Students in Ms. Shaw’s class at West Babylon Junior High School recently completed their reading units on nonfiction text. Students learned about text features and structures and then created their own Google Slides presentation. Each student chose an animal to showcase for the project, highlighting different text feature and structures throughout the presentation.

Click here to view the JHS Presentations Highlight Reading Lesson slideshow.

Date Added: 5/27/2025

The West Babylon School District congratulates West Babylon Senior High School junior Grace Gobel on her election as a student leader to the board of education. Grace was selected by her classmates to serve as the district’s first ex-officio student member of the West Babylon Board of Education.

As a non-voting member of the board, Grace will provide valuable student insights to the board and administration while gaining leadership experience and a greater connection to civic responsibility.

“We are so excited to welcome Grace as our first ex-officio board member,” Superintendent of Schools Dr. Yiendhy Farrelly said. “Having a student perspective join our trustees will further enhance our decision-making process and help the board and administration continue to put our students at the forefront of our work. I congratulate her and look forward to welcoming her to the board on July 1.”

Grace is already an active member of her school community. She has participated in Blue & Gold since her freshman year and was captain of Lyrical in 2024 and 2025. She is a member of the Varsity Club and Language Honor Society and has received high honor roll throughout her time at the Senior High School. A dancer, Grace performs various styles with Operation Dance and serves as a teacher to younger dance artists. Currently, she is a hostess at The Pizzeria and would like to be a physician assistant.

Date Added: 5/22/2025

West Babylon Senior High School ninth grader and soon-to-be Eagle Scout Joseph Romano recently completed his Eagle Scout project by beautifying his school grounds, leaving a lasting impact on the school community. The project was the result of a meaningful collaboration between Romano and Principal Dr. Carlos Falcón, inspired by the shared vision of continuing to beautify the school grounds. His hard work, leadership and dedication to service are a true reflection of the school’s motto, “Be All You Can Be.” For his project, Romano created a garden surrounding the school’s welcome sign and placed a large statement rock in the front. 

Date Added: 5/19/2025

To showcase the school’s BR3 model of “being ready, being respectful and being responsible,” West Babylon Junior High School has added a new display to the main lobby. Each month, students who exemplify these traits are recognized on the board for their positive behavior and contributions to the school community. The board encourages them to consistently demonstrate these values and to notice when others are showing them as well. By recognizing these actions, the BR3 display inspires peers to follow suit, helping to build a strong community of learners who hold themselves and each other to high standards. About 20-40 students in grades 6-8 are recognized in each category monthly.

Date Added: 4/18/2025