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2023-2024 School Year News
- High School Art Student Receives $1,000 Scholarship
- Sunrise Drive Kicks Off Winter Concert Season
- Community Concert Inspires & Uplifts
- High School Students Attend Winning Women Leadership Conference
- Two High School Musicians Attend NYSSMA All-State Conference
- Sayville Hosts Section XI Unified Youth Summit
- Class of 2024 Enjoys Annual Senior Breakfast
- Bye Bye Birdie Brings The Fun
- Physician Assistant Visits High School Anatomy Class
- FIRST EVER Community Connect Day A Huge Success
- Sayville Hosts Students From Wyandanch for Ambassador Exchange Program
- High School Students Attend Sports Business Day
- “A Day in the Life” of Green’s Creek
- THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG, A Comedy That’s Just Right
- Sayville High School Hosts Athletics for All Event
- SayBayBlue Girls Varsity Swimming and Diving Places 2nd at Section XI Championships
- Twelve Student Athletes Sign Letters of Intent
- Girls Varsity XC Team Are Back-to-Back State Champs
- Varsity Football Advances to Division III Suffolk County Championship
- Honoring Veterans at the Elementary Schools
- Varsity Football Advances to Suffolk County Semifinals
- Varsity Girls Volleyball Wins 2nd Consecutive Class A Suffolk County Championship
- Sayville Middle School Presents "Bye Bye Birdie"
- Girls Cross Country Team Wins Fourth Consecutive Class B Suffolk County Championship
- Varsity Cheer Team Wins County Championship and Places Third Statewide
- VEI Students Attend Leadership Conference
- Empty Bowls Fundraiser
- Learning About Fire Safety in Pre-K
- Congratulations to SayBayBlue Girls Varsity Swimming and Diving!
- Hispanic Heritage Month Celebrated at Elementary Schools
- Sunrise Drive Kicks off S.T.R.I.D.E.S. Wellness Program
- World Languages Department Hosts French Students
- Fall Pep Rally 2023
- Ribbon Cutting Held for Lincoln Avenue Book Vending Machine
- Middle School Students Participate in Homesteading Simulation
- Middle School Hosts First Ever Pep Rally
- Sayville Middle School Musicians Recognized
- Rohan Murphy Visits Middle School
- Back in Business
- Project Plastic
- Third Annual Color Mile Run/Walk Brings the Fun
- High School Musicians Receive Honors
- Middle School Principals Meet With Each Grade Level
- Peace Day Project at Lincoln Avenue
- Getting a ‘Taste’ During Back-to-School Night
- Welcoming Two New Assistant Superintendents
- High School Club Expo A Success
- "It Starts With Us"
- Dr. Ryan Cox Presents New Leadership Course to the NIAAA
- A Showstopping Superintendent's Conference Day
- First Day of School 2023-2024 School Year
- Students Prepare for Middle School at Sixth Grade Orientation
- High School Students Prepare for Club Expo
- Practice Makes Perfect on Locker Day
- 2023-2024 BOE Citations
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Recent Archived Stories
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2022 - 2023 School Year
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2022-2023 TIDINGS Online Updates
- Sayville Extended School Year Hosts Sensory Day
- Students Recognized for Their Character
- Lincoln Avenue Students Take On “Wheels Unit” in Physical Education
- Middle School Hosts Eighth Grade Awards Night
- Guest Speaker Joins Sports Marketing Class
- Class of 2023 Graduation
- Sunrise Drive Moving Up Ceremony
- Future Class of 2027 ‘Moves Up’ From The Middle School
- Lincoln Avenue Class of 2023 Broadens Their Horizons
- High School Teacher Receives Recognition From Local VFW Post
- Cherry Avenue Class of 2023 Moving Up Ceremony
- Sunrise Drive Hosts Awards Assembly for Fourth & Fifth Graders
- Girls Varsity Spring Track and Field Team Clinch Class B Suffolk County Championship
- Elementary Musicians Perform At All-District Elementary Instrumental Concert
- Three Cherry Avenue Students Win PSEG Long Island’s “I Am EM-Powered” Contest
- High School Hosts 14th Annual Science Symposium
- Sayville Theater & Drama Department Scores Big At Annual Teeny Awards
- Middle School Hosts Cooking Competition for Eighth Graders
- Students Inducted Into Rho Kappa National Social Studies Honor Society
- Class of 2023 Scholastic Awards Program
- Sayville R.I.S.E. Students Accept $2,500 Grant To Tackle Local Water Quality Issues
- Student-Athletes Recognized at Inaugural Awards Banquet
- Lincoln Avenue Students Learn Hands-Only CPR
- A Fond Farewell To Our 2023 Retirees
- Student Athletes Celebrate Signing Day
- Seniors Participate in Inspiration Walk
- National Art Honor Society Inducts New Members
- High School Junior Awarded Summer-Program Scholarship to Notre Dame
- Second Annual S.T.R.I.D.E.S. Carnival a Huge Hit
- National Junior Honor Society Inducts New Members
- First Annual Jeyson Reyes Memorial Scholarship Presented to High School Senior
- Middle School Orchestra Shines at Concert
- Suffolk Zone Fit Club Comes to Lincoln Avenue
- Tri-M Inducts New Members
- Spring Book Drive a Success
- Middle School Orchestra Students Participate in NYSSMA
- Sports Marketing Class Welcomes Bruins Player
- K-9 Officers Visit High School
- Lincoln Avenue and Sunrise Drive Hold Spring Concerts
- High School Inducts Students Into National Honor Society
- Cheering on the Unified Basketball Team
- Annual All-District Art Show a Success
- High School Honors Character at Annual Breakfast of Champions
- Kindergarten and UPK Screening Held for Class of 2036 & 2037
- Champion Football and Girls Cross Country Teams Receive Rings
- Middle School Spring Concerts Continue
- Sayville R.I.S.E. Tech Student Advances to New York State Science Congress
- Tri-M Hosts Mock NYSSMA for Sayville Music Students
- Students Shine at All-District Jazz Concert and Cherry Avenue Spring Concert
- Sayville’s Unified Basketball Team Plays First Game
- Extraordinary Elephant Exploration
- Seven Sayville Public Schools Students Perform at Carnegie Hall
- High School Students Win Awards at B.A.F.F.A. Art Show
- Reading Events Bring Excitement to Sunrise Drive
- Spring Concerts Begin in Full Force
- Fifth Graders Participate in L.I.S.F.A.
- Sayville High School Students Attend Long Island Science Congress
- Chorale Receives Visit From Dr. David Fryling
- Quacker Jack Greets Sunrise Drive Students
- Sayville Public Schools Receives Music Education Recognition for 14th Straight Year
- Two High School Seniors Chosen for All-Eastern Music Conference
- "Choose to Include" Day
- Middle School Artists on Display at B.A.F.F.A.
- Sayville High School Presents "The Music Man"
- High School Anatomy Students Watch Live Surgery
- "Pi(e) in Your Face" Event at High School
- February-March 2023 Agriculture in Education Newsletter
- Sayville R.I.S.E. Students Awarded $2,500 Grant to Tackle Local Water Quality Issues
- Wands and Magic at Cherry Avenue
- Twenty-nine Sayville Students Chosen for SCMEA Festival
- “Sayville Serving Sayville” Returns
- Town of Islip Issues Citations to Fall 2022 Championship Teams
- Stimulus Day at the High School 2023
- High String Ensemble Travels to Each Elementary School
- High School Hosts First Multicultural Festival
- Elementary Students Engage in Hands-on S.T.E.M. Activity
- Harlem Wizards Come to Sayville
- Sayville Junior Animals Robotics Team to Compete in Long Island Championships
- High School and Middle School Spring 2023 Sports
- "The Music Man" Coming to Sayville High School in March
- February Pause and Connect Homeroom Make Delicious Treats
- S.T.E.M. Collaboration at Lincoln Avenue
- Lincoln Avenue Students Make "Smiles for Seniors" in 2023 Request
- Districtwide Happenings for January and February 2023
- High School Senior named 2023 National Merit Scholarship Finalist
- P.S. I Love You 2023
- All-District Chorus Night - 2023
- High School Hosts Debate Tournament in January 2023
- Junior Mechanical Animals Compete in 2023
- Getting A Cultural Flair for French With New Language-Elective Connection
- Two Sayville School District Professionals Receive NYS AHPERD Suffolk Zone Awards
- Sayville Strings Students Selected for LISFA concerts
- Annual Tour de Jazz December 23, 2022
- Sayville Middle School Strings Play Jingle Bells
- Holiday Greetings from Sayville Art Department
- High School Winter Concerts
- Every Child's Dream. A Gift that Keeps on Giving!
- World Languages Honor Society 2022-2023 Induction Ceremony
- Awards Galore at Section XI Dinner for Sayville Girls Swimmers and Divers
- CODING A CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN AT CHERRY
- Holiday Concerts Bring Joy
- Varsity Cheerleaders Achieve Historical First
- Fifth Rutgers Trophy for Sayville Varsity Football
- Sayville Musicians Perform at NYSSMA Festival in Eastman Theatre
- It's Beginning to Sound a Lot Like...the Holidays
- Seven Times, Sayville Golden Flashes Have Earned LI Championship
- Senior Breakfast Tradition Tied to Thanksgiving
- Signing Day for Division I and Division II Play
- Middle School Musical Performance of Disney's Frozen Jr. Thawed Hearts
- Sports Business Day Field Trip for Two HS Classes
- Golden Flashes Football Sweet Sixteen Championship
- SWIMMING & DIVING ACCOMPLISHMENTS AT STATES!
- "Sports Analytics" Math Class Gets Visit from MLB Catcher from Sayville
- The Play Puffs Parallels and Parodies Potter
- SAYVILLE HIGH SCHOOL DEBATE TEAM BUILDING MOMENTUM
- At Lincoln Avenue, Breakfast for Veterans is Served with Thanks
- Cherry Avenue Hosts Annual Veterans Day Breakfast
- Lincoln Avenue Keeping Those Cards and Letters Coming for our Veterans
- BACK IN BUSINESS! SAYVILLE VEI FIRMS ARE READYING FOR 2022-2023 COMPETITIONS
- Soups and Sides for Empty Bowls 2022
- Forty-three Sayville Schools Artists Built Bridges with Art
- Amazing Athletic Accomplishments-- Fall sports
- Density and Proportional Relationships and Halloween Candy, Oh My!
