The Shoreham-Wading River School District’s Roundout program is once again a place for friendships, socialization and camaraderie for community students. The popular, annual summer recreation program features a wide range of activities, including games, outdoor adventures, teambuilding and art projects in Wading River School. The students also take part in several different theme days.

The sessions take place for three morning hours from mid-July through mid-August, and students enter the building ready to embrace that day’s activities. The program also allows students to socialize, play with and get to know students they will attend school with this year. Superintendent of Schools Mr. Gerard Poole got in on some action with a perfect whiffle ball pitch that led to a homerun!

Much of the organized play is provided by the student volunteers, who attended the summer program as campers and enjoyed it so much they came back to share the fun with the younger students.

Click here to view the Summer Fun and Friendships with Roundout slideshow.

Date Added: 7/30/2025

The Shoreham-Wading River School District announces Debra A. Ferry, CAA, as its new director of health, physical education and athletics. Ms. Ferry brings extensive educational and athletic leadership experience from her previous role as director of athletics at Half Hollow Hills Central School District.

At Half Hollow Hills, since 2016 Ms. Ferry has led athletic programs across four schools with over 125 teams. She developed and mentored over 190 coaches while introducing new programs including unified sports, boys and girls bowling, and flag football. Her creation of a mandatory Code of Conduct Night promoted responsibility and community partnerships.

From 2007-2016, Ms. Ferry served as director of health, physical education, nursing and athletics in the Port Jefferson School District. She created a High School Wellness Physical Education course incorporating modern fitness trends and successfully built a lacrosse program from community level to middle school and junior varsity teams.

Ms. Ferry currently serves as 2nd vice president of the New York State Public High School Athletic Association, a prestigious eight-year term through 2032. She previously held the position of Section XI female representative to NYSPHSAA from 2015 to 2023 and served as president of Section XI, demonstrating her influence in shaping state athletic policy.

Her academic credentials include a Master of Science in school administration and supervision from Touro College in 2006 and bachelor’s and master’s degrees in physical education K-12 from SUNY Cortland in1993 and 1995. She holds school district administrator and school administrator/supervisor certifications, plus certified athletic administrator certification from NIAAA, received in 2010.

Ms. Ferry’s coaching background includes head girls varsity field hockey coach from 2002 to 2007 and head junior varsity girls lacrosse coach from 1999 to 2006 at Northport High School, plus collegiate coaching at SUNY Cortland and roles with the Long Island Region of the Empire State Games and the United States Field Hockey Association.

“We are pleased to welcome Ms. Ferry to the Shoreham-Wading River School District,” Superintendent of Schools Mr. Gerard Poole said. “With her combination of administrative expertise, teaching background and hands-on athletic experience, she is positioned to enhance our district’s integrated approach to student health, physical education and athletics.”

 

 

Date Added: 7/24/2025

Thank you to our PTA and PTO members for all the efforts in making this year extra special for Shoreham-Wading River students and staff. From Fruity Fridays to Teen Rec nights and special programs and dances, you truly add joy to our schools for everyone. On June 17, we were excited to honor all of the SWR PTA and PTO Volunteers of the Year.

Congratulations!

Click here to view the A Special Thanks! slideshow.

 

 

Date Added: 6/18/2025

Students and their families converged on Miller Avenue School’s outdoor pavilion for the ENL Spring Family Night on June 2. Hosted by Director of Humanities Nicole Waldbauer and ENL teachers Jenny Hoey, Marcie O’Donnell and Marisa Zambrano, the event celebrated SWR’s English Language Learners and their incredible stories.

“Voices of Us: Digital Stories that Shape our World” was an evening of storytelling, culture and community. Each student created a personal digital story to share their unique experiences and identities.

Family members enjoyed listening to their child’s powerful narratives, while exploring activities that reflect the rich cultures of the SWR school community.

Pizza, drinks and goodie bags left everyone with smiles and memories after the gathering.

 

Click here to view the An Evening of Storytelling, Culture & Community slideshow.

 

Date Added: 6/4/2025