Moriches Elementary School, part of the William Floyd School District, organized several activities for students during December as part of its “December to Remember” spirit month. The school partnered with New York State Senator Dean Murray’s office to create holiday greeting cards for Voices for Seniors, a local organization that supports seniors living in nursing homes.
Students decorated the cards and wrote messages inside before donating them. The project included discussions about how small acts of kindness can make the holiday season more meaningful. According to the school, "It was a truly wonderful way to give back to the community during this festive time of year."
The month also featured the annual Moriches Holiday Rock Concert. Music teachers and other faculty members formed a band to perform classic holiday songs for students. Characters such as Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus, Buddy the Elf, and the Grinch made appearances on the roof during the event.
The William Floyd School District serves over 9,400 students across 10 schools in New York and is recognized for its music education programs and collaborative approach among students, parents, and educators (official website). The district provides comprehensive K-12 education with programs in STEM, arts, athletics, and career training (official website).