A group of military veterans who are PSEG Long Island employees recently took to the water to raise awareness of mental health issues afflicting many veterans. The group was among 22 veterans participating in the fifth “22 PTSD Awareness Challenge” (22PAC) event, an arduous, 22-mile kayaking
Photos courtesy of Smithtown CSD High School East Leadership raised $750 for the Carol Baldwin Breast Cancer Research Fund on Thursday, November 4 while having fun sponsoring a series of powderpuff football games. Teams were divided by class–seniors, juniors and sophomores and competed in 6-on-6 football while classmates served as coaches and officials. The teams
Photos courtesy of the Sachem Central School District The Sachem Marching Band took home the title of New York State champions in the Large School 3 Division at the New York State Field Band Conference. The band, made up of 62 students from Sachem High School East, Sachem High School North, Sagamore Middle School, Samoset […]
Photos courtesy of Wyandanch Union Free School District Wyandanch Union Free School District recently proudly unveiled their new baseball field on the grounds of Wyandanch Memorial High School and Milton L. Olive Middle School with a grand opening celebration. With Superintendent of Schools Dr. Gina Talbert, Board of Education President, Mr. Jarod Morris, district
Photos courtesy of Bellmore Public Schools Students at Shore Road School in the Bellmore Public School District wrapped up Pick a Reading Partner Week on Oct. 28. The theme of this year’s program is “Reading is ‘Wander’ful” and involved students diving into the magical world of the “Harry Potter” series by J.K. Rowling. Throughout the […]
Photos courtesy of Bellmore Public Schools Students at Charles A. Reinhard Early Childhood Center in the Bellmore Public School District recently celebrated the season by choosing the perfect pumpkin to take home and decorate. The school’s courtyard was filled with a variety of pumpkins for students to select. All classes attended, and children picked a […]
Photo courtesy of the Rocky Point School District Joseph A. Edgar Intermediate School students took great measures to recognize Bullying Prevention Week, Oct. 17-21. “Our students learned to recognize, report and respond to bullying,” guidance counselor Jean Costa said. “Each day they listened to morning announcements about different aspects of preventing bullying and had
Photos courtesy of the Wantagh School District The fall drama production will be a new show on the Wantagh High School stage, as student-actors are getting ready for the upcoming production of “Radium Girls,” which will feature four performances from Nov. 18 to 20. Director Dr. Kimberly Davis said she chose the dramatic show to […]