Thirteen-year-old Javien Coleman, a former student of South Country School District’s Frank P. Long Intermediate School, died last year of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Earlier this month, his …
As of the end of the 2021-22 school year, the New York State Department of Education has awarded 10 out of 11 schools in the Patchogue-Medford School District good standing after they made …
William Floyd High School senior Sia Minhas has been selected to participate in the prestigious YMCA Youth Advocate Program, a four-month experience for students interested in government and …
The William Floyd School District Fine Arts Department, led by chairperson Theresa Bianco, recently presented at the 74th annual New York State Art Teachers Association (NYSATA) Conference in …
In a tournament featuring some of the top teams across Long Island, held over Martin Luther King Jr. weekend, the William Floyd High School varsity wrestling team emerged victorious in the …
The William Floyd High School girls basketball program has dedicated time off the court to help in the fight against cancer. Student-athletes from both the varsity and junior varsity teams recently …
A Congressional Medal of Honor recipient; one of Major League Baseball’s premier pitchers; a sitting U.S. ambassador; an international opera star; a celebrated civil-rights leader; the federal …
Patchogue-Medford girls varsity basketball has reveled in a valiant 2022-23 winter campaign. The Pat-Med Raiders of Suffolk Division II have heralded a splendid season, proclaiming an overall record …
At William Floyd High School, John Ryan is an 11th and 12th-grade English teacher with 31 years of experience. However, some know him as Coach Ryan of the Colonials varsity girls cross country and …
For the first time in over 20 years, the Patchogue-Medford varsity cheerleading team has been invited to High School Nationals at Disney World in Florida this February. Despite having fundraised all …
The Bellport varsity football team is celebrating another win with four All-State players. Both Jason Hunt and Donte Phillips won 1st Team All-State, Luis Rodriguez took home 2nd Team All-State and …
Some people hone their volunteer instincts early—like 17-year-old Patchogue-Medford High School senior, Emily Volpe. “I was probably 9 when first I started,” said the young …
The Anthony Parlato Tournament, named after the former vice president of the Moriches Community Center, was hosted by Center Moriches High School on Dec. 28 and 29. Both the varsity and junior …
Thanks goes out to Brookhaven Elementary art teacher Gianna Maccarino and her students for making 248 holiday cards for the residents at Bellhaven Nursing Center. The Brookhaven Village Association …
Sometimes, the best mentors are those who have overcome their own struggles and are now equipped to guide the next generation in avoiding some of the same pitfalls that they themselves narrowly …
Lighthouse Missionadopts the South Country School District Every year, Lighthouse Mission teams up with the South Country School District’s social workers and hands out thousands of free …
After the former athletic coordinator of the Bellmore-Merrick team won the Long Island Championship in Nassau for girls flag football, Anthony Cracco, as the new Patchogue-Medford School District …
According to the Suffolk County Police Department, 16 bullets were found on Friday, Dec. 16 in the entrance to the high school. The bullets were discovered by a school staff member and reported …
At the Suffolk County High School Football Awards dinner in Hauppauge, Bellport football player Jason Hunt won the Burnett Award, which was awarded to Suffolk County’s most outstanding …
Lighthouse Mission is Long Island’s largest mobile food pantry. Every year, they team up with the South Country School District’s social workers and hand out thousands of free gifts to …
