The summer enrichment program is in full swing and the classrooms at P.J. Gelinas Junior High School are bustling with fun activities. The program is open to students entering kindergarten through seventh grade and provides hour-long classes that enrich the curriculum and provide opportunities for creative expression.

Throughout the two-week program, students engage in hands-on projects across a variety of subject areas including arts and crafts, food fun and several academic interests. Despite school being out for the summer, students are eager to be back in the classroom for the program.

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Date Added: 7/15/2024

The Board of Education recognized a Minnesauke student and two staff members during its July 2 meeting. Minnesauke Elementary School Principal Mrs. Pickford explained the situation that led to the quick-thinking and life-saving efforts of these individuals.

Last month during lunch in the cafeteria, fourth grader Aidan Sterne noticed one of his friends was in distress. He quickly alerted lunch monitor Jessica Carioshia who successfully performed the Heimlich Maneuver and cleared the food that the student was choking on. The student was seen by the school nurse and cleared to return to class. It’s important to note Aidan was in Mrs. Archer’s class at the time of the incident. Every year, Mrs. Archer does demonstrations of the Heimlich with students in her class.

“Increased awareness amongst her students of the signs of choking and the Heimlich Maneuver surely played a part in the positive outcome of the situation,” Mrs. Pickford said.

Date Added: 7/8/2024

The Three Village Central School District is pleased to announce the appointment of Nicole Farley as the new assistant principal of Setauket Elementary School. The Board of Education appointed Ms. Farley at its July 2 meeting.

Ms. Farley comes to Three Village from the Miller Place School District where she has several years of administrative experience. Most recently, Ms. Farley served as an interim principal where she fostered a collaborative work environment while leading all faculty and staff. Prior to her appointment, Ms. Farley was an assistant principal, as well as the dean of students. She began in the district as a special education teacher in 2008. In addition to her experience in Miller Place, Ms. Farley served as a principal at the Eastern Suffolk BOCES Regional Summer program.

Ms. Farley received her bachelor’s degree from SUNY New Paltz and her master’s degree from Dowling College. Additionally, she holds school building leader and school district leader certificates.

The Three Village Central School District is excited to welcome Ms. Farley. Her appointment is effective Aug. 5.

Date Added: 7/5/2024

The Three Village Central School District Board of Education held its annual reorganizational meeting on July 2 to commence the 2024-2025 school year.

District Clerk Inger Germano began the meeting by swearing in reelected trustee Susan Megroz Rosenzweig. Newly elected trustee Dr. Stanley Bak was sworn in at the May 29 meeting, as he was elected to serve a one-year term previously vacated. Dr. Shaorui Li will be sworn in to begin her new term of office at a later date.

Additionally, Susan Megroz Rosenzweig and Karen Roughley were elected to serve as the board’s president and vice president, respectively. Dr. Stanley Bak was appointed to serve as the district clerk pro tem.

The board of education looks forward to a successful and productive school year ahead.

Date Added: 7/3/2024

Members of the Class of 2024 proudly gathered at Ward Melville High School one final time to celebrate their graduation. Students marched out in front of the building as their family and friends applauded them and the honors orchestra played “Pomp and Circumstance.” The processional was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and a performance of “The Star-Spangled Banner.”

Ward Melville High School Acting Principal Dr. Paul Gold welcomed the crowd and soon-to-be graduates, offering them words of advice for their future endeavors. Additionally, he recognized the students headed into the armed forces after graduation. Board of Education President Susan Megroz Rosenzweig then gave remarks and congratulated the Class of 2024.

Student Government President Nicole Scala stepped up to the podium to present the class gift. The Class of 2024 has enabled construction to begin on the Commons at Ward Melville High School. The Commons will be revamped and renovated to offer a more engaging space for students.

Dr. Gold recognized the top academic leaders of the Class of 2024, beginning with co-salutatorians William McGovern and Michael Zhang. Both students left parting words for their peers.

“As you enter this next chapter of your lives, take all the knowledge and memories you’ve gathered through your years in Three Village and pave the way for the amazing futures that lie ahead of each and every one of you. And remember that today is a gift – always live it and appreciate the present moment,” McGovern said.

“Trust me when I say this, you will find being yourself is not only a liberation from crushing self-consciousness, but a path to success. I urge you to take this path for yourself and not just follow a societal dogma,” Zhang said.

Following the co-salutatorian address, Dr. Gold introduced Class of 2024 valedictorian Katherine Liang. Liang reminded the graduating class of their time in Three Village schools, as well as their potential to shape the future.

“We will always be echoes of the sophomores who trickled into this building, nervous and excited for high school. We will always be echoes of the steadfast teachers and administrators who shaped our cores. We, as a rolling river emerging from today’s graduation, will leave canyons and valleys in our wake. We will shape the future of our country,” said Liang.

After the student speeches, members of the graduating class stepped across the stage to receive their diplomas from Dr. Gold and the Three Village Board of Education. They returned to their seats where they turned their tassels and tossed their caps into the air, officially designating them as graduates of Ward Melville High School.

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Date Added: 7/1/2024