Greenport scraps pre-K bond plan, adds new program
The Greenport school board held a budget workshop prior to its regular meeting Wednesday night. (Credit: Carrie Miller) Greenport School District Superintendent Michael Comanda has halted plans to...
View ArticleSouthold News: Students of the Month announced
SOUTHOLD, PECONIC Spring is here, though the thermometer doesn’t always show it. I certainly have more birds at my feeders waking me up earlier with the time change. I even have a few flowers showing...
View ArticleMattituck-Cutchogue parents get schooled on Common Core
The Mattituck-Cutchogue School District held a Common Core meeting Wednesday at the elementary school. (Credit: Jennifer Gustavson) About 60 people attended Mattituck-Cutchogue School District’s...
View ArticleOysterponds Elementary School’s kindergarten registration
Oysterponds Elementary School. (Credit: Katharine Schroeder) Oysterponds School District will hold kindergarten registration Wednesday to Friday, April 2 to 4, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Orient...
View ArticleRave reviews after ‘Rent’ at Southold High School
Southold Drama Club rehearses ‘Rent.’ (Credit: Katharine Schroeder photo) Southold High School Drama Club’s opening night production of “Rent” received glowing reviews from audience members Thursday...
View ArticleRoss School holding information reception at Southold Free Library
Southold Free Library. (Credit: File) The Ross School is holding an information reception on March 29 between 2 and 4 p.m. at Southold Free Library. Learn about the school’s day, boarding and Summer...
View ArticleWhat’s happening in our schools this week
A calendar of events for this week at each of the local schools, as listed on school calendars. MATTITUCK-CUTCHOGUE SCHOOL DISTRICT Friday, March 28 • 6:30 p.m. — WINGO, Cutchogue East Elementary...
View ArticleStudents discuss bullying, substance abuse at youth forum
Students attended a youth forum March 7 at tk. (Credit: Courtesy) About 100 students attended a recent youth forum in Southold to discuss issues like intolerance, bullying, and substance abuse....
View ArticleOysterponds school board to adopt proposed $5.5 million budget
The Oysterponds Elementary School in Orient. (Credit: Katharine Schroeder, file) The Oysterponds school board is expected to adopt Superintendent Richard Malone’s proposed $5.5 million spending plan...
View ArticleOur Lady of Mercy students participate in SeaWorld’s Generation Nature
Our Lady of Mercy students participate in Generation Nature. (Credit: Courtesy) First graders at Our Lady of Mercy Regional School in Cutchogue are participating in Generation Nature, SeaWorld’s new...
View ArticleOysterponds students make beds for North Fork Animal Welfare League
Lucy enjoying the new bed Oysterponds students made for the North Fork Animal Welfare League. (Credit: Gillian Wood Pultz) Oysterponds Elementary School students recently donated beds they made for...
View Article$5.5 million Oysterponds budget set for vote
Oysterponds Superintendent Richard Malone at Tuesday’s meeting. (Credit: Paul Squire) The Oysterponds school board on Tuesday approved putting a proposed $5.5 million budget for the 2014-15 school year...
View ArticleSouthold High School cafeteria project could be delayed until 2015
Southold school board members Scott DeSimone, left, and Judi Fouchet at Wednesday’s meeting. (Credit: Jennifer Gustavson) Southold School District officials said Wednesday they believe this summer’s...
View ArticleFew North Fork students planning to ‘opt out’
The Mattituck-Cutchogue School District held a Common Core meeting Wednesday at the elementary school. (Credit: Jennifer Gustavson) Although the opt-out movement appears to be gaining some traction...
View Article‘Bye Bye Birdie’ at Greenport High School next week
The Greenport High School Drama Club will present “Bye Bye Birdie” on April 4, 5 and 6 in the district auditorium. In the satirical musical, set in 1958, a small-town teenager is chosen to receive...
View ArticleWe think you should follow: Southold PTA
The Southold PTA’s Facebook page. (Credit: Screenshot captured by Jennifer Gustavson) The Southold PTA works collaboratively with the community and school to organize events, discuss ideas and address...
View ArticleWhat’s happening in our schools this week
A calendar of events for this week at each of the local schools, as listed on school calendars. MATTITUCK-CUTCHOGUE SCHOOL DISTRICT Monday, March 31 • Junior high school spring sports starts • Junior...
View ArticlePhotos: See ‘Bye Bye Birdie’ in Greenport this weekend
The Greenport High School Drama Club will present “Bye Bye Birdie” on April 4, 5 and 6 in the district auditorium. In the satirical musical, set in 1958, a small-town teenager is chosen to receive “one...
View ArticleAdditional school aid to help close budget gaps
North Fork school districts will be getting more money back from Albany next year, after state leaders passed a 2014-2015 budget Tuesday that will grant more than $265,000 than previously suggested by...
View ArticleMore students than expected opting out across the North Fork
The Mattituck-Cutchogue School District held a Common Core meeting last month at the elementary school. (Credit: Jennifer Gustavson) Some local schools saw unexpected surges in the number of students...
View Article