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House approves ‘Zeldin Amendment’ for schools to opt out of Common Core

Proposed legislation to allow school districts to opt out of Common Core without sacrificing federal funding is one step closer to fruition. Congressman Lee Zeldin (R-Shirley) announced Thursday the...

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A bench to honor Elaine White, Southold’s longtime school psychologist

Ellen O’Neill, principal of Southold Elementary School, wiped tears from her eyes as she sat at her desk and spoke of the woman sitting across from her. “Elaine really is the glue that holds this...

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Southold School District capital project bond vote Tuesday

Southold School District residents will go to the polls Tuesday, Dec. 8, to cast their ballots on a nearly $9.8 million capital improvement project that includes a turf athletic field, security...

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Southold School District’s $9.8M capital project bond approved

A turf athletic field and other facility upgrades are coming to Southold schools. Southold School District residents approved a nearly $9.8 million capital improvement project by a 257-192 vote on...

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Greenport’s new athletic director is making history

History was made at Greenport Union Free School District last week when Paula Nickerson was named interim athletic director. For the first time since the athletic program’s inception, a woman was...

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Residents in this North Fork school district won’t be getting tax rebates

It’s about that time of year when people can expect to see tax rebate checks in their mailboxes as part of the state’s program. For most residents on the North Fork, those checks are coming. But...

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Cuomo: Common Core overhaul starts now with new standards

Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Thursday a plan to overhaul the state’s Common Core system by adopting new, locally-designed standards along with less testing. The governor’s Common Core Task Force...

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Mattituck News: Variety Show this week at the high school

The best part of this season is the chance to reconnect with friends and family with whom we’ve lost touch during the year. The moments we spend with those who know and love us are the greatest gift of...

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Photos: Mattituck High School’s annual Variety Show

Dress rehearsal was held Thursday night for the annual Mattituck High School Variety Show.  Performances will be held at 7:30 p.m. tonight and Saturday in the High School auditorium. Admission is $5...

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Changes coming to Common Core — Zeldin Amendment included

Congressman Lee Zeldin (R-Shirley) has confirmed that President Barack Obama signed proposed legislation Thursday that includes his own proposal, dubbed the Zeldin Amendment, which will allow school...

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Photos: NJROTC’s annual inspection in Southold

The Southold-Mattituck-Greenport NJROTC held its annual inspection Friday at Southold High School. The cadets — led by Senior Naval Science Instructor Major Bill Grigonis — demonstrated their skills...

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Mattituck Junior-Senior High first-quarter honor roll

FIRST-QUARTER HONOR ROLL Mattituck Junior-Senior High HIGH HONOR ROLL  Grade 12: Cassidy Arnzen, John Batuello, Thomas Behr, Taylor Berkoski, Hayley Berry, Julie Dickerson, Taylor DiVello, Carly...

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Southold Junior-Senior High first-quarter honor roll

FIRST-QUARTER HONOR ROLL Southold Junior-Senior High HIGH HONOR ROLL  Grade 12: Gina Anasagasti, Samuel Basel, Raeann Berry, Adam Best, Angela Bucci, William Bucci, Ryan Costello, Julia Daddona,...

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Mattituck High School student earns Marine Corps ROTC scholarship

A Mattituck High School NJROTC member has earned a full scholarship to attend a four-year college. Cadet Lt. Cmdr. Skyler Grathwohl received a Marine Corps ROTC scholarship on Wednesday and has been...

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NJROTC continues to grow into North Fork’s most accomplished youth program

Cadet honored for saving family from burning bus When 16-year-old Joseph Saporita saw flames begin to spark in the runaway bus he and 16 family members were traveling in, he noticed how scared his...

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Fiber optics, high-speed Internet comes to Mattituck schools

Mattituck School District teachers no longer fear using online videos in their their lesson plans and students are now collaborating with fellow classmates on assignments with Google Chromebooks...

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Top Stories 2015: Hundreds of students opt out of state assessments

Only a portion of students were declared “proficient” in state math and English Language Arts exams this year, as local superintendents claimed the assessments failed to accurately reflect student...

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The Year in Education 2015

Local schools received new technology, infrastructure and anti-bullying programs this year. Here’s a look at some of those stories. January — Mattituck High School students practice and later perform...

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Cosmetology students raise money for Brendan House, local charities

Cosmetology students practiced salon services and, instead of paying for those haircuts and manicures, customers donated to charity. That was the idea behind a community service event held last month...

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2015 Educator of the Year: John Roslak

Toward the end of first period every Tuesday through Friday, students at Mattituck High School put away their work, settle into desks and gaze up at the television screens in each classroom. A group...

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