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School News for June 17, 2021

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Bridgehampton High School Class of 2021 valedictorian Zoe Lucas.

Bridgehampton High School Class of 2021 valedictorian Zoe Lucas.

Kindergarten students from East Quogue Elementary School walked to the East Quogue Fire Department station to learn about local volunteers and fire safety. Students explored the different fire trucks, ambulances and had a turn shooting the fire hose.

Kindergarten students from East Quogue Elementary School walked to the East Quogue Fire Department station to learn about local volunteers and fire safety. Students explored the different fire trucks, ambulances and had a turn shooting the fire hose. Courtesy East Quogue Elementary School

Hampton Bays Elementary School second graders learned how to engineer and construct ramps following a virtual visit with Brookhaven National Laboratory. During the session, the students enjoyed using pool noodles and other items found in their classroom to build the perfect ramp.

Hampton Bays Elementary School second graders learned how to engineer and construct ramps following a virtual visit with Brookhaven National Laboratory. During the session, the students enjoyed using pool noodles and other items found in their classroom to build the perfect ramp. Courtesy Hampton Bays Union Free School District

Ten students were cited for achieving High Honors during the Our Lady of the Hamptons commencement ceremony on June 11.

Ten students were cited for achieving High Honors during the Our Lady of the Hamptons commencement ceremony on June 11.

(Inset)  From left, Quinn Cole, Sue Denis, Ava Garabedian, Abi Corish, Izzy Caplin, Keara Murphree, Chad Federico, Justin Gardiner and dad Paul Gardiner, Lily Caplin and mom, Emily Caplin.

(Inset) From left, Quinn Cole, Sue Denis, Ava Garabedian, Abi Corish, Izzy Caplin, Keara Murphree, Chad Federico, Justin Gardiner and dad Paul Gardiner, Lily Caplin and mom, Emily Caplin. Courtesy Sag Harbor School District

The Pierson Interact Club planted milkweed, a favorite of the birds and bees, at the South Fork Natural History Museum and Nature Center.

The Pierson Interact Club planted milkweed, a favorite of the birds and bees, at the South Fork Natural History Museum and Nature Center.

Students from Raynor Country Day School showcase the greeting cards created by the community for the Long Island Community Hospital to be distributed to patients and healthcare workers.  Classmates Devin Gilmartin and Isabelle Grucci-Petersen simultaneously present their 90 handmade masks that they hand-crafted over the last eight weeks as a part of the Raynor Country Day School’s community outreach program, Raynor Knights.

Students from Raynor Country Day School showcase the greeting cards created by the community for the Long Island Community Hospital to be distributed to patients and healthcare workers. Classmates Devin Gilmartin and Isabelle Grucci-Petersen simultaneously present their 90 handmade masks that they hand-crafted over the last eight weeks as a part of the Raynor Country Day School’s community outreach program, Raynor Knights. Courtesy Raynor Country Day School

PE Coach, Erik Broskie, celebrates with students once the torch is lit during Raynor Country Day School's Olympic Field Day event.

PE Coach, Erik Broskie, celebrates with students once the torch is lit during Raynor Country Day School's Olympic Field Day event. Courtesy Raynor Country Day School.

Last week, students at the Sagaponack School welcomed Jane Gill and staff from the Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center to the school, where they shared some of the birds that call the Center home. Students in kindergarten through second grade learned about local raptors and got up close and personal with their new feathery friends.

Last week, students at the Sagaponack School welcomed Jane Gill and staff from the Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center to the school, where they shared some of the birds that call the Center home. Students in kindergarten through second grade learned about local raptors and got up close and personal with their new feathery friends. Courtesy Sagaponack School

Southampton Elementary School unveiled a new piece of playground equipment dedicated to longtime teacher Liz Hague during a ceremony on June 7.

Southampton Elementary School unveiled a new piece of playground equipment dedicated to longtime teacher Liz Hague during a ceremony on June 7. Courtesy Southampton Union Free School District

Southampton High School oceanography students are taking action and making positive changes after a year of learning.

Southampton High School oceanography students are taking action and making positive changes after a year of learning. Courtesy Southampton Union Free School District

Southampton Intermediate School students were inducted into the National Junior Honor Society during a ceremony on June 2.

Southampton Intermediate School students were inducted into the National Junior Honor Society during a ceremony on June 2. Courtesy of Southampton School District

author on Jun 14, 2021
OLH Commencement The Solemn Liturgy and Commencement Exercises for the Class of 2021 at Our Lady of the Hamptons Catholic School took place at the Basilica of the Sacred Hearts... more

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