December 11, 2023

Mahopac CSD Unveils

New Logos

Check out the official new logos and markings for the Wolf Pac!

High School Life Class Visits Refuse-to-Energy Facility

Mahopac High School teacher Christine Honohan's Life class got a chance to see innovation in action firsthand when they visited the WIN Waste Innovations Refuse-to-Energy facility in Peekskill, NY on November 28th. Students in Honohan's class have been learning all about food systems at every level of industry, from manufacturing to transportation and, ultimately, waste.

"It was great to see that the trash that we throw away can be used to make electricity," said Yesenia Lewis. "They have this big pipe that goes out of the facility so that they can even reuse the steam at a local business."

Students toured the facility, seeing where trucks dropped off burnable waste and having all of their questions answered by the on-site technicians. Students were shown diagrams depicting how refuse is burned to create energy and how both the water and air that is released from the facility back into the environment are strictly controlled and processed to prevent pollution.

"I never would have guessed how much energy you could produce with trash," said Nijal Newman. "I thought that it might power a few houses, but the facility powers tens of thousands of homes."

Mahopac High School's Life class provides students with a unique chance to work in a low-stress environment that supports every other aspect of the student's development, often extending beyond academics. Trips like the one to WIN Waste Innovations serve to expose students to possible career paths for both college and high school graduates and real-world problem-solving.

Last Week in Photos

New Library Media Specialist Teaches

Information Literacy at Elementary Schools

Mahopac Schools strive to prepare students for the future by providing them with opportunities to engage with all sorts of life skills. A critical skill for students to acquire, even at a very young age, is information literacy. The Mahopac Central School District's new Library Media Specialist, Rosemarie Sfikas, is spearheading this effort at Austin Road and Fulmar Road Elementary Schools.

"I work with students on accessing ebooks and databases, as well as evaluating websites for reliable resources," said Sfikas. "We're teaching students how to find information independently using reliable sources both physically in the library and digitally."

Mahopac Brings Security to the Next Level at

Threat Assessment Training

Principals, assistant principals, and clinicians from all of Mahopac's schools got together at the Falls School last week with Putnam Northern Westchester BOCES Regional Safety Coordinator Frank Guglieri for Threat Assessment Training. The District will be implementing Comprehensive School Threat Assessment Guidelines (CSTAG) at all levels to identify and address threats before they manifest as a part of the District's commitment to ensuring the safety of its students and staff.

"CSTAG is a threat assessment tool that we're implementing on a district-wide level," said Administrator K-12 for Safety, Security and Compliance Troy Bilyeu. "Today, we're laying the foundation for further training to enhance safety by establishing our 'Triage Teams' at each school, which includes the principal, school resource officer, and clinician to address potential threats and to establish a centralized method of communicating about possible threats within each school."

SEPTO Hosts Cookies With Santa

Mahopac SEPTO hosted Cookies with Santa this month, spreading cheer this holiday season. Holiday-themed treats, crafts, and face paint were on offer for students in attendance including cookies and hot cocoa. Students were excited to discover that even Santa Claus himself was on hand to join the festivities.

Illusion 2023

Illusion 2023 is coming to Mahopac High School on December 14th, 15th, and 16th. Don't miss out on this free concert!

Please bring a new, unwrapped toy to donate to Toys for Tots.

Ad Hoc Advocacy Committee Opens

Suggestion Box

The Ad Hoc Advocacy Committee invites our community to provide any concerns/issues/policies for the Advocacy Committee to discuss and consider advocating for/against. Your information will remain confidential and only your suggestions will be shared.

On behalf of the Mahopac Advocacy Committee, thank you for your participation!

Advocacy Suggestion Box

Mahopac High School's Illusion began as a jazz-rock ensemble at the school in 1981 and is still going strong! Be sure to see one of the shows on December 14,15, or 16!

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The Mahopac CSD develops educated, upstanding citizens with practical life skills through rigorous preparation for the real world. 

Mahopac Central School District

100 Myrtle Avenue, Mahopac, NY 10541

Phone: 845-628-3415 Fax: 845-628-5502