upload documents for all children linked to your account.

Student Chromebooks:

• All students are assigned a Chromebook, charger (for home use), protective cover and carrying case. Students must use the carrying case when transporting their Chromebook to/from and in school. All students must use their protective cover at all times. In addition, all students need to charge their Chromebooks nightly. Parents/guardians agree to the Chromebook Learning Anytime, Anywhere agreement in the new/returning student form. For detailed resources and support, visit www.msd.k12.ny.us/tech.

  • All new students will receive their Chromebooks, username/password information, and accessories when/if they attend the walk-the-schedule date(s). If not, please visit the Chrome Depot on the first day of school.

The Clever Portal:

• All online resource links are available on the Clever Portal: www.msd.k12.ny.us/clever. Students sign into the Clever Portal using their Google account (username@msd23.org) and password. Student usernames and passwords are located on the Parent Portal Student Portfolio page. For detailed resources and support, visit www.msd.k12.ny.us/tech.

We wish you all the best this school year!

Sincerely,

The Massapequa School District

Dear Elementary Parents/Guardians:

Welcome to the 2025-26 school year! At this time, we invite you to explore all of our technology resources and support information located at www.msd.k12.ny.us/tech. In addition, we ask that you please note the following:

Stay Connected with MSD

• As the school year begins, we encourage you to stay connected by regularly accessing the following three key resources: MSD App with Rooms, Parent Portal, and Schoology. These are outlined in the mailed Stay Connected with MSD letter and available online at www.msd.k12.ny.us/connect. In addition, please take note of the following for the Parent Portal:

  • On August 21, 2025 at the times below, parents will have access to student schedules, the Absence Notification Form, Student Document Upload Form, bus information, child username/password information, Schoology parent account creation steps/code, and more. If you need support, please email powerschool@msd.k12.ny.us.

    • MHS-Main: 9:00AM

    • Berner Middle School: 9:30AM

    • MHS-Ames: 10:00AM

    • Birch Lane, East Lake, Fairfield: 10:30AM

    • Lockhart, McKenna, Unqua: 11:00AM

• Absence Notification Form: All elementary parents must use the Absence Notification Form in the Parent Portal to report absences, late arrivals, and early dismissals.

• Student Document Upload Form: All parents must use the Student Document Upload Ecollect Form in the Parent Portal to submit confidential documents. (e.g., physicals, doctor notes, etc.) If you already have an Ecollect account, sign in using your email address. If you’re creating an account for the first time, it will be set up when you submit your first document. Click Sign In, enter your email and Parent Portal password, then click Register, agree to the terms, and click Register again. You’ll then be able to upload documents for all children linked to your account.

Student Chromebooks:

• All students are assigned a Chromebook, charger (for home use), and carrying case. Students must use the carrying case when transporting their Chromebook to/from and in school. Parents/guardians agree to the Chromebook Learning Anytime, Anywhere agreement in the new/returning student form. For detailed resources and support, visit www.msd.k12.ny.us/tech.

  • Kindergarten and new students will receive their Chromebooks, sign in information, and accessories at the start of the school year, along with a Chromebook Information and Getting-Started printout.

The Clever Portal:

• All online resource links are available on the Clever Portal: www.msd.k12.ny.us/clever. Students sign into the Clever Portal using their Google account (username@msd23.org) and password. Student usernames and passwords are located on the Parent Portal Student Portfolio page. For detailed resources and support, visit www.msd.k12.ny.us/tech.

We wish you all the best this school year!

Sincerely,

The Massapequa School District