October 23, 2023

Mahopac Elementary Athletes

"Is everyone ready to run?" Lakeview Elementary Physical Education Teacher Greg Fitts asked through his megaphone to the crowd of over 240 young runners.

The crowd of eager elementary school athletes cheered as the first heat lined up on the field behind Lakeview Elementary for the Annual Mahopac Elementary Cross-Country Race. The runners had been training for the race since the beginning of the year, and the spectators excitedly watched as their classmates took the field at Lakeview Elementary School.

"We're all so happy to have all three schools together for the run after all of their hard work," said Lakeview Elementary Principal Liz Blessing. "It's especially important to have chances to bring the fifth-grade classes together before next year when they all join the same sixth-grade class."

Students competed fiercely, wearing color-coded school team shirts provided to them through the PTO: white for Lakeview, black for Austin Road, and green for Fulmar Road.

"They are out there in the morning, on the wet grass, multiple times a week, practicing," said Austin Road Elementary Principal Bryan Gilligan. "This is a great way to celebrate all of the hard work and effort that they've put in to get to this point." Each heat provided students with a chance to show off what they had been training for all year. Parents, staff, and classmates cheered the runners on through each race. During the boy's eight and nine-year-old heat, the first-place finisher flashed across the finish line ahead of his peers, but with a peculiar gate.

"I lost... I lost my..." said fourth-grade Austin Road student Cruz Zeiler through ragged breaths. "I lost my shoe in the race..."

Many of the students who ran in last week's race will continue to train and go on to represent their schools in the Elementary 5k run later this year.

Mahopac Student Chosen to Represent Putnam County in NYS Governor's Youth Council

This month, Mahopac High School sophomore and Racial Inclusion and Cultural Empowerment (RICE) Club Vice President Isabella DeRosa had the honor of being appointed to the New York State Governor's Youth Council as the Putnam County representative. The state-wide advisory group comprises representatives who range in age from 13 to 21 years old. The program provides young people with an opportunity to engage with state government and advise New York policymakers.

"I've had a lot of interest in political science and law," said DeRosa. "I'm interested in social justice and equality. I want to make a positive difference for people. That's why I have been active here in Mahopac and am looking forward to working with other representatives on issues like mental health and social media."

Last Week in Photos

English as a New Language Night Success at Mahopac High School

Students and families in the English as a New Language Department met for the annual Family Night on October 17th at the Mahopac High School library. The ENL Department aims to make everyone in the Mahopac community feel welcome and included. Family Night provides students and their families with a chance to meet and converse with MHS staff and teachers, as well as to do community building.

Mahopac High School Students Speak with College Representatives at Mini Fair.

Mahopac High School students had the opportunity to meet representatives from Louisiana State University, Fairleigh Dickinson University, and the College of Mount Saint Vincent at the College and Career Center last week. Twice a week, every week, representatives from sought-after colleges come to MHS for a miniature college fair, giving students a chance to learn and ask questions about colleges directly with representatives.

United For the Troops

Community Connections

with the Superintendent

Superintendent Christine Tona will host Community Connections with the Superintendent tomorrow, Tuesday, October 24th, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. outside the MHS auditorium, before the regular board meeting. No appointment needed, stop by for some casual conversation with Mahopac's Superintendent.

Mahopac Advocacy Committee Looking for Applicants for the 2023-24 School Year

The Mahopac Advocacy Committee is a committee of parents, community members, school board trustees, and the Superintendent of Schools dedicated to giving the Mahopac Central School District a voice on policies that impact education. The Mahopac Ad Hoc Committee is now accepting applications for the 2023-24 school year.

Mahopac residents can click here to submit a letter of interest.

Mahopac High School graduates must complete 60 hours of community service prior to graduation. Students who earn 300 or more hours are honored at a special recognition ceremony.



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