School News, June 13, Southampton Town

Class of 2024 valedictorians and salutatorians from six East End schools were honored by NYS Assemblyman Fred Thiele and NYS Senator Anthony Palumbo. during an event at Hampton Bays High School on May 31. COURTESY HAMPTON BAYS SCHOOL DISTRICT

As part of an opinion writing unit, Southampton Elementary School second graders wrote about the changes they would like to make in their local community. The students presented their opinions and ideas at Southampton Village Hall to Mayor Bill Manger and trustee Gina Arresta, with guidance from teacher Nick Epley. Following their presentation, they heard from Manger and Arresta about how board meetings work and how village laws get made. The students also learned that they can use their voices to express their opinions and make changes. COURTESY SOUTHAMPTON SCHOOL DISTRICT

The Southampton High School Environmental Club has successfully transformed a section of the school grounds into a National Wildlife Federation Certified Wildlife Habitat, Monarch Watch Waystation and Xerces Society Pollinator Habitat. COURTESY SOUTHAMPTON SCHOOL DISTRICT

Hampton Bays Middle School musicians in grades six to eight recently earned first- place awards with a rating of excellent at the Music in the Parks festival in New Jersey. To earn the rating, the sixth, seventh and eighth grade chorus, band, harmonizers and jazz band each performed selections for judges. The students were also the recipients of the Esprit de Corps Award. Saxophonist Gustavo Tzitzimititla was also selected to receive a medal and award for his outstanding solo. Following the performances, the students enjoyed a day of rides and entertainment at Six Flags Great Adventure. COURTESY HAMPTON BAYS SCHOOL DISTRICT

Hampton Bays High School juniors Emily Londono and Emily Tobar Fonseca were nominated for the No Place for Hate Cynthia Marks Student Legacy Award. COURTESY HAMPTON BAYS SCHOOL DISTRICT

As a symbol of their commitment to the pursuit of higher education, the Westhampton Beach High School Class of 2024 wore the apparel of their college of choice on June 3. The class will be heading to a number of premier schools this fall, including Cornell University, Boston University, Brown University, Stony Brook University and Princeton University. “We are incredibly proud of the Class of 2024,” said Principal Dr. Christopher Herr. “They have made their mark on Westhampton Beach High School, and we wish them the very best in the future.” COURTESY WESTHAMPTON BEACH SCHOOL DISTRICT

Sagaponack School students and staff took a field trip to the Long Island Aquarium last week, during which they explored the facility and experienced the sea lion show. COURTESY SAGAPONACK SCHOOL

Bridgehampton School ninth- grader Emma Kapon read her "pollinator" poem at Bridgehampton Community House. COURTESY BRIDGEHAMPTON SCHOOL DISTRICT

Eastport-South Manor Jr.-Sr. High School Introduction to Science Research students recently presented their DNA Barcoding results at the Barcode Long Island Symposium. Participating students were, back left to right, Jack Cain, Matthew Keller, Aidan Lee, Kainoa Bosch, Jeffrey Smith, Anthony Bruno, Vincent Cafiso, Serenity Weigmann and, front, Oliva Pfeffer, Olivia Marx, Lucille Romaine and Brooke Stimpson. COURTESY EASTPORT-SOUTH MANOR SCHOOL DISTRICT

Southampton Town Police Department Emergency Services Officer Chris Manzello with Eastport-South Manor students, during the district's recent Police Day event, during which students learned about law enforcement and emergency services from local agencies. COURTESY EASTPORT-SOUTH MANOR SCHOOL DISTRICT

On a recent sunny afternoon, Southampton Intermediate School students participated in a run against hunger at their school. In addition to taking part in the fun run, the students also engaged in a variety of carnival games and bonding activities. They raised a total of $5,000 through pledges. The funds will be donated to the Heart of the Hamptons and Ashley Kelley, a staff member who has been on leave caring for a family member battling cancer. COURTESY SOUTHAMPTON SCHOOL DISTRICT

Bridgehampton School students at a recent Yankee baseball game. COURTESY BRIDGEHAMPTON SCHOOL DISTRICT

Our Lady of the Hamptons School recently held its annual end-of-year Field Day. Fourth-graders Lucas Orduna and Victor Froes enjoyed a breakf from the activities. COURTESY OUR LADY OF THE HAMPTONS SCHOOL