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Please note, the Calendar is subject to change, so please check the
South Country School District's website for updates during the school
year.
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Student Recognition at Dellecave Awards Ceremony
Kara Rosenberg and Cole Cipp were recognized this past Sunday, June 10th at the 18th annual Dellecave Awards Ceremony. The ceremony recognizes a male and female senior athlete, from each of the Suffolk County School Districts, who achieved significant recognition in athletic competition, academics and community service. Cole and Kara both received All-County recognition in their sports, are academic leaders in the building and demonstrate leadership in community involvement. Cole will be continuing his education at SUNY Binghamton and Kara will be attending Molloy College.
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New York Blood Services Recognizes Bellport High School’s National Honor Society
Bellport High School’s National Honor Society was recently recognized, along with 14 other school districts, by New York Blood Services. The students held three blood drives and collected 321 pints in total, receiving a Silver Award. All schools were treated to a NY Yankee game where there was a special ceremony on field recognizing each school and their contributions. A great time was had by all who attended. Thank you to everyone who donated and worked to make each drive a success.
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South Country Central School District Recognizes Retirees and Newly Tenured Staff
At a meeting held on June 13, 2018, at Bellport High School, the South
Country Central School District Board of Education recognized the following
retirees and thanked them for their service:
Bellport High School: Kate DePaola, Gail Goodman, John
Long, Kathleen Stanganelli and Donald Uhrie
Bellport Middle School: Jon Baker, Maureen Della Rocca,
Susan Ford, Robert Laino, Barbara McMahon-Yusko, Carmine Pastore and Craig
Surrusco
Frank P. Long Intermediate School: Diane Etzel, Constance
Havens, Robin Kinigson, Mary Pearce, Margaret Wahlfeld and Cheryl White
Brookhaven Elementary School: Barbara Muller and Kathleen
Munisteri
Kreamer Elementary School: Susan Mineo, Mary Winfield,
Catherine Morgani, Pat Smith and Dorothy Zlatniski
Verne W. Critz Elementary School: Jacqueline Kramer and
Victoria DeRossa
Central Office/Student Support Services: David Seyfert and
Jordyn LaGrega
The Bellport High School Culinary students provided an array of cuisine
beautifully presented during a celebration for the retirees and tenure
candidates. SCCSD is grateful for the commitment, dedication and years of
service of the hard-working and compassionate retirees of this District and
extend our heartfelt best wishes for a happy and healthy retirement.
SCCSD also extends congratulations to the following newly tenured teachers
and administrators:
- Robert Cuffie, Physical Education Teacher at BHS/FPL
- Dawn Reuter, Special Education Teacher at BHS
- Natalie Baeza, Elementary Teacher at BRK
- Tirsa Oliva, Elementary Teacher at BRK
- Amy Brennan, Director of Elementary Education
- Sam Gergis, Assistant Superintendent for Finance & Management Services
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South Country Student Athletic Commendations
The South Country Central School District Board of Education recognized
student athletes Kyler Pizzo and Shakeese Byrd at the May 16th Board of
Education Meeting for their All-County honors. Kyler Pizzo is a three sport
athlete participating in football, winter track and spring track. He
achieved All-County honors for the 55 meter hurdle in winter track and
competed in the State Championships in February. He is currently ranked #1
in Suffolk County in the 400 intermediate hurdles.
Shakeese Byrd is a two sport athlete participating in football and
wrestling. He is the 2018 League 4 Champion 195 lb. wrestler for Bellport
and placed 4th in the Suffolk County Wrestling Championships which earned
him All-County honors.
The Board presented certificates to Kyler and Shakeese and congratulated
them on their outstanding achievements.
Pictured left to right: Dr. Joseph Giani, Superintendent of Schools, Mr.
