Massapequa High Ames -

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

AHS Homeroom Announcements 9/26/25: https://www.msd.k12.ny.us/ahsannouncements

AHS Homeroom Announcements 9/25/25: https://www.msd.k12.ny.us/ahsannouncements

September 22, 2025

Dear Ames Families,

Last week, we began offering students the Learn at Lunch program in the academic areas of Mathematics and Science.  As such, students are able to access additional support during their lunch periods as follows:

• Mathematics with Ms. Reilly: Tuesday-Friday in Room 231 

• Science with Ms. Whalen: Tuesday-Thursday in Room 136 (Periods 4 & 5) and Room 134 (Periods 6 & 7)

Today, a representative from the Nassau County Police Department’s Explorers Program will be onsite and available during the lunch periods to provide program information to any interested students.  In addition, our first Shared Decision Making (SDM) Committee meeting is scheduled for 2:30pm in Room 133.

As a reminder, schools are closed on Tuesday, September 23rd and Wednesday, September 24th this week for Rosh Hashanah. 

Upon our return to school later this week,  Thursday, September 25th and Friday, September 26th, Long Island Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (LICADD) will be presenting a workshop to students on the topics of Social Media, Digital Safety, & Connections with Others in the English Language Arts classes. In addition, ticket sales for the Homecoming Dance will begin on Thursday, September 25th in the cafeteria during lunch periods.

Sincerely,

Tania M. Willman, Principal

Danielle E. Kennedy, Executive Assistant to the Principal

AHS Homeroom Announcements 9/22/25: https://www.msd.k12.ny.us/ahsannouncements

AHS Homeroom Announcements 9/19/25: https://www.msd.k12.ny.us/ahsannouncements

Dear Ames Families,
Massapequa High School-Ames/Main Campus will be holding the Homecoming Dance this year to kick off Homecoming Spirit Week. 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 for the dance will be on sale next week Thursday, Sept. 25- Oct. 1, 2025 during all lunch periods in both buildings. 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.
Sincerely,

Tania M. Willman, Principal
Danielle E. Kennedy, Executive Assistant to the Principal

AHS Homeroom Announcements 9/18/25: https://www.msd.k12.ny.us/ahsannouncements

AHS Homeroom Announcements 9/17/25: https://www.msd.k12.ny.us/ahsannouncements

AHS Homeroom Announcements 9/16/25: https://www.msd.k12.ny.us/ahsannouncements

Good afternoon,

Attention Massapequa High School - Ames Campus Students,

Please view the attached 2025 Homecoming Invitation Letter.

Go Chiefs!

September 15, 2025

Dear Ames Families,

On Monday, September 22nd, the Ames site-based Shared Decision Making (SDM) Committee is scheduled to hold its first meeting of the 2025-2026 school year at 2:30 p.m. in Room 133.  This site-based forum allows faculty and staff, students, parents and administrators to come together once a month in order to discuss ideas and practices in order to make recommendations that will positively impact our school.  At this time, we are looking for some interest from parents/guardians and students in joining the committee.  The meetings are anticipated to conclude before the 3:10pm late bus dismissal for students, but can be adjusted as needs and time permit.  Please respond to dkennedy@msd.k12.ny.us by the end of the day on Friday, 9/19 if you would like to join us as a member for this year.

Sincerely,

Tania M. Willman, Principal

Danielle E. Kennedy, Executive Assistant to the Principal

AHS Homeroom Announcements 9/15/25: https://www.msd.k12.ny.us/ahsannouncements

September 12, 2025

Dear Ames Families,

Picture Day for student portraits will be held on Monday, September 15th (Day 2) and Tuesday, September 16th (Day 1).  All students are invited to have their freshman class portraits taken in the Small Gym during their Physical Education classes. A make-up session has been scheduled for Tuesday, October 28th outside the cafeteria during lunch periods.  Please note that students will be photographed against a green screen in order to offer a variety of background choices. For best results, it is recommended that students avoid wearing complicated patterns or shades of green. 

Thank you for your support and cooperation.  

Sincerely,

Tania M. Willman, Principal

Danielle E. Kennedy, Executive Assistant to the Principal

AHS Homeroom Announcements 9/12/25: https://www.msd.k12.ny.us/ahsannouncements

AHS Homeroom Announcements 9/11/25: https://www.msd.k12.ny.us/ahsannouncements

AHS Homeroom Announcements 9/10/25: https://www.msd.k12.ny.us/ahsannouncements