AHS Homeroom Announcements 11/10/26: https://www.msd.k12.ny.us/ahsannouncements
AHS Homeroom Announcements 11/09/26: https://www.msd.k12.ny.us/ahsannouncements
November 6, 2026
Dear Ames Campus Families,
Today, November 6th, marks the official end of the first marking period of the 2026-2027 academic school year. Please note, however, that teachers will continue to assess student work and make updates to the grades in the PowerSchool portal over the next several instructional days. Final grades for the first marking period will be posted by Friday, November 13th.
In looking ahead to next week, please note that school will be closed on Wednesday, November 11th in observance of Veterans Day. This special day of observance is a time for all of us to honor our veterans and to be grateful for their selfless service.
Enjoy the weekend ahead!
Sincerely,
Tania M. Willman, Principal
Danielle E. Kennedy, Assistant Principal
AHS Homeroom Announcements 11/06/26: https://www.msd.k12.ny.us/ahsannouncements
AHS Homeroom Announcements 11/05/26: https://www.msd.k12.ny.us/ahsannouncements
AHS Homeroom Announcements 10/29/26: https://www.msd.k12.ny.us/ahsannouncements
Dear Grade 9 Parents/Guardians and Students,
On November 4th and 5th, all Grade 9 students will be exchanging their currently assigned Chromebook for a new Chromebook during their PE class.
Please note the following:
Students need to bring their Chromebook and charger to PE.
Students will keep their current Chromebook bag.
The new Chromebooks will have limited/no battery charge. Teachers have been informed and will plan accordingly.
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.)
If a student is absent from class on their PE day or needs support, we ask that they visit the AHS Chrome Depot.
Thank you,
The Massapequa School District
AHS Homeroom Announcements 10/29/26: https://www.msd.k12.ny.us/ahsannouncements
October 28, 2026
Dear Ames Campus Families,
As a reminder, students may wear Halloween costumes to school on Friday, October 30th. However, please be mindful of the following guidelines:
-Students may choose to dress “in costume” if the costume is suitable and appropriate in an educational atmosphere as determined by the staff. Costumes that represent violence or are distasteful/disrespectful are not welcome or acceptable.
-Students are not allowed to carry props. Props include sticks, brooms, weapons, canes, or any item that may be considered by staff to be inappropriate, dangerous, or cumbersome.
-Halloween costume masks/face paint/make-up (that cover the entire face) are not permitted; the identity of any student may not be disguised.
-October 30th is a regular instructional day and students are expected to be able to perform all of their assigned tasks while in costume.
-Any students whose costume is disrupting the educational process or deemed inappropriate by staff will be asked to remove the costume.
If you have any questions regarding costumes, please feel free to call the Office of the Assistant Principal at 308-5885.
Thank you for your ongoing support and cooperation.
Sincerely,
Tania M. Willman, Principal
Danielle E. Kennedy, Assistant Principal
Dear Ames Campus Families,
As a reminder, students may wear Halloween costumes to school on Friday, October 30th. However, please be mindful of the following guidelines:
-Students may choose to dress “in costume” if the costume is suitable and appropriate in an educational atmosphere as determined by the staff. Costumes that represent violence or are distasteful/disrespectful are not welcome or acceptable.
-Students are not allowed to carry props. Props include sticks, brooms, weapons, canes, or any item that may be considered by staff to be inappropriate, dangerous, or cumbersome.
-Halloween costume masks/face paint/make-up (that cover the entire face) are not permitted; the identity of any student may not be disguised.
-October 30th is a regular instructional day and students are expected to be able to perform all of their assigned tasks while in costume.
-Any students whose costume is disrupting the educational process or deemed inappropriate by staff will be asked to remove the costume.
If you have any questions regarding costumes, please feel free to call the Office of the Assistant Principal at 308-5885.
Thank you for your ongoing support and cooperation.