Robert McIntyre, Director of Athletics, Health & Physical Education,
Shakeese Byrd, Kyler Pizzo, Board President Cheryl A. Felice and Mr. Tim
Hogan, Principal of Bellport High School
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Bellport High School Musical Production Student Commendations
Student representatives from the Bellport High School Music Program were commended at a Board of Education meeting recently for their work and talents in the drama production, school musical and variety show. The following students received certificates from the Board of Education: Abena Amoako-Ababio, Emily Caruso, Karl Charles, Lily Codrington, Kaitlyn De Vito, Gillian Donaghy, Kai Hatcher, Joseph Murphy, Randolf James Nombrado, Shannon Parache, Emily Rinfret, Glorissa Thomas, Sarah Vaccaro, Lacey Walsh, Jordan Watkins.
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Suffolk Zone Elementary Physical Education Teacher of the Year
Congratulations to South Country Central School District’s physical
education teacher, Kerry Hogan, named Suffolk Zone Elementary Physical
Education Teacher of the Year! Ms. Hogan is an activist for physical
education and has planned the Suffolk Zone Awards for middle schools and
elementary schools all over Suffolk County for the third year in a row.
Pictured left to right, Dr. Joseph Giani, Superintendent of Schools, Mr.
Robert McIntyre, Director of Athletics, Health & Physical Education, Ms.
Kerry Hogan, Physical Education Teacher and Board President Cheryl A. Felice.
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NYSSBA's Board of Excellence Award
South Country Central School District’s Board of Education President, Cheryl
A. Felice, was recently honored with the NYSSBA Award of Excellence through
the New York State School Board Associations’ School Board University
Recognition Program which recognizes Board Trustees who have gone above and
beyond and earned hours towards their Trusteeship. Congratulations,
President Felice!
Pictured left to right: Dr. Joseph Giani, Superintendent of Schools, Board
President Cheryl A. Felice and Board Vice President Regina Hunt
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Fine and Performing Art Show at Bellport High School
Bellport High School recently held a Fine and Performing Art Show featuring district wide student artists. The show thrilled the senses with beautiful artwork and music by South Country’s own talented artists and musicians.
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Frank P. Long Intermediate School Art Display at Brookhaven Library
Here comes spring! Frank P. Long Intermediate School's amazing artists are celebrating the changing of the seasons with birds, butterflies, and flowers. Some of the artists went outside to paint in the Plein Air style and produced colorful and skilled representations of the flora found in their own courtyard! The students used vibrant relief printmaking to celebrate the birds that have come back after winter. Come out to see their work at the Brookhaven Library!
Above,
left to right:
Madeline Fox, Lily Dible, Anthony Messina
Left:
Meaghan Delillo
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Suffolk County French Poetry Contest-2018
Bellport High School French students participated at the Suffolk County
French Poetry Contest held at the Brentwood High School. The American
Association of Teachers of French (AATF), Suffolk Chapter, organized this
Contest.
Students were competing in three different categories: Recitation, Original
Poetry and Calligramme (a drawing made using words of the poem instead of
lines). Our French students did a fantastic job and won 19 awards, more than
any other participating school. Congratulations to all! What an amazing
achievement!
Winners:
In Recitation
(French Level II):
Eric Ceballos – 1st Place
Mariah Chavez – 2nd Place
Jonel Poueriet – 3rd Place
(French Level III):
David Bellante – 2nd Place
Kevin Lopez – 3rd Place
Blanca Ibarra – Honorable Mention
(French Level IV):
Chiara Scharpf – 1st Place
Grace Armann – 3rd Place
Tania Ventura – Honorable Mention
In Original Poetry
(French Level II):
Noah Dedis – 2nd Place
(French Level III):
Veronica Riddick – 2nd Place
Shaliq Cochran – 3rd Place
(French Level IV):
Tyler Brock – Honorable Mention
In Calligramme
(French Level II):
Dream Smith – 1st Place
Vivian Fritz – 2nd Place
Ingrid Revelo – Honorable Mention
(Level French III):
Audrey Barry – 2nd Place
(Level French IV):
Negan Berja – 1st Place
Eloise Kocay – 2nd Place
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Bellport High School Varsity Basketball Team Honored by Town of Brookhaven
On May 3, 2018, the Bellport High School Varsity Basketball Team was recognized by the Town of Brookhaven at the Brookhaven Town Hall for their League 4 Championship this year.
