Dear Secondary Parents/Guardians,

The secondary Parent Portal is now open, and secondary students' grades and report cards are available for viewing. To access your child's report card:

1. Sign in to the Parent Portal Web - https://msdps.powerschool.com/public (Report Cards not available through the Parent Portal App)
2. Click the Student Reports icon located in the navigation menu
3. 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.

Have a wonderful summer!

Sincerely,
The Massapequa School District

Dear Parents/Guardians,
As we continue to uphold Berner Middle School’s and cell phone policy, we want to remind you that these guidelines extend to all school events, including the upcoming 8th Grade Dinner Dance on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at The Sterling in Bethpage. Therefore, to help maintain a safe and respectful environment for all students, cell phones are not permitted to be used during the dance. Cell phones are to be kept off and away.
The dance is from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM. Dismissal will begin at 7:45 PM. In order to make the drop-off and pick-up go as smoothly and safely as possible, please consider carpooling and follow the directions of the security guards and staff present. Fewer vehicles in the entrance/exit area at The Sterling will help us get students into the dance and be dismissed from it as safely and efficiently as possible.
We appreciate your continued support in reinforcing these expectations beyond the school day and we thank you for all of your support that has helped us get to this night of celebration for our 8th graders!
Sincerely,
Jason Esposito

Message from the Superintendent of Schools:

Dear Massapequa Families,

I am writing to provide an update regarding the June 2026 administration of the NYS Earth and Space Science and Life Science: Biology Regents examinations.

Over the past several days, we have reviewed district performance data, consulted with our science teachers and administrators, and listened carefully to feedback from students and families. Based on this review, we concluded that the new Earth and Space Science and Life Science: Biology Regents examinations did not provide many students with a fair opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of the curriculum taught throughout the school year.

While we value rigorous assessments and high standards, we believe grades should accurately reflect the learning, growth, and achievement students have demonstrated throughout the year. We are proud of our students for their hard work and resilience and grateful for the dedication of our science teachers as they support students through this transition to the new assessments.

With that in mind, and with the support of the Board of Education, I have updated the district's grading regulation to implement a "No Harm" grading approach for the June 2026 Earth and Space Science and Life Science: Biology Regents examinations. Under this approach, a Regents examination score will only be included in a student's final course average if it improves the student's overall grade. This ensures that students are not academically disadvantaged during the transition to these new assessments.

Please note that, in accordance with NYS regulations, all Regents examination scores will continue to be recorded on student transcripts and used to satisfy applicable graduation requirements. The No Harm policy applies solely to the calculation of local course averages.

I appreciate the continued support of our community and thank our students, teachers, and families for their partnership. We remain proud of our students and deeply grateful for the outstanding work of our teachers, whose commitment to excellence supports student success every day.

Sincerely,

William Brennan, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools

MSD End of Year and Summer Technology Information (All Parents/Guardians)

Dear MSD Parents/Guardians,

We ask that you please note the following important summer technology information:

• All current K-11 students that are enrolled in the Massapequa School District for the 2026-27 school year will have access to most digital platforms/resources located on www.msd.k12.ny.us/tech.

• All of these resources can be accessed from our district Clever Portal located at www.msd.k12.ny.us/clever and all tutorials are located at www.msd.k12.ny.us/tech. 

  
  

• All student usernames and passwords are located on the Parent Portal Student Portfolio page.

  • Please note, we recently transitioned our current Kindergarten students from Clever badges to usernames and passwords.

    
    

• If you need additional support over the summer months, we ask that you please complete our summer account support request form located at www.msd.k12.ny.us/tech. 

  • Students enrolled in secondary Summer School have access to a computer lab for account support.

    
    

• All current Grade K-11 students that are enrolled in the Massapequa School District for the 2026-27 school year keep their Chromebooks over the summer months.

  • As a reminder, all parents and students must follow the previously acknowledged Learning… Anytime Anywhere Handbook agreement located at www.msd.k12.ny.us/tech > Student Chromebooks dropdown. (Parent/Guardian and Student responsibilities, Chromebook care, etc.)

  • It is important for students to charge their Chromebooks throughout the summer to prevent battery issues in September.

  • All students exiting the Massapequa School District (e.g. Graduating seniors, school district transfers, etc.) are responsible for the return of their Chromebook to their home school prior to leaving on their last day.

  • Exiting students can transfer or download their Google Drives by following these directions – Takeout or Transfer.

  • All building loaner Chromebooks must be returned prior to leaving on the last day. If a student Chromebook is in for repair, we will contact you once the Chromebook is ready for pick-up.

  • 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. (Please follow the troubleshooting steps located at www.msd.k12.ny.us/tech > Student Chromebooks dropdown - prior to drop-off.)

  • Students enrolled in secondary Summer School have access to a computer lab for support and repairs.

