Technology Enhancing The Way Our Students Learn
“It is truly amazing to watch education change as technology opens new learning experiences for eager students and staff,” said Dr. Jared Bloom in the Superintendents Weekly Newsletter. “In fact,...
View ArticleHistory Repeats Itself
We hear great news from Stimson’s Softball coach Ms. Andrea Orlando: Congratulations to the Stimson Softball Team for completing their second consecutive Undefeated Season. Captains were Alexa Pedicini...
View ArticleRyan Wendell Awarded LIASEA Student of the Year
Each year the Long Island Association of Special Education Administrators (LIASEA) chooses a handful of students for recognition at their annual scholarship luncheon. It is a tremendous honor to...
View ArticleBeautiful Lengths at Birchwood
On Monday afternoon, Birchwood’s staff and community families joined in an important event when they decided to pony up and help women fighting cancer.'Beautiful Lengths' is a partnership between...
View ArticleThe Arts Honor Societies Induction Ceremonies
Walt Whitman’s artists, musicians, dancers, and thespians enjoyed a moment of special tribute in the first week of June as they were recognized by their respective Honor Societies. We congratulate...
View ArticleOtto Kahn Scholarship Goes To Whitman Artist
The Friends of OHEKA held their annual Garden Party on Wednesday evening celebrating 32 years of growth since owner Gary Melius discovered the dilapidated castle and began restoring it to the splendor...
View ArticleMichael S. Curtin Citizenship Awards
Michael S. Curtin was a Sergeant in the NYPD and on September 11, 2001 tragically perished during the World Trade Center rescue efforts. In Sergeant Curtin's honor, the Michael S. Curtin Awards are...
View ArticleShamar Powell… All-State in 800m
At this year’s New York State Track and Field Championships (6/12/15) something quite unexpected happened in the 800meter race. We all know Whitman’s Shamar Powell is super fast, and yes he did turn in...
View ArticleKilian Duclay: An Extraordinary Senior
Walt Whitman senior Kilian Duclay has just been featured in Newsday as one of Long Islands Extraordinary Seniors. Anyone who knows Kilian shouldn’t be surprised, but it sure is nice when a young man of...
View ArticleMake Room On the Mantel
Students in Walt Whitman’s Drawing and Painting classes close out the school year having learned the painting methods and techniques of the Impressionists and Post Impressionists by reproducing these...
View ArticleHuntington Awards Scholar Athletes
“It was wonderful to see both Paige Gladstone and Jacob Kahrs honored at Huntington Town Hall as Whitman's Scholar Athletes of the Year,” said Schools Superintendent Dr. Bennardo. “These fine...
View ArticleHistory Making Performance
Congratulations to our Silas Wood Symphonic Band, whose members and Director, Mr. Ron Stanton, won the first gold medal with distinction at the NYSSMA Majors in the school's history. FLUTES: Isabella...
View ArticleMost Enthusiastic Goes To Stimson
Winning the coveted Miles for Michael Most “Enthusiastic” Building award was well deserved for the staff and students of Stimson. “They all came together for a special cause which was to me one of...
View ArticleHunting-Tony Awarded to Whitman Stage Crew
The red carpet was out recently at Engeman Theater in Northport when awards were handed out to performing arts students across the town for their plays and musicals. The 5th Annual Hunting-Tony Awards...
View ArticleJune Athletes of the Month
Congratulations to Jameson Latko and Sarah Glaser, our June Athletes of the Month. Jameson Latko is finishing up his senior year on a high note as the runner-up in the Suffolk County Badminton finals....
View ArticleMuseum of New York’s History Opens at Maplewood
During the months of May and June, Mr. Keogh and Ms. Patino’s fourth-grade class at Maplewood Intermediate School created a very unique and exciting project. As a culminating activity, each student was...
View ArticleGold Key Athletes and Scholarship Winners Honored
Please join in congratulating our fine senior athletes who were recognized at this year's Gold Key Dinner. The gold key honorees have distinguished themselves by successfully participating in at least...
View ArticleSixth-Grade Student Council Gets Official ‘Shout-Out’
The Silas Wood 6th grade Student Council spent a day at the New York State Capitol building with Assemblyman Mr. Chad Lupinacci. Mr. Lupinacci graciously spent time explaining the function of the...
View ArticleHavin' a Field Day
It turned out to be good timing this year for Oakwood’s annual Field Day. "Oakwood's Field Day this year was three straight days of full sun and enjoyment for all the Kids with such activities such as...
View ArticleStimson Girls Lacrosse Show Determination and Commitment
The Stimson Middle School Girls Lacrosse team finished their season on a high note beating Candlewood Middle School 9-8 in battle that came down to the very last possession. Amelia Hatton, Sammy...
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