(above) Lincoln Avenue First-grader Audrey Leo was recognized for winning First Place at the Brookhaven Science Fair with her project “Knot Again”. Award presented by Dr. Michele LeBlanc and BOE President John Verdone.

l-r Middle School Principal Thomas Murray,  Silver Winners in the National Spanish Exam: Mia Santana and Gavin Noone, World Languages teacher Kimberly Petrone, Gold Winners in the National Spanish Exam: Michael Pitre, Paige Weber, Bronze Winner in the National Spanish Exam: Karishma Patel  and BOE trustee Thomas Cooley.

7th grade students who received the STEM Invitational Award:James Kieran Rosica, Brendan Meyers, Elle Maslak, Skyler Collins, Ethan Entenberg,
8th grade students who received the STEM Invitational Award: Emma Haas, Adam Burgardt, Aidan Rueb, Riley Lapine, Jordan Carpentieri with teacher Lindsey Loscalzo, Principal Thomas Murray and BOE trustee Thomas Cooley.

Class of 2019 members of the Robotics Team: Andrew Jones, Joseph Maher, Timothy Mohrmann, and Connor Sullivan were recognized. Present for Awards was Andrew Jones, pictured with by Robotics Advisor Mr. Bryan Coon and BOE President John Verdone.

Eagle Scouts Liam Reddan, Nicholas Cameron, and Douglas Hunter (not present for photo: Christopher Pitre) were recognized for achieving the highest rank in Boy Scouts of America  Since its inception in 1911, only four percent of Scouts have earned this rank after a lengthy review process.  High School Principal  Ron Hoffer and BOE Trustee Norm deVenau presented

Nicholas Cameron with High School Principal Ron Hoffer, BOE President John Verdone, and BOE trustee Maureen Dolan

Varsity Bowling: Noah Horak Bowled a Perfect 300 Game with Coach Peter Gugliotta, High School Principal Ron Hoffer, and BOE Vice President Keith Kolar

Girls Winter Track - New York State Qualifier 3000:Meters: Jenna Newman with High School Principal Ron Hoffer and BOE Vice President Keith Kolar

Pictured above: Varsity Girls Golf New York State Qualifiers: Hannah Rose Niggemeier (and Ceili Howland, not present).

Soon-to-be-retired Maribeth Demetres was honored at her last Board of Education meeting as District Clerk. Presenting her with flowers, the very grateful and humbled Board Members could not say enough good things about her qualities and character, both as a public servant and human being.

On behalf of the New York State School Boards Association, Sayville BOE President John Verdone surprised BOE member Norm deVenau by presenting him with the NYSSBA Lifetime Achievement Award- Level 4. Norm deVenau is a long-term and active Sayville school-board member who continualluy strives to expand his governance knowledge and skills. In his capacity as a BOE member, Mr. deVenau serves both the children in Sayville and in Suffolk County. For his tireless dedication and commitment, he was honored with this NYSSBA's Recognition Program award. 

[Present for the award: Nancy Clark, Kim Lopez-Czajkowski, Rachel Polidoro] SALLY PERALSKY - President, Cherry Avenue PTA RACHEL POLIDORO - Co-President, Lincoln Avenue School KIM LOPEZ-CZAJKOWSKI - Co-President, Lincoln Avenue School TARA BABCOCK - President, Sunrise Drive PTA NANCY CLARK - President MS/HS PTA SARAH ORLANDO - Co-President SEPTA KIM LAGONIGRO - Co-President SEPTA LORRAINE NEUMEYER - President, PTA Council LILLIAN SCHWEIKERT - Co-President, SMBA JACKIE MADDEN - Co-President, SMBA

Photos (top to bottom) MS Science Lindsey Loscalzo, MS Home & Career Andrea Cacciatore, MS Guidance Cortney Culkin, HS English Tisha Werner

Sohum Sheth with High School Principal Ron Hoffer, BOE President John Verdone, and BOE trustee Maureen Dolan

(above) Varsity Wrestling: Joseph Lopresti New York State Qualifier,League VI Champion at 182 LBS Joseph Lopresti with Coach Pesko, BOE Vice President Keith Kolar, and High School Principal Ron Hoffer;

(below) Varsity Wrestling Coach Gary Pesko acknowledged for 200th career win.

Boys Winter Track - New York State Qualifier Triple Jump: Michael McKillop with High School Principal Ron Hoffer, Coach Tom Duffy  and BOE Vice President Keith Kolar