School News, November 6, Southampton Town

Elementary student Joseph Pluta and his classmates participating in the Bridgehampton Schoo's Grit N' Whit program. COURTESY BRIDGEHAMPTON SCHOOL DISTRICT

Bridgehampton School students line up at the starting line for the Grit N’ Whit obstacle course. COURTESY BRIDGEHAMPTON SCHOOL DISTRICT

Members of the Hampton Bays Elementary School service organization K-Kids recently donated $300 to the American Cancer Society as part of their annual breast cancer awareness fundraiser. They raised the funds by selling breast cancer awareness bracelets to fellow students, teachers and administrators. Students and staff also wore pink on October 24 in honor of the cause. They will next aim to raise funds for the school’s annual holiday gift card drive by selling holiday squishies. COURTESY HAMPTON BAYS SCHOOL DISTRICT

Members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5350 and American Legion Post 924 recently visited Hampton Bays High School to speak to social studies students about the annual Voice of Democracy essay contest and share powerful accounts of their experiences serving in different branches of the U.S. military. They spoke about the significance of service to one’s school, community and country and encouraged students to consider the many ways they can make a difference. The visit included a question-and- answer session, allowing students to engage directly with local heroes. COURTESY HAMPTON BAYS SCHOOL DISTRICT

In recognition of National Fire Prevention Week, Southampton Elementary School students received hands-on lessons in fire safety from members of the Southampton Fire Department. Students explored the department’s fire trucks, examined firefighting tools and learned essential fire safety tips. They also participated in a smoke house simulation. COURTESY SOUTHAMPTON SCHOOL DISTRICT

Aleandra de Souza, agriculture teacher at Bridgehampton School, student Sacha Gomberg and Judiann Carmack-Fayyaz, executive director of the FoodLab at SUNY Stony Brook Southampton at the World Food Prize Global Youth Institute in Des Moines, Iowa. COURTESY BRIDGEHAMPTON SCHOOL DISTRICT

In keeping with Halloween tradition, the Sagaponack School set out “Spooking” Sagaponack," which included a visit to the Sagaponack General Store and Post Office for tricks and treats. COURTESY SAGAPONACK SCHOOL

In keeping with Halloween tradition, the Sagaponack School set out “Spooking” Sagaponack," which included a visit to the Sagaponack General Store and Post Office for tricks and treats. COURTESY SAGAPONACK SCHOOL