Math test refusals hold steady compared to ELA opt-out rates in March
The amount of students who refused to take state-mandated math assessments this week is similar to the English Language Arts opt-out rates in March, according to local school district officials....
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Southold’s Interact Club, fire department team up for donations
When the Southold Interact Club attended a Rotary Youth Leadership Awards conference last year and the students learned that there are thousands of homeless veterans statewide, many of whom are on...
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School Budget Roundup: What’s on tap for voters Tuesday
With school budget votes only days away, there are a few major developments to keep in mind, especially for taxpayers in the Greenport and New Suffolk districts. In Greenport, the school board is...
View ArticleMattituck Junior-Senior High third-quarter honor roll
THIRD-QUARTER HONOR ROLL Mattituck Junior-Senior High HIGH HONOR ROLL Grade 12: Eshi Baldano, Amy Li Berninger, Alex Bradley, Ty Bugdin, Alexander Burns, Karen Carrillo, Joseph Considine, Caitlyn...
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Historically low voter turnout as all five school budgets pass
In a year with no school board races and minimal spending increases, North Fork voter turnout reached unprecedented lows Tuesday. Only 1,617 residents cast a ballot in the five school budget votes,...
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Concerns raised over email soliciting ad sales for ‘Mattituck football’ schedule
Earlier this month, business owners and managers around the North Fork received an email asking them to advertise on a printed schedule for the Mattituck varsity football team. Businesses could pay...
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Police, schools stress importance of education following social host law arrests
Following a pair of recent “social host” law arrests, the issue of teen drinking is on the minds of local police and school officials, who say education is key to preventing similar incidents. The...
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Mattituck High School dismisses students early following power outage
Mattituck High School called for an early dismissal of its students early Thursday due to a power outage caused by a downed tree, according to the district’s Facebook page. Students will be sent home...
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Common Core to be rebranded as ‘Next Generation Learning Standards’
Since its inception in 2010, the Common Core Standards Initiative has met with scrutiny and disdain from parents and educators across the country. The system of standardized tests and its connection...
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Greenport receives $5K school garden grant from Lowe’s
The Greenport school district has received a $4,990 to expand its school garden Lowe’s Toolbox for Education grant. District officials submitted an application detailing their goal of creating an...
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North Fork student actors take home East End Arts Teeny Awards
It was a night to remember for local student performers as East End Arts celebrated the best in school theater at its annual Teeny Awards ceremony at Southampton High School Sunday. Five student actors...
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NYS now accepting applications for tuition-free college
Students who meet certain criteria can now apply to attend a New York state university or college tuition-free. The state began accepting applications Wednesday for the Excelsior Scholarship, a...
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Photos: Bishop McGann-Mercy Class of 2017 graduation
Graduates of Bishop McGann-Mercy High School’s Class of 2017 celebrated the school’s 57th commencement ceremony Thursday. Bishop Nelson Perez addressed the graduates, along with Valedictorian Angelika...
View ArticleGreenport looks to change how grade point averages are determined
Following months of research, Greenport High School may change how it determines student grade point averages by adding more weight to honors and advanced placement courses and including physical...
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North Fork’s top high school journalists honored
Times Review Media Group honored students from local high schools with journalism scholarships on Thursday during a reception at its Mattituck office. Nestor Menjivar, who will attend FIT, was the...
View ArticleAchievements: Local grads earn dean’s lists honors
Liam Walker of Southold has been named to both the dean’s and president’s lists for the spring semester at the University of Hartford, where his a sophomore majoring in economics and finance. • Aidan...
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See photos from the Mattituck High School’s Class of 2017 graduation
The Mattituck High School Class of 2017 celebrated its graduation Saturday morning. Principal Shawn Petretti announced that over $88,000 in scholarships would be distributed during the commencement...
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Southold High School’s Class of 2017 celebrates graduation: photos
Southold High School held its annual commencement ceremony Saturday afternoon as the Class of 2017 received its diplomas. Meg Pickerell, who will attend Temple University, was salutatorian and Robert...
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Greenport High School’s Class of 2017 celebrates graduation: photos
Greenport High School Class of 2017 cap toss. (Credit: Elizabeth Wagner) The Greenport High School Class of 2017 celebrated its graduation Sunday afternoon. Angelina Pagano addressed the students as...
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Calling all Mattituck alumni: All-class reunion set for this month
Mattituck High School graduates won’t have to wait for their next milestone anniversary to celebrate with fellow alumni. For the first time ever, former students of all ages will have a chance to get...
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