- 2022 HALLOWEEN WINDOW Paintings Put Downtown Sayville in the Halloween Spirit!
- Striking Up the HS Pep Band With MS and Elementary Musicians
- Not-So-Scary Halloween Was a Terrific Treat for All
- Boys and Girls MS Cross Country Teams Place First & Second, Respectively, in Invitational
- Sunrise Drive Peer Ambassadors Model Healthy Behaviors
- Middle School PE Students Go for the Shot with Frisbee Golf at Hecksher State Park
- Two Exchange Students from France Visit Sayville School
- “Breaststroke for Breast Cancer" Makes a Splash For a Worthy Cause
- Sayville HS Students for Climate Action Among Invitees at Future Site of Offshore Wind-Farm Training
- 2022 Homecoming Pep Rally Packed a Few Surprises
- HOMECOMING 2022 CELEBRATES THE 5OTH ANNIVERSARY OF 1972 GOLDEN FLASHES CHAMPIONS
- Sayville Varsity Field Hockey Hold Successful Fundraiser for Breast Cancer Awareness
- Happiness is the Color Mile Run/Walk -2nd Annual event
- Turf Tennis Courts at Sayville Middle School
- Successful Start For High School Debate Team
- Art Projects "The Unity Quilt" & "Chalk the Walk" for International Peace Day
- 21 Years Remembering 9 -11
- Weather Station at Sayville High School Redefines "Local" Reports for Sayville Community
- FIRST DAY AND FIRST LOOK AT A NEW SCHOOL YEAR
- Sunny Jr and Lightning the Lion Pay a Visit to Cherry Avenue
- Sayville Hold Super Superintendent's Conference Day September 1, 2022
- Windows on Worlds of Opportunities in Sayville High School
- Welcoming New Class of Sayville Staff in 2022-2023 Academic Year
- Loving Tennis Camp!
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2022-2023 TIDINGS Online Updates
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2021-2022 Archived Stories
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BOE Citations for 2021-2022 Academic Year
- June 9, 2022 Board of Education Citations and Awards
- April 27, 2022 BOE Citations -Lincoln Avenue Awards
- April 27, 2022 BOE Citations- Sunrise Drive Awards
- April 27, 2022 BOE Citations - High School, Cherry Avenue & Recognizing the Military Child
- April 27 BOE Citations for District Retirees
- February 10, 2022 Board of Education Citations
- January 13, 2022 BOE Citations
- BOE Citations 12/9/2021
- BOE Citations 11/23/2021
- 11/4/2021 New Board Member Appointed to Fill Vacancy
- BOE Citations 10/14/2021
- A Picture-Perfect June Evening for the Sayville Class of 2022 Commencement
- Lincoln Avenue 2022 Moving-Up Celebration
- The Cherry Avenue Class of 2022 Had a Cheery Moving-Up Ceremony
- Moving Up at the Middle School
- Sunrise Drives Bids Farewell to Beloved Mascot
- It Was a Moving Ceremony at Sunrise Drive’s Moving Up
- Police Officer Glen K. Pettit Memorial scholarship recipient from the Class of 2022
- Congratulations to All-American Sarah Newman
- Sunrise Drive S.T.R.I.D.E.S. into Summer
- Sayville RISE-Tech Research Students Take Awards at Scientific Competitions
- From Kindergarten to 5th-grade in a Flash, Sunrise Drive Students and Principal Reach Milestones
- Sayville Athletes Sign Division III
- At the Annual Sayville National Art Honor Society* Induction
- Congratulations to Sarah Newman! Fourth in NYS Championships --Steeplechase
- Sayville High School Athletic Awards
- Class of 2022 Scholastic Awards Celebration
- Talent Shines at Recent Middle School- High School Talent Show
- Class of 2022 Dazzle Elementary Schools in Inspiration Walk
- FUN AND FITNESS IN FIFTH ANNUAL SUFFOLK ZONE COMPETITION AT LINCOLN AVENUE
- A Win-Win for Sayville's Integrated Athletics Team as Special Olympics - May 21, 2022
- Enormous “Team Effort” Raises Sayville’s Spirits with Family Carnival
- At the 2022 Annual Ceremony, the National Honor Society Welcomed Ninety-Three Inductees
- Celebrating Scholarship, Service, Leadership, Character and Citizenship at the 2022 NJHS Induction
- Annual Farewell Luncheon to Sayville Retirees
- Student Musicians Enhance English Lit Classes With Zeffirello’s Theme from Romeo and Juliet
- At the Music In The Parks Festival, Sayville Music Students Outshine the Competition
- Cherry Avenue Fourth Graders Take FIRST in PSEG Long Island I Am EM-Powered PSA Challenge
- The LICAB Community Leadership Award Honors Good Character In Sayville Students
- Exemplary Character Honored at 2022 Breakfast of Champions
- Spring Cleaning with Books!
- The Key Club hosts the Twenty-Fifth Anniversary of the ALS Ride For Life at Sayville High School
- Suffolk Zone Middle School Health Teacher of the Year - Jodi Maurici
- A Life's Dream Accomplishment, Three at Carnegie!
- Precious Moments at this Year's Kindergarten Screening
- News12 Recognizes Sayville Middle Rescue Efforts for Ducklings with Mother's Day Spin
- Sunrise Drive Holds Second S.T.R.I.D.E.S. and Strength Walk
- Three More Athletes Sign for Division I
- Sayville High School G Flash Music Productions Newest Release
- Foster Avenue Beach and Marina Cleaned Up for Earth Day
- Springing into Spirit Week
- Cherry Humanitarian Support for Ukraine
- We Launch for our Community! - Rocket Project 2022
- Sayville High School Junior Karishma Patel Receives Summer-Program Scholarship to Notre Dame
- Best Music Education Awarded to Sayville Public Schools by NAMM for 13th Straight Year!
- Sayville VEI Students Attend Invitation-Only 2022 Youth Business Summit Showcase at LIU
- Got Pre-NYSSMA Performance Jitters?
- Autism Awareness at Lincoln Avenue
- MARCH MADNESS WITH A TOUCH OF EMPATHY AT SUNRISE DRIVE’S S.T.R.I.D.E.S. ACTIVITY
- Year-Round Accomplishments of Sayville Art Students
- Winter 2022 Athletic Accomplishments
- For Autism-Awareness Month, Every Piece Has Its Place
- After Three-Year Hiatus, Senior Citizens Return for Annual Dinner and Show
- Sayville Players "Move That Thang" in The Wedding Singer.
- 2022 Robotics Team Win Quality Award
- Sayville High School Program Fosters Future Architects
- Sayville Student Places Sixth in Long Island Alliance National Quiz Bowl
- Cherry Ave Caring for Cops Campaign Culminates with Visit
- 1999 Time Capsule Opened at Sunrise Drive
- Celebrating World Languages Week at Sayville Middle School
- Sayville Students Shine at the Annual Town of Islip Sharp Shooter Basketball Compeititon
- Pi-Day at Sayville Middle School – In Your Face For A Worthy Cause
- Sayville Musicians at NYSBDA Symposium in Syracuse
- Some Enchanted Evening at Sunrise Drive
- Lion Lifts Spirits at Lincoln
- Girls Winter Track Sarah Newman Achieves at State Championship
- Lincoln Avenue's Snow Unit Makes PHE Magazine feature
- With Some Strings Attached, High School Orchestra Visits Elementary Schools
- Cherry Lights Up With Kindness
- Girls Winter Track Relay Team Are Long Island Champs
- Sayville Winter Track Results At State Qualifiers
- For Valentine’s Day, Lincoln Avenue First Graders Spread Kindness in the Community
- AP World History Students Examine Expired Empires Under a Forensic Lens
- Girls Winter Tracking Meeting and Exceeding at State Qualifiers
- Sayville Wresting's History-Making Championship Wins
- Fencing Accolades 2022
- Seven Sayville Musicians (Six High School + One Middle School) Head for NYSBDA Symposium in Syracuse
- Lincoln Avenue First Graders Participate in P.S. I LOVE YOU DAY
- Sayville Wrestling Suffolk County Qualifiers and League 6 Tournament Champions
- Vet’s Visit Rivets Students’ Interests in Animal-Healthcare Careers
- Showcasing The SHS R.I.S.E. Tech Students & Program
- Valentines for Veterans at Sayville Middle School
- Blizzard of ’22 Brings “Snow” Much Fun for Lincoln Avenue Second Graders
- Music Department Tradition Offers "Play Dates" for Middle School and High School musicians
- A Show of Support Districtwide in Sayville Schools
- Sayville Players Perform the Winter Drama: Lost Girl
- Sunrise Drive Students Show their Independence for January S.T.R.I.D.E.S.
- First-Place Sayville Middle School STEM Team Propelled to Nationals
- JV Cheerleaders Take Second Place in Recent Competition
- A Promising Future for Gene Weng, Sayville High School’s 2022 Regeneron Semifinalist
- Cheers To MS Cheerleaders for Finishing Sayville Strong
- Cherry Avenue Student Council Makes Holidays Merry and Bright for Local Families
- SHS FBLA and VEI Updates
- Lincoln Avenue Cookies-Galore Holiday Fun in Photos
- Middle School Annual Volleyball Competition-Fundraiser
- Gene Weng Named Regeneron Scholar
- In Universal Pre-K Building Blocks of Learning Include Gingerbread Houses
- Never Too Late For Good News!
