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

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

 

Date Added: 6/10/2025

Congratulations to Shoreham-Wading River High School senior Chase VanHouten who will attend Universal Technical Institute in the fall.

Chase, an avid Legend race car driver, is excited to solidify a career for himself in the automotive industry. His goal is to work with a NASCAR pit crew and continue racing.

Chase is a student in the HB Ward Technical Center’s Automotive Technology Program. He was honored on SkillsUSA National Signing Day, an opportunity to honor seniors in career and technical education programs who are entering the skilled trades or who are pursuing secondary education to continue training in their fields of choice.

Date Added: 6/10/2025