Good afternoon,

Registration for Varsity Ice Hockey is open on Arbiter Sports https://students.arbitersports.com/organizations/massapequa-public-schools-athletics. This process needs to be completed for your child to be eligible for participation. Please note, tryouts for Ice Hockey begin prior to other Winter sports:
Wednesday, October 28th, 8:30pm - 9:30 pm at AMP fitness, off ice tryout.
Thursday, October 29th, 9:00pm - 10:00 pm at Town of Oyster Bay Ice Skating Center, on ice tryout.

Sincerely,
Matt McLees, CMAA
Director of Athletics

Dear Massapequa School District Community,

Please be advised that there has been a change to the 2026 Homecoming Parade Route. To ensure everyone has the most up-to-date information for parade viewing, participation, and event planning, we ask that you review the attached NEW 2026 Homecoming Parade Route.

The 2026 Homecoming Parade will still take place as scheduled on Saturday, October 10, 2026, with a 12:30 p.m. kickoff. Please refer to the attached route map for complete details regarding the updated parade route.

We encourage all participants, families, residents, staff, and community members planning to attend the parade to familiarize themselves with the revised route prior to the event.

We look forward to seeing community members lining the streets as we celebrate our students, school spirit, and Massapequa pride. Your support helps make Homecoming a special tradition for everyone involved.

Thank you for your continued support as we work to provide a safe and enjoyable Homecoming experience for all.

Sincerely,

Massapequa High School
Massapequa School District

Grades K-2 Reading Under the Lights Update

Dear Grade K-2 Parents/Guardians,

The Reading Under the Lights event scheduled for October 5, 2026 has been relocated to the Massapequa High School Main Campus Football Field.

Enrollment is filling quickly, but a limited number of spaces are still available for K-2 students. To register, please use the following link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HhIL7f7h_Q8_v9WHp-w6HnVNpb5sX0EF/view?usp=sharing

All registered participants will receive a follow-up communication later this week with event confirmation and additional details.

We look forward to an exciting evening of reading and community spirit!

Sincerely,
The Massapequa School District

Dear Massapequa School District Community,

The Massapequa vs. Garden City Varsity Football Game has been postponed by Section 8 until Monday September 28th 5pm at Hofstra. Tickets already purchased in advance will be honored at the gate. The safety and well being of all involved remains our highest priority.

Sincerely,

Massapequa Public Schools Athletic Department

Dear K-2 Parents/Guardians,

We are excited to invite your child to participate in a special literacy event that celebrates school spirit, reading, and the joy of books!

Space is limited, and advance registration is required. Enrollment will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, so we encourage families to sign up as soon as possible.

Event Information: Flyer

Register here: Registration Form

We look forward to sharing this exciting literacy experience with our young readers!

Sincerely,

Massapequa School District

Dear Elementary Families,

At Massapequa, we are committed to helping every student grow as both a learner and a leader. We believe that each child has unique strengths, interests, passions, and potential, and it is our responsibility to create learning environments where all students can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. By recognizing and supporting the whole child, we help students build the confidence, skills, and mindset needed to succeed in school and beyond.

Just as we intentionally build strong foundations in literacy and mathematics, we recognize the importance of helping children develop the social and emotional skills that support their daily growth and long-term development. By intentionally teaching children to recognize, understand, label, express, and regulate their emotions, we empower them to make thoughtful choices, build positive relationships, develop self-awareness, and take responsibility for their actions and behaviors. These foundational skills support both academic achievement and personal well-being, helping children become confident, capable learners and leaders.

Our schools have long recognized the importance of social-emotional learning and character development as essential components of educating the whole child. Through the collaborative work of the District’s Social-Emotional Learning Committee, RULER was identified as a common framework to strengthen and align these efforts across our elementary schools. This shared approach will provide students with consistent language, tools, and experiences that support their social, emotional, and academic growth.

Our teachers, administrators, and staff have and will continue to receive comprehensive training and are excited to introduce RULER tools, key vocabulary, and social-emotional learning strategies to students throughout the school year. The first two tools that you may hear your child mention are the Charter and the Mood Meter.

The Charter is a collaboratively developed agreement (sometimes referred to as a class agreement or constitution) that helps define how members of a classroom or school community want to feel, what actions and behaviors support those feelings, and how everyone will work together to create a positive, respectful, and supportive environment. The Charter serves as a foundation for building strong relationships and fostering a sense of belonging in the classroom.

The Mood Meter is a tool that helps students recognize, understand, and label their emotions or others (such as characters in a story) by identifying how they and others are feeling and reflecting on the energy of those emotions and the associated response. By developing a richer emotional vocabulary and greater self-awareness, students become better equipped to express their feelings, manage and embrace challenges, and make thoughtful decisions throughout the day.

Together, these tools help create a common language around emotions and relationships, supporting students as they develop the self-awareness, empathy, and emotional regulation skills needed to succeed both in and out of the classroom. Our goal is to give students the time and guidance they need to become confident, capable and empowered learners and leaders.

We believe that strong partnerships between schools and families are essential to supporting student success. Throughout the year, we will offer opportunities for parents and caregivers to learn more about RULER and the ways it can support children both at school and at home. When schools and families work together to support children's academic, social, and emotional growth, students benefit enormously. We look forward to partnering with you as we continue to build a school community where every child is encouraged to discover their strengths, pursue their passions, develop the skills needed to flourish and recognize the leader within themselves.

Sincerely,
The Massapequa School District

Dear Parents/Guardians,

If your child participated in the NYS Grades 3–8 Assessments during the 2025–26 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:

• Sign in to the Parent Portal Web - https://msdps.powerschool.com/public (The reports are not available through the Parent Portal App)

• 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

To Our Massapequa Family,

I hope you had a joyful and relaxing summer! As we prepare to welcome back our students for the 2026-27 school year, I am excited to share some of the incredible highlights from this past season and, most importantly, introduce our theme for the year ahead: The Leader Within: Driven by Purpose. Inspired to Act. Lifting Others.

