Six students from Ward Melville High School were named semifinalists in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program. Congratulations to Katie Duong, Alexander Singer, Sean Skinner, Alexander Song, Michael Wei and Aimee Yang.

These academically talented high school seniors are among the 16,000 semifinalists from across the nation who scored exceptionally well on the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT). Semifinalists represent less than 1% of the nation’s graduating seniors. Around 95% of semifinalists are expected to attain finalist standing and go on to compete for scholarships. The district wishes these six students the best as they continue in the competition.

Date Added: 9/16/2024

Two Ward Melville seniors and two recent graduates were recently selected to have their work displayed in the prestigious All-American High School Film Festival. Congratulations to seniors Sophia Anderson and Jeremiah Moody, and to Ward Melville High School alumni Rafael Bennett and Hannah Kravets. The AAHSFF is the premier destination for talented high school filmmakers and media arts enthusiasts from around the world.

The four students were chosen as Official Selections, which are films that will be screened at the festival from Oct. 18-20. Each year, thousands of films are submitted by student filmmakers from around the globe and the best are selected by a panel of judges as Official Selections. All Official Selections are eligible to be nominated for an award which will be announced on Oct. 20. The festival takes place each year in New York City.

Date Added: 9/13/2024

The Three Village Central School District paid tribute to Patriot Day on Sept. 11 in a series of important lessons and observances.

In social studies classes at the secondary level, students learned about the tragic events of 9/11. Marking 23 years since the attacks, classes aimed to emphasize the importance of remembrance and memorialization, while also highlighting the strength of humanity and the spirit of service. Many teachers utilized a webinar from the 9/11 Memorial and Museum which included personal stories from a member of the FDNY, a 9/11 family member and a New York City waterway boat captain. The webinar also featured filmmakers Jules and Gédéon Naudet, who were documenting the FDNY on Sept. 11, 2001, and captured footage inside the North Tower throughout the morning.

As a symbol of solidarity and remembrance, Ward Melville High School displayed American flags along Old Town Road. Additionally, several elementary schools, including Minnesauke and Nassakeag, placed flags on the front lawns of their buildings. Across the district, students wore red, white and blue to acknowledge Patriot Day.

Through these lessons and activities, students were educated about the events, fostered an understanding of hope and resilience and paid tribute to the victims and heroes.

Click here to view the Minnesauke slideshow.

Click here to view the Ward Melville High School slideshow.

Date Added: 9/11/2024

Three Village students in prekindergarten through 12th grade streamed through the doors of their respective school buildings, prepared for a new year of learning on Sept. 3. The students were warmly welcomed by members of the Board of Education, the administration, faculty and staff with many of the campuses decorated with “welcome back” signs and balloons.

Students quickly found their classrooms and became reacquainted with their peers and teachers, followed by a full day of instruction.

Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kevin Scanlon reported that opening day was a huge success and that he was excited to see such enthusiasm from the school community.

Click here to view the Students Are Ready for the 24-25 Year slideshow.

Date Added: 9/6/2024