AHS Homeroom Announcements 10/17/25: https://www.msd.k12.ny.us/ahsannouncements
October 16, 2025
Dear Ames Families,
As a reminder, the Homecoming Dance is being held today from 6:30pm to 9:00pm. The dance will be held in the Berner Cafeteria and it will be dressy attire. Tickets were sold in advance together with a parent signed code of conduct. We look forward to seeing the students tonight!
In looking ahead, please also note the following:
Spirit week will begin on Monday, October 20th and will culminate with the Homecoming parade and football game on Saturday, October 25th. Each of the classes has chosen the theme of Nostalgic Video Games and will be decorating the hallways and parade banners with their chosen game as follows:
Seniors - Just Dance
Juniors - Super Mario
Sophomores - Pac Man
Freshman - Space Invaders
The dress up day themes are being coordinated as follows:
Monday 10/20/25 - Pajama Day/Comfy Day
Tuesday 10/21/25- Twin Day (dress identical to someone else or a group)
Wednesday 10/22/25- UNITY Day (wear Orange)
Thursday 10/23/25- CK/Sports Jersey Day (support your favorite team)
Friday 10/24/25 – Chief Nation Blue and Gold Day
Furthermore, the Pep Rally at MHS-Main Campus will be held on Friday, October 24th at 12:45pm for Varsity athletes, and the Homecoming Parade is scheduled for Saturday, October 25th at 1:30pm. The lineup begins at 12:30pm in the parking lot off Front St. and Seventh Ave. The football game versus Syosset will follow the parade at 3pm.
Sincerely,
Tania M. Willman, Principal
Danielle E. Kennedy, Executive Assistant to the Principal
October 16, 2025
Dear Ames Families,
As a reminder, the Homecoming Dance is being held today from 6:30pm to 9:00pm. The dance will be held in the Berner Cafeteria and it will be dressy attire. Tickets were sold in advance together with a parent signed code of conduct. We look forward to seeing the students tonight!
In looking ahead, please also note the following:
Spirit week will begin on Monday, October 20th and will culminate with the Homecoming parade and football game on Saturday, October 25th. Each of the classes has chosen the theme of Nostalgic Video Games and will be decorating the hallways and parade banners with their chosen game as follows:
Seniors - Just Dance
Juniors - Super Mario
Sophomores - Pac Man
Freshman - Space Invaders
The dress up day themes are being coordinated as follows:
Monday 10/20/25 - Pajama Day/Comfy Day
Tuesday 10/21/25- Twin Day (dress identical to someone else or a group)
Wednesday 10/22/25- UNITY Day (wear Orange)
Thursday 10/17/24- CK/Sports Jersey Day (support your favorite team)
Friday 10/18/24 – Chief Nation Blue and Gold Day
Furthermore, the Pep Rally at MHS-Main Campus will be held on Friday, October 24th at 12:45pm for Varsity athletes, and the Homecoming Parade is scheduled for Saturday, October 25th at 1:30pm. The lineup begins at 12:30pm in the parking lot off Front St. and Seventh Ave. The football game versus Syosset will follow the parade at 3pm.
Sincerely,
Tania M. Willman, Principal
Danielle E. Kennedy, Executive Assistant to the Principal
AHS Homeroom Announcements 10/16/25: https://www.msd.k12.ny.us/ahsannouncements
AHS Homeroom Announcements 10/14/25: https://www.msd.k12.ny.us/ahsannouncements
October 10, 2025
Dear Ames Parents/Guardians,
It was wonderful seeing you at this week’s Successful Start to High School workshop presented by our Ames Campus Guidance Department. We hope that you found the program to be both helpful and informative. If you were not able to attend that evening’s program, the presentation is available for your reference:
Ames Campus Guidance Department Presentation for Parents/Guardians: Successful Start to High School
Please feel free to contact the Ames Campus Guidance Office at (516) 308-5830 should you have further questions or need additional information.
Sincerely,
Tania M. Willman, Principal
Danielle E. Kennedy, Executive Assistant to the Principal
AHS Homeroom Announcements 10/10/25: https://www.msd.k12.ny.us/ahsannouncements
AHS Homeroom Announcements 10/09/25: https://www.msd.k12.ny.us/ahsannouncements
October 8, 2025
Dear Ames Families,
At the Ames Campus, students and staff are engaging in a One Book, One School initiative centered on Ground Zero by Alan Gratz. We are pleased to share several meaningful opportunities designed to deepen our students’ understanding of the events and lasting impact of September 11, 2001.
