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

Shoreham-Wading River High School’s Criminal Justice class finished off the semester with a demonstration from Suffolk County Police Department’s K9 Unit Police Officers Ralph Demasi and Mark Sacco along with K9 Valor. The students and teacher Ruth Squillace viewed the dog in action with the two officers outside the school building on June 12.

Date Added: 6/12/2025

Shoreham-Wading River High School Principal Frank Pugliese honored 18 seniors who completed Career and Training courses at BOCES at the June 10 Board of Education meeting.

The students were congratulated for completing a one- or two-year rigorous course of study earning each of them an industry standard credential within their given field. Mr. Pugliese applauded them for successfully attending BOCES classes in addition to their SWR course work.

Congratulations to Maggie Andersen (Aviation Professional Pilot Certificate of Completion); Chloe Bergen (Certificate Completer Cosmetology 2); Benjamin Borkowski (Certificate of Concentration Electrical Trade and Alternative Energy 1); Alyssandra Darin (Certificate of Recognition Early Childhood Education 2 CPR Certified); Thalia Ferrara (Certificate of Recognition Early Childhood Education 2 CPR Certified); Brendan Friedlander (Certificate of Concentration Electrical Trade and Alternative Energy 1); Amelia Garcia (Clinical Medical Assisting Certificate of Completion, Certified CHP, Clinical Medical Assistant, NARCAN training); Cooper Hagen (Aviation Professional Pilot Certificate of Completion); Nooria Khan (Early Childhood Education 1 Certificate of Completion, CPR Certified); Ava Licata (Early Childhood Education 2 Certificate of Recognition, CPR Certified, CDA Certified); Camryn Loguercio (Certified Personal Trainer 2 Certificate of Completion); Naomi Madrid (Cosmetology 2 Certificate of Completion); Tamar Madrid (Culinary Arts/Restaurant Operations Management Certificate of Completion, ACF Certified, Serv Safe Certified); Samantha Murtha (Aviation Professional Pilot Certificate of Completion); Alex Raynor (Law Enforcement 2 Certificate of Completion); Ela Ryan (Certified Personal Trainer 1 Certificate of Completion); Spencer Smith (Heating/Ventilation and Air Conditioning 2 Certificate of Recognition) and Chase Van Houten (Automotive Technology 2 Certificate of Completion).

Date Added: 6/12/2025

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

Shoreham-Wading River High School seniors Katelyn Roberts, Jocelyn Nastasi and Nicholas Dean joined SWR Board of Education President Mr. Thomas Sheridan and Superintendent of Schools Mr. Gerard Poole to be honored for their efforts throughout the year serving as student ex-officio Board of Education members.

Mr. Sheridan thanked the trio for sharing in the responsibilities of being a student Board member and the important input they provided at each meeting.

The Shoreham-Wading River School District is proud to recognize these students in this leadership role. They are considerate and highly inquisitive students who care about their high school education and about leaving a positive impact on their school community.

Date Added: 6/11/2025