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Lynwood Destination Imagination Team Advances To State Tournament

LIMG March 7, 2024

Pictured: The Lynwood Avenue Elementary School Destination Imagination team made up of fourth and fifth graders will advance to the state tournament after winning first place at regionals. Photo courtesy of the Sachem Central School District The Lynwood Avenue Destination Imagination team

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‘Birds Of Prey’ Visit Dogwood Elementary School

LIMG March 6, 2024

Photo courtesy of Smithtown CSD Dogwood Elementary School students met three fine-feathered friends on March 6. Birds Turnip, Aurora and Stich were part of a presentation led by Sweetbriar Nature Center representative, James MacDougall. Among the things Dogwood students learned was that owls have three eyelids and have twice as many neck bones as humans […]

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Connetquot Celebrates Dr. Seuss Day

LIMG March 6, 2024

Photo courtesy of Connetquot Central School District Connetquot High School’s National English Honor Society members visited John Pearl and Idle Hour elementary schools to celebrate Dr. Seuss Day with their younger peers. In honor of Dr. Seuss’ birthday on March 2, many schools across the country participate in an annual nationwide reading celebration. To partake, […]

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Mt. Pleasant Elementary Student Punches Ticket To Carnegie Hall

LIMG March 6, 2024

Photo courtesy of Smithtown CSD A round of applause to Mt. Pleasant Elementary second grade student, Gabriella Stanco, who will be playing at Carnegie Hall next month. Gabriella won the silver award for her submission, M. Clementi – Sonata Op. 36, No. 3: Spiritoso. She was among several students chosen out of more than 500 […]

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South Country BOE Recognizes Social Studies Teacher

LIMG March 6, 2024

Photo courtesy of the South Country Central School District The South Country Board of Education honored Bellport High School social studies teacher Romelo Green during its meeting on Feb. 28. Green was presented with a certificate of achievement for recently earning the prestigious New York State Council for the Social Studies 2024 Susan Wasserman Young […]

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Students Learn Safety Through Teddy Bear Clinic

LIMG March 6, 2024

Photo courtesy of the South Country Central School District Kindergarten students at Verne W. Critz Elementary School recently learned about bicycle and car safety as part of a Teddy Bear Clinic sponsored by Stony Brook University Children’s Hospital Trauma Center. They also had the opportunity to diagnose their bears with an injury and treat them […]

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Student-Athletes Earn Honors

LIMG March 6, 2024

Photo courtesy of the South Country Central School District Bellport High School athletes Brynn Johnsen and Connor Murphy were recently honored by the New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance as winners of the Suffolk Zone Student Leadership Award. The seniors were selected based on their excellence in physical education, leadership

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JoAnn Boettcher Awarded For Contributions To Childhood Cancer Fight

LIMG March 5, 2024

The Christina Renna Foundation honored JoAnn Boettcher with a distinguished award at the 17th Annual Angels’ Wish Gala for her dedication to children’s cancer research and advocacy. Recognized for her efforts in raising awareness and supporting outreach programs, Boettcher’s work aligns with the foundation’s mission to advance research and provide

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Brookhaven Town Supervisor Kicks Off Community Helpers Unit At Nassakeag

LIMG March 5, 2024

Photo courtesy of the Three Village Central School District Brookhaven Town Supervisor Dan Panico visited Pre-K students at Nassakeag Elementary School in Three Village to kick off their community helpers unit. Panico read the book, “Hello! Hometown Heroes” to Ms. MacDowell’s class, which introduced students to all the people in communities who help make lives […]

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Volunteers Wanted For Dune Grass Planting Day At TOBAY Beach

LIMG March 5, 2024

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Councilwoman Michele Johnson announce a great environmental volunteer initiative for those who love visiting the beach and helping to protect the shoreline. The Town of Oyster Bay will host its annual ‘Dune Day’ grass planting program to help stabilize the beach dunes, on Saturday, March 23rd at TOBAY […]