1. Assembly Program - Voices of 9/11: Stories of Service and Strength on Wednesday, October 29th
The Ames campus will host a special assembly featuring guest speakers who will share their personal connections to 9/11. Further information and a revised bell schedule for this day will be forthcoming.
2. 9/11 Museum & Memorial Field Trip
Students will have the opportunity to attend a field trip during the operation of the regular school day in which they will visit the 9/11 Museum and Memorial. Once the dates and times have been secured, permission slips will be processed through the English Language Arts (ELA) classes.
3. 9/11 T-Shirt Fundraiser
We are currently hosting a fundraiser through New Wave Outfitters, allowing students, staff, and families to purchase commemorative T-shirts. Proceeds will be donated to selected 9/11 charitable organizations. The FLYER includes order information. Upon conclusion of the ordering timeline and fulfillment of the orders, these items will be distributed to students in their homerooms.
Thank you for your support and cooperation.
Sincerely,
MHS-Ames Campus
AHS Homeroom Announcements 10/08/25: https://www.msd.k12.ny.us/ahsannouncements
AHS Homeroom Announcements 10/07/25: https://www.msd.k12.ny.us/ahsannouncements
October 6, 2025
Dear Ames Families,
Please note that we will still continue to exercise a variety of mandatory emergency management drills throughout the remainder of the school year. We are notifying you that this week will include conducting a lockdown drill on Wednesday, October 8th. A school lockdown is a procedure used when there is an immediate and imminent threat inside the school building. In the event of a lockdown, parents will not be able to sign-out children until the circumstances have been deemed safe. We continue to work in collaboration with our District Security team and Nassau County Police Department in an effort to support the safety of all students and staff in our school community.
Thank you for your ongoing support and cooperation.
Sincerely,
Tania M. Willman, Principal
Danielle E. Kennedy, Executive Assistant to the Principal
AHS Homeroom Announcements 10/06/25: https://www.msd.k12.ny.us/ahsannouncements
AHS Homeroom Announcements 10/03/25: https://www.msd.k12.ny.us/ahsannouncements
October 1, 2025
Dear Ames Parents and Guardians,
Our guidance counselors at the Ames Campus have cordially invited you to attend the “Successful Start to High School” workshop on Wednesday, October 8th at 7PM in the Ames Cafeteria. In order to most efficiently prepare for the evening program, we kindly ask that you complete the registration form in advance:
Google Form Registration
Thank you for your ongoing support, and we look forward to connecting with you next week.
Sincerely,
Tania M. Willman, Principal
Danielle E. Kennedy, Executive Assistant to the Principal
AHS Homeroom Announcements 10/01/25: https://www.msd.k12.ny.us/ahsannouncements
September 30, 2025
Dear Ames Families,
Last week, students participated in a workshop on the topic of Social Media, Digital Safety, & Connections with Others in the English Language Arts classes. The program was presented by the Long Island Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (LICADD). Throughout the presentation, the speaker engaged students in the following points of discussion:
Ways in which social media impacts mental health
Making good decisions when using social media
Understanding our digital footprint
Cyberbullying and the impact our words can have on others
Staying safe in a digital space
Being an advocate for others, practicing empathy, being respectful and considering ones values
Please note that a representative from LICADD will be returning to Ames on Thursday, October 23rd and Friday, October 24th to connect with students on the topics of vaping and addiction. The presentations will be delivered in the Physical Education classes.
Ticket sales for the Homecoming Dance continue to be on sale during lunch periods through Monday, October 6th. The dance will be on Thursday, October 16, 2025 from 6:30pm to 9:00pm. It will be held in the Berner Cafeteria and will be dressy attire. Tickets are $15 and must be paid by check made out to Massapequa High School. Students must also have a parent signed code of conduct with them when purchasing a ticket. Copies of the Homecoming Dance Code of Conduct can be picked up in the General Office or printed from the link.
As a reminder, schools are closed on Thursday, October 2nd this week for Yom Kippur. Please also note that the first marking period mid-quarter appraisal is at the end of the week on Friday, October 3rd.
Sincerely,
Tania M. Willman, Principal
Danielle E. Kennedy, Executive Assistant to the Principal
AHS Homeroom Announcements 9/30/25: https://www.msd.k12.ny.us/ahsannouncements
AHS Homeroom Announcements 9/29/25: https://www.msd.k12.ny.us/ahsannouncements