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Wading River School (Gr. 3-5)

Louis P. Parrinello, Principal
"Enriching and Celebrating the Unique Talents of Each Student"

Address: 1900 Wading River Manor Rd, Wading River, NY 11792
(Click Here for Directions)
Main Office: (631) 821-8254
Nurse: (631) 821- 8256
Psychologist: (631) 821-8257
Hours: 9:15am – 3:15pm
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Welcome to Wading River's Home on the Web.  This year offers our students a historic and wonderful adventure, filled with rich learning experiences. There is so much to highlight, from learning about how caterpillars transform into butterflies to making new discoveries every day by unlocking the mysteries of reading, mathematical reasoning, and scientific exploration; our youngsters grow so much. All the while, they will write and publish stories, learning how to articulate and expand their thoughts, ideas, and insights with the world.

I appreciate all the time, effort and sharing the teachers, parents, community and students have given to make Wading River such a warm place to learn. A special thank you to our PTA for their generosity in the many ways they volunteer their time and talents for our students.

Thank you for your ongoing support of the teaching and learning at Wading River School. I wish you and your family a year filled with new experiences, family, friends, and learning opportunities that will be used as a springboard for success throughout your child's lifetime.

For those stopping by for a virtual visit of our school, if you have any questions or wish to have an in-person tour arranged, feel free to contact me at your convenience so you may see firsthand some of the exemplary work our students, teachers and staff engage in each day.

Sincerely,
Louis P. Parrinello
Principal

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Current News

A Wonderful and ‘Wicked’ Time for Fifth Graders

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Wading River School fifth graders took in the acclaimed Broadway show Wicked” on June 11. Special thanks to Rebecca Carey and Joe Vasso for transforming into Glinda and the Wizard, respectively, greeting students with welcoming smiles and bubbles (special thanks to Megan Fitzgerald for the bubble idea)!

Special thanks also go to all of those who helped behind the scenes including our dedicated Board of Education, district office, teachers, staff, parents and young Wildcats who all worked together to make this trip an incredible moment and memory.

Click here to view the A Wonderful and ‘Wicked’ Time for Fifth Graders slideshow.

Date Added: 6/13/2025

A LILAC for Violet

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The Board of Education honored Wading River School’s Violet Bjertnes for her writing talents as the third-place winner for fourth graders in the LILAC (Long Island Language Arts Council) Kenneth F. Gambone Writing Contest.

Director of Humanities Mrs. Nicole Waldbauer and Wading River School Principal introduced Violet at the June 10 Board of Education meeting. Mrs. Waldbauer read some of Violet’s “How Cat Got its Whiskers.” 

 

Date Added: 6/11/2025

 

Nature Grows at Wading River School

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As Wading River School students are encouraged and supported in academic growth, they in turn are encouraging nature to help promote a healthy planet.

Third graders learned about the important role a praying mantis plays in our ecosystem and how a female can lay up to 200 eggs in an egg case. One egg case finished hatching this past week and each student (and some fourth graders) took home a praying mantis.

“We are hoping the other egg cases hatch soon so we can distribute them to as many young scientists as we are able as we all work together to spread these helpful insects into our gardens and community,” Principal Parrinello said.

Students have been releasing these beneficial insects into their gardens and yards, helping spread praying mantes throughout our community.

Third graders have also started releasing their butterflies as they studied and watched them transform from caterpillars.

The school’s quail egg project, in collaboration with CEED (Center for Environmental Education and Discovery), was not as abundant as in the past years, but the students found them to be intelligent and very quick learners. They are now large enough to be raised by CEED where they will be released into local woodlands mid-summer to help control the tick population.

Thanks to our Wading River school educators and students for embracing these exciting environmental opportunities!

Click here to view the Nature Grows at Wading River School slideshow.

Date Added: 6/10/2025