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

Congratulations to the 18 Wading River School fifth grade students who participated in the Suffolk County Music Educators’ Association’s 2025 All-County Festival. Much appreciation to music teachers Erin Fasano, Christina Meli and Mark Verity, who oversee their successes in orchestra, band and chorus every day. Thanks also to music teacher Jenilyn Smith for guiding students in cultivating their love of music.

The SCMEA students are Chase Joubert, Evelyn Lauckhardt, Gavin MacKinnon and Emmett Stadler (band); Sophia Bucco, John Lister, Aubrey Sullivan, Aidan Thomas, Elliot Thomas, Olivia Zylowski (orchestra) and Rebecca Baas, Gianna DiSilvestre, Adrianna Galli, Megan Joos, Sophie Moreira, Daisy O’Neill, Alexis Sorrentino, Samuel Wozny (chorus).

 

 

Date Added: 3/24/2025

The joint Shoreham-Wading River PTA/PTO Blood Drive collected 60 pints of much needed blood at the Wading River School Blood Drive on March 12.

“There is a critical shortage right now and we appreciate the donors taking the time to make a difference in the world,” co-coordinator Alice Steinbrecher said.

Thanks to all the donors and volunteers who helped. If you missed this one, please visit nybc.org to see how you can help in the future.

 

 

Date Added: 3/17/2025

 

Wading River School students recognized Pi Day on March 14 with their bright mathematical minds. Students learned that the mathematical constant Pi is the ratio of a circle’s circumference to the diameter.

 

Date Added: 3/17/2025

Thanks to the Shoreham-Wading River Legislative Committee members for their work this year. A special thanks also to Senator Anthony Palumbo and Assemblywoman Jodi Giglio for taking time to listen to our advocacy requests.

SWR’s final meeting for the year was March 6, when the committee presented the District’s legislative priorities to the legislators.

 

Date Added: 3/10/2025