The unmistakable winner of the Rangers vs. Islanders game on April 13 at Madison Square Garden was Shoreham-Wading River’s very own Hannah Scotto. The SWRHS senior, known professionally as Hannah Gracelynn, sang a flawless rendition of the national anthem in front of a sold-out crowd.

Date Added: 4/25/2024

Right before spring break, Wading River School students took a field trip to Shoreham-Wading River High School for a lesson from students in the high school’s Long Island Sustainability class. The class, under the tutelage of science teacher Mr. Kevin Nohejl, were busy (as bees) all winter building a bee apiary. The beautiful spring day was an opportunity to continue to prepare the outdoor space and share some of the knowledge of beekeeping.

The Wading River fifth graders learned about the importance of bees in our ecosystem while also exploring the new apiary in a powerful and collaborative learning experience. They were taught the safe handling of bees with protective suits and smoke canisters, how honey is extracted from hive sleeves, and visited the apiary to see where the bees will live.

“It was a successful visit as I believe everyone left a little more knowledgeable and got to experience it within our district,” said Director of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Dr. Joseph Paolicelli.

According to Wading River Principal Mr. Lou Parrinello the students were positively buzzing about the visit!

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Date Added: 4/24/2024

Miller Avenue School second graders welcomed some special guests – including a duck, an opossum, owls and a turtle – when they attended an informative and hands-on Nature Assembly hosted by Smithtown’s Sweetbriar Nature Center last week. Thanks to teacher Rob Verbeck for capturing these sweet moments!

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Date Added: 4/24/2024

The Shoreham-Wading River School District has named Eric Bramoff as the new Director of Health, Physical Education, Athletics and Nurses effective July 1.

Mr. Bramoff possesses an extensive background in educational leadership, holding New York State professional certifications in school district leadership, physical education, K-12. He is affiliated with numerous professional organizations including as a Section XI policy committee member, a Section XI seeding committee member, a National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association member and a New York State Public High School Athletic Association member.

Mr. Bramoff joins SWR from Oyster Bay-East Norwich Central School District, where he was the Director of Athletics and Physical Education. Before that he was the Director of Athletics in the Sag Harbor Union Free School District and the Bridgehampton School District. He earned a certificate of advanced study in educational administration from LeMoyne College, a masters in instructional technology from AIU Online and a bachelor of physical education, SUNY Cortland.

“We look forward to Mr. Bramoff’s leadership and progressive ideas in building on the many successes of our current athletic program,” Superintendent Gerard Poole said. “Mr. Bramoff will continue to move us in the positive direction of our health and physical education programs to ensure our students have the support systems needed to succeed.”

Current Athletic Director Mr. Mark Passamonte, who has been at the helm since January of 2014, will retire at the end of this school year.

Date Added: 4/24/2024

Miller Avenue students in Courtney Von Bargen’s kindergarten class had some assistance in launching their new Writing Workshop Unit: How To.

Parents Mr. Joe Hubert and Mrs. Jackie Hubert visited the classroom to teach the students how to make pretzels. Mr. Hubert is the Vice President of Operations at Fresh Dining Concepts, a company that owns Auntie Anne’s Pretzels.

He taught the students about the history of the pretzel and brought dough to teach them the steps to make a pretzel. The students got to practice and then each one was given their own freshly baked soft pretzel in addition to pencils, coloring books, bookmarks and a free coupon for another Auntie Anne’s pretzel!

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Date Added: 4/22/2024