September 18, 2023

Capital Project Update

While students enjoyed summer vacation, Mahopac Central School District facilities have been undergoing an extreme makeover courtesy of the Capital Project bond approved by voters in May 2019.

Mahopac students have been enjoying the benefits of new and updated security vestibules, athletic fields and fire alarm systems, with work to improve security, education and infrastructure continuing across the District.

“We're excited about all of the progress at Lakeview,” said Lakeview Elementary Principal Liz Blessing. “The Capital Project is transforming our spaces and offering more options for small group activities. Plus, the new security vestibule adds an essential layer of safety for our students and staff.”

The much-anticipated new turf field and track at Mahopac High School are nearing completion and are expected to be ready for student use within the next few weeks. At Mahopac Middle School, the entire kitchen has been renovated and a new STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) room has opened, enhancing student learning with its state-of-the-art, hands-on environment.

All school buildings are now equipped with security vestibules, which allow staff to monitor and better control access to their buildings throughout the day. Other security improvements such as additional CCTV cameras and new door access control systems have been installed through the Smart Bond project.

“Before we had the double-door security vestibules, visitors would need to fully enter the building before they could talk to the monitor,” said Administrator for Safety, Security, and Compliance Troy Bilyeu. “Now we have a secure area to sign in visitors, we can better control access to our buildings, document and vet entrants, and centralize critical information for emergency services.”

The Mahopac Central School District strives to provide its students with up-to-date, effective facilities for education and athletics. New libraries at Fulmar Road Elementary, Austin Road Elementary, and Mahopac High School as well as the new STEAM room at Mahopac Middle School are already playing an important role in giving Mahopac students the tools they need to succeed.

Mahopac staff remain committed to continuing work under the Capital Project during the 2023-24 school year. Thanks to the support of the Mahopac community, Mahopac’s schools are better equipped than ever to provide students with an exceptional education that will serve them for the rest of their lives.

Click here to see our last update on the Capital Project.

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Project Lead the Way Guides

Tomorrow's Engineers

All of Mahopac High School's Project Lead the Way teachers are taking engineering education to the next level this year with a focus on maximizing hands-on learning during class time and encouraging students to engage with their peers about their curriculum.

"Engineering companies are hounding universities for graduates," said teacher Tom Mellin. "Project Lead the Way helps students explore a future in engineering right here at MHS. We use class time for hands on building and testing and redesigning. Then we use a college style virtual learning environment for discussion and reflection."

Mahopac National Honor Society Invites

Current Seniors

With the 2023-24 school year underway, Mahopac's honor societies have begun working to recognize the outstanding accomplishments of our students. Last week, the Mahopac National Honor Society sent out invitations to seniors with exceptional scholastic achievements to apply to join the NHS. National Honor Society Advisor, Stephen Zanarini, made it clear that being a part of Mahopac's NHS is about more than just academic achievement.

"Anyone who has high enough grades can be invited to apply," said Zanarini. "National Honor Society membership isn't just about scholarship, that's only one of our four pillars. Applicants will need to demonstrate character, leadership and service through a teacher recommendation, an essay and a record of community service."

Seniors who hadn't already joined the organization were invited to apply last week, but more invites will go out to Juniors and Seniors who meet the grade point average requirements later this year.

In the late 1970's, the band known as the B-52's and the band Talking Heads bought a large house in Mahopac, where all lived together and rehearsed.

Thank you to Carole Garcia, library aide at Fulmar Road,

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