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Bridgehampton School District Takes Steps To Prevent Bullying

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Jessica Rodgers, left, with students Sarah Capon and Sacha Gomberg talking about anti-bullying efforts at the Bridgehampton School. JON WINKLER

Jessica Rodgers, left, with students Sarah Capon and Sacha Gomberg talking about anti-bullying efforts at the Bridgehampton School. JON WINKLER

Members of the Bridgehampton School Board participating in an exercise meant to prevent bullying. JON WINKLER

Members of the Bridgehampton School Board participating in an exercise meant to prevent bullying. JON WINKLER

Bridgehampton School student Sarah Capon, center, with members of the Bridgehampton School Board participating in an exercise meant to prevent bullying. JON WINKLER

Bridgehampton School student Sarah Capon, center, with members of the Bridgehampton School Board participating in an exercise meant to prevent bullying. JON WINKLER

authorJon Winkler on Nov 19, 2018
Bridgehampton School sixth-grader Sarah Capon stood before the Bridgehampton School Board last Wednesday night, November 14, with a deck of cards.With the help of an adult, Jessica Rodgers, Sarah asked... more

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