The P.J. Gelinas Junior High School math team did exceptionally well in the New York Math League Contests this school year. Gelinas ranked first for both seventh and eighth grade out of all schools who participated from Suffolk County. Additionally, Gelinas eighth grade students earned second place out of 26 schools in New York State. Congratulations to all team members and coaches Mr. Hanscom and Mr. Misho.

Every contest has questions from different areas of mathematics. They are meant to encourage student interest and confidence in math through solving worthwhile problems.

Date Added: 4/18/2024

Ward Melville High School students in the TEAM WARD club visited P.J. Gelinas and R.C. Murphy Junior High Schools to offer advice and encouragement about moving up to the high school. The club name stands for Targeting Emotional and Mental Wellbeing and Recovery Development, and is made up of student-athletes.

Eight high school students sat on the panel, “Inside the Mind of a Patriot” at each building. The panel was led by Ward Melville High School counselor and mental health and performance coach Leah Jantzen. Ms. Jantzen asked the high school students questions to answer for their younger peers. Students touched on several topics including balancing schoolwork and extracurriculars, handling stress and the many resources available at Ward Melville. The seventh and eighth graders were eager to interact with the high school student-athletes and hear about their experiences.

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Date Added: 4/16/2024

P.J. Gelinas Junior High School student Ziya Yin was named a second-place winner in the Walt Whitman Birthplace Association 2024 Student Poetry Contest for her piece, “They Call Her Liberty.”

The theme of this year’s contest was Walt Whitman’s poem, “Song of the Open Road.” Students were challenged to use their poetic voice and Whitman’s literary device of free verse to explain their own “road,” or journey, in 30 lines or less. Yin was invited to the award ceremony at the Walt Whitman Birthplace on May 5.

Date Added: 4/16/2024

Several Three Village Central School District students were named winners in this year’s Helen Stein Shack Picture Book Contest. Gelinas Junior High School student Elizabeth Wright won first prize in the Grades 7-9 category for her book, “Danny’s Birthday.” In the Grades 10-12 category, Ward Melville High School student Julia Hou won first prize for “Billy the Unusual Giraffe.” Second prize was also awarded to Ward Melville High School students. Claire Sloniewsky authored the book, “Sleepless Saturday,” which featured illustrations from Justine Bushman.

This marked the 10th year celebrating creative writing and artistic talent through the Picture Book Contest. Winners receive a monetary award and have their books added to a local collection at the Emma S. Clark Memorial Library.

Date Added: 4/15/2024

Students from both junior high schools stepped on stage for their spring productions in front of live audiences. P.J. Gelinas presented “Little Women,” whereas R.C. Murphy students put on a performance of “Grease.” Both shows engaged the audience with wonderful musical numbers and acting!

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Click here to view the Murphy Grease photo slideshow.

Date Added: 4/3/2024