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The Hampton Bays High School Virtual Enterprise team will compete at the National Business Plan Competition on April 7. COURTESY HAMPTON BAYS SCHOOL DISTRICT

The Hampton Bays High School Virtual Enterprise team will compete at the National Business Plan Competition on April 7. COURTESY HAMPTON BAYS SCHOOL DISTRICT

Dr. Victor Grazina from Facing the Future Orthodontics visited Sagaponack School recently to discuss healthy eating and proper hygiene, and highlighting Dental Awareness Month. COURTESY SAGAPONACK SCHOOL

Dr. Victor Grazina from Facing the Future Orthodontics visited Sagaponack School recently to discuss healthy eating and proper hygiene, and highlighting Dental Awareness Month. COURTESY SAGAPONACK SCHOOL

Westhampton Beach High School has named Nicholas Borruso and Matilda Buchen as its Class of 2025 valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively. COURTESY WESTHAMPTON BEACH HIGH SCHOOL

Westhampton Beach High School has named Nicholas Borruso and Matilda Buchen as its Class of 2025 valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively. COURTESY WESTHAMPTON BEACH HIGH SCHOOL

East Quogue School teacher George Purkis was named VFW Post 5350’s Teacher of the Year. From left, sixth grade teachers Stacey York, Jacqueline Alessi, Purkis, wife Claudia Purkis and sixth grade teacher Patricia Koltzan. COURTESY EAST QUOGUE SCHOOL DISTRICT

East Quogue School teacher George Purkis was named VFW Post 5350’s Teacher of the Year. From left, sixth grade teachers Stacey York, Jacqueline Alessi, Purkis, wife Claudia Purkis and sixth grade teacher Patricia Koltzan. COURTESY EAST QUOGUE SCHOOL DISTRICT

Westhampton Beach Middle School student Alexander Pataridze recently earned a top 20 finish at an international chess tournament. COURTESY WESTHAMPTON BEACH SCHOOL DISTRICT

Westhampton Beach Middle School student Alexander Pataridze recently earned a top 20 finish at an international chess tournament. COURTESY WESTHAMPTON BEACH SCHOOL DISTRICT

Hampton Bays Elementary School’s community service club, K-Kids, recently donated $250 to the Ronald McDonald House as part of an annual fundraiser. To raise the funds, the students sold Pop-It keychains. The fundraiser is just one of several that the K-Kids have participated in this year. They are currently raising funds for Stony Brook Children’s Hospital through a St. Patrick’s Day-themed fundraiser. COURTESY HAMPTON BAYS SCHOOL DISTRICT

Hampton Bays Elementary School’s community service club, K-Kids, recently donated $250 to the Ronald McDonald House as part of an annual fundraiser. To raise the funds, the students sold Pop-It keychains. The fundraiser is just one of several that the K-Kids have participated in this year. They are currently raising funds for Stony Brook Children’s Hospital through a St. Patrick’s Day-themed fundraiser. COURTESY HAMPTON BAYS SCHOOL DISTRICT

Bridgehampton School Students Chase Chmielewski and Jackson Harding were among the students exploring the STEM lab at Stony Brook University. COURTESY BRIDGEHAMPTON SCHOOL

Bridgehampton School Students Chase Chmielewski and Jackson Harding were among the students exploring the STEM lab at Stony Brook University. COURTESY BRIDGEHAMPTON SCHOOL

East Quogue School students staged a performance of “The Wicked Wizard of Oz” on March 6. COURTESY EAST QUOGUE SCHOOL DISTRICT

East Quogue School students staged a performance of “The Wicked Wizard of Oz” on March 6. COURTESY EAST QUOGUE SCHOOL DISTRICT

Southampton High School seniors Ava Dobrowolski and Walter Krieg have earned Employee of the Month recognition as part of their career and technical education studies at Eastern Long Island Academy of Applied Technology. Both students received the honor by displaying professionalism, exhibiting a desire to be trained and serving as a role model to their peers. Dobrowolski is studying animal science and Krieg is applying himself in computer repair and networking. COURTESY SOUTHAMMPTON SCHOOL DISTRICT

Southampton High School seniors Ava Dobrowolski and Walter Krieg have earned Employee of the Month recognition as part of their career and technical education studies at Eastern Long Island Academy of Applied Technology. Both students received the honor by displaying professionalism, exhibiting a desire to be trained and serving as a role model to their peers. Dobrowolski is studying animal science and Krieg is applying himself in computer repair and networking. COURTESY SOUTHAMMPTON SCHOOL DISTRICT

authorStaff Writer on Mar 10, 2025
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