Congratulations to W.S. Mount Elementary School fifth grade student Corinna You, who was selected as one of the winners of this year’s Year of the Snake art contest through the Asian American Associations.

“The Lunar New Year is a magical time in Asian culture,” Corinna said. “I created a colorful painting to embody the magic of the Year of the Snake.” She created her piece with the encouragement of her art teacher, Erica Kremens.

Date Added: 1/16/2025

Fifth graders at Mount Elementary School created their own parachutes during science lab after reading the book, “Christmas from Heaven.” Students first learned about U.S. Army Air Corps pilot, Gail Halvorsen, who flew supplies into Berlin after World War II. He noticed children would line the fences near the air base and decided to send them candy fastened to small parachutes. His gesture became known around the world and a symbol of hope.

Students engineered their own parachutes using coffee filters, string and paper cups to mimic the ones Halvorsen dropped from his plane in the 1940s.

 

Click here to view the Students Engineer Candy Parachutes slideshow.

Date Added: 12/19/2024

The Murphy Junior High School student government carried out its annual Stuff-A-Bus campaign on Dec. 17, collecting hundreds of toy donations from students across the district. Murphy students rode in a school bus to Mount, Minnesauke and Arrowhead Elementary Schools, collecting donations the elementary students received during their respective toy drives. They loaded up the bus with toys, puzzles, books and games, which will be brought to the Gerald J. Ryan Outreach Center in Wyandanch.

Click here to view the Students in the Spirit of Giving with Stuff-A-Bus slideshow.

Date Added: 12/18/2024

On Tuesday, Nov. 26, the skies cleared just in time for Mount’s annual Thanksgiving parade. Band and orchestra musicians, led by Mr. Jordan and Mrs. Rabbitt, performed “center stage” in the bus circle. Mount students and families were treated to a sneak preview of Mount’s upcoming musical production of “Seussical,” performed by members of the cast and led by Mrs. D’Angelo and Ms. Graham.

 

 

Date Added: 12/4/2024