  • All incoming Massapequa School District students (e.g. Kindergarten, school district transfers, etc.) will receive an assigned Chromebook at the start of the new school year.

• Please visit www.msd.k12.ny.us/connect to learn about all the ways to stay connected with the Massapequa School District.

Sincerely,
The Massapequa School District

Dear Berner Middle School Eighth Grade Families,

On Tuesday, June 23 from 2:55 PM - 3:40 PM (following the 8th grade English final exam), students will have the opportunity to get their yearbooks signed in the cafeteria. During this time, any student who did not get their handprint spraypainted as part of the 8th Grade Handprint Mural will have the opportunity to do so as well. Late buses will be available for those students who attend the yearbook signing.

Thank you,
Alison Clemente & Kristen Kenny
Your Yearbook Advisors

Dear Berner Students, Parents/Guardians, and Staff,

Please check out the most recent issue of the Berner Beacon, our Summer 2026 Edition! As always, our Berner journalists did an AMAZING job writing about various topics and happenings around Berner. Thank you for another successful year!

Berner Beacon Summer 2026 Edition

ENJOY AND HAVE A WONDERFUL SUMMER!! 😎

Best,
Berner Beacon Co-Advisors
Lauren Waterman and Christina Cangiano​

Dear Berner Middle School Eighth Grade Families,

We will be holding a second opportunity for our 8th graders to have their yearbooks signed by available teachers and their classmates on Tuesday, June 23 from 2:55 PM - 3:40 PM (following the 8th grade English final exam). Late buses will be available for those students who pick up and attend the yearbook signing.

We kindly remind students to maintain appropriateness in their messages when writing in their classmates' yearbooks. The Code of Conduct will be enforced to address any issues of concern.

Thank you for your continued support!
Jason Esposito

Dear Berner Parents, Guardians, and Students,

REMINDER: Please review the attached links for details about Berner’s final exams, the final exam week bus transportation schedule (June 16–June 25), and information on final exam makeup days.

2026 Berner June Testing Calendar and Bus Transportation Schedule

Information on Final Exam Makeup Days

Thank you,

Jason Esposito, Beth Mullins-Peck, Keri Wing, Rob Tucker, Kristen Meoli, Ken Petersen, & Ed Hoffman

Dear Berner Middle School Parents,

On Monday, June 15, we will have our annual locker cleanout at Berner Middle School where students will clear out their hallway lockers for the summer. During an extended homeroom period, all students will throw out all unwanted items from their lockers. They should also bring a bag with them to school to take home any items from their lockers they wish to keep (coats, sweatshirts, water bottles, etc.) that might not fit in their backpacks. It is also important for the students to bring home their combination locks. They will then bring their locks back to school in the fall to put on their new hallway locker at Berner or at Ames.

After students have removed their locks from their lockers, they may keep their cell phones off and away in their backpacks for the remainder of the day and during finals week.

Sincerely,
Jason Esposito, Beth Mullins-Peck, Keri Wing, Rob Tucker, Kristen Meoli, Ed Hoffman and Kenneth Petersen

Dear Parents/Guardians and School Visitors,

We are excited to transition to our new front desk visitor check-in system this week in all of our district and school buildings.

As a reminder, all visitors must bring a physical copy of a valid driver's license or government issued ID.

Quick Directions: Access the iPad on the stand > Select Visitors > Check in > Take your photo using the front camera > Read the tutorial > Take a photo of your license using the back camera > Scan the barcode on your license using the back camera > Select your destination.

Full directions with images: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LVnq1j2ZcLhtl-VuHa3Hjs0HuKywBM5_HdbYNNHo5-g/edit?tab=t.0 (These directions will be posted at each iPad stand.)

We thank you in advance for your patience with our new check in process.

Sincerely,
The Massapequa School District

Dear Berner 8th Grade Parents, Students, and Staff,
We are excited to celebrate our 8th Grade Moving Up and Awards Ceremony this evening, Thursday, June 11, 2026, at 6:00 PM!
Students should arrive by 5:45 PM, as the ceremony will begin promptly at 6:00 PM.
• Students with last names A–G should enter through the Auditorium entrance.
• Students with last names H–Z should enter through the Visitors entrance.
We anticipate the ceremony will conclude before 7:30 PM.
We look forward to a wonderful evening celebrating our students and their achievements!
Sincerely,
Jason Esposito
Principal

Hello Current Berner 6th & 7th Grade Students & Parents:

Please click on the link below for information regarding the Berner Middle School Fall Athletic Season.

Fall 2026 Berner MS Athletic Teams Information

Regards,
Ed Hoffman, CAA
Berner MS, P.E. Chair and Athletic Coordinator
Massapequa School District
Nassau County Challenger League Coordinator
Office: (516) 308-5725
Email: Ehoffman@msd.k12.ny.us