School News 1028

Students at Bridgehampton School picked apples from trees found on the school's campus.

East Quogue Elementary School fourth-graders recently visited the Sunken Forest National Seashore on Fire Island. During the field trip, students learned about and explored the different ecosystems that are present: forest, bay, swale, and ocean.

East Quogue Elementary School fourth-graders recently visited the Sunken Forest National Seashore on Fire Island. During the field trip, students learned about and explored the different ecosystems that are present: forest, bay, swale, and ocean.

East Quogue Elementary School fourth-graders recently visited the Sunken Forest National Seashore on Fire Island. During the field trip, students learned about and explored the different ecosystems that are present: forest, bay, swale, and ocean.

Students in Mrs. Zaffuto’s class at East Quogue Elementary School recently participated in the Fall Frenzy day, hosted by the PTA.

Students in Mrs. Zaffuto’s class at East Quogue Elementary School recently participated in the Fall Frenzy day, hosted by the PTA.

Students in Mrs. Zaffuto’s class at East Quogue Elementary School recently participated in the Fall Frenzy day, hosted by the PTA.

Students in Mrs. Zaffuto’s class at East Quogue Elementary School recently participated in the Fall Frenzy day, hosted by the PTA.

Hampton Bays Elementary School students participated in a pumpkin picking event on October 21. The school field was strewn with pumpkins donated by the Southampton Officers Association and Dan Schmidt of Schmidt’s Market and Produce of Southampton.

Hampton Bays Elementary School students participated in a pumpkin picking event on October 21. The school field was strewn with pumpkins donated by the Southampton Officers Association and Dan Schmidt of Schmidt’s Market and Produce of Southampton.

Hampton Bays Elementary School students participated in a pumpkin picking event on October 21. The school field was strewn with pumpkins donated by the Southampton Officers Association and Dan Schmidt of Schmidt’s Market and Produce of Southampton.

Third grade students and families at Sag Harbor Elementary gather for in-person morning program.

Cheerleaders on the newly formed Our Lady of the Hamptons School cheerleading squad take a break during practice.

Sagaponack School students paid a visit to Hank's Pumpkintown in Water Mill last week for some seasonal fun.

Utilizing outdoor spaces for learning is important for the Sag Harbor School District. Through outdoor recess and the occasional mask break, Sag Harbor Elementary Students have been strengthening their literacy skills, spending time with friends on the playground and working on their team building skills.

The Southampton High School girls varsity field hockey team recently raised $5,400 for the Coalition for Women’s Cancers at Southampton Hospital. The athletes raised the money by assisting with a car wash and lemonade stand sponsored by Southampton Elementary School’s Rotary Club. They also hosted a T-shirt fundraiser during Southampton High School’s homecoming games.

The halls and classrooms of Southampton Intermediate School were filled with the color orange as students and staff celebrated Unity Day on October. 20. The annual event was sponsored by the school’s guidance department. Wearing orange shirts and face masks, the students created a paper “unity quilt” with each quilt piece representing a student’s thoughts on acceptance, kindness and inclusion. All of the pieces will be “sewn” together and displayed in the school’s main hallway.

Westhampton Beach High School senior Joseph Litjens received a perfect score on his AP Research Exam.

As part of Fire Prevention Week, Westhampton Beach Elementary School students participated in fire safety assemblies with members of the Westhampton Beach Fire Department. They learned about the proper use of a fire extinguisher, smoke alarms and general fire safety.

Westhampton Beach Elementary School students enjoyed perusing the shelves of the school’s annual book fair during the week of October 18. The annual fair culminated with a family night on October 20.

Westhampton Beach High School junior Jack Schultz has earned an opportunity to work with scientists at Brookhaven National Laboratory.

Westhampton Beach High School thespians are set to present “Brainstorm,” a production they wrote themselves, on the weekend of November 5.