AHS Homeroom Announcements 10/31/25: https://www.msd.k12.ny.us/ahsannouncements
AHS Homeroom Announcements 10/30/25: https://www.msd.k12.ny.us/ahsannouncements
October 30, 2025
Dear Ames Families,
As a reminder, students may wear costumes to school for Halloween on Friday, October 31st. 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 31st 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 Executive Assistant to the Principal at 308-5885.
Thank you for your ongoing support and cooperation.
Sincerely,
Tania M. Willman, Principal
Danielle E. Kennedy, Executive Assistant to the Principal
AHS Homeroom Announcements 10/29/25: https://www.msd.k12.ny.us/ahsannouncements
AHS Homeroom Announcements 10/28/25: https://www.msd.k12.ny.us/ahsannouncements
October 27, 2025
Dear Ames Families,
As a reminder, this week on Wednesday, October 29th, we will be holding an assembly program, Voices of 9/11: Stories of Service and Strength. 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.
Also, the English Department continues to be in the process of facilitating the trip to visit the 9/11 Memorial and Museum in New York City. 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. Permission slips went home with students last week. If you have further questions regarding the trip, then please feel free to reach out to your child’s English teacher or contact the General Office at (516)308-5801.
Lastly, students and their families who purchased commemorative 9/11 t-shirts by placing an online order through New Wave Outfitters, received these items in their homerooms today. Proceeds from this fundraiser will be donated to selected 9/11 charitable organizations.
Thank you for your ongoing support and cooperation.
Sincerely,
Tania M. Willman, Principal
Danielle E. Kennedy, Executive Assistant to the Principal
AHS Homeroom Announcements 10/27/25: https://www.msd.k12.ny.us/ahsannouncements
AHS Homeroom Announcements 10/24/25: https://www.msd.k12.ny.us/ahsannouncements
October 23, 2025
Dear Ames Families,
We are excited to continue along our journey regarding the One Book, One School initiative centered on Ground Zero by Alan Gratz, and would like to follow up with you about the field trip opportunity the English Department is organizing for our students to visit the 9/11 Memorial and Museum in New York City. The field trip to the museum connects what students have read to real-life experiences, enhancing their understanding of history, empathy, and the significance of remembrance. Permission slips will go home with students today, Thursday, October 23rd!
If you have further questions regarding the trip, please feel free to reach out to your child’s English teacher or contact the General Office at (516)308-5001.
Sincerely,
Tania M. Willman, Principal
Danielle E. Kennedy, Executive Assistant to the Principal
Tina Farrell, Curriculum Associate for ELA & Library Media, K-12
AHS Homeroom Announcements 10/23/25: https://www.msd.k12.ny.us/ahsannouncements
October 22, 2025
Dear Ames Families,
As a reminder, we welcome back the Long Island Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (LICADD) organization to connect with students on the topic of vaping awareness and addiction 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.
Next week on the morning of Tuesday, October 28th at approximately 7:35am, we will be evacuating the school building to conduct a Shelter-Relocation Drill. Specifically, all Ames Campus students and staff will walk and be temporarily relocated to Lockhart Elementary School. Once attendance is taken at Lockhart Elementary School, students and staff will promptly return to Ames and proceed with the regular instructional school day.
Also on Tuesday, October 28th, Island Photography will be back at our Ames Campus and available outside of the cafeteria during all lunch periods for a make-up session or a photo retake. 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.
In looking further ahead, students may wear costumes to school for Halloween on Friday, October 31st. 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 31st 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 Executive Assistant to the Principal at 308-5885.
Thank you for your ongoing support and cooperation.
Sincerely,
Tania M. Willman, Principal
Danielle E. Kennedy, Executive Assistant to the Principal
AHS Homeroom Announcements 10/22/25: https://www.msd.k12.ny.us/ahsannouncements
AHS Homeroom Announcements 10/21/25: https://www.msd.k12.ny.us/ahsannouncements
AHS Homeroom Announcements 10/20/25: https://www.msd.k12.ny.us/ahsannouncements
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