Four of Shoreham-Wading River School District’s staff members were among those honored at the 24th annual SCOPE School District Awards Dinner on March 24 at Villa Lombardi’s in Holbrook.

Albert G. Prodell Middle School Principal Kevin Vann, Wading River School special education teacher Meredith Trani, fourth grade teacher Tonia Ammirati and lead maintenance staff member Tom Ward were recognized for their exceptional excellence in education at the SCOPE Awards ceremony.

The annual event was part of SCOPE’s celebration of more than 60 years of serving children and their families and an opportunity to recognize these individuals for their extraordinary contributions and dedication during the 2024-2025 school year.

Date Added: 3/26/2025

Prodell’s Wildcats with Character February Students of the Month were celebrated for exemplifying the trait of integrity.

“We are so proud of these students and their commitment to honesty, strong moral principles, and doing the right thing, even when no one is watching,” Assistant Principal Lauren Biscardi said. “It sets a powerful example for those around them, and we hope they keep leading with integrity and inspiring others to follow in their footsteps.”

Congratulations to Xena Aboeacha, Nora Anderson, Brendan Babst, Tiffany Barone, Milania Bonventre, Jayce Mancia Cortave, Logan Fabian, Lydia Gorniok, Rowan Heavy, Gianna Horsford, Linda Hu, Lorraine Joseph, Dylan Lanza, Ruby Lieber, Olivia Menekou, Lily Nigrel, Joshua Opitz, Camden Rowett, Juliana Uguil and Brayden Zettwoch.

Date Added: 3/21/2025

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Date Added: 3/6/2025

Albert G. Prodell Middle School students are selling one-of-a-kind pulseras (Spanish for bracelets) for The Pulsera Project.

The students received dozens of bracelets made by artisans who live in Nicaragua and Guatemala. Each bracelet has a tag with the person’s picture and name on it as well as information on the project. There were multiple types of bracelets, and each one was unique. The students are selling the bracelets during lunch periods throughout the week.

The money raised will benefit those who created them by sustaining employment for the artisans, in addition to funding costs for their schooling and housing.

Date Added: 3/6/2025