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Our district leaders gathered at the Louis V Gerstner Jr Center for Learning at the IBM campus in Armonk for two fantastic days of learning and planning.
![Board of Education Reorganization Meeting News]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1752107944/mtplcsdorg/pqepzofogknixuygcoyk/IMG_4479.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1752107944/mtplcsdorg/pqepzofogknixuygcoyk/IMG_4479.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1752107944/mtplcsdorg/pqepzofogknixuygcoyk/IMG_4479.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1752107944/mtplcsdorg/pqepzofogknixuygcoyk/IMG_4479.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1752107944/mtplcsdorg/pqepzofogknixuygcoyk/IMG_4479.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1752107944/mtplcsdorg/pqepzofogknixuygcoyk/IMG_4479.jpg","width":2200}])
The Mount Pleasant Board of Education held its annual reorganization meeting on July 9, 2025. Congratulations president Sara Beaty and Vice president Mike Griffin!
![WMS "graduates"]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1751049450/mtplcsdorg/ovgfzg4h4x2bh53vz7af/IMG_4155.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1751049450/mtplcsdorg/ovgfzg4h4x2bh53vz7af/IMG_4155.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1751049450/mtplcsdorg/ovgfzg4h4x2bh53vz7af/IMG_4155.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1751049450/mtplcsdorg/ovgfzg4h4x2bh53vz7af/IMG_4155.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1751049450/mtplcsdorg/ovgfzg4h4x2bh53vz7af/IMG_4155.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1751049450/mtplcsdorg/ovgfzg4h4x2bh53vz7af/IMG_4155.jpg","width":2200}])
The Westlake Middle School Class of 2025 gathered for their Moving Up Ceremony on a morning that would mark both an ending and a beginning. With slightly threatening skies overhead, the ceremony started promptly at 9:30 to ensure the weather wouldn’t interfere with this important milestone.
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Read about all the exciting performances in the Mount Pleasant Central School District. This includes Hawthorne Elementary School, Columbus Elementary School, Westlake Middle School and Westlake High School.
![Public Hearing on District-wide Safety and Emergency Management Plan - July 9, 2025]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1749070725/mtplcsdorg/qbmbl0itnvcpa145de1e/Screenshot2025-06-04at45833PM.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1749070725/mtplcsdorg/qbmbl0itnvcpa145de1e/Screenshot2025-06-04at45833PM.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1749070725/mtplcsdorg/qbmbl0itnvcpa145de1e/Screenshot2025-06-04at45833PM.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1749070725/mtplcsdorg/qbmbl0itnvcpa145de1e/Screenshot2025-06-04at45833PM.png","width":880}])
The Public Hearing on the 2025-2025 District-wide Safety and Emergency Management Plan will take place at the beginning of the Monthly Board of Education meeting on Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 7:30 pm. If you have any comments prior to the Board meeting, please send them to Craig Scatola at cscatola@mtplcsd.org prior to July 9, 2025
![Budget Passes, thank you Mount Pleasant voters!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1747796466/mtplcsdorg/bad8xvp04vgjp6u9qxa8/IMG_1831.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1747796466/mtplcsdorg/bad8xvp04vgjp6u9qxa8/IMG_1831.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1747796466/mtplcsdorg/bad8xvp04vgjp6u9qxa8/IMG_1831.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1747796466/mtplcsdorg/bad8xvp04vgjp6u9qxa8/IMG_1831.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1747796466/mtplcsdorg/bad8xvp04vgjp6u9qxa8/IMG_1831.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1747796466/mtplcsdorg/bad8xvp04vgjp6u9qxa8/IMG_1831.jpg","width":2200}])
Budget Proposition: 427-109. It passed with 80% approval. Board of Education seats (3-year terms, uncontested): Christopher Pinchiaroli - 424 votes, Steven Mastrosimone - 409 votes.
![Mount Pleasant CSD Receives National Recognition for Music Education Support]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1747241073/mtplcsdorg/ry4uvxx6jxsxwuebcmhz/BCME2025.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1747241073/mtplcsdorg/ry4uvxx6jxsxwuebcmhz/BCME2025.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1747241073/mtplcsdorg/ry4uvxx6jxsxwuebcmhz/BCME2025.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1747241073/mtplcsdorg/ry4uvxx6jxsxwuebcmhz/BCME2025.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1747241073/mtplcsdorg/ry4uvxx6jxsxwuebcmhz/BCME2025.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1747241073/mtplcsdorg/ry4uvxx6jxsxwuebcmhz/BCME2025.jpg","width":2200}])
For the third consecutive year, Mount Pleasant has been recognized as a #BestCommunitiesforMusicEducation by NAMM Foundation. Congratulations to our teachers, students, parents, and community members!
![Dr. Peter Rufa Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1747071475/mtplcsdorg/lv1rcvj4cglilpnwjsfa/IMG_2014.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1747071475/mtplcsdorg/lv1rcvj4cglilpnwjsfa/IMG_2014.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1747071475/mtplcsdorg/lv1rcvj4cglilpnwjsfa/IMG_2014.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1747071475/mtplcsdorg/lv1rcvj4cglilpnwjsfa/IMG_2014.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1747071475/mtplcsdorg/lv1rcvj4cglilpnwjsfa/IMG_2014.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1747071475/mtplcsdorg/lv1rcvj4cglilpnwjsfa/IMG_2014.jpg","width":2200}])
Dr. Peter Rufa has been selected as the new Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction. The appointment will be formally recommended at the May 14th Board of Education Meeting, with Dr. Rufa set to assume his new role on July 1, 2025.
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On Saturday, May 3rd, the 7th & 8th Grade Band and the Meistersingers had an amazing day at Music in the Parks!
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Congratulations to WMS 8th grade students in Mrs. Seward's and Mr. Conroy's classes who earned the New York State Association for Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (NYSAHPERD) 2025 Physical Education Student Leadership Award.