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A slew of changes in tiny New Suffolk district
New instructors and new lessons, as well as a longer school day, will mark some changes for 2014-2015 in New Suffolk. (Credit: Barbaraellen Koch) Returning New Suffolk students are being met with,...
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New pre-K program in Greenport kicked off this week
Pre-K teacher Jenellen Skuggevik with four of the 29 students that have enrolled in Greenport’s first-ever pre-K program. (Credit: Katharine Schroeder) The Greenport School District opened its...
View ArticleSouthold H.S. Class of 2004 hosting reunion Oct. 4
Southold High School’s Class of 2004 will host a reunion Saturday, Oct. 4, from 6 to 10 p.m. at Soundview Restaurant in Greenport. The cost is $40 per person and includes unlimited food and soda. A...
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With school having started, CAST hosting supplies drive
Community Action Southold Town is sponsoring a school supply drive to help children in need. Items needed include backpacks, pens, pencils, crayons, markers, glue sticks, scissors, notebooks,...
View ArticleAudit: Greenport School District overestimated costs by $3M
The Greenport School District has overestimated expenditures by about $3.3 million over the last three fiscal years, according to the findings of a state audit. On Tuesday, state Comptroller Thomas...
View ArticleNew Suffolk applying for grants, loan to fill budget gap
New Suffolk school board president Tony Dill spoke to a packed crowd at the schoolhouse Tuesday, notifying board meeting attendees that the district has received “assurances from at least one lender”...
View Article‘Mercy Night’ and ‘Project M.E.R.C.Y’ discussion Oct. 3
Bishop McGann-Mercy Diocesan High School in Riverhead is hosting “Mercy Night” in the school’s auditorium on Oct. 3. Following the Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, school officials and students will...
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 Sept. 16-17 • High school pictures Tuesday, Sept. 16 • Senior...
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New regional high school focuses on STEM
Andrew Hubner of Shoreham-Wading River High School, physics teacher Andrew Kolchin, Asia McElroy from Riverhead High School and former Riverhead High School student Phil Becker of Bay Shore do some...
View ArticleOysterponds hosting science standards symposium
The Oysterponds Elementary School District in Orient is hosting the area’s first regional professional development session to discuss science teaching and learning techniques Oct. 10. The symposium’s...
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Mattituck BOE members split about naming track, auditorium
The newly completed Mattituck High School track features six lanes. (Credit: Garret Meade) Mattituck-Cutchogue school board members have officially decided against naming the high school’s new track...
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Guest Spot: Can’t downplay the importance of French
(Credit: Times/Review stock art) It was with sadness but not surprise that I read the recent report about the demise of French in the Mattituck School District. As the school population on the North...
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Greenport taking a shot at naming court after Al Edwards
Al Edwards, talking to his players during his last game as Greenport’s coach, retired in May 2013 after 34 years of running the team. (Credit: Garret Meade, file) The Greenport school board is expected...
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Greenport school officials defend district following audit report
Greenport Superintendent David Gamberg at Monday night’s Board of Education meeting. (Credit: Jen Nuzzo) Greenport School District officials are defending the district’s financial standing after the...
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Mattituck investing in modern technology for future engineers
Mattituck teacher Steve Lavinio, right, and junior Matthew Wells working with AutoCAD. (Credit: Jen Nuzzo) When tech teacher Steve Lavinio arrived at Mattituck High School in 2001, the school had only...
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See photos of Mattituck’s track work before Friday’s opening
(Credit: Garret Meade photos) The Mattituck-Cutchogue School District is hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday to unveil the new high school track. After the 6 p.m. ribbon cutting, which will...
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Gamberg on education: Wisdom through both old and new eyes
Superintendent David Gamberg during a Greenport school board meeting earlier this month. (Credit: Jen Nuzzo) An African proverb speaks about the importance of embracing the wisdom of someone who is new...
View ArticleWhat’s happening in our schools this week
A list of events for this week at each of the local schools, as listed on school calendars. MATTITUCK-CUTCHOGUE SCHOOL DISTRICT Thursday, Oct. 2 • 7:30 a.m. — Mattituck High School Breakfast of...
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Court dedication prompts discussion about naming policy
Al Edwards talking to his players during his last game as Greenport’s coach. (Credit: Garret Meade, file) Now that recommendations have been made to dedicate an indoor basketball court to retired coach...
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What’s happening in our schools this week
A list of events for this week at each of the local schools, as listed on school calendars. MATTITUCK-CUTCHOGUE SCHOOL DISTRICT Wednesday, Oct. 8 • 7 p.m. — PTSA meeting, high school library Friday,...
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