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School News, March 7

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Eastport-South Manor Jr.-Sr. High School’s varsity boys bowling team has posted a 13-1 record and won the League II Championship, the Small School Divisional Championship, and the Suffolk County Doubles Championship. COURTESY EASTPORT-SOUTH MANOR SCHOOL DISTRICT

Eastport-South Manor Jr.-Sr. High School’s varsity boys bowling team has posted a 13-1 record and won the League II Championship, the Small School Divisional Championship, and the Suffolk County Doubles Championship. COURTESY EASTPORT-SOUTH MANOR SCHOOL DISTRICT

Southampton High School students will receive additional educational materials and scholarships thanks to a grant from the Italian American Committee on Education.  COURTESY SOUTHAMPTON SCHOOL DISTRICT

Southampton High School students will receive additional educational materials and scholarships thanks to a grant from the Italian American Committee on Education. COURTESY SOUTHAMPTON SCHOOL DISTRICT

In honor of Black History Month, Westhampton Beach Elementary School students are learning about influential African Americans through a variety of activities sponsored by the school’s Equity Committee. Students created Instagram posts that featured influential African Americans. Their work, which included short messages about the person they chose and a corresponding picture, is displayed outside their classrooms. Additionally, members of the school’s student council created a tree display,

In honor of Black History Month, Westhampton Beach Elementary School students are learning about influential African Americans through a variety of activities sponsored by the school’s Equity Committee. Students created Instagram posts that featured influential African Americans. Their work, which included short messages about the person they chose and a corresponding picture, is displayed outside their classrooms. Additionally, members of the school’s student council created a tree display, "Rooted and Grounded in Black History," on a bulletin board in the school’s main hallway that features information about influential African Americans. COURTESY WESTHAMPTON BEACH SCHOOL DISTRICT

Kimberly Villa and Justin Urgiles are the Class of 2024’s valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively.

Kimberly Villa and Justin Urgiles are the Class of 2024’s valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively.

Eastport-South Manor Jr.-Sr. High School students, from left, Logan Silbert, Alex Silbert, Elaina Keller and Keely Lala have qualified to compete in the New York State DECA competition in Rochester on March 6 to 8. DECA is an international business/marketing club open to high school students. COURTESY EASTPORT-SOUTH MANOR SCHOOL DISTRICT

Eastport-South Manor Jr.-Sr. High School students, from left, Logan Silbert, Alex Silbert, Elaina Keller and Keely Lala have qualified to compete in the New York State DECA competition in Rochester on March 6 to 8. DECA is an international business/marketing club open to high school students. COURTESY EASTPORT-SOUTH MANOR SCHOOL DISTRICT

Center, from left, Eastport Elementary School Principal Thomas Fabian, Eastport-South Manor Board of Education Vice President Cristina Costanza, Board of Education President James Governali and Superintendent of Schools Joseph Steimel,  with students and faculty as they cut the ribbon to open the new playground. COURTESY EASTPORT-SOUTH MANOR SCHOOL DISTRICT

Center, from left, Eastport Elementary School Principal Thomas Fabian, Eastport-South Manor Board of Education Vice President Cristina Costanza, Board of Education President James Governali and Superintendent of Schools Joseph Steimel, with students and faculty as they cut the ribbon to open the new playground. COURTESY EASTPORT-SOUTH MANOR SCHOOL DISTRICT

Hampton Bays High School VE students competed in the championship round of the VE International Business Plan Competition. COURTESY HAMPTON BAYS SCHOOL DISTRICT

Hampton Bays High School VE students competed in the championship round of the VE International Business Plan Competition. COURTESY HAMPTON BAYS SCHOOL DISTRICT

The artwork of Southampton High School senior Arian Rojas is one of two Southampton High School students whose work is on display in

The artwork of Southampton High School senior Arian Rojas is one of two Southampton High School students whose work is on display in "The Colors of Long Island 2024 Exhibition" at the Long Island Museum. Addison Stevens's work is also in the show. COURTESY SOUTHAMPTON SCHOOL DISTRICT

As part of Heart Health Month in February, Bridgehampton School Union Free School District students in grades eight through 12 participated in the American Heart
Association's challenge. Students who completed “Finn’s Mission” were taught hands-on CPR, the warning signs of a stroke, and the dangers of vaping and tobacco use on your health. The upperclassmen were then paired up with elementary classes to teach them heart-healthy activities like jumping rope, hula hoops, basketball drills and exercises. Family and Consumer Science teacher, Jenna Pluta said,

As part of Heart Health Month in February, Bridgehampton School Union Free School District students in grades eight through 12 participated in the American Heart Association's challenge. Students who completed “Finn’s Mission” were taught hands-on CPR, the warning signs of a stroke, and the dangers of vaping and tobacco use on your health. The upperclassmen were then paired up with elementary classes to teach them heart-healthy activities like jumping rope, hula hoops, basketball drills and exercises. Family and Consumer Science teacher, Jenna Pluta said, "It’s truly special getting to see our upperclassmen step into leadership roles and teach our elementary students who look up to them. It’s great to see everyone having fun together while also getting their heart rate pumping." COURTESY BRIDGEHAMPTON SCHOOL DISTRICT

As part of Heart Health Month in February, Bridgehampton School Union Free School District students in grades eight through 12 participated in the American Heart Association's challenge. Students who completed “Finn’s Mission” were taught hands-on CPR, the warning signs of a stroke, and the dangers of vaping and tobacco use on your health. The upperclassmen were then paired up with elementary classes to teach them heart-healthy activities like jumping rope, hula hoops, basketball drills and exercises. Family and Consumer Science teacher, Jenna Pluta said,

As part of Heart Health Month in February, Bridgehampton School Union Free School District students in grades eight through 12 participated in the American Heart Association's challenge. Students who completed “Finn’s Mission” were taught hands-on CPR, the warning signs of a stroke, and the dangers of vaping and tobacco use on your health. The upperclassmen were then paired up with elementary classes to teach them heart-healthy activities like jumping rope, hula hoops, basketball drills and exercises. Family and Consumer Science teacher, Jenna Pluta said, "It’s truly special getting to see our upperclassmen step into leadership roles and teach our elementary students who look up to them. It’s great to see everyone having fun together while also getting their heart rate pumping." COURTESY BRIDGEHAMPTON SCHOOL DISTRICT

authorStaff Writer on Mar 4, 2024
Bridgehampton Announces 2024 Valedictorian and Salutatorian The Bridgehampton School district has announced that Kimberly Villa and Justin Urgiles are the 2024 valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively. Villa is interested in studying... more

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