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To inspire students to read throughout the summer, Southampton School District Superintendent Dr. Fatima Morrell kicked off a new Superintendent’s Summer Reading Program on June 23 on the steps of Southampton Elementary School. During the kickoff, Dr. Morrell, along with Southampton Village Mayor William Manger Jr., read “I’m Gonna Like Me” by Jamie Lee Curtis and drummed up support for the new reading program. Students in kindergarten through eighth grade can participate in the program by reading and logging books to win prizes including bicycles, roller skates, beach toys, movie tickets and gift cards. The program continues through August 15, when winners will be announced. COURTESY SOUTHAMPTON SCHOOL DISTRICT
To inspire students to read throughout the summer, Southampton School District Superintendent Dr. Fatima Morrell kicked off a new Superintendent’s Summer Reading Program on June 23 on the steps of Southampton Elementary School. During the kickoff, Dr. Morrell, along with Southampton Village Mayor William Manger Jr., read “I’m Gonna Like Me” by Jamie Lee Curtis and drummed up support for the new reading program. Students in kindergarten through eighth grade can participate in the program by reading and logging books to win prizes including bicycles, roller skates, beach toys, movie tickets and gift cards. The program continues through August 15, when winners will be announced. COURTESY SOUTHAMPTON SCHOOL DISTRICT
Hampton Bays Middle School students recently celebrated Local Heroes Day. As part of the day, local law enforcement officers visited the school and spoke to students about the different kinds of police jobs, including those related to the SWAT team, K-9 unit and helicopter unit. Students also learned about police drones and safety and watched a police helicopter land. COURTESY HAMPTON BAYS SCHOOL DISTRICT
Southampton Elementary School physical education teacher Christine Fagereng has been awarded the Suffolk Zone Elementary Physical Education Teacher of the Year award. COURTESY SOUTHAMPTON SCHOOL DISTRICT
Our Lady of the Hamptons School student Brysen Blodorn in a kindergartner no more ... he's moving up to first grade in the fall. COURTESY OUR LADY OF THE HAMPTONS SCHOOL
Staff Writer on Jun 30, 2025