- A New FBLA Chapter for Sayville High School is Ready to Tackle Competitions
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BOE Citations for 2021-2022 Academic Year
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2020-2021 Archived Stories
- Annual Tour de Jazz Brings Musical Tidings and Holiday Cheer
- BOE Recognition for 2020-2021 Academic Year
- A Jubilantly Traditional Sayville High School Class of 2021 Commencement
- The Polar Express Makes Annual Visit to Sunrise Drive
- Draw-off Competitions Return to HS
- 2021 Middle School Moving-Up Ceremonies
- Twice as Nice at the Sunrise Drive Class of 2021 Moving-Up Ceremonies
- 2021 Sayville Athletics Fall Season Accomplishments
- Glad Tidings for Middle SchooL Cheerleaders
- Lincoln Avenue Class of 2021 Moved Up in Triplicate
- 2021 Cherry Avenue Moving-Up Ceremony
- Sayville High School Holiday Concert Series
- HOLIDAY ARTWORK ON VIEW
- Class of 2021 Inspirational Walk
- Class of 2021 Glen Pettit Memorial Scholarship Recipient
- Sunrise Drive Holiday Concert Spreads Cheer
- Sayville Sophomore Collects Heartfelt Messages for Oxford High School
- SHS Scholastic Awards Program June 7, 2021
- 2021 Athletic Awards
- Middle School Holiday Concert on YouTube
- Athletes Signing for Division I and Division II Sports
- Seven Students Inducted into RHO History Honor Society
- Taking S.T.R.I.D.E.S. Through the Sayville Community
- Sayville VEI Firms Moving up the Corporate Trade-Shows Ladder
- Frost Valley Trip for Forty-one Years and Counting
- An Exceptional Twenty-three in the Class of 2021 Earn New York State SEAL OF BILITERACY
- Saying Goodbye to Our 2021 Sayville Retirees
- Luke Lundquist Performs in the All-State Symphonic Band at the 85th Annual Winter Concert
- What it Means to Have a Great Constitution
- Lincoln Students Interview a Favorite Author for Podcast
- HAVING A FIELD DAY at Cherry Avenue
- Middle School Cheerleaders Take First Place in Section XI Competition
- Take a Listen to a New Sound in Sayville Schools
- Elementary Orchestra Concerts Online
- JV Baseball Makes History: "A Bright Spot on a Crazy Year!"
- Sayville High Marine Science Classes Inspired by Mr. Vogel’s Scuba Adventures
- Sunrise Drive Holiday Creations with A Turkey-Theme Challenge
- Sunrise Drive Fourth Grader Wins First Place in Brookhaven National Lab Virtual Science Fair
- 4 the fun of it!
- Senior Breakfast Returns with Dazzle for the Class of 2022
- Sayville Athletes Helping Others "Freezin' for a Reason" with Polar Plunge
- Cherry Avenue Celebrates Valentine's Day With Treats from the PTA
- Class of 2021 Valedictorian Christina Guiffre Honored at Virtual SCSSA Luncheon
- Middle School Goes INTO THE WOODS, Jr. for Its 2021 Musical Production
- Our Attitude is Gratitude
- Middle School Winter Live Orchestral Performances
- Sayville SADD Shares Reminders For Event-filled Month of June
- High School Food Drive with Anchor Club
- Sayville Virtual Enterprise International Teams on a Competitive Role
- Entertainment Took Center Stage with The Drowsy Chaperone
- Great news about Varsity Boys Swimming and Diving as reported by Coach Dan Cameron
- Girls Cross Country Finish With Bests at States
- Tornados Couldn’t Shake Up Sayville Players Fall Play: "Mutually Assured Destruction"
- Sayville Athletes To Play in Division I, II, & III Sports
- Sayville AP Physics and Biology Classes Videoconference With the Editors at Science World Online.
- Sayville High School Military Wall of Honor Established
- Every Opportunity to Remember Veterans Day
- Snow Days Inspired Musical Compositions for Lincoln Students
- Superbowl Inspires Second-Graders' Crossover Stories
- S.T.R.I.D.E.S. Fun: Color Plumes On a Mile Stretch
- Thrilling Surprise for Lincoln Avenue Parents at Halloween Parade
- Sayville Senior Cameron Alcabes Wins "Voice of Democracy" Essay Contest
- Cherry Avenue Music for Memorial Day
- Girls Cross Win Suffolk County Championship
- Girls Swimming and Diving Team Members Going to States
- Sayville Middle School Bands Celebrate Memorial Day
- Class of 2021 Golfer Samantha Young Signs
- At Cherry Avenue, Tree of Trust Reinforces S.T.R.I.D.E.S. November Attribute
- High School Art Students Make Greeting Cards for Veterans
- LICAB 2021 Community Leadership Awards
- High School Jazz Ensemble Perform Spring Concert
- Sayville Girls Cross Country Heading to County Championships
- Sayville High School Hosts LIFA Tournament
- 2021 National Honor Society Streams Ceremony
- All-District Art Show Returns in 2021
- Middle School Raised $1,800 for Tunnel to Towers Foundation
- A Band Tradition Begins for Middle School and Elementary School Musicians
- Middle School Hosts NJHS Induction Ceremony
- For Its Spring Concert, the High School Band Performs Before Live Audience
- Sunrise Drive Skits Showcase Scenarios to Boost Self-Esteem
- In PHE America Article, Lincoln Avenue's Beth Bolger Values True Grit
- High School Wind Ensemble Concert in Spring 2021
- Fifth Graders SPRING Full STEAM Ahead at Cherry Avenue
- Mystery Solved About A Haunting Tradition in Downtown Sayville
- Homecomng 2021 With Some Extra Fun Twists
- Sayville Senior Wins SWEEP-Sponsored Earth-Day Contest
- Celebrating Champions of Character at the 2021 Breakfast of Champions
- Going All Out for the Pep Rally
- Sayville Middle School Cross Country Achievements
- We Can't Back Down! The MS Musical Disney's CAMP ROCK Prevails
- 2021 High School Spring Choral, Orchestral and Band Concerts
- World Languages Fall Activities
- Digging Deep for Dig Pink Breast-Cancer-Awareness Fundraiser
- Sunrise Students Shine in NYS Earth Day Poster Contest
- Sayville High School’s Susan Hart - February WBLI's Teacher of the Month
- Virtual Enterprises International Gets Fresh Look for 2021-2022
- The Power of Yet—Cultivates a Healthy Mindset at Sayville Middle School
- Four Sayville Girls Varsity Soccer Named MVPs
- Saville Middle School Band Plays On
- Sayville High School Social Studies Initiative Gives Perspective of 9/11 To New Generations
- Girls Volleyball Aces DezyStrong Fundraiser
- Class of 2021 Decision Day Video
- Sayville Class of 2034 Registers for Kindergarten
- Student Art Inspired by International Peace Day
- Gene Weng Named National Merit Semifinalist
- Middle School Jazz Ensemble Performs LIVE in-Person Concert
- TWO MUSICALS -- FIVE NIGHTS NOT TO BE MISSED!
- First Ever Universal Pre-K Opens Doors in Sayville
- Twice the Excitement: Opening Day and the First-Ever Universal Pre-K in Sayville School District
- Sunrise Drive Holds S.T.R.I.D.E.S. Strength Walk on Last Day in April
- Trash Becomes Treasure Thanks to Sayville Students and the Great South Bay Coalition
- Districtwide Commemorations for 9-11 On Its Twentieth Anniversary
- 2021-2022 Academic Year Opens with Superintendent's Conference Day
- Girls Cross Country Team Wins County & League Championships
- Sayville’s Virtual Enterprises International Classes Compete Virtually in International Trade Show
- Sayville Welcomes New Staff to 2021-2022 Academic Year
- Sayville High School Student Government Prepare for Fall Clubs Fair
- Sunrise Drive "Leaders as Readers" 2021 Program Invites HS Seniors to Read Remotely
- High School Choruses Duet with the Birds
- Summer Soccer Camp Sets Record
- Finding Inspiration in Lady Liberty at Sunrise
- Girls Swimming Diving Qualify for States
- Heckscher Museum of Art Exhibits Artwork of Sayville Senior James Herbst
- Sayville High School Earth Day Movers and Shakers Tackle Litter Clean-up
- Sayville Girls Varsity Soccer HEADING TO FINALS
- Sayville Girls Tennis Setting New Records
- Middle School Celebrates Return of Students
- Sayville Elementary Schools Follow Flat Mozart on Adventures
- Honors Calculus Alfresco
- Girls Swimming/Diving League III Champs!