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Bellport High School Robotics Team Honored by Town of Brookhaven
On Thursday, April 12th the Bellport High School Robotics Team was honored
by the Town of Brookhaven. At the Town Board Meeting, Councilman Michael
Loguercio recognized the team for their outstanding achievement in the First
Tech Challenge this year. During the season, the team won their qualifying
tournament on January 28th and placed second in all of Long Island during
the Long Island Championships held at Smithtown West High School on February
11th. Congratulations to the team on an excellent inaugural season!
Pictured from left to right: Coach Rogener, Chris Lannon, Philp Abbate,
Michael Vengroski, Isaiah James, Robert Gronethal, Assistant Coach Canjura
Councilman Michael Loguercio.
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South Country Central School District Once Again Recognized Nationally for Music Education Efforts
The South Country Central School Distrit has been honored with the Best
Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation for its
outstanding commitment to music education. This is the fifth straight year
South Country has received this important designation.
The Best Communities for Music Education designation is awarded to districts
that demonstrate outstanding achievement in efforts to provide music access
and education to all students. To qualify for the Best Communities
designation, South Country answered detailed questions about funding,
graduation requirements, music class participation, instruction time,
facilities, support for the music program, and community music-making
programs. Responses were verified with school officials and reviewed by The
Music Research Institute at the University of Kansas.
This award recognizes that South Country is leading the way with learning
opportunities as outlined in the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). The
legislation guides implementation in the states and replaces the No Child
Left Behind Act (NCLB) which was often criticized for an overemphasis on
testing-while leaving behind subjects such as music. ESSA recommends music
and the arts as important elements of a well-rounded education for all
children.
Research into music education continues to demonstrate educational/cognitive
and social skill benefits for children who make music. In a series of
landmark studies by scientists and researchers at Northwestern University a
link was found between students in community music programs and life-long
academic success, including higher high school graduation rates and college
attendance. In another study from the University, it was discovered that the
benefits of early exposure to music education improves how the brain
processes and assimilates sounds, a trait that lasts well into adulthood.
Beyond the Northwestern research, other studies have indicated that music
education lays the foundation for individual excellence in group settings,
creative problem solving and flexibility in work situations, as well
learning how to give and receive constructive criticism to excel.
A 2015 study supported by The NAMM Foundation, “Striking A Chord,” also
outlines the overwhelming desire by teachers and parents for music education
opportunities for all children as part of the school curriculum.
About The NAMM Foundation
The NAMM Foundation is a nonprofit supported in part by the National
Association of Music Merchants and its approximately 10,300 members around
the world. The foundation advances active participation in music making
across the lifespan by supporting scientific research, philanthropic giving,
and public service programs. For more information about the NAMM Foundation,
please visit www.nammfoundation.org.
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Bellport High School Science and Technology Entry Program Students Attend 20th Annual Statewide STEP Conference
Two Bellport High School 10th grade Science and Technology Entry Program
(STEP) students and their parents attended the 20th Annual Statewide STEP
Student Conference held on March 23-25, 2018 at the Albany Marriott. The
STEP students presented their research at the Conference. Myriam Ibarra and
Kunj Shah took 2nd place in the Biology – Junior Division. Myriam and Kunj
presented their work on blood analysis. There were approximately 59 other
STEP programs from across NYS, with over 500 participants. Both students
will also be honored at the Annual STEP Awards at Suffolk County Community
College on April 28th.
About the STEP Program: The Science and Technology Entry Program (STEP)
increases the number of historically underrepresented and economically
disadvantaged students pursuing careers leading to professional licensure or
professions in mathematics, science, technology and health-related fields.
The program is run by and housed at Suffolk County Community College.
STEP Programs provides students with academic enrichment and research
experience in science, mathematics and technology content areas. Programs
consist of summer and academic year components including:
- Core subject instruction/Regents exam preparation
- Supervised training in research methods
- Internships
- High School and College admissions counseling
- Standardized test preparation
- Career awareness/development activities
There are more than fifty STEP Programs housed at institutions of higher
education and/or professional schools across New York State. Admission to a
STEP program is competitive and requires students to participate in an
application process.
