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WFHS Showcases Programs at CTE Expo
William Floyd High School recently opened its doors to future career-minded students during its annual Career and Technical Education Expo, showcasing the breadth of opportunities available through its growing CTE program.
ESM VE Team Wins Silver for Booth Design
Eastport-South Manor Central School District’s Virtual Enterprise team, Duvaire de Parfum, earned Silver recognition for booth design at the Virtual Enterprise New York State and Northeast Business Plan Competition and Trade Show, held at Long Island University in Brookville.
Miller Avenue Students Embrace Olympic Spirit
As the curtain fell on the Winter Olympic Games, students at Miller Avenue School found their own way to carry the Olympic spirit forward, right in their physical education classes.
14 William Floyd Musicians Earn LISFA Honors
Fourteen student-musicians from the William Floyd School District have earned invitations to perform at this year’s Long Island String Festival Association (LISFA), a prestigious honor recognizing some of the top young string players in the region.
Bellport Senior Wins Top Art Honors, Nationals Bound
Bellport High School senior Alana Cornacchiulo has earned multiple prestigious honors for her artwork, including national recognition in the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards and top accolades at a countywide competition.
Rocky Point Middle School hosts STEAM Team event with interactive learning challenges
Nearly 40 students and family members took part in a STEAM Team event at Rocky Point Middle School last Wednesday.
Four robotics teams win awards at William Floyd-hosted FIRST LEGO qualifiers
William Floyd High School recently hosted two FIRST LEGO League qualifying events, bringing together more than 40 teams from across Long Island.
Stony Brook Society of Physics Students honored nationally for fourth straight year
The Society of Physics Students (SPS) at Stony Brook University has received the 2024-2025 Outstanding Chapter Award from the National Council of Society of Physics Students for the fourth year in a row.
Sachem Academy hosts PS I Love You Day with co-founder Jaimie DiPalma
Sachem Academy observed PS I Love You Day with a visit from Jaimie DiPalma, co-founder of the movement and a teacher at Cayuga Elementary.
Brookhaven Offers Engineering Scholarships
Brookhaven Highway Superintendent Daniel Losquadro is inviting high school seniors who reside in the Town of Brookhaven to apply for one of two $750 scholarships offered through the Suffolk County Highway Superintendents Association.
Sayville Students Honor MLK With Quilt Project
Sayville Middle School students are honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a building-wide quilt project designed to promote reflection, character development and the importance of Black History Month.
ESM Literary Magazine Earns National Honor
Eastport-South Manor Jr.-Sr. High School students are earning national recognition for their writing, and some may one day see their bylines in publications like the South Shore Press.
Rocky Point school hosts fitness workshop with Orange Theory instructors
Rocky Point Joseph A. Edgar Intermediate School recently hosted instructors from Orange Theory Fitness for a health and wellness workshop aimed at fourth-grade students.
Suffolk County Community College launches state’s first hospice clinical rotation for paramedics
Suffolk County Community College paramedic students are now participating in New York State’s first hospice-specific clinical rotation at the East End Hospice Kanas Center for Hospice Care.
Pete Friedman named head coach of William Floyd varsity football
Pete Friedman has been appointed as the new head coach of the William Floyd High School Colonials varsity football team.
Longwood Central School District hosts regional legislative breakfast with over 40 districts
More than 40 school districts, education partners, and state legislators gathered at the Longwood Central School District for the 22nd Annual Regional Legislative Breakfast.
Suffolk County Community College receives grant to expand nursing simulation training
Suffolk County Community College has received a $40,000 grant for the 2025-2026 academic year from the State University of New York’s (SUNY) High Needs Nursing Fund.
Three William Floyd High School students honored at Lunar New Year art exhibition
William Floyd High School students Kurushiga Sathiyaseelen, Jordyn Gandolfo, and Coco Wang were recognized for their artwork at the annual Lunar New Year art show organized by the Asian American Association of Greater Stony Brook and the Town of...
Giglio Urges Students to Apply for $20K Scholarships
Assemblywoman Jodi Giglio is urging students and families to take advantage of a new scholarship opportunity that could provide significant financial support for higher education and career training.
Center Moriches Honors Three Staff SCOPE Award Nominees
The annual awards recognize outstanding school district employees from across Long Island who exemplify leadership, commitment, and an unwavering devotion to students and staff.
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WFHS Showcases Programs at CTE Expo
William Floyd High School recently opened its doors to future career-minded students during its annual Career and Technical Education Expo, showcasing the breadth of opportunities available through its growing CTE program.