Superintendent's Message
ARCHIVED SUPERINTENDENT’S MESSAGE
Spring 2025 Superintendent’s Message
Dear Shoreham-Wading River Community,
These past few months have been busy ones in our schools and a time to look at the many accomplishments of our students and staff.
Numerous high school students have been recognized at art shows, a reflection of not only their talents but the keen eye and passion of our teachers who want to showcase the creative works of these young artists. One of our Prodell eighth graders was selected to have her artwork printed on the middle school T-shirts for the eighth grade trip to Washington, D.C. Thanks to the SWR PTO for this engaging idea and thanks to our students for participating in this creative contest. We were honored to host the SCMEA East Division II All-County Festival rehearsals in our high school in March. I was in awe when I witnessed Senior Yiya Hu perform a violin solo – Zigeunerweisen by Pablo de Sarasate – with the High School Symphony Orchestra at the winter concert in March.
Beyond the arts, our Virtual Enterprise students joined more than 1,000 students from across Long Island for the Virtual Enterprise Trade Show, where young entrepreneurs pitched their business ideas to their peers. The two High School robotics teams qualified for the Vex V5 High Stakes Southern New York State championships in March. This is the first time both teams have qualified for the state tournament. Prodell technology students attended the 2025 MagLev competition at Brookhaven National Laboratory on March 26 and brought back new ideas to refine their designs and portfolios and reflect on what they learned.
The new Mock Trial Club began this year with students excited to learn about legal procedure as well as life skills, including public speaking, active listening, teamwork, persuasiveness and self- confidence. Multiple students were named to Newsday Top 100 lists for sports. Enrichment activities related to the arts, field trips, civic engagement, presentations and more are filling the spring days of our students and staff.
From outdoor learning, research opportunities and so much more, Shoreham-Wading River continues to be a great place for learning. I look forward to seeing you at upcoming student performances, awards ceremonies and celebrations.
Sincerely,
Mr. Gerard W. Poole Superintendent of School