School News, November 24

Hampton Bays Elementary School third graders in Ryan Heeter’s class teamed up with the school’s K-Kids service club to send positive thoughts to those in need this Thanksgiving. The students are writing Thanksgiving letters and creating artwork that will be given to families that receive items from the K-Kid’s annual Thanksgiving drive. COURTESY HAMPTON BAYS SCHOOL DISTRICT

Members of the Hampton Bays Middle School Builder’s Club recently collaborated with the Kiwanis Club of Southampton to prepare thanksgiving food baskets for local food pantries. In total, 100 baskets were assembled for families in need. COURTESY HAMPTON BAYS SCHOOL DISTRICT

During a college signing ceremony on November 10, four Westhampton Beach High School senior athletes signed letters of intent. From left, Maximus Haynia signed with West Point track, Reilly Mahon with Loyola University, lacrosse; Morgan McEntee, Long Island University, lacrosse, and Amanda Shannon, Skidmore College, soccer. COURTESY WESTHAMPTON BEACH SCHOOL DISTRICT

Students from Southampton High School’s Rotary Interact Club and Southampton Elementary School’s Rotary Early Act Club recently helped members of the Southampton Rotary Club fill more than 200 boxes with family meals that will be distributed to families in need by Heart of the Hamptons. Elementary students also decorated the boxes to be donated. COURTESY SOUTHAMPTON SCHOOL DISTRICT

In celebrating Native American History Month, Southampton Elementary School prekindergartners in Jennifer Morgan’s class spent time with artist and educator Denise Silva-Dennis of the Shinnecock Nation. Silva-Dennis read, “We Are Water Protectors” by Carole Lindstrom, and taught students the Algonquin Water Song. COURTESY SOUTHAMPTON SCHOOL DISTRICT

The Southampton Intermediate School PTO recently hosted a successful night of bingo for the school’s students and their families. Prizes were donated by local businesses, including Flying Point, Bamboo Restaurant, Stevenson’s Toys, North Sea Hardware, Catena’s, Fowlers, Topiaire and more. COURTESY SOUTHAMPTON SCHOOL DISTRICT

Southampton High School seniors are gearing up for the future and recently visited Suffolk County Community College and Stony Brook University campuses. COURTESY SOUTHAMPTON SCHOOL DISTRICT

Seven Hampton Bays High School students were recently inducted into the Science National Honor Society. From left, are member Liam Sutton, inductees Samantha Kraycar, Emily Robinson, Allison Booth, Cassidy Leporati, Christian Cruz, Elijah Amos and William Warn, and member Sophia Solano Cruz. COURTESY HAMPTON BAYS SCHOOL DISTRICT

In recognition of National Diabetes Month, members of the Westhampton Beach Middle School Student Council donated $215 to the American Diabetes Association, which focuses on research, advocacy and educational programs. The students raised the donation by selling customized blue wristbands. COURTESY WESTHAMPTON BEACH SCHOOL DISRICT

Southampton Intermediate School students recently marked Unity Day by wearing orange to school and taking part in activities created by the school’s counseling department that carried messages of antibullying, respecting others and kindness. All students received orange bracelets that added to a sense of unity within the school. COURTESY SOUTHAMPTON SCHOOL DISTRICT

Among the themes during Red Ribbon Week at Southampton Intermediate School last week was the popular “Anything but a Backpack Day.” The work of activities aimed to bring awareness of a drug-free life. The school’s resource officers spoke to each grade level about the importance of a drug-free life and the dangers of drugs, and representatives from The Retreat met with eighth graders to speak about the importance of healthy relationships. There was also a door decorating contest. COURTESY SOUTHAMPTON SCHOOL DISTRICT

Members of Southampton High School’s Natural Helpers club recently participated in a retreat on Shelter Island. During the weekend retreat, they bonded and participated in training sessions on peer-to-peer support and bringing strength, resilience and kindness to their school. COURTESY SOUTHAMPTON SCHOOL DISTRICT

Westhampton Beach Elementary School students are learning about farming from organic farmer and educator Renato Stafford as part of a PTA-sponsored outdoor classroom project. During the session, students created a compost pile that will break down into soil for use in the greenhouse’s garden beds. Students also learned how to harvest and store various seeds for the future and tried greens that were grown in the greenhouse. COURTESY WESTHAMPTON BEACH SCHOOL DISTRICT

Westhampton Beach Elementary School students are learning about farming from organic farmer and educator Renato Stafford as part of a PTA-sponsored outdoor classroom project. During the session, students created a compost pile that will break down into soil for use in the greenhouse’s garden beds. Students also learned how to harvest and store various seeds for the future and tried greens that were grown in the greenhouse. COURTESY WESTHAMPTON BEACH SCHOOL DISTRICT

Westhampton Beach Elementary School students are learning about farming from organic farmer and educator Renato Stafford as part of a PTA-sponsored outdoor classroom project. During the session, students created a compost pile that will break down into soil for use in the greenhouse’s garden beds. Students also learned how to harvest and store various seeds for the future and tried greens that were grown in the greenhouse. COURTESY WESTHAMPTON BEACH SCHOOL DISTRICT

Three Bridgehampton School students represented the district’s music program at the Suffolk County Music Educators’ Day of Tuba and Euphonium, recently held at Central Islip High School. Students seventh-grader Yaredci Chavez, seventh-grader Kate Vinski, and eighth-grader Summer Lillie, accompanied by music teacher Dave Elliot, participated in rehearsals and clinics, culminating in a concert featuring guest artists the All-County Tuba-Euphonium Ensemble, the Faculty Ensemble, the Long Island Tuba Quartet and the Massed Tuba Ensemble. COURTESY BRIDGEHAMPTON SCHOOL DISTRICT

Sagaponack School students recently visited the Bridgehampton Firehouse where they got a tour from Chief Nicholas Hemby and EMS Captain Taylor Vecsey. COURTESY SAGAPONACK SCHOOL DISTRICT