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 school 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 welcomed into spaces ready for them to learn, grow, connect and thrive.

Our theme this year, The Leader Within, speaks to a belief I hold deeply: leadership isn’t something bestowed by a title. It’s something that comes from within. It begins when we discover our voice and recognize our strengths. It grows when we have the courage to act with purpose. And it matters most when we use what is within us to lift others and make a difference.

That same belief in our students has been on full display throughout our summer programs. I’d love to share a glimpse of that with you through the summer editions of our Massapequa Minute and Massapequa Moment.

Massapequa Minute – Summer 2026
Massapequa Moment – Summer 2026

At this point, you should also have received your printed 2026-27 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 inspire every child to discover the leader within, act with purpose, and use their unique strengths to lift others and make a positive impact.

Wishing you an enjoyable weekend and an inspiring start to the 2026-27 school year!

With gratitude and excitement,

William Brennan, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools

Dear Massapequa Community,

The Massapequa Board of Education cordially extends an invitation to all community members who would like to serve on the Board's advisory committees. The Board has established standing advisory committees for Buildings and Grounds, Budget and Finance, and the District Audit Committee. Currently there is a limited number of openings on the Buildings and Grounds and Budget and Finance committees. There are no openings on the Audit Committee.  These committees provide valuable information and guidance to the Board which assists in goal setting and planning.

It is anticipated that the Buildings and Grounds Committee will have approximately 5 meetings and the Budget and Finance Committee will have approximately 8 meetings in the 2026-2027 school year.

If you would like to serve on one of these committees or would like further information, please contact the District Clerk, Kate Mintz at (516) 308-5002 or email at kmintz@msd.k12.ny.us  no later than August 31, 2026. 

Sincerely,

Massapequa Board of Education

Dear Elementary Parents/Guardians,

As we prepare for the start of the 2026-27 school year, we invite you to read the Massapequa Technology Information Letter: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Pw-02s3j_4Anrm5gyv3pcFT87-EMiit0m8HRZtmXK-Y/edit?tab=t.0

The letter contains important information about staying connected with the Massapequa School District, Parent Portal access, bus information if applicable, the absence notification form, student document upload form, student Chromebooks, the Clever Portal, Schoology, and technology resources and support.

Sincerely,
The Massapequa School District

Dear MSD Grade 1-12 Parents/Guardians,

In preparation for the new school year, we ask that you please check your child(ren)’s district-assigned Chromebook(s).

Reminder from our summer technology information email: If your child needs a physical Chromebook repair over the summer months or prior to the start of the new school year, we ask that you please drop-off the Chromebook at the district office with the front monitor between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM. (If a non-physical repair, please follow the troubleshooting steps located at www.msd.k12.ny.us/tech > Student Chromebooks prior to drop-off.)

Update: If you need a repair, please drop-off the Chromebook in the district office by August 21. If after August 21, please ask your child to visit their elementary school Computer Lab or secondary school Chrome Depot on the first day of school.

Please note, all incoming elementary students (i.e. Kindergarten, school district transfers, etc.) will receive a Chromebook and account information in their class at the start of the new school year. All incoming secondary students will receive a Chromebook and account information during school orientation days or at the start of the new school year.

If you need additional support, we ask that you please visit www.msd.k12.ny.us/tech.

Sincerely,
The Massapequa School District

Dear K-12 Parents/Guardians,

We hope you are enjoying your summer! Beginning this school year, information for students in Kindergarten through Grade 12 will be shared by each school principal through email, the district website, and our app. Kindergarten families will continue to receive a summer mailing with instructions for creating a Parent Portal account or adding a student to an existing account.

Families should look for important back to school information from their child’s school later this month. As a reminder, if you do not already have our district, school, and teacher communication app, please download it now at www.msd.k12.ny.us/connect.

The Parent Portal will open for teacher assignments and class schedules on Tuesday, August 25, according to the schedule below. Parents and guardians of students in Grades 1 through 12 are encouraged to confirm that they can access their Parent Portal accounts before August 25. Kindergarten parents and guardians should check their mail later this month for their Parent Portal information.

Grade 1-12 Parents: To access the Parent Portal, visit www.msd.k12.ny.us/parentportal and sign in using your username and password. If you have forgotten your username or password, select the “Forgot Username or Password” link. For additional assistance, please email powerschool@msd.k12.ny.us.

August 25 Parent Portal Opening Times by School - Please mark your calendars.
MHS: 9:00 a.m.
BMS: 9:30 a.m.
AHS: 10:00 a.m.
BLE, ELE, and FFE: 10:30 a.m.
LHE, MKE, and UQE: 11:00 a.m.

We look forward to welcoming our students and families back for the new school year.

Sincerely,
Massapequa School District

Dear Massapequa School Community,

We are excited to introduce Massapequa Board: Key Takeaways in Two, a new way to help our community stay informed and connected to the important work of the Board of Education.

After each Board of Education meeting, one of our trustees will spend just a couple of minutes highlighting the key discussions, decisions, and important information shared during the meeting. We understand that many families, staff members, and community residents may not have the time to watch an entire Board meeting, so this brief recap provides a convenient way to stay connected and informed.

If a topic captures your interest, we encourage you to watch the full Board discussion for additional details and context.

You can view our first and all future Massapequa Board: Key Takeaways in Two recordings on our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/massapequaps. Videos will also be shared on our district social media pages.

Thank you for your continued partnership and support of the Massapequa School District. We hope this new resource helps keep you engaged with the important work taking place on behalf of our students and school community.

Sincerely,
The Massapequa School District