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Bellport High School Art Students at Bay Area of Fine Arts at the Gillette House in Sayville
The Bay Area Friends of Fine Arts held their opening reception for the
annual Student Art Exhibit on Sunday April 15th at the Gillette House in
Sayville. Bellport High School is proud to announce the following results
from the BAFFA Student Invitational Art Exhibit:
Hannah Lupo, Robert DeNiro, 2nd place in Drawing
Kimberly Braun, Untitled, Painting
Ashley Lituma, Untitled, 3rd place in Drawing
Emma Jones, Encased Memories, Honorable mention in Painting
Gillian Donaghy, Touching You, Mixed Media
Caroline Slovensky, Koi Pond, Painting, BEST IN SHOW
Anjali Singh, Self Portrait, 3rd place in Drawing
Jornaysia Gowens, Dancer, 3rd place in Computer Graphics
Dream Smith, Atlanta, 1st place in Mixed Media
Monica Balbuca, Girl with the Blue Eyes, 2nd place in Drawing
Pictured, left to right: Gillian Donaghy, Caroline Slovensky, Monica Balbuca
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Bellport High School ART students at Long Islands Best at Heckscher
Bellport High School Art Department is honored to have, Audrey Barry and
Domenick Nazzaro accepted into this prestigious annual juried exhibit for
high school students. This year the Museum received over 385 entries from 63
schools across Nassau and Suffolk Counties with 80 works chosen for display.
Bellport High School Art Department is proud to announce that sophomore
Audrey Barry has received the Renzo S. Bianchi Scholarship award for her
achievement in drawing at Heckscher Museums Long Island Best exhibit.
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Bellport High School Parrish Art Awards
Bellport High School Art Department is proud to announce the following
awards from the Parrish 2018 Student Exhibition:
Gillian Donaghy, Light After Dark, mixed media, Bellport High
School
Emma Jones, The Eternal Reach, graphite, Bellport High School
Alexis Schnyer, Scarecrow, digital photograph, Bellport High School
Tyler Brock, Recycled Roads, mixed media, Bellport High School
Katherine Vignona, Silhouette, computer graphics, Bellport High
School
Caroline Slovensky, Self Portrait, pencil, Bellport High School
Neill Slaughter of LIU selected six of our students to receive an Award of
Excellence based on work in the Parrish’s 2018 Student Exhibition.
An awards ceremony and reception was held on Saturday, March 3rd at 3pm. All
exhibiting students received certificates of participation and select
seniors receive awards of excellence.
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Bellport High School Holds First Evening of Excellence
On Tuesday, March 27, 2018, Bellport High School held its first annual
“Evening of Excellence.” This night recognized the top thirty-six seniors
who maintained a ninety-three and above cumulative grade point average
during their seven semesters in high school. These students came together
and selected six teachers, one from each building in the District, to be
honored as teachers who were the most inspirational and influential during
their time in the South Country Central School District.
Throughout the event, attendees feasted on delicious food prepared by our
culinary students, listened to wonderful live student music and viewed
beautiful student artwork from all over the District. Congratulations to our
distinguished seniors and our honored teachers on receiving such a
remarkable achievement!
Congratulations to the Class of 2018 Distinguished Seniors: Abena
Amoako-Ababio, Jerome Belford, Jamie Benavides, Thomas Brock, Emily
Cafarella, Kelvin Canales, Kari Charles, Cole Cipp, Nicholas Cornacchiulo,
Travis Cutter, Anna Donnelly, Christopher Feliz, Natalie Gomez, Kai Hatcher,
Molly Honce, Sofia Jordan, Ryan Kane, Olivia Kulasa, Stephen Livigni, Dylan
Lobasso, Deasha Loftin, Michelle Lopez, Alyssa Negron, Jessica Nobile,
Samantha Okula, Alexa Promutico, Collin Reich, Tomas Rentas, Kara Rosenberg,
Yanlee Salinas, Alexis Schuyer, Lauren Sweeney, Michael Umbarila, Sarah
Vaccaro, Trevor Virno, Eileen Yanza
Honored Teachers pictured left to right: Mary Winfield, Adrienne Fernandes, Robin Montick, Elizabeth Travers, Rose Menikos, Rob Keenan
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Bellport High School Seeks Wall of Fame Nominations
The Bellport High School Wall of Fame is a project intended to celebrate distinguished graduates of Bellport High School. Nominees will be evaluated on the basis of their contributions to their profession and their community. Graduates may be nominated by anyone within the South Country community and a selection committee will evaluate the application. Click here for more information.
