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Copiague High School Students Hone Their Photography Skills

LIMG August 2, 2023

Photo courtesy of Copiague School District Walter G. O’Connell Copiague High School students interested in learning more about photography participated in a summer camp from July 17-27. Students learned the basics of using a camera, different settings and various shooting techniques. Following

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West Islip’s Elementary Students Explore The World

LIMG August 2, 2023

Photo courtesy of West Islip School District West Islip School District’s elementary students participating in the Summer Investigations program at Paul J. Bellew Elementary School kicked off the first week of school with “Passport to the World” theme. Students explored continents, countries and cultures around the world. Students used Chromebooks in the library to

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Exploring New Interests At Copiague’s Summer Camps

LIMG August 2, 2023

Photo courtesy of Copiague School District For students looking to hone certain skill sets, learn a new craft or just connect with friends during the summer, Copiague School District hosted a variety of summer camps for middle school students at the Copiague Middle School in July. Some of the camps included drama, cooking, crochet, arts […]

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Scholarship Honors For Port Jefferson’s Michael Brown

LIMG August 2, 2023

Pictured: District Director of Special Education Dr. Jodi Cahill (left), special education teacher Gina Fedler (second from left) and Earl L. Vandermeulen High School psychologist Kristen Wendel (right) flanked student Michael Brow and his parents. Photo courtesy of the Port Jefferson School District Port Jefferson School District student Michael Brown was presented with

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All Smiles At Three Village Summer Recreation

LIMG August 1, 2023

Pictured: Students in the half-day and full-day summer recreation programs enjoyed time outside on the playground. Photos courtesy of the Three Village Central School District The Three Village Central School District Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Athletics Department offers several summer programs to keep students active and engaged while school is out of

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Northwell Health Is New York’s Most Awarded Health System By U.S. News

LIMG August 1, 2023

Northwell’s North Shore University Hospital was ranked No. 1 in the state and in the top 20 hospitals in the nation in the 2023-24 Best Hospital rankings by U.S. News & World Report. Two other Northwell hospitals also placed in the top 10 in state rankings, and dozens of programs across the health system were […]

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Levittown High Schoolers Travel To Local College Campuses

LIMG August 1, 2023

Picture: Levittown students visited the University of Connecticut during the College Campus Tour from July 24-26. Photos courtesy of Levittown Public Schools A group of students from Division Avenue and General Douglas MacArthur high schools in the Levittown Public School District took a trip to several local colleges and universities from July 24-26. Students entering

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New Principal At Samoset Middle School In Sachem

LIMG August 1, 2023

Pictured: Dr. Georgia Afxendiou was appointed principal of Samoset Middle School, effective Aug. 1. Photo courtesy of the Sachem Central School District The Sachem Central School District is pleased to announce Dr. Georgia Afxendiou as the new principal of Samoset Middle School, effective Aug. 1. The board of education appointed Dr. Afxendiou at its July […]

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Wyandanch Board Of Education Celebrates Retirees

LIMG August 1, 2023

Pictured: During a Wyandanch School District Board of Education meeting, the board of education and Superintendent of Schools Dr. Gina Talbert congratulated the district’s retirees for their years of service. Photo courtesy of the Wyandanch School District During the Wyandanch School District Board of Education meeting on July 26, the board and Superintendent of Schools

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Suffolk County Legislator Rob Trotta Recognizes Dani Koulermos Of Northport, As His District’s 2023 Female Veteran

LIMG August 1, 2023

Pictured at the Legislature are Dani Koulermos and Suffolk County Legislator Trotta. In 2020, the Suffolk County Legislature enacted legislation designating June 12 as “Women Veterans Appreciation Day.” Each legislator selects one female veteran from his/her district to recognize on that day at the Legislature. However, this year they were acknowledged at the

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Five Young Entrepreneurs From Harborfields Win National Awards

LIMG July 31, 2023

Pictured: Five Harborfields High School students were recently named national winners in the second annual national Junior Achievement Social Innovation Challenge. Photos courtesy of Harborfields Central School District Five Harborfields High School students were recently named national winners in the second annual national Junior Achievement Social Innovation Challenge.

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John Glenn High School Wins Eighth Consecutive School Of Distinction Designation

LIMG July 31, 2023

Photo courtesy of Elwood School District For the eighth consecutive year, Elwood-John H. Glenn High School has been recognized as a New York State Public High School Athletic Association Scholar-Athlete School of Distinction. Only 84 schools in the state earned this status for 2022-2023. The purpose of the award is to inspire varsity coaches to […]