School News, March 20, Southampton Town

Hayground School students created art projects inspired by the dynamic works of Gaudi and the interplay between architectural forms and nature that are now on display in the Parrish Art Museum’s Student Art Exhibition. COURTESY HAYGROUND SCHOOL

For the annual Parrish Art Museum Student Art Exhibit, fifth graders at Hampton Bays Middle School collaborated to create a spring flower piece. Additionally, the work of 18 seventh and eighth graders will be showcased. COURTESY HAMPTON BAYS SCHOOL DISTRICT

Westhampton Beach High School AP French and Spanish students recently toured the United Nations headquarters. They learned about the UN’s history, mission and global impact and gained a deeper understanding of its efforts to promote peace, dignity and equality on a sustainable planet. The tour, conducted in Spanish and French, included the iconic General Assembly Hall and the Security Council Chamber. Inspired by the experience, the students left with a renewed commitment to making the world a better place for all. COURTESY WESTHAMPTON BEACH SCHOOL DISTRICT

Four Hampton Bays High School student-musicians have been selected to perform in the Suffolk County Music Educators’ Association All-County Music Festival. Ian Arias (band), Cristian Kearns (orchestra), Nathan Kearns (band) and Gimena Valdespino (chorus) were selected based on previous NYSSMA scores and teacher recommendations. COURTESY HAMPTON BAYS SCHOOL DISTRICT

Members of Southampton High School’s Mariner Patriot Club recently volunteered their time to serve meals at the Southampton Elks’ Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner in honor of St. Patrick’s Day. Volunteers included, from left Edgar Diaz, Angie Beard, Dylan Grigo, Matthew Lesta, and Savannah Frankenbach. COURTESY SOUTHAMPTON SCHOOL DISTRICT

Hampton Bays High School has named Class of 2025 seniors Christopher Roldan, right, and Chris Clinton as valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively. COURTESY HAMPTON BAYS SCHOOL DISTRICT

Westhampton Beach High School students Ava Kuklis and William Sultan recently performed on clarinet and tuba, respectively, with the New York State Band Directors Association High School Honor Band in Syracuse. They were selected to perform based on their NYSSMA solo ratings and teacher recommendations. COURTESY WESTHAMPTON BEACH SCHOOL DISTRICT

The Quogue Library hosted a reception for students, and their families, for the East Quogue School's Kid Art Inspired by Vegetables & Plants exhibit, which is on display through April 3. The works were inspired by the artwork of artist Lina Puerta, whose work focuses on indigenous farming practices and the differences between man-made food and food grown from the Earth. From left, Catie Dawson, Finn Dawson, Ben Dawson (student artist), Luke Dawson, and Ben's work titled "Cucumbers." COURTESY QUOGUE LIBRARY

Sagaponack School students practicing mindful exercise during a recent yoga session with Kristin Davey. COURTESY SAGAPONACK SCHOOL

The Quogue Library hosted a reception for students, and their families, for the East Quogue School's Kid Art Inspired by Vegetables & Plants exhibit, which is on display through April 3. The works were inspired by the artwork of artist Lina Puerta, whose work focuses on indigenous farming practices and the differences between man-made food and food grown from the Earth. From left, Catie Dawson, Finn Dawson, Ben Dawson (student artist), Luke Dawson, and Ben's work titled "Cucumbers." COURTESY QUOGUE LIBRARY

Salutatorian Sarah Kapon and valedictorian Avery McCleland. COURTESY BRIDGEHAMPTON SCHOOL DISTRICT

Our Lady of the Hamptons School recently held its Prep Science Fair and the winners were, from left, Josselin, Chunchi, Finn Tiska, Rex Doerfler, Parker Saunders, Ayla Cass, Teddy Fulweiler, Daniele Geoghan, and Wesley Wassle. COURTESY OUR LADY OF THE HAMPTONS SCHOOL