Three exceptional students from Ward Melville High School – Allexia Chou (grade 12), Zoe Churgel (grade 10) and Jacob Zilberstein (grade 12) – have been named recipients of the prestigious Students Building Bridges Award, presented by the Jewish Community Relations Council of Long Island (JCRC-LI).

The students were recognized during a Holocaust Remembrance Commemoration held on May 8, where they were honored by members of the New York State Senate and Assembly representing Suffolk County, as well as JCRC-LI officials.

The Students Building Bridges Award celebrates young individuals who demonstrate a commitment to fostering inclusive, compassionate and civically engaged communities. Allexia, Zoe and Jacob were selected for their outstanding leadership, dedication to service and efforts to promote understanding among diverse groups – values that are essential to building a better and more unified society.

Ward Melville High School and the Three Village community are proud of these students’ accomplishments and their meaningful contributions to strengthening our community.

Date Added: 5/9/2025

From April 24-27, Ward Melville High School students Joanna Huang and Ariella Mossey proudly represented the Three Village Central School District at the prestigious NAfME (National Association for Music Education) All-Eastern Division Conference, held in Hartford, Connecticut.

The event brought together the finest All-State student musicians from across the East Coast, spanning from Maine to Maryland. Selected through a highly competitive process, Joanna and Ariella were among the elite performers recognized for their exceptional musical talent.

Joanna Huang, a senior, serves as concertmaster of the Chamber Orchestra and is a leading violin soloist on Long Island. She will be pursuing a major in violin performance next year.

Ariella Mossey, a junior, is an active member of the Camerata, Chamber Ensemble and Symphony Orchestra at WMHS, showcasing her versatility and dedication to music.

Congratulations to Joanna and Ariella on this outstanding achievement.

Date Added: 5/8/2025

The Ward Melville High School Wind Ensemble was recently selected to perform at a distinguished Long Island music festival, under the direction of its conductor, Mr. Daniel Hayes, and guest conductor Randall Standridge, a nationally recognized composer.

In preparation for the event, Mr. Standridge visited Ward Melville on Monday, April 28, to lead a masterclass with the ensemble. During his visit, he worked closely with the students on several musical selections, including one of his own compositions.

In addition to the ensemble’s featured performance, several Ward Melville students were selected to perform with the 2025 Tilles Festival Band. This ensemble brought together top student musicians from LIU Post and 35 Long Island high schools, and was conducted by both Mr. James McRoy, director of bands at LIU Post, and Mr. Standridge.

Selection as a featured performing group at this festival is considered a significant achievement in the Long Island music community and reflects the dedication and talent of both the students and their director.

Date Added: 5/7/2025

The Three Village Central School District proudly congratulates two exceptional Ward Melville High School student-athletes for their recent county-level honors.

Senior Brennan Kurtz has been selected to Suffolk County’s esteemed Golden Eleven Team, which recognizes top senior football players who excel academically and athletically. His leadership on and off the field exemplifies the qualities celebrated by this prestigious award.

Sophomore Hudson Philbrick has been named to the Orlin & Cohen Player of the Week Team, a recognition given to standout student-athletes for their exceptional weekly performances.

Congratulations to Brennan and Hudson on these impressive achievements

Date Added: 5/2/2025

Ward Melville High School junior Nataniela Khanimova and her teammates from BOCES recently captured the state championship for their promotional bulletin board design at a statewide competition held in Syracuse. Competing against 18 other schools from across New York, Nataniela’s team impressed the judges with their creativity and design skills.

As part of the Art/Visual Design program at the Gary D. Bixhorn Technical Center at BOCES, Nataniela has demonstrated outstanding talent and dedication. The team’s victory at the state level has earned them a spot at the national competition, which will take place in Atlanta later this year.

Congratulations to Nataniela and her team on this exciting achievement.

 

Date Added: 4/28/2025