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

Shoreham-Wading River School District hosted its annual homecoming festivities on Sept. 20.

Students, principals, teachers, administrators, cheerleaders and families joined in the parade to set the tone for a successful football game against Elwood-John H. Glenn High School.

Before the start of the game High School Principal Frank Pugliese requested a moment of silence after he lauded coach Paul Koretzki as a true legend for his decades of shaping multi-generations of Shoreham-Wading River girls cross-country and track and field teams. The High School chorus under the leadership of music teacher Dennis Creighton welcomed the crowd with a beautiful rendition of the national anthem.

Click here to view the SWR Celebrates Homecoming Festivities slideshow.

Date Added: 9/23/2024

Albert G. Prodell Middle School students kicked off a successful school year by attending a Literacy Pep Rally with bestselling Author Kwame Alexander on Sept. 17.

The eighth graders joined students from across the country in the virtual event by the author of dozens of books who noted that to become an accomplished writer, he became a devoted reader.

Alexander read from his latest book, “Black Star.” He also had a special guest on his virtual educational program – former American Little League Baseball pitcher Mo’ne Davis – who shared inspiration and a glimpse of her history as one of just two girls who played in the Little League World Series in 2014.

Alexander then shared some quotes, favorite songs, music, illustrators, books and those who encouraged him, including his parents, a first grade teacher and a college professor. He also answered some questions that students posed and Middle School librarian Mrs. Ann-Marie Kalin posted before the start of the event.

According to Mrs. Kalin, the students are reading Alexander’s Newberry Award-winning “The Crossover,” a story told in fast-paced verse by a 12-year-old boy basketball player about the trials and triumphs of middle school life through the rhythm of basketball.

As a culmination to the event and the start of the school year, eighth graders will deepen their reading skills by reading other fiction novels in verse as part of this unit, including other books by Alexander as well as authors Katherine Applegate, Karen Hesse and Jacqueline Woodson.

Date Added: 9/18/2024

With an agenda filled with pertinent information and accolades for staff members who reached milestone anniversaries, the District commenced the start of the 2024-25 school year on Sept. 3 during its Superintendent’s Conference Day.

The morning began with a continental breakfast and catching up with fellow staff members, before the SWR educational community was welcomed into the SWR High School auditorium to begin the new school year. With a backdrop of photos of smiling staff members, Shoreham-Wading River High School senior Liam McQuade performed the national anthem to great applause.

District retirees, those who reached a 25-year milestone (Kerrianne Anderson, Walter Caskie, Michael DiBartolomeo, Ralph Jimenez, Ann-Marie Kalin, Alphonse Koll, Jennifer Larsen, Salvatore Rosato, Jill Stevenson, Geraldine Visconti, Erin Wills and Renee Zuhoski) and Alumni Staff Hall of Fame inductees were recognized.

The conference also included staff reporting to their respective buildings for professional development programs and workshops in preparation for opening day tomorrow, Sept. 4.

Click here to view the SWR Readies for 2024-25 School Year with Superintendent’s Conference Day slideshow.

Date Added: 9/3/2024