August 27, 2026
To Our Massapequa Family,
I hope you had a joyful and relaxing summer! As we prepare to welcome back our students for the 2026-27 school year, I am excited to share some of the incredible highlights from this past season and, most importantly, introduce our theme for the year ahead:
🌟 The Leader Within: Driven by Purpose. Inspired to Act. Lifting Others. 🌟
This summer was filled with learning, creativity and joy. Thousands of students took part in enriching programs — from Extended School Year and Summer Recreation to the Teen Center, Summer Fine Arts, Sports Skills, Robotics and Camp Invention. Our schools were alive with energy, innovation and laughter, and I know that same spirit will carry into the new school year.
Behind the scenes, our dedicated custodial, maintenance and administrative teams have worked tirelessly to prepare our nine school buildings. Their commitment ensures that when our students walk through the doors next week, they will be welcomed into spaces ready for them to learn, grow, connect and thrive.
Our theme this year, The Leader Within, speaks to a belief I hold deeply: leadership isn’t something bestowed by a title. It’s something that comes from within. It begins when we discover our voice and recognize our strengths. It grows when we have the courage to act with purpose. And it matters most when we use what is within us to lift others and make a difference.
That same belief in our students has been on full display throughout our summer programs. I’d love to share a glimpse of that with you through the summer editions of our Massapequa Minute and Massapequa Moment.
At this point, you should also have received your printed 2026-27 school calendar with key dates, including back-to-school nights, workshops and PTA meetings. A digital version is available on our website at www.msd.k12.ny.us.
As we step into this new year together, let’s inspire every child to discover the leader within, act with purpose, and use their unique strengths to lift others and make a positive impact.
Wishing you an enjoyable weekend and an inspiring start to the 2026-27 school year!
With gratitude and excitement,
William Brennan, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
