The students at West Babylon Junior High School celebrated World Kindness Day on Nov. 13 by wearing shirts with positive messages written on them. They wrote thoughtful notes to their classmates and learned about the importance of being kind. In the hallway, a kindness tree was on display, along with a banner where students posed for photos and were reminded to be the “I” in kind.

Date Added: 11/20/2024

West Babylon Senior High School students put their fitness skills to the test as they participated in the Army Fitness Challenge on Nov. 12. During their physical education classes, students were divided into groups and went head-to-head against their classmates – as well as other school districts – to see if they had what it takes to be Army strong.

Local Army soldiers took over the physical education classes as part of the challenge. Students rotated through various stations where they also learned about living a healthy lifestyle and the importance of being active. The four stations – buddy carry, modified sprint/weighted carry relay, cross functional fitness relay and Hex bar lifts/teambuilding – challenged their physical strength but encouraged students to work together.

Additionally, the West Babylon classes will have their times at each station compared with other schools in the area to potentially earn the title of the Army’s Certified Fittest School.

Click here to view the Army Challenge Tests West Babylon Students 2024 slideshow.

Date Added: 11/18/2024

In honor of Veterans Day, the fourth grade classes at Santapogue Elementary School recently created cards for local veterans. As part of a grade-level writing activity, the students first learned about what it means to be a veteran. Fourth graders then crafted cards that thanked them for their service to our country. Some of the cards will be delivered to the VA Hospital in Northport. For students who have a special veteran in their lives, those cards will personally delivered to them. 

Date Added: 11/13/2024

John F. Kennedy Elementary School paid special tribute to veterans on Nov. 8 with a breakfast and recognition ceremony. Guests were invited by students to join them for breakfast and photos in the school’s cafeteria. Afterward, the entire school gathered with attendees in the gymnasium.

Following a welcome by Principal Denisha Van Liew, student Lacey Burke sang “God Bless America.” Eastlynn LaMacchia recited her poem “My Hero,” and Amelia Manolopoulous delivered her Town of Babylon award-winning poem “My Favorite Veteran Is My Pop-Pop.”

Councilman DuWayne Gregory, who is also a veteran, thanked his fellow veterans in attendance. Councilman Gregory, Ms. Van Liew and Superintendent of Schools Dr. Yiendhy Farrelly– along with students – then presented certificates to each of the veterans. The second graders, led by Ms. Leidel, performed “I Love My Country.” The ceremony closed out with a standing ovation for all the veterans.

Click here to view the John F. Kennedy Elementary Pays Tribute to Veterans slideshow.

Date Added: 11/12/2024