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BHS Virtual Enterprise Students Honored
From Empire Crates:
Erick Madora-Bustos, Webmaster, Dylan Lobasso,
Chief Marketing Officer and Collin Reich, CEO
From Portside Sweets:
Rafael Vargas, Webmaster, Stephen Livigni,
VP of Marketing and Abena Ababio, CEO
Students in Virtual Enterprise classes are enjoying success as they
compete with high school firms from Long Island and across the country.
BHS firms have received honors from Virtual Enterprise International for
their company websites.
Portside Sweets website
www.portsidesweets.com was ranked in the top 10% in the country and
Empire Crates website
www.empirecrates.com
was ranked in the top 25% in the country. There are over 1000 virtual
firms in the USA! Additionally, in January at the Long Island Trade Show,
Empire Crates won gold for salesmanship and silver for their website and
video commercial.
Courtesy of the South Country School District
Art Display at Frank P. Long Intermediate School
Bright colors and mythical creatures are just a few of the wonders that are on display at the Brookhaven Library this season. Many of the 5th grade students of Frank P. Long Intermediate School created their own interpretations of traditional folk art animals or “Alebrijes” from Mexico. The Alebrijes on display are brilliantly colored drawings of fantastical creatures that are of the students' own creation! The 4th grade students have been delving into the art of Georgia O'Keeffe. Their large chalk drawings of her close-up flowers are enthusiastic and beautiful representations. The artwork will be on display from March until May so that all of the students and parents will be able to view their wonderful work!
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Bellport High School Robotics Team Honored
Seven Bellport High School students were recently recognized by the South
Country Central School District Board of Education for their contributions
to the Robotics Team. Team Advisor Charles Rogener introduced the team
members and congratulated them for their hard work and dedication. The
Robotics Team gave a demonstration for the Board.
The following team members were honored: Michael Vengroski, Isaiah James,
Thomas Miller, Christopher Lannon, Philip Abbate, Jake D’Esposito, Robert
Gronenthal.
The young men came in first place in the recent First Tech Challenge
Robotics Tournament. Congratulations!
Pictured (left to right): Jaime Canjura, Team Advisor Charles Rogener,
Superintendent Dr. Joseph Giani, Michael Vengroski, Isaiah James, Thomas
Miller, Christopher Lannon, Philip Abbate, Jake D’Espositio and Board of
Education President Cheryl A. Felice. Not pictured: Robert Gronenthal
Courtesy of the South Country School District
Bellport Middle School’s Outstanding Musical Performance
The cast and crew of Fame Jr. did an amazing job on their performance during Martin Luther King Jr. weekend! Their talent and energy brought this 1980’s story alive as the audience enjoyed a trip down memory lane and the feeling of excitement as the students danced and sang their way to FAME!
