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 Families,

Welcome to the upcoming school year! We hope you and your family enjoyed a wonderful, relaxing summer.

To save paper and ensure you have instant access to everything you need, we are sharing all our back-to-school information digitally this year instead of through a physical mailing.

Included in this email, you will find several essential documents to help you prepare for the first day of school:

Welcome Back Letter: Click here for a greeting and message for the year from Dr. Gerhard and Ms. Pavlick: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ApUvJT0v4HAu0o0nhr0Fe648Tld3Hw5F/view?usp=sharing

Technology & Staying Connected: Important details on school platforms and how we’ll keep in touch. Click here for the MSD Parent Letter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZG9LIFbBHKKMUW0U8WR3onS6dnaYr92a/view?usp=sharing

Delayed School Opening Information: Schedules and procedures in the event of a delayed start. Click here for the 2026 Delayed Opening Schedule: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TxvO2En_0-caiXcL-UpZJBGlrULh4ftl/view?usp=sharing

Arrival & Dismissal Procedures: Updated traffic patterns, drop-off times, and pick-up instructions to keep our students safe. Click here for the 2026-2027 Arrival and Dismissal Procedures: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Koqsd35O8djZBiv7mUx3ZaWaP3u_9rfs/view?usp=sharing

District Meal Information: Click here for the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) form: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lUtSypcE--FnE_spA8lDMgbg_TfqjSXM/view?usp=sharing

Please take a few moments to carefully review all of these documents prior to the first day of school.

We are so excited to kick off another great year and can’t wait to see you and your children very soon!

Warmly,

Dr. Gerhard & Ms. Pavlick

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 Fairfield Kindergarten Families,

The Fairfield PTA invites you and your incoming kindergartener to our Kindergarten Playdate! This event is a wonderful opportunity for your child to meet their new classmates and explore the school playground before the first day of school.

Event Details:
Date: Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Fairfield Elementary School Playground
Entrance: Please enter on Prospect Ave.

Important Information:
Parent/Guardian Supervision Required: Please note that this is not a drop-off event.
Family Welcome: Siblings are welcome to join in on the fun!

We look forward to seeing you there and kicking off a great school year together!

Best regards,

The Fairfield PTA

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

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 Fairfield Families,

I hope you and your loved ones are having a wonderful, relaxing summer so far! It is hard to believe we are already looking ahead to the upcoming school year, but our team is busy preparing for another fantastic year at Fairfield Elementary.

To help us ensure accurate enrollment numbers and finalize our planning, we need all returning families to update their information. Please take a quick moment to fill out our returning student form form by clicking the link below:

Returning Student Form 2026-2027 (Please complete by Friday, July 10th)

Thank you so much for your prompt attention to this! Enjoy the rest of your summer, stay safe, and we cannot wait to see everyone back in the building in a few weeks!

Warm regards,

Dr. Gerhard

Dear Fairfield Families & Staff,

We hope your summer is off to a wonderful start! Click the link below to access our June Paw Print Press.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/10iUF4iKo7R_Bjcwwp5b1_bBNXyAkHtJz/view?usp=sharing

Sincerely,
Dr. Gerhard & Ms. Pavlick

MSD: Elementary Report Cards Available

Dear Elementary Parents/Guardians,

As a reminder, elementary report cards were posted to the Parent Portal yesterday 6/26 at 10:30 AM. 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 Fairfield Families,

Please click the link below.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mukcMeTtd40CYLvf9nkDmMPh-EzJbjYg/view?usp=sharing

Sincerely,

Dr. Gerhard & Ms. Pavlick

Please see the week of June 22nd dismissal schedule attached.

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 Grade 4 Parents/Guardians,

We previously shared that Chromebook distribution would be delayed due to device availability.  We are pleased to inform you that the Chromebooks have arrived and will be distributed before the end of the school year.

All Grade 4 students will exchange their currently assigned Chromebook for a new Chromebook on the date provided by their classroom teacher.

Please note the following:

• If applicable, please remove any personal protective cases from the Chromebook.

• Students need to bring their current fully charged Chromebook and charger to school on the date indicated by their classroom teacher.

  • Students will keep their current Chromebook bag.

• The new Chromebook will have a district-issued protective cover that must remain attached at all times. (This is in addition to their Chromebook bag that must be used when the Chromebook is not in-use.)

• The new Chromebooks may have limited/no battery charge. Teachers have been informed and will plan accordingly.

Thank you,

The Massapequa School District

Dear Fairfield Families and Staff,

Please click the link below to access a flyer about this Monday, June 15th.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XcV9ks_4pFKM2f0iYSSjghOj2yRh1EEE/view?usp=drive_link

Sincerely,
Dr. Gerhard & Ms. Pavlick