School News for December 17, 2020 - 27 East

School News for December 17, 2020

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Bridgehampton High School senior Gylia Dryen

Bridgehampton High School senior Gylia Dryen

Bridgehampton High School senior Miles Clark.

Bridgehampton High School senior Miles Clark.

To bring some cheer to those who are serving or have served the country, fourth grade students at Hampton Bays Elementary School recently spent time making holiday cards for local veterans and troops serving overseas. The colorful cards will be sent to the Northport VA Medical Center and the McChord Air Force Base in Tacoma, Washington for delivery.

To bring some cheer to those who are serving or have served the country, fourth grade students at Hampton Bays Elementary School recently spent time making holiday cards for local veterans and troops serving overseas. The colorful cards will be sent to the Northport VA Medical Center and the McChord Air Force Base in Tacoma, Washington for delivery. Photo courtesy of the Hampton Bays Union Free School District

Hampton Bays Elementary School students participated in a “Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen” poster contest.

Hampton Bays Elementary School students participated in a “Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen” poster contest. Photo courtesy of the Hampton Bays Union Free School District

Pierson seventh grader Shelby Casey practice after school with Orchestra Director William (Will) Fujita.

Pierson seventh grader Shelby Casey practice after school with Orchestra Director William (Will) Fujita. Photos courtesy of Sag Harbor School District

Fourth-grade student, Matilda Ferran, performs during Raynor Country Day School's recent Winter Concert production.

Fourth-grade student, Matilda Ferran, performs during Raynor Country Day School's recent Winter Concert production.

Members of Southampton High School’s Have Instrument Will Travel performing group recently held socially distanced musical performances.

Members of Southampton High School’s Have Instrument Will Travel performing group recently held socially distanced musical performances. Photo courtesy of the Southampton Union Free School District

From left, Westhampton Beach High School students Josh Kaplan, Fainne Sheehan and Hannah Parsons were named to the NYSBDA Honors Concert Band.

From left, Westhampton Beach High School students Josh Kaplan, Fainne Sheehan and Hannah Parsons were named to the NYSBDA Honors Concert Band. Photo courtesy of the Westhampton Beach Union Free School District

From left, Westhampton Beach High School students Josh Kaplan, Fainne Sheehan and Hannah Parsons were named to the NYSBDA Honors Concert Band.

From left, Westhampton Beach High School students Josh Kaplan, Fainne Sheehan and Hannah Parsons were named to the NYSBDA Honors Concert Band. Photo courtesy of the Westhampton Beach Union Free School District

To generate holiday spirit among students and faculty, members of the Westhampton Beach High School National Honor Society generously donated enough candy canes for every student and teacher in the building. The candy canes will be distributed during the week of December 21. Pictured is National Honor Society treasurer Jane Paulson.

To generate holiday spirit among students and faculty, members of the Westhampton Beach High School National Honor Society generously donated enough candy canes for every student and teacher in the building. The candy canes will be distributed during the week of December 21. Pictured is National Honor Society treasurer Jane Paulson. Photo courtesy of the Westhampton Beach Union Free School District

Westhampton Beach Elementary School fifth graders teamed up to test their STEM skills by designing and dropping candy parachutes. The activity came after a reading of “Chocolate Pilot” by Gail Halvorsen, in which the main character brings happiness to children in Germany after World War II by dropping parachutes filled with candy from his aircraft.

Westhampton Beach Elementary School fifth graders teamed up to test their STEM skills by designing and dropping candy parachutes. The activity came after a reading of “Chocolate Pilot” by Gail Halvorsen, in which the main character brings happiness to children in Germany after World War II by dropping parachutes filled with candy from his aircraft. Photo courtesy of the Westhampton Beach Union Free School District

author27east on Dec 15, 2020
Bridgehampton Duo Honored for Leadership Bridgehampton High School seniors Miles Clark and Gylia Dryden were each named a 2020 Suffolk Zone award winner by the New York State Association of... more

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