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

2026-27 School Year - Returning Students

Dear Grade 1-12 Parents/Guardians,

To ensure we have the most accurate and up-to-date information on file, the Massapequa School District requires all parents/guardians to annually review and update their child's demographic information, emergency contacts, and required district acknowledgements.

All PowerSchool contact 1 parents will be receiving an email from PowerSchool Enrollment. We ask that you please read this email and follow the directions to complete the form.

Thank you for your continued support.

Sincerely,
The Massapequa School District

Summer, 2026
Dear Incoming 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade Parents and Students:
We hope you’re enjoying the summer!
Preparations for the 2026-2027 school year are well underway, and we are expecting an amazing year at Berner! As you continue to make your summer plans, please take note of the following Tour the Schedule dates:
Wednesday, August 26
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Thursday, August 27
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Tuesday, September 1
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
We anticipate student schedules being available on the Parent Portal prior to the Tour the Schedule sessions. On the above dates and times, all 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students will have the opportunity to come into Berner and informally tour their schedules. Parents are welcome to come with their children as they walk the building and familiarize themselves with their class locations.
Students and parents are free to come to as many of the Tour the Schedule sessions that they wish. Additionally, we will be distributing hallway combination locks to our incoming 6th graders during the Tour the Schedule times. We anticipate that this will occur outside the auditorium in the lobby.
A reminder about these dates and times will be included in the summer mailing that is sent later in August to all BMS families.
Enjoy the rest of the summer!
Thank you,
Jason Esposito, Beth Mullins-Peck, Keri Wing, Rob Tucker, Kristen Meoli, Ed Hoffman, and Ken Petersen

Dear Berner Incoming 7th grade Parents and Students,

Please click on the attached link regarding an opportunity for incoming 7th graders.

BMS FranklinCovey Student Leadership Workshop

Thank you,
Jason Esposito
Principal

Dear Massapequa Community,

Today’s Air Quality Index is forecasted to be at an unhealthy level for the duration of today, July 16, 2026. As a result, we have required that all extended school year, summer recreation, and sports camp activities be moved indoors. All indoor field trips will remain as scheduled.

Thank you for your understanding and support.

Sincerely,

The Massapequa School District

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