Massapequa School District -

Dear Grade 6 Parent/Guardian,

Please refer to the important letter below containing important information in reference to the Menactra vaccine and its requirement for students entering Grade 7 in September 2026. If you have any questions, please contact the school health office.

Letter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Jy0MNBQXPd0vwQUUAuNJUG1uNeMFm8WT/view?usp=sharing

Sincerely,
The Massapequa School District

Special Public Meeting – June 01, 2026

The Massapequa Board of Education will meet in a special public session on:

June 01, 2026 9:00PM

The meeting will be opened in the Board of Education Room for the purpose of entering into Executive Session to discuss personnel matters.

Attention Senior Athletes & Families:

Please RSVP https://forms.gle/c4YN12fEWnZRbnWb8 2026 Senior Athletic Awards Ceremony to be held on June 16th at 7pm in the MHS Auditorium.
Families are welcome to attend.

RSVP by June 12th.

Sincerely,
Massapequa Athletics Department

Dear School Community,

Please see below for the Massapequa UFSD Budget Vote and Election Results:

• Adopt School Budget: Yes (4,761), No (2,192)

• Election of Two Members of the BOE: Danielle Ocuto (4,692), Cher Lepre (4,532), Lynn Russo (2,309), Robert Bonett (2,227)

• Proposition 3 – Capital Reserve Fund: Yes (4,898), No (1,349)

• Adopt Library Budget: Yes (5,152), No (1,785)

• Election of One Member of the Library Board: Catherine R. Reilly (3,527)

As always, thank you for your continued support!

Sincerely,
The Massapequa School District

Dear Parents/Guardians,

We are writing to bring your attention to a dangerous trend that has recently emerged on social media. This trend encourages users to microwave gel-filled toys, such as NeeDoh and similar products. These actions can cause the toys to rupture or explode, potentially resulting in serious burns and injuries.

As a community, it is important that we stay informed about emerging trends that may unknowingly put our children at risk. We believe it is essential to make you aware of this particularly hazardous behavior involving popular toys so that you can discuss it with your child or children, if appropriate. The safety of our students remains our top priority.

As always, we encourage parents and guardians to maintain ongoing conversations with their children about responsible social media use, the importance of sound judgment, and the potential risks and consequences associated with participating in viral challenges.

Thank you for your continued partnership and support.

Sincerely,
The Massapequa School District

Dear MSD Parents/Guardians,

As a reminder, please visit https://www.msd.k12.ny.us/summerprograms to read our 2026 Summer Programs letter. Be sure to mark your calendars with the registration dates and times.

• Summer Fine Arts, Summer Lego Robotics, Summer VEX Robotics: May 20 at 10:00 AM

• Summer Sports: May 21 at 10:00 AM

• Summer Recreation: May 26 at 10:00 AM

• Camp Invention: Open

• Under the Lights Basketball: Open

Sincerely,
The Massapequa School District

Good afternoon,

Registration for Under the Lights Basketball is now open for students entering grades 4-7 in September 2026. Please read the following information on the program and how to register teams through MySchoolBucks.
Under The Lights Basketball Information:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cw_fXFODOHg-azq2LOcq0Os0u67hoEQo/edit

Registration is open until June 1st. Teams will not be accepted after June 1st.

Sincerely,

Massapequa Summer Recreation Program

Good afternoon,

Registration for Under the Lights Basketball is now open for students entering grades 4-7 in September 2026. Please read the following information on the program and how to register teams through MySchoolBucks.
Under The Lights Basketball Information:
https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/prdembd?ref=ZZIQCT8CD60RVPU_ZZ6AZ7AG2A8U2VJ

Registration is open until June 1st. Teams will not be accepted after June 1st.

Sincerely,

Massapequa Summer Recreation Program

Good afternoon,

If you were involved in our Special Olympics on May 2 in any way, we would greatly appreciate your feedback as we begin planning for next year’s event. Please take a few minutes to complete this survey by May 19: https://forms.gle/N7TZyrWnrg9Zivyx5

Thank you for your time and for your continued support of this very special event!

