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Shoreham-Wading River High School is located approximately seventy miles east of New York City on the beautiful North Shore of Long Island. The State University at Stony Brook and the Brookhaven National Laboratory located nearby offer a myriad of resources and opportunities for higher learning, research, internships and employment. Our district is comprised of three elementary schools, one middle school and one high school.

Exemplifying unity, the new district organized committees made up of community members to provide input on major areas of the future high school program. The district chose architects and involved the professional staff in preparing preliminary designs for the new school. Due to increasing student enrollment throughout the early part of the 1900's, several multi-district reorganization plans were discussed to meet the anticipated need for a secondary school during the 1960's and 70's. On July 1, 1973, the Shoreham-Wading River Central School District No. 1, Town of Riverhead and Brookhaven, was created. During this same year, a new middle school opened its doors to students. On October 24, 1973, resident voters approved the funds for the new high school and building began. The high school opened its doors to students in September of 1975, and sits on 40 acres of land given to the district by the federal government.

The very foundation of the Shoreham-Wading River High School rests on the concepts of unity and progress. Unity was chosen because the school was the result of the first collaborative effort between Shoreham and Wading River, in the education of their children. Progress represents the connection between the past and future of the school.

Shoreham-Wading River is a secondary school with an enrollment of approximately 800 students in grades nine through twelve. Students with vocational interests have access to several BOCES centers for training in highly specialized and technological fields of study. The high school is the center of the community. The public library, community fitness and nautilus center, exercise trail, evening tennis courts and community athletic fields are incorporated in this sprawling sixty-acre high school campus.

The high school library is an active state of the art program with 60,000+ volumes and 30 computer stations for reseach. The library program prides itself on supplying primary source materials and a critical thinking skills curriculum.

Our computer labs are equipment with 20-30 computers in each lab. Programs include word processing, spread sheets, databases, computer aided design, desktop publishing, and multi-media software. . A more detailed technology initiative is available.

Current News

Congratulations Class of 2025!

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Shoreham-Wading River High School’s Class of 2025 was celebrated on June 27.

Salutatorian Kerrin McGuire addressed her peers and thanked teachers, family and others in guiding this success. Valedictorian Eden YiYa Hu performed Mediation from the opera Thaïs by French composer Jules Massenet on violin before addressing her classmates.

The District applauds the members of the Class of 2025 who will protect our nation after graduation: Connor DiMasi (Air Force ROTC at Ohio University), Anna Minetti (Army ROTC, University of Notre Dame), Angelina Price (United States Naval Academy), Alex Ranier (United States Navy) and Sophia Stadler (Navy ROTC at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute).

Superintendent of Schools Mr. Gerard Poole lauded the students for their achievements in academics, arts and athletics and leaving a legacy for future graduates of the school. He encouraged them to embrace their dreams and wished them well on his hopes for their future.

Principal Mr. Frank Pugliese named each of the Exceptional Academic Seniors before members of the Class of 2025 were each called to the podium to receive their diploma from Board of Education members. He then invited Eden and Kerrin back to the stage for the ceremonial turning of the tassels, resulting in cheers and clapping all around.

Click here to view the Shoreham-Wading River High School’s Class of 2025 was celebrated on June 27 slideshow.

Date Added: 6/30/2025

Duo Honored as Dellecave Award Nominees

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Before graduating from Shoreham-Wading River High School on June 27, seniors Haylie Abrams and Patrick Shea have one more accolade to take with them as they head off to the University of Colorado and the University of Michigan, respectively, in the fall. They were each honored as nominees for the 23rd annual Butch Dellecave Awards. 

This prestigious award honors the top Suffolk County male and female graduating seniors who excel in athletics, academics and community service. The awards are named for Butch Dellecave, who served as an educator for three decades in the Connetquot School District, was a sports official in Suffolk County for nearly 20 years and founded the Suffolk Sports Hall of Fame in 1990.

 

Date Added: 6/27/2025

 

Science Research Showcase Highlights Advances in High School Course

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Shoreham-Wading River High School Advanced Science Research seniors Anna Minetti, Julianna O’Neill, Sasha Seletskaya and Katelyn Schaefer took the reins on the recent Science Research Showcase, highlighting the important work they’ve conducted over the four-year program. It was an opportunity to demonstrate the power of taking ownership of their educational journeys to younger students considering taking the exciting and challenging course.

Anna Minetti shared her research on lichens as bioindicators of microplastic pollution on Long Island. Julianna O’Neill ongoing investigation of microplastic contamination in marine snail tissue in Long Island salt marshes was highlighted. Sasha Seletskaya spoke of her chemical characterization of the Northwest Africa 12748 meteorite, comparing it to the Murchison meteorite. Katelyn Schaefer’s work focused on a comparative analysis of pet food plans, examining protein sources, bacterial content and ingredient quality.

The students, who work with Science Research teacher Mrs. Dana Schaefer, shared the process of how they explored and refined their initial inspirations and focus on their specific research topics, clarified their research hypotheses to advancing their research skills while developing greater independence in the scientific process.

The evening also included a poster session in which first, second- and third-year research students presented their year-long work to their parents and other visitors in attendance.

Click here to view the Science Research Showcase Highlights Advances in High School Course slideshow.

 

Date Added: 6/23/2025