October 10, 2025
Dear Ames Parents/Guardians,
It was wonderful seeing you at this week’s Successful Start to High School workshop presented by our Ames Campus Guidance Department. We hope that you found the program to be both helpful and informative. If you were not able to attend that evening’s program, the presentation is available for your reference:
Ames Campus Guidance Department Presentation for Parents/Guardians: Successful Start to High School
Please feel free to contact the Ames Campus Guidance Office at (516) 308-5830 should you have further questions or need additional information.
Sincerely,
Tania M. Willman, Principal
Danielle E. Kennedy, Executive Assistant to the Principal
AHS Homeroom Announcements 10/10/25: https://www.msd.k12.ny.us/ahsannouncements
AHS Homeroom Announcements 10/09/25: https://www.msd.k12.ny.us/ahsannouncements
October 8, 2025
Dear Ames Families,
At the Ames Campus, students and staff are engaging in a One Book, One School initiative centered on Ground Zero by Alan Gratz. We are pleased to share several meaningful opportunities designed to deepen our students’ understanding of the events and lasting impact of September 11, 2001.
1. Assembly Program - Voices of 9/11: Stories of Service and Strength on Wednesday, October 29th
The Ames campus will host a special assembly featuring guest speakers who will share their personal connections to 9/11. Further information and a revised bell schedule for this day will be forthcoming.
2. 9/11 Museum & Memorial Field Trip
Students will have the opportunity to attend a field trip during the operation of the regular school day in which they will visit the 9/11 Museum and Memorial. Once the dates and times have been secured, permission slips will be processed through the English Language Arts (ELA) classes.
3. 9/11 T-Shirt Fundraiser
We are currently hosting a fundraiser through New Wave Outfitters, allowing students, staff, and families to purchase commemorative T-shirts. Proceeds will be donated to selected 9/11 charitable organizations. The FLYER includes order information. Upon conclusion of the ordering timeline and fulfillment of the orders, these items will be distributed to students in their homerooms.
Thank you for your support and cooperation.
Sincerely,
MHS-Ames Campus
AHS Homeroom Announcements 10/08/25: https://www.msd.k12.ny.us/ahsannouncements
AHS Homeroom Announcements 10/07/25: https://www.msd.k12.ny.us/ahsannouncements
October 6, 2025
Dear Ames Families,
Please note that we will still continue to exercise a variety of mandatory emergency management drills throughout the remainder of the school year. We are notifying you that this week will include conducting a lockdown drill on Wednesday, October 8th. 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.
Thank you for your ongoing support and cooperation.
Sincerely,
Tania M. Willman, Principal
Danielle E. Kennedy, Executive Assistant to the Principal
AHS Homeroom Announcements 10/06/25: https://www.msd.k12.ny.us/ahsannouncements
AHS Homeroom Announcements 10/03/25: https://www.msd.k12.ny.us/ahsannouncements
October 1, 2025
Dear Ames Parents and Guardians,
Our guidance counselors at the Ames Campus have cordially invited you to attend the “Successful Start to High School” workshop on Wednesday, October 8th at 7PM in the Ames Cafeteria. In order to most efficiently prepare for the evening program, we kindly ask that you complete the registration form in advance:
Google Form Registration
Thank you for your ongoing support, and we look forward to connecting with you next week.
Sincerely,
Tania M. Willman, Principal
Danielle E. Kennedy, Executive Assistant to the Principal
AHS Homeroom Announcements 10/01/25: https://www.msd.k12.ny.us/ahsannouncements
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