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Post-season Honors for South Country School District Winter Athletes
Congratulations to the following Bellport High School winter athletes for
achieving post-season honors:
All League Wrestlers
195 - Shakeese Byrd – Champion (All – County)
220 - Ben Greene - Champion
106 - Phil Trowbridge - 2nd
132 - Garrett Kusa - 2nd
145 - Charlie Rose - 2nd
182 - D'Andre Russell - 2nd
120 - Robert Belcher - 3rd
138 - James Highsmith
160 - Josh Leidig - 3rd
170 - Randall Ulloa - 3rd
152 - Domenick Nazzaro
132 - Jake Mulle - 4th
285 - Carlos Maldonado - 4th
All County Winter Track
Kyler Pizzo – All County Winter Track 55 meter hurdles
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Bellport High School Seniors Honored for Excellence in the Classroom
The Town of Brookhaven’s Black History Commission is honoring eight Bellport
High School seniors for their outstanding academic achievement. This
celebration of Black culture, along with recognizing these high-achieving
students, is a great event for the students and their families. The
following students will be recognized on February 2nd, 2018, at the 27th
Annual Black History Month Celebration:
Abena Amoako-Ababaio
Jerome Belford
Karl Charles
Christian Craig
Tyra Ferrell
Kai Hathcher
Deasha Loftin
Kayla Riley
These eight students embody the high standards and expectations Bellport
High School sets for all of their students and we encourage you to join us
in celebrating their achievements.
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Bellport High School Robotics Team Places 1st
The Bellport High School Robotics Team came in first place in the First Tech Challenge Robotics tournament on Sunday, January 28th. The competition, held at Sewanhaka High School in Floral Park, had a total of 23 teams compete and was a qualifying tournament. The team will now compete for the Long Island Championship in the FIRST Tech Challenge held in Smithtown on February 11th. Congratulations to the team!
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Bellport High School Supports Our Troops
Mrs. Hays’ Economics Classes want to thank everyone who donated to Support Our Troops and contributed to the gingerbread house raffle and sale. Over $300 worth of goods, 4 boxes, was sent to Special Forces Troops in Afghanistan and $125 was donated to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. The Economics students who made this happen devoted their time and other valuable resources in producing their gingerbread houses and villages. The students wrote letters and season’s greetings to our troops and told them about themselves and thanked the troops for their service to our country. These students are amazing people who took off running with this effort to bring smiles to our troops’ faces during this holiday season and donated funds to children in need.
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Eastern Suffolk Academy of Applied Technology Quarter 1 Honor Students
Bellport High School is pleased to recognize twenty-two (22) high school
BOCES students for demonstrating outstanding achievement by being named to
the first quarter Honor Roll for their respective Career and Technology
courses. In total, eleven (11) students were recognized from the Gary
Bixhorn Technical Center (Bellport) and eleven (11) students from the Edward
J. Milliken Technical Center (Oakdale).
These students have shown responsibility in the classroom, commitment to
their work ethic and maintained a GPA of ninety or above with fewer than
five absences.
Students pictured above (top row): Josue Arriaza, Randall Ulloa, Steven
Perez-Pagan, Conor Schlosser, Meagan Porter, Paul Carreno, Eliasar Cruz,
Anthony Lopez Benavidez, BHS Principal Mr. Hogan. (Bottom Row) BOCES Liaison
Mrs. Glynn, Flora Haynes, Kimberly Dean, Emma Walker, Jennifer Gonzalez,
Veronica Campoverde, Jessica Mone, Krista Romano, Hana Mackin, Evelyn Gomez,
Briana Matias, Eddie Gibson.
Not Pictured: Emily Mungavin, Danny Nocera, and Dayana Rodriquez
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Art Display at Frank P. Long Intermediate School
The exceptionally talented students at Frank P. Long Intermediate School have been very busy in the art room this year! They have been visually reflecting on the world outside them. Students have painted the changing colors of the foliage, the last of the summer sunflowers, and some of the New York State animal residents. Their paintings and drawings are a rich homage to the fall season and the unique lens of which our students experience it. The students are so proud to exhibit their delightful pieces in the Brookhaven Library for everyone to see. The first show will run from November through January so that both parents and students will have the opportunity to see their work.
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ENL Thanksgiving Feast Celebrated at Bellport High School
The ENL department at Bellport High School celebrated Thanksgiving with
their students with a grand feast. Students enjoyed the cultural experience
of a traditional Thanksgiving feast, including turkey, mashed potatoes,
stuffing, cranberry sauce, and even apple pie. All of the students who
attended dined together at one, long, banquet-style table, where they talked
and laughed as they enjoyed the feast and dining music.
