Special thanks and recognition to Girl Scout Troops 2776 and 627 along with nature-loving teaching assistant Mrs. Jennifer Reese and the SWR Grounds Crew for creating a beautiful Butterfly Garden adjacent to the south hallway at Wading River School.

“We are hoping students, staff, butterflies, hummingbirds and a wide range of pollinators enjoy this garden for years to come,” Principal Lou Parrinello said.

 

Date Added: 6/16/2025

Wading River School students brought Broadway to SWR with incredible fourth and fifth grade concerts on June 12 with the fifth grade band even playing a song from “Wicked.” 

Special thanks go to music teachers Mrs. Meli, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Fasano, Mr. Verity, Mr. Traina, Mr. Peraza, teachers, staff, the High School Tech Crew, our musically talented young Wildcats, supportive families, our caring PTA and Jason Hadjoglou for creating the special effects of the fog rolling in at both performances.  

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

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

As part of their social studies curriculum, Wading River School students learned about the catalyst for American independence – The Revolutionary War – and had an opportunity to immerse themselves in a re-enactment of this pivotal time in history.

The fourth graders stopped by various stations set up on the school grounds that taught them about different aspects of the era. Students enjoyed the musical stylings of an 18th century mandolin, fife and drum, learned how they cooked and witnessed an authentic 18th century cannon firing from a safe distance from everyone.

 

Click here to view the Bringing History to Life slideshow.

 

Date Added: 6/10/2025