Sincerely,
The Massapequa School District

Dear Massapequa Community Partner,

This is a reminder about tomorrow's upcoming Community Budget Presentation. Dr. Brennan, Superintendent of Schools, and Mr. Ruf, Assistant Superintendent of Schools, would like to personally invite you to attend on:

Tuesday, May 12
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Massapequa High School Auditorium

This presentation will offer an overview of the proposed school district budget, how it was thoughtfully developed and what it means for our students and community. Highlights will include:

• Proposed capital reserve plans
• Security enhancements to keep our schools safe
• Improvements to our athletic complex
• Continued focus on academic excellence

Tomorrow's presentation is a great opportunity for you to stay informed and be part of the conversation. We encourage you to attend and share this invitation with colleagues, friends, and family who may be interested. We truly hope to see you there!

Sincerely,
The Massapequa School District

To our Massapequa Family,

It’s been five days since we hosted the Special Olympics in Massapequa and truthfully, I’ve been trying to find the right words to capture the magnitude of my gratitude to everyone who played a role. What we experienced together was truly one of the most meaningful moments of my 26 years in education.

What began back in September with the Games Organizing Committee grew into months of planning, preparation, teamwork, and dedication. By Friday evening, as volunteers began arriving to help transform the Berner complex, you could already feel the excitement and energy building. But nothing could have prepared us for what Saturday became.

From the moment people started arriving at 6:00 a.m. to prepare for the day, there was a feeling across the entire campus that was impossible to miss. Standing at the podium and looking out at the athletes, families, volunteers, staff, and packed bleachers, it was hard not to be overwhelmed with emotion.

The joy. The pride. The love. The sense of community.

It was unlike anything I have ever experienced.

Watching the athletes parade into the stadium, seeing the incredible energy surrounding Team Massapequa, the torch carried alongside our student-athletes by the NCPD, Olivia reciting the Olympic Oath, Jada leading the Pledge, Jesse Findling’s powerful National Anthem performance, and even the flyover overhead — every moment reflected the heart of this community.

What made the day so special was not simply that people showed up, but how you showed up. With pride. With kindness. With compassion. You gave your time, energy, and heart to create an unforgettable experience for our athletes and families.

Even late in the day, when everyone had every reason to be exhausted, people continued stepping in to help with enthusiasm and pride. I’ll never forget seeing the Berner custodial team, led by Keith Rende, still moving with incredible energy at 5:30 p.m., proudly sharing step counts of over 30,000 steps, with one team member reaching 44,000, and still smiling while helping one another.

In my opening remarks, I shared what makes Massapequa special: we are a community grounded in tradition, strengthened by unity, and defined by how we show up for one another.

Saturday was the perfect example of that.

Berner looked incredible, every detail reflected care and professionalism, and most importantly, our athletes felt celebrated, valued, and loved. That is something all of us will carry for a very long time.

Tonight at the Board meeting, I will be sharing a short video located here created by our Sports Broadcasting Team that beautifully captures the spirit, heart, and joy of the day.

From the bottom of my heart, thank you for making this extraordinary day possible. I can’t wait to do it again next year!

With sincere gratitude,
William Brennan, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools

To our Massapequa Family,

We invite you to view the April Massapequa Minute and Moment by clicking the links below.

April 2026 Massapequa Minute
April 2026 Massapequa Moment

Sincerely,
Dr. William Brennan
Superintendent of Schools

Grade 3 Instrument Selection Begins Tomorrow at 10AM!
Dear Parent(s)/Guardian of 3rd Grade Students,

Your child will become eligible for participation in the Massapequa Instrumental Music Program upon completion of the 3rd grade. We strongly recommend that all students who show potential and interest should enroll in this program as well as the Choral program.

The orchestra and band teachers have been meeting with 3rd grade students, discussing whether your child wishes to be in orchestra or band. You should also have received a letter from your teacher. See the link below to review the letter online.

Visit the Music page on the District Website (link) to view information and complete the Musical Instrument Survey listed under Beginning Band and Orchestra heading. There is a separate form for each building.

Grade 3 Instrument Letter (link)

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We would like to provide a brief update regarding today's statewide computer-based testing interruptions.

This afternoon, the New York State Education Department (NYSED) reported that its testing contractor, NWEA, is still investigating technical issues that affected some schools during today’s assessments. Their team is working overnight to resolve the problem.

NYSED has made clear that the system must be fully operational for tomorrow and will update districts if anything changes.

As a result, we will not be testing tomorrow. 

• The Grade 5 Science Assessment will be rescheduled for Friday, May 1, 2026.

• The Grade 6-8 Math Assessment will continue on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.

We recognize how frustrating these disruptions are for students and families, and we share that frustration. Thank you for your patience as the state works to ensure a stable testing environment. We will share any updates as they become available. 

Sincerely,
The Massapequa School District