School News, October 12, Southampton Town

Hampton Bays High School students explored a wide variety of college and career options during their school’s annual Fall College Fair on September 28. During the event, students learned more about state and private colleges from school representatives. COURTESY HAMPTON BAYS SCHOOL DISTRICT

Hampton Bays Middle School students recently took part in Sandy Hook Promise’s annual Start With Hello Week. The program's goal is to teach students the skills they need to reach out to those who may be dealing with social isolation and create a culture of inclusion and connectedness within their classroom, school and community. During the weeklong program, student leaders greeted their peers at the front door each morning, and all students participated in activities that encouraged peer-to-peer interaction and communication. Family members also took part in the initiative during open house by writing positive messages that were shared on a bulletin board in the main hallway. COURTESY HAMPTON BAYS SCHOOL DISTRICT

The Eastport-South Manor cheerleading team spread spirit during the recent 2023 homecoming pep rally and game. COURTESY EASTPORT-SOUTH MANOR SCHOOL DISTRICT

Southampton High School sophomore Israel Ruiz Nava is among the creative arts students who are kicking off Hispanic Heritage Month with a cultural lesson on one of the oldest art forms — weaving. Students reviewed the rich tradition of weaving styles and techniques of South America that have greatly influenced the craft since 10,000 BC. Building on the school’s Hispanic Heritage Month theme, “Todos Somos, Somos Uno: We Are All, We Are One,” the students also learned about the power of community work. Once complete, their amazing woven works of art will be hung in the school library. COURTESY SOUTHAMPTON SCHOOL DISTRICT

Eastport-South Manor Jr.-Sr. High School senior Ryan Lee was named a National Merit Scholar semifinalist in the 2024 national Merit Scholarship Program. COURTESY EASTPORT-SOUTH MANOR SCHOOL DISTRICT

Eastport-South Manor Jr.-Sr. High School students Brody Burke, left, and Sean O’Neill were named Commended Students in the 2024 National Merit Scholarship Program. COURTESY EASTPORT-SOUTH MANOR SCHOOL DISTRICT

To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, Hampton Bays Middle School students are researching various aspects of Hispanic culture, including poetry, art and music. They are also engaging in learning activities that explore famous Latinas and Latinos, as well as Spanish-speaking countries. The activities surround the theme of “Todos Somos, Somos Uno: We Are All, We Are One.” COURTESY HAMPTON BAYS SCHOOL DISTRICT

Westhampton Beach Elementary School is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month through a variety of activities. Students are sharing biographies of famous Latinos and Latinas over the school’s public address system and on display boards in their school’s hallways. They have also been reading books and watching videos on the importance of Hispanic Heritage Month and the different cultures and traditions within Spanish-speaking countries. COURTESY HAMPTON BAYS SCHOOL DISTRICT

Westhampton Beach Elementary School is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month through a variety of activities. Students are sharing biographies of famous Latinos and Latinas over the school’s public address system and on display boards in their school’s hallways. They have also been reading books and watching videos on the importance of Hispanic Heritage Month and the different cultures and traditions within Spanish-speaking countries. COURTESY HAMPTON BAYS SCHOOL DISTRICT

Hampton Bays Elementary School first grade students in Karly Schmitt’s class have been building on their math skills through a fun and engaging math project. After using the hundreds chart to practice counting, they created fall trees decorated with red, orange, yellow and brown leaves. They counted and sorted the number of leaves they drew of each color, then wrote down their numbers. COURTESY HAMPTON BAYS SCHOOL DISTRICT

Southampton High School seniors Julian Misut and Casey Cartagena have been named National Merit Commended students and are congratulated by Principal Brian Zahn. COURTESY SOUTHAMPTON SCHOOL DISTRICT

As part of Homecoming Spirit Week activities on Oct. 3, students across the Westhampton Beach School District, including at its middle school, wore pink to school to raise breast cancer awareness. COURTESY WESTHAMPTON BEACH SCHOOL DISTRICT

Eastport-South Manor Jr.-Sr. High School musicians, from left, John Schroeder, Grant Burns and Alexander Kapopulos were selected to perform at the NYSSMA All-State Winter Conference. COURTESY EASTPORT0SOUTH MANOR SCHOOL DISTRICT

WRP Fitness member Bruce Bentley collected donations of school supplies for students at Eastport-South Manor Central School District, which he recently presented to Superintendent of Schools Joseph Steimel. The donation included folders, binders, loose leaf paper, composition books, spiral notebooks, backpacks, crayons, colored pencils, markers, pencils, pens, erasers, scissors, rulers, Post-It notes and index cards. COURTESY EASTPORT-SOUTH MANOR SCHOOL DISTRICT