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
AHS Homeroom Announcements 9/9/25: https://www.msd.k12.ny.us/ahsannouncements
September 8, 2025
Dear Ames Families,
Good afternoon. Looking ahead to this week, students will be practicing a bus safety drill tomorrow, Tuesday, September 9th, upon their morning arrival to the school building. Students will be guided by their bus drivers and staff members supervising the arrival areas. Please be reminded that Back-to-School Night is being held for parents/guardians on Wednesday, September 10th at 7pm. The course of the evening will be following a Day 1 student schedule. In addition, on Thursday, we invite students and staff to wear patriotic colors in recognition of the anniversary of September 11th, our "Patriot Day".
Thank you for your support and cooperation, and please reach out with any assistance you may need as we navigate the week ahead.
Sincerely,
Tania M. Willman, Principal
Danielle E. Kennedy, Executive Assistant to the Principal
Dear Parents/Guardians,
We ask that you please check your email for an important message.
Sincerely,
MHS-Ames Campus
AHS Homeroom Announcements 9/8/25: https://www.msd.k12.ny.us/ahsannouncements
AHS Homeroom Announcements 9/5/25: https://www.msd.k12.ny.us/ahsannouncements
Hello Massapequa!
It’s that time! After nearly a year in the making, we’re proud to share a video capturing the heart, spirit, and pride of Massapequa: our students, our staff, and our community.
More than words, this is the story of our commitment — a community built on connection, tradition, and the belief that together we can unlock a world of possibility for every child. In just 2 minutes and 43 seconds, this video reaffirms our vision: “Creating Leaders… One Child at a Time.”
I hope you enjoy it, and I invite you to share this inspiring message. Now, let’s get to the show. 💙💛
Video Link: https://youtu.be/crnazW8bCBg
All the best,
Dr. William Brennan
Superintendent of Schools
September 4, 2025
Dear Ames Families,
Our “Back-to-School Night” will take place on Wednesday, September 10th at 7 PM. For specific details, please refer to the following informational flyer and memo:
Back-to-School Night Informational Flyer, September 2025
Back-to-School Night Memo for Parents, 2025-2026
If you have any questions or need further assistance, then please do not hesitate to contact us. We look forward to seeing you next week.
Sincerely,
Tania M. Willman, Principal
Danielle E. Kennedy, Executive Assistant to the Principal
AHS Homeroom Announcements 9/4/25: https://www.msd.k12.ny.us/ahsannouncements
AHS Homeroom Announcements 9/3/25: https://www.msd.k12.ny.us/ahsannouncements
September 2, 2025
Dear Ames Families,
Today marked the official start and first day of classes for the 2025-2026 school year, and it has been such a pleasure for all of us at school to connect with the incoming freshman class! Students are doing an excellent job thus far working to acclimate to the Ames Campus.
In looking ahead at this week, we would like to share the following additional information with you regarding safety and emergency management. On Thursday, September 4th (Day 1), we plan to exercise a series of mandatory emergency management drills that will include practicing a fire/evacuation drill, secure lockout drill, and lockdown drill as well. These initial drills are announced, and will include specific guidelines and procedures shared through our public address (PA) system in advance. Notification of drills will also be received via the Informacast system. The following week on Tuesday, September 9th, a bus evacuation drill will take place at the school building once the buses have arrived at the Ames Campus after completing the morning arrival.
As a reminder, a secure lockout is a procedure used when there is an incident outside the school building. During a secure lockout, each entrance will be locked, and no one will be permitted to enter or exit the building. 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 either a secure lockout or 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.
Additionally, this week on Friday, September 5th (Day 2) we will be holding a “Welcome Back” Student Assembly followed by a modified bell schedule. During the presentation, students will be presented with a variety of information, tools, and guidance to assist them with a solid start to ninth grade.
Thank you for your support and cooperation as we navigate a new school year together. Please know that our door is open to you, and we look forward to continued collaboration.
Sincerely,
Tania M. Willman, Principal
Danielle E. Kennedy, Executive Assistant to the Principal
AHS Homeroom Announcements 9/2/25: https://www.msd.k12.ny.us/ahsannouncements
August 25, 2025
Good evening, Ames Campus Students and Families,
Just as a reminder, our Incoming Ninth Grade Student Orientation and Walkthrough is scheduled for tomorrow, Tuesday, August 26th. The program will include a welcome and informational session for students in the Ames cafetorium followed by an opportunity to tour the building.
We look forward to seeing you!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Tania M. Willman, Principal
Mrs. Danielle E. Kennedy, Executive Assistant to the Principal
Dear Parents/Guardians,
Thanks to the efforts of our technology team, the Parent Portal is now open earlier than planned for all parents and guardians. You now have access to important student information and resources, including student schedules, the Absence Notification Form, the Student Document Upload Form, bus information, child username/password information, Schoology parent account creation steps/code, and more.
Parent Portal Link: https://msdps.powerschool.com/public/home.html
If you need support, please visit https://www.msd.k12.ny.us/parentportal or email powerschool@msd.k12.ny.us.
Sincerely,
The Massapequa School District