September 14, 2026

Honoring Patriot Day

Students holding American flags outside.

The District honored the lives lost and the heroes who responded on Sept. 11, 2001, with meaningful tributes and moments of reflection across its schools.

Throughout the district, students and staff observed a moment of silence in remembrance of those who lost their lives on Sept. 11 and in honor of the courage and sacrifice demonstrated by first responders. Schools throughout the district also encouraged students and staff to wear red, white and blue as an expression of remembrance and patriotism.

At Shoreham-Wading River High School, a message was shared with staff and students before the moment of silence, providing an opportunity for the school community to reflect on the significance of the day.

At Wading River School, students participated in the Pledge of Allegiance in the hallway, coming together as a school community. Wading River School also invited students, families and staff to participate in a stair-climbing tribute, honoring the first responders who climbed the towers’ stairs on 9/11. Participants could climb one flight of stairs or take on the full challenge of approximately 2,200 steps – the equivalent of climbing all 110 floors of the Twin Towers.

Students at Miller Avenue School participated in a hands-on tribute by planting American flags along the school's walkway. The display served as a powerful reminder of the lives and stories behind the day while creating a visual tribute for the school community.

Through these thoughtful acts of remembrance, the Shoreham-Wading River community honored those who lost their lives and those who showed extraordinary courage on Sept. 11, 2001.

 

Two young boys stand together indoors, holding handmade American flags.   A group of six children stand together outdoors, smiling for the camera in front of a brick building.

Three young girls wearing patriotic paper crowns crouch on a grassy lawn outdoors.   Two young boys stand together indoors next to an American flag.

Two smiling young girls hold small American flags against a light brick wall.   A young child wearing a patriotic paper hat crouches on a lush green lawn, placing a small American flag in the grass.

Two boys plant small American flags in the grass outdoors.   Two young girls crouch in the grass, smiling as they place small American flags in the ground during an outdoor celebration.

Three children kneel on a green lawn, placing small American flags in the grass.   A young girl kneels on a lush green lawn, holding a small American flag.

Two young girls crouch outdoors in the grass near a brick wall, smiling while holding small American flags.   A child wearing a star-decorated headband places a small American flag in the grass outdoors.