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Members of the Board of Education celebrated the district’s athletic directors and Superintendent of Schools Dr. Ralph Ferrie at their June 18 meeting.
On May 31, Sewanhaka High School’s French Club took a trip to see Cirque du Soleil in Queens. The club saw an amazing performance and learned about the history of Cirque, dating back to the 1980s in Montreal.
Sewanhaka High School students from Mrs. Foley’s AP Chemistry class visited second graders at Stewart Manor School to share some exciting science demonstrations and activities.
New Hyde Park Memorial’s Science Research Program, which included one seventh grader from Mrs. Sideridis’s class, five of Ms. Phillip’s eighth graders, eight of Mrs. Radonis’s ninth graders, and 24 students made up of Mrs. Stone’s sophomores, juniors and seniors competed at the Long Island Science Congress in both the Junior and Senior Divisions on April 9 and 10, respectively.
Next year Sewanhaka is offering an AP Capstone class for the first time ever in the district.
On June 7, Sewanhaka High School eighth graders in Ms. Jessica Stillman’s English class presented as part of a Research Symposium. All year, the students have been researching in the library, reading multiple texts and working on a presentation as part of the end-of-the-year symposium.
Floral Park Memorial highlights students and staff members who are unique gems each month. The school is committed to raising awareness and sensitivity to promote a sense of belonging and community. Congratulations to all the May Gems!
Sewanhaka High School teacher and coach Mike Sakowich and Elmont teacher and coach Justin Cassano organized a youth lacrosse program for the Elmont community.
Three New Hyde Park students earned recognition in the eSchoolData Art Contest. The annual art contest runs regionally in New York during the school year for students in districts utilizing the eSchoolData Student Information System.
The Sewanhaka Jazz Ensemble performed at the annual Sewanhaka Central Council of PTA’s Installation Dinner at the Stewart Manor Country Club on June 11.
Congratulations to the following senior athletes from Sewanhaka High School, who will continue playing sports in college.
The H. Frank Carey High School Class of 2023 was posed a challenge at the beginning of the fourth marking period: By May 24, in English, math, social studies and science, students must have a 90% marking period average; a 95% homework average; all labs completed in Living Environment; a completed research paper in English; and no disciplinary instances. Students knew if they met the above criteria, they would be invited to a luncheon in their honor.
Congratulations to Sewanhaka High School teacher Ms. Rachel Pantorno on being given a Coca Cola Educator of Distinction Award for Exemplary Dedication in the Field of Education.
Students in Mrs. Faggioni’s AP U.S. Government and Politics classes, as part of a community service campaign, created a mural for the social studies corridor.
