School News, February 6, Southampton Town - 27 East

School News, February 6, Southampton Town

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The members of the Hampton Bays Elementary School service organization
K-Kids recently donated $250 to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital as part of an annual fundraiser. They raised the funds by selling emoji keychains to fellow students, teachers and administrators. COURTESY HAMPTON BAYS SCHOOL DISTRICT

The members of the Hampton Bays Elementary School service organization K-Kids recently donated $250 to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital as part of an annual fundraiser. They raised the funds by selling emoji keychains to fellow students, teachers and administrators. COURTESY HAMPTON BAYS SCHOOL DISTRICT

The East Quogue Union Free School District received a grant from the Robert J. Long Jr.
Wildcat Education Foundation to fund the
installation of an outdoor water bottle filling station. COURTESY EAST QUOGUE SCHOOL DISTRICT

The East Quogue Union Free School District received a grant from the Robert J. Long Jr. Wildcat Education Foundation to fund the installation of an outdoor water bottle filling station. COURTESY EAST QUOGUE SCHOOL DISTRICT

Westhampton Beach High School hornist Brett Geller recently performed at the SCMEA Day of Horn at Northport High School. The sophomore earned the spot in the ensemble of over 100 hornists by scoring an A-plus rating on a Level 6 NYSSMA solo last
spring. He was also selected to perform at the All-County Horn Festival, at Hofstra Band Day, and in the Hampton Music Educators Association High School Band, the HMEA Jazz Band and the SCMEA Division III Band. Geller also plays with his school’s concert, pep and jazz bands, as well as with the pit orchestra. COURTESY WESTHAMPTON BEACH SCHOOL DISTRICT

Westhampton Beach High School hornist Brett Geller recently performed at the SCMEA Day of Horn at Northport High School. The sophomore earned the spot in the ensemble of over 100 hornists by scoring an A-plus rating on a Level 6 NYSSMA solo last spring. He was also selected to perform at the All-County Horn Festival, at Hofstra Band Day, and in the Hampton Music Educators Association High School Band, the HMEA Jazz Band and the SCMEA Division III Band. Geller also plays with his school’s concert, pep and jazz bands, as well as with the pit orchestra. COURTESY WESTHAMPTON BEACH SCHOOL DISTRICT

To celebrate Lunar New Year, Westhampton Beach Elementary School students in kindergarten through grade five are learning about the customs and traditions surrounding the holiday. They have studied the dragon parade, lion dances and lantern festivals. From left, students Alexandra Muralles, Ella Byrnes, Dante Aiello and Emma Salazar. COURTESY WESTHAMPTON BEACH SCHOOL DISTRICT

To celebrate Lunar New Year, Westhampton Beach Elementary School students in kindergarten through grade five are learning about the customs and traditions surrounding the holiday. They have studied the dragon parade, lion dances and lantern festivals. From left, students Alexandra Muralles, Ella Byrnes, Dante Aiello and Emma Salazar. COURTESY WESTHAMPTON BEACH SCHOOL DISTRICT

Gabriel Rincon was among the second- and third-grade students at Southampton Elementary School taking swimming lessons at the YMCA. Students worked on kicking skills using kickboards, going underwater and the backstroke. Advanced swimmers swam laps and learned how to dive. “We feel it is important for our students to learn water safety and how to swim,” said Athletic Director Darren Phillips. “We are surrounded by water, and many students have never been in a pool or the ocean and don’t know how to swim or what to do if they fell into a pool.” COURTESY SOUTHAMPTON SCHOOL DISTRICT

Gabriel Rincon was among the second- and third-grade students at Southampton Elementary School taking swimming lessons at the YMCA. Students worked on kicking skills using kickboards, going underwater and the backstroke. Advanced swimmers swam laps and learned how to dive. “We feel it is important for our students to learn water safety and how to swim,” said Athletic Director Darren Phillips. “We are surrounded by water, and many students have never been in a pool or the ocean and don’t know how to swim or what to do if they fell into a pool.” COURTESY SOUTHAMPTON SCHOOL DISTRICT

Southampton High School “Mean Girls” cast members during a recent dress rehearsal. COURTESY SOUTHAMPTON SCHOOL DISTRICT

Southampton High School “Mean Girls” cast members during a recent dress rehearsal. COURTESY SOUTHAMPTON SCHOOL DISTRICT

Three Southampton High School students recently represented their school as top string musicians at the Long Island String Festival Association Suffolk Secondary
Festival. The musicians, from left, Chloe Voluck-Sviedrys, Leah Hadyn and Tristyn Sammy, worked closely with world-renowned conductors and performed in concerts at Hauppauge and Northport high schools. COURTESY SOUTHAMPTON SCHOOL DISTRICT

Three Southampton High School students recently represented their school as top string musicians at the Long Island String Festival Association Suffolk Secondary Festival. The musicians, from left, Chloe Voluck-Sviedrys, Leah Hadyn and Tristyn Sammy, worked closely with world-renowned conductors and performed in concerts at Hauppauge and Northport high schools. COURTESY SOUTHAMPTON SCHOOL DISTRICT

The Our Lady of the Hamptons School oratorical contest winners, from left, Quinn Cass, Santiago Springer, Sophia Assouad, Gabriella Gonzalez, Paul Ryan and Ayla Cass. COURTESY OUR LADY OF THE HAMPTONS SCHOOL

The Our Lady of the Hamptons School oratorical contest winners, from left, Quinn Cass, Santiago Springer, Sophia Assouad, Gabriella Gonzalez, Paul Ryan and Ayla Cass. COURTESY OUR LADY OF THE HAMPTONS SCHOOL

The Our Lady of the Hamptons School junior spelling bee winners, from left, Annie Alessandrini, Tatum Counihan, Dylan Cheewing. COURTESY OUR LADY OF THE HAMPTONS SCHOOL

The Our Lady of the Hamptons School junior spelling bee winners, from left, Annie Alessandrini, Tatum Counihan, Dylan Cheewing. COURTESY OUR LADY OF THE HAMPTONS SCHOOL

Westhampton Beach High School junior Angela Tran recently inaugurated Crochet Corner, a new crochet club at her school. Club members include, from left, Abigail Gomez, Violet Galway, Graelyn LoRusso and Angela Tran. COURTESY WESTHAMPTON BEACH SCHOOL DISTRICT

Westhampton Beach High School junior Angela Tran recently inaugurated Crochet Corner, a new crochet club at her school. Club members include, from left, Abigail Gomez, Violet Galway, Graelyn LoRusso and Angela Tran. COURTESY WESTHAMPTON BEACH SCHOOL DISTRICT

authorStaff Writer on Feb 3, 2025
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