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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.

The Mount Pleasant Board of Education held its annual reorganization meeting on July 9, 2025. Congratulations president Sara Beaty and Vice president Mike Griffin!

Under the blazing June sun, families gathered on the Columbus Elementary grounds for the annual fifth grade moving up ceremony. The heat was brutal—parents squinted and sought shade while teachers fanned themselves with programs. Principal Michael Cunzio welcomed everyone before Student Council President Peyton led the Pledge of Allegiance.

We had so much fun at the Columbus Meet & Greet for families and new Principal Kevin Hanlon on the playground!

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 Proposition: 427-109. It passed with 80% approval. Board of Education seats (3-year terms, uncontested): Christopher Pinchiaroli - 424 votes, Steven Mastrosimone - 409 votes.

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!

The Mount Pleasant Central School District is pleased to announce that Mr. Kevin Hanlon has been selected as the next Principal of Columbus Elementary School. The appointment will be formally recommended at the May 14th Board of Education meeting, with Mr. Hanlon set to assume his new role on July 1, 2025.

The Public Hearing on the Smart Schools Bond Act will take place at the beginning of the Monthly Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 7:30 pm. If you have any comments prior to the Board meeting, please send them to Ken Amann at kamann@mtplcsd.org prior to April 22, 2025

Students and their families enjoyed turkey and all the fixings in the cafeteria with their teachers.

At Mount Pleasant, we look forward to celebrating School Board Recognition Week each year.

Kristen Talusan and Jean Scarangella’s third graders read “Balloons over Broadway” by Melissa Sweet.

Dr. G praised them saying, “We are privileged to recognize an extraordinary group of educators who have dedicated 25 years to shaping the minds and futures of our students. Their commitment, passion, and dedication have made, and will surely continue to make a lasting impact on generations of learners.”

For the 9th time, local veterans were honored by Columbus Elementary School’s Take a Vet to School Day. The History Channel created this initiative, and this year over 50 veterans had the opportunity to meet with students and teach them about the true significance of the day.

Principal Mike Cunzio said, "As a class I will remember you as being responsible, reflective, empathic, open-minded, and resilient. Those are all the tools you will need for your educational journey and your life.”

The Tradition of Concert Cover Contests Continues

This year’s Superintendent for the Day, Brooke, had a jam packed schedule with Dr. G.

Thanks to the amazing Elementary PTA Yearbook Committee, the Fifth Grade Yearbook Breakfast was an event to remember!

The student council at Columbus identified a problem and together with advisors, Christine Galbo and Maureen Valvano came up with not only a solution but a schoolwide awareness raising Campaign.

At the June Board of Education Meeting, we said farewell to some very special members of the Mount Pleasant Schools family.

Principal Mike Cunzio said, "As a class I will remember you as being responsible, reflective, empathic, open-minded, and resilient. Those are all the tools you will need for your educational journey and your life.”

The Mount Pleasant Central School District is exploring the creation of a Universal Pre-K (UPK) Program for 4 year olds which would run at no cost to district residents. Please respond to the Mt. Pleasant CSD Universal Pre-K Interest Survey

In anticipation of Veterans Day, across the district, classes have been discussing what it means to be a veteran. 

Laura Michalec Olszewski and Sara Beaty

During the annual reorganization meeting, our Board of Education swore in members Sara Beaty and Laura Michalec Olszewski who were relected.

The draft District-wide Safety Plan is now open for public comment. It is expected that the Board of Education will adopt the Plan after the Public Hearing at the August 16 public meeting. The draft plan is available for review here and on the Facilities Page of the website. Please send feedback to Director of Facilities Eric Strack by 12 PM on August 16, 2023.

For the first day of the highly anticipated annual treat: Columbus Discovery Days, CES teacher Tracey Armisto along with the third grade team organized an awesome author visit!