Albert G. Prodell Middle School Student Council students addressed the Shoreham-Wading River School District Board of Education members during the April 8 BOE meeting.

Principal Kevin Vann introduced guidance counselors and Student Council advisers Eugene Sicoli and Lauren Waldron and commended the outstanding work and how the Student Council, with about 30 members, has risen to a new level, creating a positive impact and new ideas in the school.

Mr. Sicoli and Ms. Waldron then turned the microphone over to Student Council president Colbie Brown, vice president Brielle Bannon, treasurer Cooper Hochmuth and members Jacob Coriano and Keira Holt. The student leaders spoke of their successes in the school to date this year, including Red Ribbon Week, Unity Day, the Halloween dance, P.S. I Love You Day and more. The students shared how they purchased new games for free periods from profits from the Halloween dance.

They then spoke about their ideas to recognize Mental Health Awareness Month in May, both throughout the building and throughout the district and how they will incorporate resilience, the Character Trait of the Month, into their plans.

Board of Education President Thomas Sheridan commended the students for their efforts throughout the school year.

Date Added: 4/11/2025

The Shoreham-Wading River School District is proud to recognize the Albert G. Prodell Middle School students who were selected to participate in the Suffolk County Music Educators’ Association 2025 All-County Festival, a showcase of the top music students from schools across Suffolk County.                 

They are Mia Aceto, Nora Andersen, Elaina Blanchard, Abigail Brown, Stella Buckley, Eve Calvert, Abigail Campbell, Arianna Carnovale, Keira Conklin, Jackson Cosgrove, Hazel Cresser, Makenna DiMaio, Sophia Dean, Sophia Elgut, Ashley Esnes, Arabella Evans, Audrey Gauler, Teressa Gonzalez, Lydia Gorniok, Victoria Hamilton, Nina Hateau, Rowan Heavey, Keira Holt, Gianna Horsford, Linda Hu, Julialyn Huwer, Lily Jaeger, Brody Kaleita, Adelyn Kappesser, Allie Korsakas, Kevin Kozak, Valentina LaGrassa, Hanna Larsen, Samuel Marceau, Faith McKiernan, Andrew Molinelli, Brenna Molinelli, Gavin Molinelli, Emilie Neff, Jamyson Ochoa, Nicholas Oliveri, Joshua Parrinello, Thomas Pirraglia, Alyssa Pollak, Joseph Pullara, Lilly Rocca, Emily Ryba, Jonathan Sarcone, Griffin Schwartz, Owen Schwartz, Madison Tees, Tristan Tiamsic, Sophia Tishchenko, Mei Lin Torre, Charlotte Tricarico, Grayson Vescovo, Ethan Weng, Kenzo Wentz and Brayden Zettwoch.                                           

These students have demonstrated exceptional skill and dedication to their craft. Prodell students work under the tutelage of music teachers James Finnerty, Thomas McClafferty, John Samonte and Fred Volz.

Date Added: 4/7/2025

Albert G. Prodell Middle School eighth grader Rowan Heavy was selected to have her artwork printed on the middle school T-shirts for the eighth-grade trip to Washington, D.C. Thanks to the SWR PTO for this engaging idea and thanks to art teacher Clare Finnican for encouraging her students to participate in this creative contest.

Date Added: 4/7/2025

The Shoreham-Wading River High School Tri-M Music Honor Society hosted its 8th Annual Suites and Treats recital recently. Audience members enjoyed performances by the High School Tri-M members and the Middle School Chamber Orchestra while enjoying desserts provided by the Tri-M members.

According to Tri-M adviser Ashley O’Connor, more than 100 non-perishable food items were collected to donate to a local food pantry and all monetary donations collected will help fund scholarships for graduating seniors.

Date Added: 4/4/2025

 

Fourteen eighth grade technology students attended the 2025 MagLev competition at Brookhaven National Laboratory on March 26.

James Baggiano, Brooke Benson, Mason Brand, Emma Finnegan, Olivia Menekon, Cole Monz, Sophia Olivio, Jacob Pendzick, Ralph Perez, Gia Poetta, Skyler Spence, Michael Williamson, Jared Wood and Sean Yantsos and teacher David Driscoll participated in the event with their constructed vehicles built to travel the 16-foot course length using methods of speed, capacity and cost.

“The students did a great job designing and building their vehicles,” Mr. Driscoll said.

One of the lessons learned at the event was that the fastest time does not always win; and that’s when the importance of the students’ design portfolio comes into play.

The students had to write down what they did or found in each step to help learn from their work as well as helping the competition judges understand the design approach. They were encouraged to add tables, charts, drawings and more to help readers understand their process.

Click here to view the Prodell Students Compete at Maglev Competition slideshow.

Date Added: 4/1/2025