Students who attended the feast gained an entry ticket by submitting a
written paragraph about what they are grateful for. The writings were
heartfelt and truly represented the spirit of Thanksgiving. During the
celebration, students and teachers took the opportunity to speak about the
many things that they are thankful for in their lives. It was a fine
Thanksgiving celebration for all.
A special thank you was given to the culinary department who roasted the
turkeys for the feast.
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Bellport High School Suffolk Zone Award Winners
Congratulations to Bellport High School Seniors Ryan Baumann and Emma
Johnsen, the 2017 recipients of the Suffolk Zone Award! Given by the New
York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance,
this prestigious award is given annually to one male and one female from
each high school who have demonstrated excellence both in the classroom and
on the athletic field. Nominees are selected based upon outstanding physical
education achievement, scholarship in the classroom, exceptional character
and leadership qualities. Both students were acknowledged at a recent Board
of Education meeting in recognition of their wonderful achievement!
Pictured left to right: High School Principal Tim Hogan, Board of Education
President Cheryl A. Felice, Emma Johnsen, Ryan Baumann, Athletic Director
Robert McIntyre and Superintendent of Schools Dr. Joseph Giani.
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Nine Bellport High School Musicians Selected For 2017 All-County Performing Ensembles
Nine Bellport High School musicians were chosen to participate in the 2017
High School All-County Music Festival. The Suffolk Chapter of the New York
State Council of Administrators of Music Education (NYSCAME) and the Suffolk
Music Educators’ Association (SCMEA) sponsor this event jointly.
Bellport has representatives in three performing groups, the All-County
Treble Choir, Symphonic Band and Symphony Orchestra. Over 14 hours of
rehearsals will culminate in a concert performance at Hauppauge High School
on Friday, November 17, 2017.
Selections were made based upon each student’s NYSSMA Solo Festival rating
and nominations submitted by school music teachers last June. This festival
recognizes Suffolk’s most accomplished high school music students in grades
11 and 12. Representing Bellport High School are:
Valentina Banellis - Viola - Symphony
Orchestra
Angelina Caroli - Clarinet - Symphonic Band
Kai Hatcher - Viola - Symphony Orchestra
Erin Kelly - Soprano 2 - Treble Choir
Maya McCullough - Alto 2 - Treble Choir
Emmaly Seaman - Soprano 2 - Treble Choir
Sarah Vaccaro - Viola - Symphony Orchestra
Tyler Zapata - Trumpet - Symphony Orchestra
Andrew Zimlinghaus - Alto Saxophone - Symphonic Band
The music department is very proud to have Valentina, Angelina, Kai, Erin,
Maya, Emmaly, Sarah, Tyler and Andrew represent Bellport High School and the
South Country Central School District at this highly celebrated event!
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School Board Honored for Commitment to Children
On October 25, 2017, Brookhaven Elementary School honored the South Country Central School District Board of Education members with a dinner and presentation given by the Dual Language Program. During School Board Recognition Week, Brookhaven Elementary School Administrators, Dr. Kathleen Munisteri and Dr. Rebecca Raymond, along with the children from the Dual Language Program presented Board members with gifts in recognition of their commitment to the South Country community. Assemblyman Dean Murray also attended the celebration and presented certificates to the School Board members. The members serving the South Country Central School District are as follows: Cheryl A. Felice, President, Regina Hunt, Vice President, Lisa Di Santo, Dr. Anthony Griffin, Carol Malin, Jack Nix and Chris Picini.
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Hispanic Heritage Month at Bellport Middle School
On October 12th, 2017 Bellport Middle School welcomed many members of the South Country community to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. The festivities were coordinated by the students from beginning to end. The night included student cultural presentations, music, dance and food representative of the Hispanic American culture. This great celebration was supported by vendors and community organizations such as S.T.R.O.N.G., Swell Taco, Del Fuego and Rincón Criollo as well as a great team of administrators, guidance counselors and teachers from Bellport Middle School. The main goal for the celebration was to recognize the valuable contributions of the Hispanic American community members and to create a sense of unification among all cultures represented in the South Country Central School District.
