May 9, 2025 Dear Ames Families, The fourth marking period has been bustling with activity. As of this week, many students are taking AP Exams, continuing to go on field trips, participating in clubs and athletics, and preparing diligently for the final exam session by attending extra-help and Regents Review Sessions (Ames Campus Regents Review Sessions - 2025). The mid-quarter on Thursday, May 22nd is now less than two weeks away. Yesterday, students received permission slips for the Class of 2028 “Bay Bash” being held on June 2nd at the Riviera Waterfront Mansion. Please review the information and note that the permission slip, together with payment, is due by the end of next week on Friday, May 16th. For additional information or questions, please contact Mr. Edward Boyle, Advisor for the Class of 2028, via email at eboyle@msd.k12.ny.us or phone call through the General Office at (516) 308-5801. We are also excited to share that ALS Ride for Life will be back at Ames again this year! On Tuesday, May 13th at approximately 10:15am, we will step outside the building along the semicircle of the Baltimore Avenue entrance to greet, cheer and encourage all the riders and walkers. As in years prior, our student government organization will be presenting a donation. Also next week, Ames will be holding a 9th grade student assembly in which we reflect on the school year, highlight mental health awareness month, share tips to support good study skills, and review the code of conduct. Students will also have an opportunity to meet and hear from Ms. Barbara Lowell, Principal at MHS-Main Campus, about the transition to 10th grade, expectations, pathways and earning a diploma. In looking further ahead, please note that on Thursday, May 22nd, a NYS Field Test will be administered during regular class time to students in Earth Science classes. As a reminder, school will be closed on Friday, May 23rd as well as on Monday, May 27th for Memorial Day. Thank you for your ongoing support and cooperation as we continue to work towards a strong and successful 9th grade year at the Ames Campus. Sincerely, Tania M. Willman, Principal Danielle E. Kennedy, Executive Assistant to the Principal

AHS Homeroom Announcements 5/09/25: https://www.msd.k12.ny.us/ahsannouncements

AHS Homeroom Announcements 5/08/25: https://www.msd.k12.ny.us/ahsannouncements

AHS Homeroom Announcements 5/07/25: https://www.msd.k12.ny.us/ahsannouncements

AHS Homeroom Announcements 5/06/25: https://www.msd.k12.ny.us/ahsannouncements

AHS Homeroom Announcements 5/05/25: https://www.msd.k12.ny.us/ahsannouncements

AHS Homeroom Announcements 5/02/25: https://www.msd.k12.ny.us/ahsannouncements

AHS Homeroom Announcements 5/01/25: https://www.msd.k12.ny.us/ahsannouncements

Dear Parents/Guardians, Parent Action Requested - Starting today, April 30th, we're excited to launch the Rooms feature in our district app for teacher-parent communication! Please check your email or visit www.msd.k12.ny.us/app for account setup and more information. Sincerely, The Massapequa School District

April 24, 2025 Dear Ames Families, Next week, we will begin Regents Exam Review Sessions in the areas of Science (Earth Science, Biology) followed by Mathematics (Algebra, Geometry) in the week after. Each of the sessions are held after the instructional school day during 10th period. The schedules for both Mathematics and Science are outlined as follows: Ames Campus Regents Review Sessions - 2025 Please note that these review sessions are being offered in addition to other ongoing supports such as Extra-Help and Learn at Lunch. Students are encouraged to access these opportunities as they continue to work towards a strong academic finish to their freshman year of high school. Sincerely, Tania M. Willman, Principal Danielle E. Kennedy, Executive Assistant to the Principal

AHS Homeroom Announcements 4/24/25: https://www.msd.k12.ny.us/ahsannouncements

Dear Parents and Guardians, This is a reminder that the “Rooms” communication feature in our Massapequa School District app will be ready on April 30th. With this new feature, all of our instructional staff and parents will be able to communicate through this common platform to streamline communications. With Rooms, you’ll have access to even more exciting features like: • Stream: A place where teachers and staff can post announcements and communications • Messages: Direct communication between teachers/staff and parents On April 30th, you will receive a text message and email with detailed instructions on accessing your account through our app and/or the web. If you haven’t downloaded our app yet, please visit the Apple or Google Play store and search for the “Massapequa School District” or visit www.msd.k12.ny.us/app. Sincerely, The Massapequa School District

AHS Homeroom Announcements 4/23/25: https://www.msd.k12.ny.us/ahsannouncements

April 22, 2025 Dear Ames Families, Welcome back from spring recess! We hope that you were able to enjoy the time off and that you have returned to school feeling refreshed as we approach the last marking period of the academic year. Once third quarter grades and teacher comments are finalized in PowerSchool this week , please review the information in the Portal regarding students' performance and/or areas of concern. After reviewing these grades and comments, students and parents are encouraged to speak directly with the appropriate classroom teacher and/or guidance counselor with any questions. As a reminder for this week, we look forward to welcoming Massapequa School District alumni at our annual Alumni Career Day. The students will be following an adjusted bell schedule to support the panel discussions for the program that day: Alumni Career Day Bell Schedule. Students will be afforded the opportunity to learn about a variety of careers and experiences from former graduates. In addition, please note that we will still continue to exercise a variety of mandatory emergency management drills throughout the remainder of the school year. This week, we will be conducting a lockdown drill. 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. We continue to appreciate your ongoing support. Please feel free to reach out with questions, concerns or further assistance you may need. Sincerely, Tania M. Willman, Principal Danielle E. Kennedy, Executive Assistant to the Principal