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Students at Lynwood Elementary School celebrated May 4, widely known as Star Wars Day, with imagination, enthusiasm and a galaxy’s worth of creativity.

In Mrs. Levesque’s first grade class, students designed and measured their own Star Wars characters, blending art and math in a fun, engaging activity that brought their favorite heroes and villains to life.

Meanwhile, Ms. Amallobieta’s fourth grade class went above and beyond by transforming their entire classroom into a Star Wars-themed space. Students wrote and performed original scenes and analyzed key themes from the Star Wars films, turning the celebration into a dynamic lesson in writing, performance and critical thinking.

The force was definitely strong at Lynwood, where students boldly combined learning with the excitement of a galaxy far, far away.

Date Added: 5/9/2025

In recognition of Memorial Day, Board trustee and U.S. Navy veteran Michael J. Isernia, Esq., presented a donation of 30 copies of “Twenty-One Steps: Guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier,” by Jeff Gottesfeld, to the °®¶¹´«Ã½ Central School District on May 7. The donation, made on behalf of the Military Business Resource Group of UL Solutions, aims to help young students understand the significance of the tomb at Arlington National Cemetery and the sacrifice it symbolizes.

The books will be placed in the libraries of °®¶¹´«Ã½’s 10 elementary and three middle schools. Educators will use them to teach students about the importance of honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to the United States.

The District maintains a long-standing tradition of senior trips to Washington, D.C., where students participate in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Through early exposure to the history of the tomb, students will gain deeper appreciation for this solemn experience later in their educational journey.

Accepting the donation on behalf of the District were Board of Education President Robert Scavo, Superintendent Patti Trombetta, fellow Board members and several District librarians.

 

Date Added: 5/9/2025

At a recent °®¶¹´«Ã½ Board of Education meeting, several talented high school students were recognized for their outstanding achievements in the visual arts.

Jacob Ihne of °®¶¹´«Ã½ High School East earned a prestigious spot in the Long Island’s Best: Young Artists at the Heckscher Museum exhibition, joining just 44 students selected from over 500 submissions across the region.

Also from High School East, Isabella Rodriguez was celebrated for her role as the inaugural Teen Artist in Residence at the °®¶¹´«Ã½ Public Library. Her collaboration with library staff led to the creation of a permanent mural in the library’s garden, inspired by Long Island’s natural beauty.

Several students also received top honors at the Bay Area Friends of the Fine Arts (BAFFA) Juried Invitational High School Student Art Exhibition:

* Liliana Cirello (HS East, Mrs. DelVallez): 2nd Place, Mixed Media.
* Kim Lee (HS North, Mr. Oswald): 1st Place, Photography.
* Jahzara Reyes (HS North, Mrs. Provini): 2nd Place, Painting.

A special spotlight was given to Leah Ratto, a senior at HS East, who not only took 1st Place in Painting but also swept all four of BAFFA’s major specialty awards:

* 2025 Olivia & Harlan Fischer 2nd Best in Show.
* 2025 Jacqueline C. Palmer Award.
* 2025 Bell Street Artists Scholarship.
* 2025 Women Sharing Art Scholarship.

These recognitions underscore the depth of artistic talent within °®¶¹´«Ã½ schools and the district’s commitment to fostering creativity and excellence in the arts.

Date Added: 5/8/2025

Four °®¶¹´«Ã½ seniors have been recognized for their outstanding leadership and commitment to physical education by the New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. °®¶¹´«Ã½ High School East seniors Jaiden Mignone and Addison Romanowski, along with °®¶¹´«Ã½ High School North seniors Zach DeMilt and Lea Rowett, were named Suffolk Zone Award winners for 2025.

This prestigious award is presented annually to the top male and female physical education leaders at each Suffolk County high school. It honors students who lead a healthy, physically active lifestyle and demonstrate exceptional sportsmanship, character and citizenship.

“These students embody the qualities of confidence, character, civility, collaboration and citizenship,” said Suffolk Zone President Jared Rago, a °®¶¹´«Ã½ East alumnus from the Class of 2020. “They extend their impact beyond the classroom, actively participating in leadership roles within health and physical education organizations and clubs, while engaging both in and outside of school.”

The °®¶¹´«Ã½ community congratulates these students for serving as positive role models and leaders among their peers.

Date Added: 5/6/2025

Students from Mrs. Heinrichs’ and Mr. Sgaglione’s Government and Civics classes at °®¶¹´«Ã½ High School East have brought a fresh and creative approach to civic education. With the guidance of library media specialist Ms. Wightson, juniors and seniors tackled the Bill of Rights in a hands-on project – by writing and illustrating their own original children’s books.

Each book breaks down one of the first 10 amendments in a fun, age-appropriate way, making big constitutional ideas accessible and engaging for young readers. These student-created books are now being shared with elementary schools across the district, inspiring curiosity and understanding of our rights and freedoms at an early age.

Kudos to these talented °®¶¹´«Ã½ students for blending creativity with civic learning and making government come alive for the next generation.

 

Date Added: 5/5/2025