School News, October 23, Southampton Town

Sagaponack School students recently visited the Milk Pail for some seasonal fun and picking apples. COURTESY SAGAPONACK SCHOOL

Southampton Town Police Officer Eugene LaFurno visited the Sagaponack School on October 9 to talk with the students about stranger awareness. COURTESY SAGAPONACK SCHOOL

Westhampton Beach Elementary School students raised more than $25,000 through a Bubble Run and Raise Craze fundraiser. The creative fundraiser combined fitness, fun and kindness. Students secured sponsorships to participate in a lively bubble run and collected donations by performing acts of kindness throughout their community. Their good deeds included sharing positive messages with classmates and staff, collecting nonperishable food donations and creating a positivity path at their school that features inspiring messages. The funds will be used to help fund field trips, special events and equipment for the school’s greenhouse and STEM lab. COURTESY WESTHAMPTON BEACH SCHOOL DISTRICT

Westhampton Beach Elementary School students raised more than $25,000 through a Bubble Run and Raise Craze fundraiser. The creative fundraiser combined fitness, fun and kindness. Students secured sponsorships to participate in a lively bubble run and collected donations by performing acts of kindness throughout their community. Their good deeds included sharing positive messages with classmates and staff, collecting nonperishable food donations and creating a positivity path at their school that features inspiring messages. The funds will be used to help fund field trips, special events and equipment for the school’s greenhouse and STEM lab. COURTESY WESTHAMPTON BEACH SCHOOL DISTRICT

Southampton High School students explored future college and career opportunities during the guidance department’s annual fall college fair. The event featured representatives from more than 90 colleges and universities, giving students the chance to learn about academic programs, campus life and housing options. COURTESY SOUTHAMPTON SCHOOL DISTRICT

In recognition of Fire Prevention Week, Westhampton Beach Elementary School students took part in hands-on fire safety lessons led by members of the Westhampton Beach Fire Department. Students learned important fire safety practices, including how to use smoke alarms and fire extinguishers, when to call 911 and how to safely exit through a window using the department’s smoke house simulator. COURTESY WESTHAMPTON BEACH SCHOOL DISTRICT

Father Peter DeSantic with the Our Lady of the Hamptons School Prep 8 class after Mass. COURTESY OUR LADY OF THE HAMPTONS SCHOOL