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School News, October 17, Southampton Town

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Eastport-South Manor Jr.-Sr. High School student-musicians John Schroeder, Aaron Isaacson and Emma Gallagher were selected to participate in the NYSSMA. COURTESY EASTPORT-SOUTH MANOR SCHOOL DISTRICT

Eastport-South Manor Jr.-Sr. High School student-musicians John Schroeder, Aaron Isaacson and Emma Gallagher were selected to participate in the NYSSMA. COURTESY EASTPORT-SOUTH MANOR SCHOOL DISTRICT

Members of Southampton High School’s Class of 2025 recently personalized their parking spots, bringing school spirit and a colorful vibe to the senior parking lot. The tradition for the high school started three years ago. COURTESY SOUTHAMPTON SCHOOL DISTRICT

Members of Southampton High School’s Class of 2025 recently personalized their parking spots, bringing school spirit and a colorful vibe to the senior parking lot. The tradition for the high school started three years ago. COURTESY SOUTHAMPTON SCHOOL DISTRICT

Eastport-South Manor Jr.-Sr. High School's Amanda Seligman was named a National Merit Scholarship Program Commended Student. She is congratulated by Principal Salvatore Alaimo and Assistant Principal Daniel Franchese. COURTESY EASTPORT-SOUTH MANOR SCHOOL DISTRICT

Eastport-South Manor Jr.-Sr. High School's Amanda Seligman was named a National Merit Scholarship Program Commended Student. She is congratulated by Principal Salvatore Alaimo and Assistant Principal Daniel Franchese. COURTESY EASTPORT-SOUTH MANOR SCHOOL DISTRICT

Westhampton Beach Elementary School is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month through a variety of activities. Students are sharing biographies of famous Latinos and Latinas over the school’s public address system and on display boards in their school’s hallways. They have also been reading books and watching videos on the importance of Hispanic Heritage Month and the different cultures and traditions within Spanish speaking countries. Additionally, in Spanish class, they have been talking about symbols of Hispanic culture. COURTESY WESTHAMPTON BEACH SCHOOL DISTRICT

Westhampton Beach Elementary School is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month through a variety of activities. Students are sharing biographies of famous Latinos and Latinas over the school’s public address system and on display boards in their school’s hallways. They have also been reading books and watching videos on the importance of Hispanic Heritage Month and the different cultures and traditions within Spanish speaking countries. Additionally, in Spanish class, they have been talking about symbols of Hispanic culture. COURTESY WESTHAMPTON BEACH SCHOOL DISTRICT

Southampton Town Police Officer Anthony Vecchio recently visited Sagaponack School to talk to the students about

Southampton Town Police Officer Anthony Vecchio recently visited Sagaponack School to talk to the students about "stranger danger." COURTESY SAGAPONACK SCHOOL

authorStaff Writer on Oct 14, 2024
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