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Shoreham-Wading River High School (Gr. 9‑12)

Main Office (631) 821-8140 / Fax: (631) 821-8145
Attendance (631) 821-8136

Nurse (631) 821-8170
Athletics (631) 821-8132
Staff Directory

Frank Pugliese, Principal
631-821-8264

Daniel Ackerman, Assistant Principal
(631) 821-8133

Jonathan Lilla, Assistant Principal
(631) 821-8133

Nicole Waldbauer, Director of Humanities
(631) 821-8202

Dr. Joseph Paolicelli, Director of STEM
(631) 821-8202

Eric Bramoff, Athletic Director
(631) 821-8132

Tracy Von Eschen, Director of Special Education and PPS
(631) 821-8114

Peter Esposito, Director of Technology
(631) 821-8115

250A Route 25A (Click Here for Directions)
Shoreham, NY 11786
Hours: 7:20 a.m.–2:05 p.m.

USA eagle seal with text: US Department of Education - National Blue Ribbon School - 2019 USA eagle seal with text: US Department of Education - National Blue Ribbon School - 1987-1988

Award badge: Best High Schools - US News & World Report - National, 2019 Award badge: Supporting Academic Excellence & College Eligibility

National Honor Society

National Honor Society is a nationwide organization that recognizes high schoolers that meet high academic standards along with supporting criteria of leadership, service and character.  At SWR, juniors having a weighted cumulative high school GPA of 90 or above after the second marking period are then invited to apply to become a member of our NHS chapter.  If at that point in their junior year students do not have a 90 GPA they are then reconsidered after the end of their junior year and can apply in the beginning of their senior year.

In addition to the GPA requirement, eligible students must show validated community service over the course of their high school career as well as leadership roles they have held in their school or community. 

If inducted, students maintain their active member status by attending at least 7 of the 9 monthly meetings, participate in at least three of the NHS events and by completing four community service hours per month.


The students of SADD created a video to highlight Alcohol Awareness Month and Distracted Driving month. Please click here to view the video. They asked students, teachers and members of the SWR community to share their anonymous stories about how drunk driving has affected them. We thank them for their efforts in sharing these important messages with our greater community.

Important Information

All High School information will be posted to the HS page of the website, and/or emailed home. Therefore, it is important that we have at least one email address on file per household and that you check the HS page and the Parent Portal regularly. All student schedules, attendance, assignments and grades are posted on the Parent Portal.
Click here for Parent Portal access.

Great job by English teacher and Wildcat Pause adviser Ms. Sara Trenn and all the involved students – have a look at the online version of The Pause!

 

Photo of a hand on a steering wheel with text: Important Video Message - SWR High School SADD Club
Click here to view the video message

 

Report It

Report It Site (Access Code: SWRHS)
Report It 'How To' Video
Report It Flyer

 

Winter Parent Conferences

Winter Parent Conferences will be held at the High School on Wednesday, February 12 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Please visit www.myconferencetime.com/swrhs to sign up beginning Wednesday, February 5th at 7:30 am.

 


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Current News

Congratulations Class of 2025!

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Shoreham-Wading River High School’s Class of 2025 was celebrated on June 27.

Salutatorian Kerrin McGuire addressed her peers and thanked teachers, family and others in guiding this success. Valedictorian Eden YiYa Hu performed Mediation from the opera Thaïs by French composer Jules Massenet on violin before addressing her classmates.

The District applauds the members of the Class of 2025 who will protect our nation after graduation: Connor DiMasi (Air Force ROTC at Ohio University), Anna Minetti (Army ROTC, University of Notre Dame), Angelina Price (United States Naval Academy), Alex Ranier (United States Navy) and Sophia Stadler (Navy ROTC at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute).

Superintendent of Schools Mr. Gerard Poole lauded the students for their achievements in academics, arts and athletics and leaving a legacy for future graduates of the school. He encouraged them to embrace their dreams and wished them well on his hopes for their future.

Principal Mr. Frank Pugliese named each of the Exceptional Academic Seniors before members of the Class of 2025 were each called to the podium to receive their diploma from Board of Education members. He then invited Eden and Kerrin back to the stage for the ceremonial turning of the tassels, resulting in cheers and clapping all around.

Click here to view the Shoreham-Wading River High School’s Class of 2025 was celebrated on June 27 slideshow.

Date Added: 6/30/2025

Duo Honored as Dellecave Award Nominees

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Before graduating from Shoreham-Wading River High School on June 27, seniors Haylie Abrams and Patrick Shea have one more accolade to take with them as they head off to the University of Colorado and the University of Michigan, respectively, in the fall. They were each honored as nominees for the 23rd annual Butch Dellecave Awards. 

This prestigious award honors the top Suffolk County male and female graduating seniors who excel in athletics, academics and community service. The awards are named for Butch Dellecave, who served as an educator for three decades in the Connetquot School District, was a sports official in Suffolk County for nearly 20 years and founded the Suffolk Sports Hall of Fame in 1990.

 

Date Added: 6/27/2025

 

Science Research Showcase Highlights Advances in High School Course

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Shoreham-Wading River High School Advanced Science Research seniors Anna Minetti, Julianna O’Neill, Sasha Seletskaya and Katelyn Schaefer took the reins on the recent Science Research Showcase, highlighting the important work they’ve conducted over the four-year program. It was an opportunity to demonstrate the power of taking ownership of their educational journeys to younger students considering taking the exciting and challenging course.

Anna Minetti shared her research on lichens as bioindicators of microplastic pollution on Long Island. Julianna O’Neill ongoing investigation of microplastic contamination in marine snail tissue in Long Island salt marshes was highlighted. Sasha Seletskaya spoke of her chemical characterization of the Northwest Africa 12748 meteorite, comparing it to the Murchison meteorite. Katelyn Schaefer’s work focused on a comparative analysis of pet food plans, examining protein sources, bacterial content and ingredient quality.

The students, who work with Science Research teacher Mrs. Dana Schaefer, shared the process of how they explored and refined their initial inspirations and focus on their specific research topics, clarified their research hypotheses to advancing their research skills while developing greater independence in the scientific process.

The evening also included a poster session in which first, second- and third-year research students presented their year-long work to their parents and other visitors in attendance.

Click here to view the Science Research Showcase Highlights Advances in High School Course slideshow.

 

Date Added: 6/23/2025