Prodell Middle School students learned about 400 years of immigration in New York with a four-panel exhibit from the Long Island Library Resource Council. The eighth graders in Corrine Fallon’s social studies classes visited the library and worked along with Ms. Fallon and librarian Mrs. Ann-Marie Kalin to further understand the historic immigration to New York State from 1650 to 1950. The panels represented the life, laws, early immigrants and work for the new arrivals, beginning with Dutch settlers and continuing through the end of the world wars.

In addition to the poster exhibit, Mrs. Kalin challenged the students with independent inquiry as she set out numerous books to choose from – allowing the students to review images and photographs and record what they found fascinating or what sparked their interest.

Click here to view the Interactive Lessons on Early Immigration slideshow.

Date Added: 10/3/2024

Prodell Middle School kicked off its Wildcats with Character program in September at grade-level Welcome Back assemblies.

"We spoke to students about the importance of demonstrating all the Wildcats with Character traits throughout the year and introduced “respect” as the first trait of focus for the month of September,” Assistant Principal Lauren Biscardi said.

Like last year, at the end of every month, teachers will nominate students to be the school’s Wildcats with Character students of the month for exemplifying that month’s trait of focus.

“We are very proud of all of these students for establishing themselves as role models for others and starting the year off on such a positive note!” Mrs. Biscardi added.

The following students were awarded with a certificate and a Wildcats with Character key chain. Congratulations to Brendan Babst, Sophia Bianco, Charlotte Coster, Jaxx Dutton, Ashley Esnes, Brianna Faulkner, Jack Ficken, Casie Fioretti, Francia Glover, Christopher J. Graham, Keira Holt, Gianna Horsford, Nathan Lauckhardt, Jack Lipani, Joshua Opitz, Ralph Perez, Declan Sefton, Ryan Shea, Grayson Vescovo and Cole Wagner.

Date Added: 10/3/2024

Miller Avenue School students learned all about reducing, reusing and recycling during a special performance of “Bash the Trash.” The guest performers-educators combined music, science and environmental awareness in their entertaining program that featured instruments made from repurposed materials. Students learned how sound waves can make materials sound unique when used in various ways and even how different sized items can create distinct sounds. Unique creations that included a Styrofoam cello and a guitar made from oil canisters wowed the students. Original songs such as “Everything is an Instrument., The Rubbish Rhythm” and “The Thing Jam” had students clapping along to the beats. The thoughtful Bash the Trash presenters even used a solar generator to reduce their own carbon footprint during the performance!

Click here to view the They’ve Got the Rubbish Rhythm! slideshow.

Date Added: 9/25/2024

Shoreham-Wading River High School senior Eden YiYa Hu has been named a Commended student in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program. She received a Letter of Commendation from the high school and the National Merit Scholarship Corporation to honor her success.

“On behalf of Shoreham-Wading River High School, we are excited to highlight Eden’s outstanding scholastic promise,” said SWRHS guidance counselor Lucy Eschbach. “As she moves on in her high school career and beyond, she is bound to expand on her educational achievements as she pursues academic success.”

Eden is one of approximately 34,000 seniors throughout the nation who are being recognized as Commended Students. She placed among the top 50,000 students who entered the 2025 competition by taking the 2023 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. The selected students represent a valuable national resource; recognizing the key role their schools play in their academic development is vital to the advancement of educational excellence in our nation.

Date Added: 9/24/2024

Shoreham-Wading River High School was again named a School of Distinction by the New York State Public High School Athletic Association. The school was one of only 16 Section XI high schools to achieve the honor. This is the fourth consecutive year the high school received the status by having 100% of its varsity teams qualify for and receive the Scholar-Athlete team award during their respective sports seasons.

Athletic Director Eric Bramoff accepted the recognition for the SWRSD programs’ sportsmanship and academic performance during the 23-24 school year.

NYSPHSAA’s School of Distinction Award highlights and celebrates schools that value the importance of academics as well as athletics. The school district congratulates its 25 athletic varsity team members for their hard work in achieving this honor.

Date Added: 9/23/2024