- The Magic of Opera Charms Students in All Three Elementary Schools
- Girls Swimmers and Diver Break Records and Qualify for States
- Making a Language-World of Difference at the Middle School
- Sayville’s Music Education Program Receives National Recognition
- Sayville Senior AP Artist Sarah Hauk Wins Excellence Award
- Lincoln Avenue Second Graders Focus Mindful Energies on the S.T.R.I.D.E.S. Trait: Empathy
- Elementary "Empathy Team" ZOOMS-In with Mercy Center Ministries Homeless Shelter Staff
- Class of 2021 Superlatives Announced
- Representative Andrew Garbarino Reads for Cherry Avenue PARP Program
- Cherry Avenue Kindergarten Students Blend Science Fun with Leprechaun Lore
- World Languages Week Opens Minds to Language
- Cherry Avenue Cookie Baskets Bring Good Cheer to Local Nursing Home in Time for St. Patrick's Day
- Green Yogurt and Sprinkles for St. Patrick's Day
- "Because of Winn-Dixie," Lincoln Students Learn About Character Growth
- Seventh Grade Math Students Enjoy Pi -Day
- Being Good Sports About a Virtual AP Stimulus Day
- Sixth-Graders Return to Five-Day In-Person Instruction
- 100 Days in Myriad Ways
- In Leaps & Bounds - Sayville Varsity Cheerleading Accomplishments
- Sayville Volleyball Honors the Life and Legacy of Madison Mergl
- Sunrise Drive Students Gain Musical Perspectives During Black History Month
- Shape America's PE Teacher of the Year Nominee - Coach Beth Bolger
- Lincoln Avenue PTA Purchases Paraphrased S.T.R.I.D.E.S. Shirts for Students
- Lincoln Students Enjoy Oceans of Fun
- Having "SNOW" Much Fun at Lincoln Avenue
- HS VIRTUAL ENTERPRISE INTERNATIONAL FIRMS EARN SPOTS IN VIRTUAL COMPETITIONS
- FLEDGLING SAYVILLE-CONNETQUOT-BAYPORT FENCING TEAMS QUALIFIED TO COMPETE IN CHAMPIONSHIPS
- Middle School Chorus Rehearsing
- Bidding Bob Good-bye
- Music Honors Announced
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2019-2020 Archived Stories
- 2019-2020 Academic Year Board Citations & Recognition
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Lincoln Avenue Students Learn "The Tooth" About Dental Care
- NYS Board Recognition Month
- October 10, 2019 Board of Education Recogition
- November 14, 2019 Board of Education Recognition
- December 2010 Board Meeting Citations and Awards
- BOE January 2020 Citations
- February 2020 Board of Education Citations
- March 12, 2020 Board of Education Meeting
- April 21, 2020 Board of Education Meeting
- May 14, 2020 Board of Education
- June 11, 2020 Board Meeting
- Seventh Graders Learn the Ups and Downs of Natural Forces
- Class of 2020: Commencement Breaks with Tradition
- Videos of Commencement July 24 and 25, 2020
- High School Anchor Club Makes Valentine Cards for Assisted Living Residents
- A New Look for Middle School Daily Announcements
- Class of 2020 Ceremonies Start New Tradition
- Commencement Speeches and Music
- Sayville High School Band and Chorus VIRTUAL Winter Concerts
- Sayville Middle School Students Role-Play in My Big Greek Mythological Family Reunion
- Sayville Seniors Strong Video Presentation
- Class of 2020 Honored with School Portraits Posted Around HS Campus
- Cherry First Graders Seeing the Light Thanks to Brookhaven National Labs Virtual Field Trip
- Mystery Readers Return to Lincoln Avenue
- Early Recipients from Class of 2020
- 2020 VIRTUAL MIDDLE SCHOOL MOVING-UP CELEBRATION
- Middle School Unity Circle Club Virtually Celebrates MLK’s Legacy with UMass Dartmouth
- MS S.T.E.M. Students Shoot for the Moon
- 2020 VIRTUAL LINCOLN AVENUE MOVING-UP CEREMONY
- 2020 VIRTUAL SUNRISE DRIVE MOVING-UP CEREMONY
- Annual Suffolk County High School Art Competition Showcases Six Sayville Student Photographers
- Community Leadership Award held January 21, 2021
- 2020 VIRTUAL CHERRY AVENUE MOVING-UP CELEBRATION
- Goodbye to Retiring Middle School Principal Thomas Murray
- Sayville High School Photo Challenge
- Virtual Fun with K-6 Family-Connect Night
- 2020 Athletics Award Virtual Ceremony
- Class of 2020 Valedictorian and Salutatorian Honored at Recent Board of Education Meeting
- Sayville High School Technology Design Engineers in "Training"
- Decking the Horns with Bows of Holly
- Recognizing Class of 2020 Members Joining the Military
- The First Annual Ken Mangan Scholarship Awarded to Megan Bast
- More Music From the Music Department
- 2020 Challenges Couldn't Stop the Annual Polar Express Day at Sunrise Drive Elementary School
- Cherry Avenue Elementary Student Wins First Place in Brookhaven National Lab Science Fair
- Middle School Choruses Wishing Everyone a Happy and Healthy Summer.
- Sayville Middle School Community Shares Holiday Greetings
- High School Wind Ensemble Performs Sleigh Ride by Leroy Anderson
- 2020 Sunrise-Drive Flag-Day Tradition Unfurled
- Class of 2020 Receive Celebratory Lawn Signs
- High School English Classes Take a Holiday Break with Art Projects
- Middle School Band Holiday Video
- Two Sayville Word-Masters Students Receive Perfect Score
- Class of 2020 Shared Decision Day Choices
- World Languages' Connecting Cultures Class Meets Clyde:
- Middle School Strings Students Perform Lilting Holiday Melodies at Lunchtime
- Enterprising Student Wins Scholarship to LIU
- Sayville Art Students Commemorate Earth Day 2020
- Middle School's Third Annual Tongue-Depressor Tree-Ornament Contest
- Sayville Elementary Music Program Share Students Performing from "The Nutcracker"
- State Education Department Identifies Sayville Among the 582 Recognition Schools
- Sayville Art Student Wins Scholarship
- Sayville Middle Strings Dedicate Performance to Sayville Community
- Middle School Holds Launch for Our Community!
- Works by Two Sayville HS Art Students Selected for "Long Island's Best Exhibit"
- Former Cherry Students Share Great Music and Uplifting Messages as High School Singing Group
- Virtual Orchestra Winter Concert on December 22nd @ 7:30pm
- Cherry's Denim-Dollar Donation Delivers Bagels to Southside Hospital Essential Workers
- Debate Team Sending Two Sayville High Schools Students to States
- Students Cheered On Their School Teams at the Volleyball Competition For Worthy Charities
- Sayville Middle School Holds Big Business Simulation: Who Wants to be a Millionaire?
- Finding Ways to Deliver Every Child’s Dream in 2020
- Visit from SCDOH Warns Cherry Science Classes About the Dangers of Smoking and Vaping
- Seussical JR: A Fanciful Musical Production at Cherry Avenue
- "#911 Good Deeds" Program Makes the World a Better Place
- Sayville High School History Club Reinvents Veterans Day Tribute
- TWO Sayville VEI Firms Make the TOP 150!
- Animated by Sayville STRIDES--Literally!
- Metropolitan Opera Youth Virtual Choir Picks Sayville Senior Paige Gaiser
- For the Class of 2021, The Time-Honored Tradition of Senior Breakfast Endures
- Fueling Fun with Fossils at Cherry Avenue
- A Stimulating Day for AP Seminar Students In Sayville and Bayport-Blue Point
- Celebrating 50th Day in School At Sunrise Drive
- SWEEP CLEANS UP BROOK STREET
- For Dental Health Awareness Month, New York State Senator Monica Martinez Visits Sunrise Drive
- Sharing the Truth about Anxiety Disorders
- More Sayville Athletes Signing for Division I & II Play
- Keeping Anatomy Class in Stitches
- National Recognition for Members of Sayville Girls Varsity Field Hockey Team
- 2020 Division I and II Signing for Sayville Athletes
- Play-Doh Offers Anatomy of Fun for High School Students
- Lincoln's Poetic Leaf Lesson
- Sayville Schools Takes a Mindful Moment
- Sayville VEI Firms Showcased at LI Regional Conference & Exhibition
- Sayville Athletes Signing Division I and II Sports for 2021
- Middle School Presents Commemorative Shovel to Sayville VFW
- Super Chili Contest at Lincoln
- Five Years of Fun and Fundraising with Middle School's Purple vs Gold Charity Girls Volleyball Game
- Sayville Middle School's Virtual Veterans Day Tribute in 2020
- For the November S.T.R.I.D.E.S. Trait, Sunrise Drive Student Council Members Share Views on Trust
- LICAB Awards January 2020
- Middle School S.T.E.M. Students Win Prestigious Awards in Future Cities Competition
- First-Ever Virtual National Junior Honor Society Awards Ceremony
- Sparing a Dime or More to Fight Childhood Cancer
- Three Sayville Students Place in Recent Digital Generation Competition Held at SBU
- Sayville High School Drama Students Give Outstanding Performances in 26 Pebbles!
- To Learn What Pumpkins Can Teach Us, Ask Mrs. Moyer’s Second Graders
- A Noteworthy Act of Generosity Extended to Sayville High School Juniors
- Congratulations to the SCMEA All-State Participants!
- “The Let Grow Project,” a Growth-Potential Initiative at SMS, Featured in Documentary
- Getting into the Halloween Spirit Around the District
- For the Sayville Players Theatre Group The Show Goes on with “Halloween Masks”
- Sayville Middle School Student Merits VFW PATRIOT’S PEN Award
- Lincoln Avenue Elementary PE teacher, Elizabeth Bolger, Named NYS AHPERD Teacher of the Year
- SHS Photography Assignment Relates Self-Esteem to Wabi-Sabi Imagry
- Middle School Art Students Treat Their Building to Haunting Halloween Visuals
- Lincoln Avenue Ninja Warriors Overcome Obstacles—Literally!
- Two Cherry Avenue Students Receive Perfect Score at Word Masters Challenge
- HALLOWEEN WINDOW PAINTING IN 2020
- In Any Language, Self-Esteem Helps Sayville Students make S.T.R.I.D.E.S.
- Making Melody for the Holidays
- ACE-ing their Water Unit at Cherry Avenue
- Family Connect Night at Lincoln Elementary School
- With Duffy Scholarship money, Lincoln Student Sets Up Little Lending Library
- 2019 Every Child’s Dream Showcased the Giving Spirit
- L.A.C.E.S. Program Ties Elementary Language Lessons to World Cultures
- Lincoln Avenue Art Class Preparing for Día de Muertos
- All-State Musicians Recognized
- 2019 Fall-Season Athletic Achievements
- 2019 Suffolk Zone Winners at Sayville High School
- PEACE DAY Art Projects in Sayville Schools
- High School's Annual Club Fair in a Virtual World
- Sayville’s Model UN Members Achieve High Recognition at Competition
- TWO at Sayville High School Earn Coca-Cola Semifinalist Status!
- "Squeeze the Day!" Sunrise Drive Second Graders Make Lemonade Out of Lemons
- Teaching Yoga and Mindfulness in School
- A Supercalifragilistic Middle School Production of Mary Poppins JR was Expialidocious!
- Art Department Updates Fall 2020
- SHS Senior Grace Urmaza Named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist
- All Three Sayville High School VEI Firms Place in Competitions
- The World Languages Honor Society Inducts Thirty-six Sayville High School Students at 2019 Ceremony
- For Eighth Year, Sayville High School Receives NYS Recognition as High-Achieving School
- SHS choir Teacher Mrs. DiMartino sings "Welcome Back" to students
- "Balloons Over Cherry"- A Thanksgiving Tradition
- CLASS of 2020 Celebrates Annual Tradition at Senior Breakfast
- Sayville Educator Receives the NYS AHPERD Joy of Effort Award
- “Sayville Strong” Despite Soggy First Day
- A Season of Friendsgiving for Cherry Avenue Fifth Grades
- Elementary Band Students Play for HS Football Playoff Game
- Preparations for Reopening Fall 2020
- New Staff Welcomed at Orientation
- Celebrating Good Character at the Inaugural LICAB Community-Leadership Award Ceremony in Sayville.