Sincerely,
Tania M. Willman, Principal
Danielle E. Kennedy, Assistant Principal
AHS Homeroom Announcements 10/28/26: https://www.msd.k12.ny.us/ahsannouncements
AHS Homeroom Announcements 10/24/26: https://www.msd.k12.ny.us/ahsannouncements
AHS Homeroom Announcements 10/24/26: https://www.msd.k12.ny.us/ahsannouncements
October 23, 2026
Dear BMS, Ames and MHS Families,
I hope this letter finds you and your family well. I am writing to share that the Massapequa School District will be conducting a Student Climate Survey as part of our ongoing efforts to create a positive, safe, and supportive school environment for all students.
We are committed to ensuring that every student feels safe, supported, respected, and connected at school. An important part of that work is listening directly to our students, understanding their experiences, and using their feedback to help guide our efforts moving forward.
The anonymous survey will be administered to students at Berner Middle School, Ames, and Massapequa High School during social studies classes on October 27, 2026. It will focus on students' experiences at school, including school climate, peer relationships, feelings of safety and belonging, and bullying-related behaviors they may have experienced or witnessed.
The survey will be administered by the Long Island Coalition Against Bullying (LICAB) as part of our partnership with the organization. LICAB works with schools and communities throughout Long Island to support bullying prevention, education, and student well-being.
LICAB will independently administer the survey and compile and analyze the results. The District will receive a report summarizing overall trends and findings. Because the survey is anonymous, the purpose is not to identify individual students, but rather to better understand the experiences and perceptions of our students as a whole.
Hearing directly from our students and understanding their perspectives is an important part of shaping our initiatives and strengthening our school communities. Their feedback will help us recognize what we are doing well and identify opportunities for continued growth and improvement.
Thank you for your continued partnership and support.
Sincerely,
Dr. William Brennan
Superintendent of Schools
Massapequa Public Schools
October 23, 2026
Dear Ames Campus Families,
We are reaching out to inform you that next week on Tuesday, October 27th, we will be conducting another lockdown drill. As a reminder, a school lockdown is a procedure used when there is an immediate and imminent threat inside the school building. Once a lockdown is declared, building activities cease and students and staff are secured in locked rooms while being out of view as much as possible. No one will be permitted to enter or leave the building. In the event of a lockdown, parents will not be able to sign-out children until the circumstances have been deemed safe. Please know that we continuously work in collaboration with our District Security and Nassau County Police Department in an effort to support the safety of all students and staff in our school community.
Sincerely,
Tania M. Willman, Principal
Danielle E. Kennedy, Assistant Principal
AHS Homeroom Announcements 10/23/26: https://www.msd.k12.ny.us/ahsannouncements
AHS Homeroom Announcements 10/22/26: https://www.msd.k12.ny.us/ahsannouncements
AHS Homeroom Announcements 10/21/26: https://www.msd.k12.ny.us/ahsannouncements
October 20, 2026
Dear Ames Campus Families,
As a reminder, with regard to our ongoing work with the One Book, One School initiative, we will be holding an assembly program, Voices of 9/11: Stories of Service and Strength, on Thursday, October 22nd. During this day, our special assembly will be featuring guest speakers who will share their personal connections to 9/11. Please refer to the revised bell schedule for that school day: Voices of 9/11 Bell Schedule.
Furthermore, all students received a permission slip last week in their English Language Arts (ELA) classes for the trip to the 9/11 Memorial and Museum in New York City scheduled for either Wednesday, October 28th or Thursday, October 29th. The field trip to the museum connects what students have read in the book, Ground Zero by Alan Gratz, to real-life experiences, enhancing their understanding of history, empathy, and the significance of remembrance. The cost of the trip is $46.00 per student, and the check or money order must be made payable to Massapequa UFSD. The last day to submit the permission slip and payment is on Friday, October 23rd. If you have further questions regarding the trip, then please feel free to reach out to your child’s ELA teacher or contact the General Office at (516)308-5801.
Sincerely,
Tania M. Willman, Principal
Danielle E. Kennedy, Assistant Principal
AHS Homeroom Announcements 10/20/26: https://www.msd.k12.ny.us/ahsannouncements
AHS Homeroom Announcements 10/19/26: https://www.msd.k12.ny.us/ahsannouncements