Superintendent's Message
ARCHIVED SUPERINTENDENT’S MESSAGE
Summer 2024
Dear Shoreham-Wading River Community,
What a year it has been!
From our youngest students learning to be leaders, scholars, artists and responsible citizens to our middle schoolers gaining skills in written expression, reading comprehension and science and math problem-solving to our high school students who continue to amaze us with their achievements, we can celebrate the culmination of the 50th anniversary of our district with immense pride.
Congratulations to the Shoreham-Wading River High School Class of 2024 on their many accomplishments in academics and local, county and state athletics, as well as their participation in prestigious music and arts events. We were all so proud of the achievements of this class who led teams to championship matches, submitted Regeneron Science Talent Search projects, started an Apiary program, served on committees, served as student members of the Board of Education, performed on stage at the highest levels, began
a civic readiness initiative, became AP scholars, received National Merit accolades, were honored for exceptional poetry and writing and so much more, leaving an indelible mark on our school district for years to come.
As every day is a new learning experience, at commencement I shared that I had recently learned from our second graders the Latin phrase “per aspera ad astra” (through adversity to the stars). It is a fitting sentiment to note that when obstacles arise while pursuing goals, summon from within the fortitude, determination and ingenuity to meet those goals.
As our newest alumni head to college, into the workforce or to serve our great nation in the military, we are all optimistic that the knowledge, experiences, character traits and friendships they’ve obtained in our schools remain essential components of the adults they have become.
Please enjoy a safe and healthy remainder of your summer.
Sincerely,
Gerard W. Poole Superintendent of Schools