- Cherry Avenue’s Fifth-Grade Science/Health Class focuses on STRIDES' Self-Esteem
- Two Sayville-Players Fall Productions On Quests for the Truth
- Middle School Honors Veterans with Moving Tribute in 2019
- Cherry Avenue Physical Education Students Learn Cooperation in Strategic Team Activities
- Connecting Cultures at Sayville High School
- EMPTY BOWLS 2019
- Undefeated Girls Swimming and Diving Team Heads to States
- Seventh Annual Duathlon About Finishing and Fun
- Lincoln Avenue Hosts Breakfast for Veterans
- Middle School Cross Country News
- Girls Varsity Swimming & Diving--Undefeated League 3 Champs for Fifth Year in a Row
- Sayville Girls Soccer Team Brings Awareness to Multiple Sclerosis
- Halloween 2019 at Lincoln
- Making Sayville Strides Against Bullying
- Leaving their Mark-ers with Magic-Marker Recycling Bins
- Integrated Athletics Team Receive Team Jerseys
- VirtuaL Enterprises Students Compete at LIU
- Class Spirit Builds for Homecoming 2019
- 2019's Annual Halloween Window-Painting
- Fighting Cancer, the Sayville School Community Pulls Together
- Sayville Art Students Celebrated International Peace Day with Creative Mandalas
- SHS Virtual Enterprise Students Prepare for Conference
- 2019 High School Club Fair
- NY State Recognition Award Goes to Schools with Holistic Approach to Education
- Middle School Holds Remembrance for 9-11
- Two Sayville Students Named 2019 NYSSMA All-State musicians
- Welcome Back to School Year 2019-2020
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2018-2019 Archived Stories
- Class of 2019 Commencement
- 2019 Middle School Moving-Up to High School
- A Ducky 2019 Moving-Up at Sunrise Drive
- 2019 Moving Up with Lincoln Avenue Fifth-Graders
- 2019 Cherry Avenue Fifth-Graders Move Up
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2018 2019 Board of Education Citation Awards
- 2019 June BOE Student Awards and Citations
- 2019 May BOE Retiree Recognition, Student Citations and Awards
- 2019 April BOE Student Citations and Awards
- 2019 March BOE Student Citations and Awards
- 2019 January BOE Student citations and Awards
- 2018 December BOE Student Citations and Awards
- 2018 November BOE Student Citations and Awards
- 2018 October BOE Student Citations and Awards
- Lincoln Avenue Dance Crew
- NYSED Identifies 562 Recognition Schools
- Sunrise Drive Celebrates Flag Day with Flair
- New Mural’s Message—Resiliency
- Senior Inspiration Walk for Class of 2019
- A Memorial Plaque Unveiled to Honor Devoted Board Member Deborah Van Essendelft
- 2019 Athletics Awards Ceremony
- A FOND FAREWELL TO OUR WONDERFUL Sayville Faculty and Staff Retiring in 2019
- Class of 2019 Academic Awards Night
- A Day to Open Dialogues
- Full S.T.E.A.M. Ahead with R.I.S.E. Tech students
- 2019 Softball Annual Strike-Out Cancer Fundraiser
- Sayville High School Division III Athletes
- Sayville High School Safe-Driving Event Organized by SADD
- Sunrise Drive Students Win at Stock Market
- 2019 Breakfast of Champions
- Good Showing At All-District Art Show
- National Honor Society 2019 Induction Ceremony
- Lauren Vahle Wins Award for her SADD Service
- Lincoln First Grader take First Place at BNL Science Fair
- RIDE FOR LIFE Visits Sayville Middle School
- The RHO KAPPA Honor-Society Induction Recognizes Social Studies Students
- Sayville Athletes Participate in Special Olympics
- 3rd Annual Suffolk Zone Fit Club Event at Lincoln Avenue
- Lincoln Avenue's JUMP-ROPE-FOR-HEART Event Raises Spirits and $26,000 for American Heart Association
- Middle School Celebrates 2019 National Junior Honor Society Induction
- Lincoln Avenue Wins FIRST PLACE for Fourth Year in a Row in NYSAHPERD Video Contest
- Sayville Middle School Students’ PORTFOLIO PROJECTS Garner Distinguished Awards
- For Sayville Art and Art History Students, Vincent van Gogh’s Starry Night Begins a Glorious Day
- Book Delivery is Exciting News for Elementary Students
- Sayville Students Experience Real-Time Q&A with Editors of Science World
- In "Anything Goes," Sayville High School Musical Performers were the Top!
- Sayville Received a Best Communities for Music Education Award
- District Gold Card Holders Treated to Show and Dinner
- Virtual Enterprising Students Earn Accolades
- Winter 2019 Athletic Accomplishments & Post Season Honors
- Cherry Avenue Presents The Wizard of Oz
- Sayville Senior Art Student Ava Herrera takes home Award of Excellence
- Popular Competition The Masked Singer Inspires Costume Design Class
- Sayville Leads a New Consortium with a Special Technology Grant from NYSED
- Lincoln Students Learn Hands-Only CPR in PE classes
- Sunrise Drive Showcases Students' Works During An Evening at Sunrise
- Sayville Varsity Cheerleaders "POP" With Great Expectations
- Sayville Board of Education Advocate in Albany
- High School Library Reopens After Renovationss
- MS Joins P.S. I Love You Celebration
- Sayville Middle School Celebrating Diversity with Unity Circle Club
- Middle School Luncheon Celebrates Good Character
- Sunrise Drive Ninja Warriors Challenge
- Middle School Purple Vs. Gold Girls Volleyball Fundraiser
- Maria Brown Received received The Chancellor’s Award for Excellence
- Sayville's Model UN Has Three Wins in January Competition
- Sayville JV Cheerleaders Placed First at the Competition
- MS Wins Award at Future Cities Competition
- Notable Achievements in Boys Winter Track and Girls Basketball
- Peter and the Starcatcher
- MS Cheerleaders Take Third Place
- Doug Shaw Achieves National Board Certification
- 2018 Tour de Jazz
- Sunrise Drive Polar Express
- Class of 2019 Athletes Sign for Division I & II
- Cherry Sends Cards for Hospitalized Children
- Cherry Avenue Believes in the Power of a Wish
- Hip Hip Hooray for 50th Day at Cherry Avenue
- New York State Regent Roger Tilles Visits Sayville
- Functional and Fun in the Fall
- Model UN Club Members Garner Awards
- Mindfulness at Middle School
- Senior Breakfast for Class of 2019
- Middle School Performs Beauty and the Beast JR
- Swimming Diving Accomplishments
- Cherry Avenue Hosts A Thanks—ful Veterans Day Brunch
- A Special Veterans Day Ceremony at Middle School
- Lincoln Halloween Parade 2018
- Empty Bowls in 2018
- Sayville Administrators Accept Blue Ribbon in Washington D.C,
- High School Celebrates el Día de los Muertos
- Celebrating El Dia de los Muertos at Sunrise Drive
- Visitors From France
- Diving into a Cure for Breast Cancer
- Instilling a Business Sense
- Diving Into Marine Science
- HOMECOMING 2018 A Tale of Four Cities
- 2018 Halloween Window Painting
- Giving Sayville’s IRONMAN Gary Jensen a Proper Send-Off to the 2018 IRONMAN World Championships
- Congratulations to Sayville High School for Earning the 2018 National Blue Ribbon School Designation
- International Peace Day in Sayville
- Sayville's Club Fair
- Yoga Introduced at Girls Volleyball Training
- Superintendent Welcomes Staff to 2018-19 Academic Year
- FOUR representing Sayville are selected for S.T.E.M. NYS Master Teachers Program
- Sayville Welcomes New Staff
- PAINTING THE SUMMER IN GLORIOUS COLORS
- Fond Farewell to Lincoln Avenue Principal Dr. Michele LeBlanc
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2017-2018 Archived Stories
- Class of 2018 Commencement
- Class of 2019 Glen Pettit Memorial Scholarship Recipient
- Middle School Moving Up in 2018
- ELEMENTARY Moving-Up Ceremonies in 2018
- Seniors Launch "First Inspiration Walk" Down Memory Lane
- The 2018 Police Officer Glen K. Pettit Memorial scholarship
- Cherry Avenue Art Teacher Hosts Field Trip IN School
- Middle School Boston Trip 2018
- Sunrise Drive Select Chorus Sings at Duck's Game
- Sayville Division I II and III Athletes
- R.I.S.E. Tech Teams Receive High Honors
- Old Glory Takes Shape at Sunrise Drive
- 2018 National Honor Society Induction
- HS Students Compete in Computer Science Programming Competition
- Middle School Celebrates Breakfast with the Stars
- Walt Whitman Poetry Winners
- Lincoln Avenue "Get Moving NY" Video Wins NY State
- A Boost of Energy at Sunrise
- Debate Captain Eric Stenzel Wins Award at NYS Debate
- Spring 2018 Breakfast of Champions
- Cherry Art Repurposing Recyclables
- Engraved Bricks Beautify Henck Memorial
- Siena College and AT&T Upstanders Program Visits Sayville High School
- Sayville Students Visit Normandy WWII Memorial
- Recognizing Excellence at the NJHS
- Former Vietnam War Army Nurse Visits Sayville History Club
- 2018 BEST MUSIC EDUCATION COMMUNITY
- Sayville Music Receives Recognition
- Legally Blonde the Musical at SHS
- Wanna Build Spring Snowpeople?
- SAYVILLE SERVING SAYVILLE At the First-Ever Elementary Volleyball Competition
- Model UN Accomplishments in 2018
- Winter Doldrums and Ping Pong
- Sayville Saying Farewell to an Old Friend
- No Debating It: Sayville High School Debate Team in Great Form!