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Four Bellport High School Musicians Selected For 2017 All-State Performing Ensembles
The selection committees for the 2017 New York State School Music
Association Conference selected three Bellport High School musicians to
perform at this year’s All-State NYSSMA Winter Music Conference. The
festival and conference will take place in Rochester, NY, beginning
Thursday, November 30 and ending Sunday, December 3. Two days of concert
performances will be held at the renowned Eastman Theater of the Eastman
School of Music.
Each of these students received a perfect score (A+, 100) from state
adjudicators on their solo performances at last spring’s NYSSMA Solo
Festival held at Eastport-South Manor High School last spring.
Bellport High School’s All-State musicians include:
Erin Kelly - Soprano 2 - Chorus (Alternate)
Sarah Vaccaro - Viola - Symphony Orchestra
Tyler Zapata - Trumpet - Symphonic Band
Andrew Zimlinghaus - Clarinet - Band (Alternate)
Each student was notified of their acceptance to the All-State Music
Conference by mail in late August. They are one of 900 NYS student musicians
selected to perform in one of the eight prestigious All-State performing
ensembles. This represents a remarkable achievement, as there were over
6,600 students that auditioned statewide for a position in the All-State
Music Festival. Performing ensembles include the All-State Symphonic Band,
Wind Ensemble, Mixed Chorus, Women’s Chorus, Symphony Orchestra, String
Orchestra, Instrumental and Vocal Jazz Ensemble. South Country had 20 high
school students audition for All-State last spring.
The music department is very proud to have Erin, Sarah, Tyler and Andrew
represent Bellport High School and the South Country Central School District
at this highly celebrated event!
Courtesy of the South Country School District
School Board Recognition Week: October 23rd-27th
The New York State School Boards Association recognizes October 23-27 as
School Board Recognition Week. This is a time to promote awareness and
understanding of the important work performed by school board members. South
Country Central School District is joining all public school districts
across the state to celebrate School Board Recognition Week to honor local
board members for their commitment to South Country and its children.
“It takes strong schools to build a strong community, and these men and
women devote countless hours to making sure our schools are helping every
child learn at a higher level,” Superintendent Dr. Joseph Giani said. “They
make the tough decisions every month and spend many hours studying education
issues and regulations in order to provide the kind of accountability our
citizens expect.”
Dr. Giani said the key work of school boards is to raise student achievement
by:
• Creating a shared vision for the future of education
• Setting the direction of the school district to achieve the highest student
performance
• Providing accountability for student achievement results
• Developing a budget that aligns district resources to improve achievement
• Supporting a healthy school district culture in which to work and to learn
• And much more!
“School board members give the South Country citizens a voice in education
decision making.” Dr. Giani said.
The members serving our district are as follows:
Cheryl A. Felice, President
Regina Hunt, Vice President
Lisa Di Santo
Dr. Anthony Griffin
Carol Malin
Jack Nix
Chris Picini
South Country Central School District recognized school board members with a
dinner and presentation on October 25, 2017, hosted by Brookhaven Elementary
School students and staff.
Courtesy of the South Country School District
Cheering for a Cause
On October 15th, 2017 the Bellport Varsity Cheerleading team participated in the American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk at Jones Beach State Park and cheered on all walkers to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer research. From selling baked goods to breast cancer apparel and taking donations, the team was able to raise $415 for this cause.
Courtesy of the South Country School District
Board of Education Congratulates Commended Student in the 2018 National Merit Scholarship Program
Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Joseph Giani, Board of Education President, Cheryl A. Felice and Bellport High School Principal, Tim Hogan, congratulated Travis Cutter on his achievement as a Commended Student in the 2018 National Merit Scholarship Program.
Courtesy of the South Country School District
South Country Board of Education Welcomes Student Ex-Officio Member, Jordyn LaGrega
Board of Education President, Cheryl A. Felice, welcomes Bellport High School Senior, Jordyn LaGrega, who was recently appointed to serve as the Student Ex-Officio Board Member for the 2017-2018 School Year.
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The above internet links direct to websites of the South Country Central School District. Photos courtesy of South Country Schools.