- Sixth Time that Sayville High School Recognized as a Reward School
- Activities at Cherry Avenue
- Brain Challenge at Cherry
- PARP Fun at Sunrise
- Sayville Drama Troupe Present "Our Town"
- "Equity and Opportunity" Earn Sayville High School a Place on AP Honor Roll
- “Good People Do Something!”
- Sayville Schools on Distinguished AP Honor Roll
- 2017 Jazz Tour
- Seeing Eye-to-Eye about Energy Efficiency SSCAC Meets ESG at SSD
- Good Character Celebrated at Middle School Luncheon
- 2017 Fall Breakfast of Champions Recognized
- Senior Citizens Welcomed at Cherry Avenue Annual Brunch
- Saying ¡Hola! To A New Districtwide Elementary Program
- Sayville Elementary School Shows Tremendous Support for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
- Class of 2018 Senior Breakfast Tradition
- Guys & Dolls at Middle School
- Venerating a Sayville Hometown World War II Veteran
- A Visit to Almost, Main
- Sayville Boys Golf Win Suffolk County Championship
- AP Art Students in the Catbird Seat*
- Class of 1977 Donates
- Homecoming 2017
- Cultural Awareness for Dia de Los Muertos
- 2017 Halloween Window Painting
- It’s MINDSET that Matters
- Eleven Years of Filling Empty Bowls
- For National Bus Safety Week, Dr. Stimmel learns to drive a bus
- Science News
- MUSIC STUDENTS RECEIVE ACCOLADES
- 2017 Swimming Champs
- Unity Circle at Middle School
- 2017 Messages of Peace at Cherry
- Pinwheels for Peace in 2017
- PIctures Pitch Club Fair at HS
- Two National Merit Semifinalists at SHS
- Sgt Timothy J. Henck Memorial Field
- 2017 Opening Day in Sayville Schools
- New Staff Welcomed
- MS Recognizes International Peace Day with Kindness Rocks
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2016-2017 Archived Stories
- 2017 Commencement
- 2017 Moving Ups
- Board of Education Citations 2016-2017
- 2017 Athletic Awards
- Police Officer Glen K. Pettit Memorial scholarship
- Welcoming a New Assistant Superintendent to Sayville
- Enlightening Facts about E-Cigarettes
- Flags on the Fields
- A RED NOSE Day at Lincoln
- Sayville Sophomore Carmella Perrone Combats Cyberbullying
- Caitlin Gormley was honored as the Outstanding Senior Science student
- SAVA Festival 2017
- Tulips Brighten SADD Memories
- Breakfast of Champions Spring 2017
- Results of the 2017-2018 Proposed Budget
- 2017 National Honor Society Induction
- Students Building Bridges Award. Well-Deserved Recognition for Three Sayville Students Working toward a Civil Society
- Using Their Brains. HS Students Learn Via Video Conference
- Kathleen Scully is the Recipient of 2017 Teacher of Excellence Award
- The Faces of Action: Sayville Students Launch Suffolk Student Climate Action Committee
- 2017 Seniors Participating in College Sports
- 2017 National Junior Honor Society Induction
- It's Elementary for 'Escape Room' Investigators
- History Club Making A Difference
- Breakfast Sandwich Day!
- Stair Risers With Meaning at Middle School
- Earth Day Inspirations in Sayville Schools
- Dawn Lloyd Matthews Receives Prestigious NYSUT Award
- Cherry Avenue Students Get Hands-On Experiences Learning
- Achieving Fundraising Goals for CDKL5
- Sayville is one of Best Music Communities in the nation
- Croci Invites String Quartet To Perform at Special Concert
- Catch Me If You Can
- Award Winning Art Student Addresses Pollution
- Mr. Lecci Honored by Harvard Club
- At the Annual Model UN, Students Address Serious Concerns
- Middle School S.T.E.M. Students Win at Future Cities Competition
- Dr. John Stimmel Appointed to be New Superintendent
- Lincoln Celebrates Fifty Years
- Go Red, A Red Hot Tradition at Central Office
- Music Students Achieve All-County
- Working in Concert with MS and HS music students
- Middle School English Teacher Lauren Cierski named ASSET Bright Light
- Lapping Up the Love With Animal Therapy
- Banner News for TWO High School Computer Graphics Design students
- Drama Spotlight on SHAKESPEARE
- Virtual Enterprises
- Perfect Score in WordMasters Challenge
- Elementary Science Symposium
- Swimming Accolades
- Caitlin Gormley Regeneron Science Talent Search Scholar
- 2016 HolidayTour de Jazz
- Fall 2016 Breakfast of Champions
- Science Reports at Sayville
- Nine Seniors Signing
- Jack Coan Gatorade Player of the Year
- Sophomore Cellist Alex Urmaza Plays Carnegie Hall
- Suffolk Zone Award Winners
- Pajamas for the Holidays
- Cherry Avenue Celebrates Thanksgiving with Veterans
- Bye Bye, Birdie
- Bonding at Traditional Senior Breakfast
- Buying Back and Paying Forward
- 2016 Middle School Peer Leadership Conference
- Sayville Studenst Among Keep Islip Clean Junior Commissioners
- High School Mentoring Program Kicks Off
- Feeding Long Island
- Swimming Updates from State Championship
- The Odd CoupleS
- Sayville Cross Country at State Meet
- On the Air with FACD Students
- Swimmingly Spectacular
- 10 Years Filling Empty Bowls
- Sayville AP Scholars
- Halloween Window Painting 2016
- All National and All State Recognizing Musical Excellence
- WWII Vet's Receives Special Welcome from Assistant Football Coach and Team
- Homecoming Empires
- Ending GEA, Local Legislators Restore State Aid
- Matthew Tomko NMSC Semifinalst
- Superintendent Announces Retirement
- 'Opening Day' September 6, 2016
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2022 - 2023 School Year
- 2023 Fall Pep Rally
A Picture-Perfect June Evening for the Sayville Class of 2022 Commencement

Friday, June 24, 2022
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Beneath a gloriously sunny sky, fanned by steady breezes, approximately 234 members of the Sayville Class of 2022 celebrated their Commencement at 6 p.m. on Friday, June 24, 2022. For the last time as Sayville High School students, they exited the building and marched, not just toward the football field but into their futures as well.
Families and friends roared, whistled, and cheered from the bleachers. The Sayville High School Band, directed by Mrs. VanBoxel, flawlessly played the traditional musical accompaniment Pomp and Circumstance until all the graduates took their seats. Also, in the processional led by Assistant Superintendent Dr. Christine Criscione, there were more than 100 Sayville Alumni participating in the annual Alumni Walk, their graduation-year banners flapping above their heads. Following the Alumni were the faculty representing the “Teachers Who Made a Difference.” They joined the Alumni under the white tents on the football field to watch the Commencement proceedings.
SAYVILLE HIGH SCHOOL CHORALE SINGS THE STAR SPANGLED BANNER
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The ceremonies opened with the National Anthem, sung by the Senior members of the Sayville High School Chorale: Kyle Finn, Caroline Gozaloff, Jessica Harclerode, Ayla Kaczmarek, Katrina Kranzle, Alyssa LaFroscia, Maggie Mongiello, Kerry O’Donoghue, Alayna Pavao, Jude Ramsaywak, Olivia Reiss, Angelina Sagginario, and Dylan Schneider.
Sayville High School Principal Ron Hoffer thanked the chorale before he introduced the first Commencement speaker: “the dedicated leader behind the success of our programs throughout our district. He has served the community and students of Sayville Public Schools for 19 years in the capacity of Cherry Avenue Principal, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction and Superintendent. A true gentleman, a true child-advocate, our Superintendent of Schools, Dr. John Stimmel.”
SAYVILLE SUPERINTENDENT DR. STIMMEL: PRESENTATION OF THE CLASS OF 2022
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Superintendent Dr. Stimmel began his address by congratulating and offering best wishes to the Class of 2022. “In my nearly 40 years of education, I have had the privilege of working with many fine students but, I can tell our audience today that the class sitting in front of us is truly extraordinary.’ Dr. Stimmel recalled watching this class grow up and reflected his great pride in how they consistently lived according to the “golden rule through all your school years.”
“It has been said how sad that the class of 2022 had their educational experience disrupted by the pandemic,” Dr. Stimmel continued. “To this sentiment I reply, yes; there certainly were disappointments, interruptions and frustrations over the past two and a half school years, but, in the final analysis, how lucky we all were to have such resilient and resourceful students (and staff) with which to face this crisis. During what was the one of the biggest challenges in the history of American education, it would have been easy to give into self-pity and despair. This, however, was never going to happen with the class of 2022. Your spirit and your passion energized our High School and our District. Working with your teachers and principals, you somehow found a way to make the most of whatever was thrown at you. Over these past two years you, the SHS class of 2022, helped us all to discover what deep down we always knew: the best education is the education that takes place when teachers and students forge relationships, work elbow to elbow, learn in-person from each other and learn in-person with each other.”
In defining the meaning of hero, Dr. Stimmel referenced philosopher Joseph Campbell. “’A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself.’ In many ways both great and small, you have lived up to this principle. This has been especially true during the past two years of the pandemic. You faced great challenges and reached out beyond your individual needs to help others. Where many retreated, not only did you persevere, you excelled. Where others withdrew, you found ways to extend yourselves; when there were those who cried, ‘why is this happening to me?’ You asked: ‘what can I do for others?’ For all these reasons, I can say to you that the members of the Class of 2022 are all my heroes. This is especially true for those young men and women from this class who are going on to defend our country in the United States Armed Services.”
In closing, Dr. Stimmel expressed his gratitude for the “privilege of working with you, your classmates, the educators of Sayville, the families, our incredible Board of Education in the most supportive community on earth,” and acknowledged retiring BOE trustee Norm deVenau for his total of 54 years of service in various volunteer organizations, 18 of which was in the Sayville Board of Education. Finally, Sayville Superintendent Dr. Stimmel, speaking to the last graduating class before he retires in the fall, shared the lyrics of country singer Tim McGraw with the graduating Class of 2022: "'I know that you got mountains to climb, dreams that your dreaming, and that one day the work you put in will be realized. Let yourself feel the pride but…/Always stay (as you have always been) humble and kind.’ May God bless you, your families, our town, and our nation.”
CLASS OF 2022 VOCALIST- WINNER OF THE PATRICIA ANN KUBELLE MEMORIAL AWARD: KATRINA KRANZLE
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The Patricia Ann Kubelle Memorial Award Winner Katrina Kranzle gave an outstanding performance of “Climb Every Mountain” (Rogers and Hammerstein, Sound of Music) that moved the entire audience. She chose the inspirational piece to remind the Class of 2022 of the value of persistence— an attribute well understood by this generation of COVID-impacted students—to attain their dreams.
BOARD OF EDUCATION PRESIDENT JOHN VERDONE ADDRESSES CLASS
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“Before I introduce the President of our Board of Education,” Principal Hoffer said, “I would like to take this opportunity to welcome our Alumni, which represent graduating classes from our high school from 1948 through 2021. As alumni, your attendance is greatly appreciated and it clearly reflects your pride, your enthusiasm, and your respect for your educational experience in our district. We thank you for joining us this morning, and we encourage you to join us each and every year at this ceremony.”
In his brief address, Board of Education President John Verdone noted that their thirteen years of hard work and dedication— “even through the difficulties”—is what contributed to the Class of 2022’s success. “Today—live, in front of your families—sitting shoulder to shoulder, with friends and classmates, we celebrate and recognize your accomplishments.” Mr. Verdone asked the eight students (Keira Collins, Colin Gover, Vincent Palumbo, Jack Quinlan, Jillian Rastello, Yirdaw Rivera, Nicholas Romano, and Allison Reilly) who were entering military service to stand for special recognition. As the proud parent of a son who served our country in the US COAST GUARD, I applaud “these young men and women, who have chosen to serve our country in the US Military—to protect our country and our freedoms.” After the students were recognized with applause, Mr. Verdone continued with “the four words that grab everyone’s attention: Once upon a time. Those words begin a story… Once upon a time we rode horses, now we have electric cars! …Your ‘once upon a time’ will be your moments you can reflect back on, to learn from and build from… So what I’m asking each of you is to make your once upon a time find a cure for cancer, stop world hunger, unite people and find peace the world, but most of all … Thank you for being the individuals who can and MOST definitely will shape our future. …Give the world the best of yourselves. Fill your lives with the bounty of what the world has to offer. The Class of 2022 is simply the best!”
CLASS OF 2022 PRESIDENT SHAYLA SMITH GIVES RESPONSE FOR THE CLASS, ENTITLED “UNLIKELY INSPIRATION”
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After the ceremonial Awarding of Diplomas, The President of the Senior Class, “a young woman who has worked tirelessly on behalf of the Class of 2022, a remarkable role model, and a very special person in our high school,” Shayla Smith delivered her response entitled, “Unlikely Inspiration.”
The President began by conveying her thanks on behalf of the entire Class of 2022, “Our success as a class, however, could never have happened, especially given all that has happened in the past few years, without the help of this community,” Shayla said. “Thank you to Dr. Stimmel, Members of the Board of Education, Dr. Criscione, Mr. Hoffer and members of the Sayville Schools administration and faculty for everything that you do and for making all of this possible. A special thanks to Ms. Ferremi and Ms. Morrell for keeping us busy and entertained throughout all 4 years of high school and dealing with all of us, I’m sure it wasn’t easy.”
Shayla admitted that while preparing her Response for the Class, she had considered certain classmates known for their bravery, originality, cleverness, even humor, to help her, but in the end, she chose the one person “I couldn't imagine being where I am today without… my twin sister, Isabelle. We’ve been standing beside each other our entire lives. I don't think I could've made it this far in life without her standing right beside me, and I can’t imagine doing this without her. Isabelle, please come up here and stand with me.”
With her twin beside her, Shayla examined what defined the past few years. “We survived masks, lockdowns, and never ending google meets. People could also characterize this period of time by technological advances…. While all of those things are true, when I look back on my years in Sayville schools, this period is defined by all of the people in this community who taught us so many valuable lessons.” Citing memorable attributes of particular teachers; Mr. Durnin’s “sarcasm and ability to make every situation funny;” Mr. Bannon, who showed “that there are multiple ways to go about solving problems;” Mrs. Anderson, who taught “how important it is to take care of the world we live in;” and Señora Bricker, who demonstrated “how important it is to manage your time efficiently,” Shayla noted, “We have something that not everyone has. We belong to a tight-knit community and this community would not exist without the people within it.”
After acknowledging the valuable lessons and inspiration she derived from “Sarah Newman, you pushed yourself past your limits...; Gavin Venezia, you are never afraid to ask a question; …Jillian Rastello …not here tonight because … she is currently a cadet at the US Air Force Academy and part of their swimming and diving team; …from each and every one of you,” Shayla concluded. “We all should be grateful for where we came from and to those who helped us get here. We would not be where we are without our parents….In other districts, parents seem to always be in conflict with their schools. In Sayville, our parents and our teachers work together to ensure that we get the very best. We may not always agree how to get there, but we all work towards the same goal. In comparison with other districts, we have a smaller class size, but it turns out 234 is the perfect number!”
Jillian Rastello
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RETIRING BOE TRUSTEE NORM DEVENAU POSTS FINAL REMARKS IN LETTER TO COMMUNITY
"Fifty-four years ago, I became active in the Sayville Parent Teacher Association. I am very proud of all that our school district has accomplished during that time. I attended my first Board of Education meeting at Old 88 and I was there when ground was broken for Sayville Middle School. In 2003, I was appointed to the Board of Education, where I have served ever since. An important part of my role has been to work with my fellow Board of Education trustees and school leaders to get our politicians to do the right things for our schools. As a member of the Chamber of Commerce, I had the privilege of working with many members of our community, including our Sayville school and businesses.To our students, I say: “You are the leaders of tomorrow.” The most important job we have as a school community is to help our students learn and grow. As a former Marine, I am especially proud of the students who will serve our great country in the United States armed services. In closing, I feel very lucky to have worked with so many special students and teachers over the years. I am very proud of your unbelievable accomplishments. Sayville is a very special place and we are lucky to be part of one big family.God Bless!"
Norm deVenau
Principal Ron Hoffer Thanks Administrators, faculty, staff, and BOE
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At this point in our program, I would like to take this opportunity to publicly acknowledge and thank some very special people who volunteer their time to make our school district so successful: Our Board of Education members: (President – Mr. Verdone Vice President – Mr. Cooley, Board Members: Dr. Bertsch, Mr. Cangelosi, Mr. deVenau, and Ms. Dolan and Ms. Sack. Thank you very much for your support and leadership in addressing the needs of our school and community throughout the year. I would also be remiss if I did not thank the people who make our visions and dreams come true... our Central Office administrators (Superintendent, Dr. Stimmel, Dr. Criscione, Dr. Gergis, Dr. Branscombe, Ms. Makris, Mr. Maloney, Ms. Gigante, Mr. Renahan and Mr. Castellano and, of course, the faculty, the staff, our technicians from IMC and the grounds crew of our district for their support, guidance, and leadership throughout the year. Without their teamwork, their commitment and their cooperation, we would not be able to provide the quality of programs that we are able to provide for our school and community each year. Once again, thank you for your support, for your assistance, and for your dedication in developing an excellent educational community.
COMMENCEMENT SPEECHES
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CLASS OF 2022 PRESIDENT SHAYLA SMITH GIVES RESPONSE FOR THE CLASS, ENTITLED “UNLIKELY INSPIRATION”
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SAYVILLE CLASS OF 2022 SALUATORY ADDRESS: “I LIED” BY CHAD MOCCIO
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Principal Hoffer described the Class of 2022 Salutatorian as a gifted student, a leader of his peers and a tremendous person when he invited Mr. Chad Moccio to the podium to speak to the assembly.
Clarifying that the Moccio name may have sounded familiar to some, because at last year’s Commencement, Class of 2021 President was his sister Nicole, Chad remarked. “I’ll go out on a limb and say it’s a pretty rare occurrence for two siblings to speak in consecutive years like this, so there is pretty much not a single person out there who can relate to the position I’m in here. And of course, Nicole gave me a really tough act to follow, but there’s no pressure, right? I’m sure some of my family members will let me know who the better speaker was later. I guess we’ll see.”
Chad recounted how he spent his High School career “playing down” his ardor for music, by shrugging off his critical peers who asked: “’You still do band?’ I know, it’s crazy. Or maybe it's just something that I never made known about myself for the simple reason that I thought people would judge me for it. I used to reply back to this question by saying, ‘Yeah, I still do it, since I’m pretty good at it, I figured it will look good for college.’ I’m apologizing now to everyone who heard that answer from me.”
Chad paused and smiled. “I lied!” he confessed, which also happened to be the title of his address. “I didn’t stick with music to list it as an activity on a college application, I kept doing it because I loved it. But for some reason until fairly recently, that felt like something I couldn’t tell people. Perhaps as I watched our time here at Sayville High School winding down to a close, it hit me. One of the most enjoyable and memorable parts of my four years here should not be treated as some extracurricular I did on the side.”
The Class of 2022 Salutatorian admitted he “even worried about talking about this today... I could've chosen a number of different things other than band to discuss in my graduation speech… I had given it much thought and decided that if this speech is that last mark I can make on Sayville high school, I at least want to go out knowing that everyone here today knew the person I really was. And music is a big part of that, not something I want to hide.”
Chad disclosed, “… Some of my closest friendships have come from seeing the same people every day 5th period. In fact, this year’s Valedictorian and I sat next to each other in the trombone section for our Senior year. Mrs. VanBoxel has always liked to say there’s a strong correlation between music and academics. Maybe she’s onto something there. She proudly calls us her smartest section ever. I’m sure Gene could tell you just how much fun I was having each and every day in class. Music will always be something that I can look back on and be thankful that I was a part of, and I want to encourage everyone graduating to get involved with things that they can enjoy and say the same, no matter what others may think about it.”
After exchanging ideas about happiness with his Physics teacher, Mr. Nielson—who was away at his own wedding on the same day as commencement—Chad concluded, “It’s all part of the journey that is starting for us as soon as we leave this place, when we get the chance to create the life that we want to live. But what is life if we’re not doing what makes us happy? If we’re not being true to ourselves? Go out and find a career that you enjoy, surround yourself with people who make you smile, laugh, and build you up. And as far as the people who want to bring you down, because there will always be those people, let them motivate you to keep moving forward.”
Chad wished his classmates, “Thanks for a fantastic four years and for all the memories. Remember to pursue that happiness, and do you. Best of luck in your future. Let’s go change the world!”
SAYVILLE CLASS OF 2022 VALEDICTORY ADDRESS: “ENDGAME” BY GENE WENG
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"The Valedictorian for the Class of 2022,” announced Principal Hoffer, “is an outstanding student whose humility is awe-inspiring. A role model for all, it is my pleasure to introduce the Valedictorian of the Class of 2022, Mr. Gene Weng.”
In his address entitled Endgame—borrowed from the Avengers, the Marvel Comics movie franchise—Gene Weng showed his humorous side. As he approached the podium, the band briefly played the Avengers Theme. After first acknowledging and thanking the administrators, family and friends in the audience, Gene singled out the High School Band and Dr. Stimmel for special mention:
“The band shows up to so many Sayville events and is a crucial part of the Sayville community. As you now know, Chad and I both played trombone in the band, and last year at graduation we sat next to each other in those very seats playing for the Class of 2021. I’d even be willing to bet that the next year’s valedictorian or salutatorian also comes from the band…. Lastly, I would like to recognize our Superintendent, Dr. Stimmel. When I first met Dr. Stimmel, I didn’t know him as the Superintendent but as the Principal of Cherry Avenue, where I went to elementary school. Dr. Stimmel has made an impact on me ever since my very first day of school. After my first day at Cherry, I was supposed to go to an afterschool program called New Life. However, with all my excitement and nervousness in the morning, I forgot to ask my parents what bus I was taking there. That was kind of a problem. At the end of the day, I watched frantically as all the other students were shuffled from the cafeteria to their buses and soon out of sight. In the midst of my panic, Dr. Stimmel came up behind me and calmed me down. He then personally drove me in his car to New Life. I’ll never forget that. As this is Dr. Stimmel’s last year at Sayville, I want to give a big round of applause for him. Thank you for all you’ve done. To me, this story really emphasizes the characters of the teachers and staff at Sayville. Each is willing to take time out of his or her day to help others. To the teachers and staff, thank you for all the work you’ve put in to get us to where we are today. You guys are our heroes.”
Gene segued into the focus on his speech. “Talking about heroes, I love the Avengers movies. Yeah, I’m kind of a nerd… I think our high school years played out very similar to the Avengers movies. Our freshman year represents the first Avengers movie…we formed new connections, banded together, and somehow made it through our first year of high school.”
On cue, the Band played the Avengers Theme. “Our sophomore year was Avengers: Age of Ultron. No one really remembers this one, or cares about it, but at the end of the day, robots took over the world. Except in our case, they weren’t named Ultron, they were named Zoom and Google Meets. Yeah, that’s when COVID hit us. And that’s when our version of Infinity War began.”
Gene continued with his clever analogy. “Junior year was definitely tough. Our entire school was snapped. While half of us didn’t exactly turn to dust, we were separated into two cohorts, never able to interact. While I don’t think any of us actually fought Thanos in Junior year, we did face other great threats. We had to suffer through lockdowns, contact tracing, quarantines, and the ever-present bong of a Google Meet. …But, like Thor and Groot in Infinity War, we made new friends and joined forces in Junior year. We were there for each other, always trying to brighten someone else’s day, as dark as it may have been. Like the Avengers.”
Again, the Band played an Avengers interlude before Gene resumed. “Senior year was our Avengers Endgame. Time to collect the Infinity Stones. But instead of the Time Stone, Power Stone, and all that, we had to get letters of recommendation, activity resumes, college essays….. But through all the stress… we united as a class, finally coming together in person. We rooted for each other, supported each other, fought for each other. We assembled like Avengers… What matters is that by the end of the year, we survived. We braved through the pandemic, we braved through our Infinity War. After everything we have experienced, I can say that we, as the Class of 2022, are one of the bravest and most resilient classes of Sayville High School….And now after we have united together, it’s time to depart. Even the Avengers went their separate ways after Endgame.”
Neatly tying up his Avengers references, Gene concluded: “Next year, … you may find yourself in unfamiliar settings and even Far From Home… remember the powers you gained from Sayville High School and the Sayville community. While we weren’t bitten by radioactive spiders, we did gain the power of forming webs and connections with the people around us. While we didn’t get an unbreakable shield, we did gain the unbreakable power of resilience…. As a class, we faced intense, unique challenges throughout our time at Sayville High School. . . and we beat them! That’s why we are here today! As we enter our New Life, we won’t have our teachers to guide us or Dr. Stimmel to drive us. But, Class of 2022, remember we are heroes and nothing can stop us. Thank you.” Gene stepped from behind the podium and, with a superman move, pulled his robes apart to reveal his Avengers logo t-shirt in a final gesture. As the applause erupted, the High School Band struck up the Avengers theme until the Class of 2022 Valedictorian returned to his seat.
CLASS OF 2022 COMMENCEMENT CONCLUDES
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Principal Hoffer thanked Shayla and continued by acknowledging the "tremendously dedicated and caring group of professionals who have assisted them in achieving this milestone of high school graduation—the teachers of Sayville Public Schools.” Hoffer listed the names of the “Teachers Who Have Made a Difference” for the Class of 2022. He followed by stating that “The Class of 2022 has been an outstanding class to work with in all endeavors. Our students, your sons, daughters and friends, have earned many significant honors, both individually and collectively, and they have been outstanding representatives of our school and community….95% of the students in the Class of 2022 will go on to further education, and that approximately 99% of our graduates have earned Regents diplomas this year.” Principal Hoffer continued by recognizing “the noblest of commitments” and asked Keira Collins, Colin Gover, Vincent Palumbo, Jack Quinlan, Jillian Rastello, Allison Reilly, Yirdaw Rivera, and Nicholas Romano to stand. “These young adults will be serving in our US military and providing us with the veil of freedom we have all come to know and love. Thank you for your anticipated service.”
Before closing the ceremony, Mr. Hoffer thanked the volunteers who serve on the Sayville Board of Education, the Central Office Administrators, along with the faculty, the staff, the technicians from IMC and the grounds crew “for their support, guidance, and leadership throughout the year. Without their teamwork, their commitment and their cooperation, we would not be able to provide the quality of programs that we are able to provide for our school and community each year.”
After the Senior members of the High School Chorale sang God Bless America, Principal Hoffer addressed the Class of 2022 for one last time. “The Class of 2022 has been a credit to our school and community.” He acknowledged the efforts of the class officers, Student Government and Class Advisors, along with the Guidance Department and Assistant Principals, before he announced: “I would like to congratulate and compliment the members of this outstanding class for your commitment to excellence in every arena. I can state, without hesitation, that the Class of 2022 has been a remarkable class to work with in all endeavors. I applaud you for all of your efforts throughout your respective high school careers, and I would encourage you, as the future leaders of this wonderful country, to continue to be energetic, hardworking and committed to your goals and to your dreams. As a representative of our faculty, staff, and administration, it has been my pleasure to have worked with you for the past four years. Ladies and gentleman... Thank you for joining us this evening. Please have a safe and enjoyable evening. I congratulate the Class of 2022, and wish you success, health, and happiness.”
The Sayville Graduates waited until their principal finished before they tossed their mortarboards. Like birds on the wing, colorful caps soared skyward.
TEACHERS WHO MADE A DIFFRENCE
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- Ms. Sonja Anderson - Brooke Aufiero,Sarah Newman
- Mr. Philip Anzalone - Cole Amodemo
- Mr. John Bombara - Shayla Smith
- Mr. Adam Brown - Daniel Weber
- Mr. Daniel Cameron - William Grandfield
- Mr. Fred Diekmann - Olivia Reiss
- Ms. Melissa Dreyer- Gene Weng
- Mr. Kevin Durnin - Ava Gross, Kerry O’Donoghue
- Ms. Audra Feeley - Maleena Dionisio
- Ms. Kaytie Ferremi - Ava Eriksen
- Ms. Cynthia Giannico - Caroline Gozaloff
- Mr. Evan Hammer- Andrew Person
- Ms. Susan Hart - William Kretz
- Mr. Robert Hoss - Matthew Bonfanti
- Mr. Ari Kramer- Evan Como, Alayna Pavao
- Ms. Gabrielle Lambiase - Christina Arlotta
- Mr. James Lecci - Aiden Lorenzo,Brigid Manning
- Ms. Eileen McCullough- Erin Maher
- Ms. Hannah Michaelson - William Busch,Jack Corcoran,Holly Doxey,Eric McFadden
- Ms. Melinda Moran- Isabelle Smith
- Ms. Caitlin Morrell- Casey Malone
- Mr. Matthew Nani - Brenna Mattia
- Ms. Georgia Psilakis - Luke Buyes,Thomas Cea, Jr.,Charlie Sands
- Ms. Gina Romano - Braden Ainslie
- Mr. Gerard Sampson - Demetri Dozier
- Mr. Reade Sands - Nicholas Desiderio
- Mr. Douglas Shaw - Molly Schollenberger
- Mr. Adam Sznitken - Gwen Brown
- Ms. Nicole Teufel - Angelina Sagginario
- Ms. Amy Thomas- Leah Muscarello
- Ms. Debra Urso - Abbey White
- Ms. Eileen Walsh-Ahrens - Olivia Massey
- Ms. Katherine Whitehurst- Isabella Graziano
- Mr. John Verschure- Josefina Wilson