Dressed as pink pigs, gray elephants and light blue pigeons, dozens of volunteers culminated a week-long Pick a Reading Partner (PARP) campaign with a Read-In featuring the books of author and illustrator Mo Willems.
Concerts and coding are highlighted this month as Superintendent of Schools Dr. Laura Seinfeld encourages all to attend the various concerts taking place in the District and discusses the continual expansion of STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) opportunities in the District.
Oyster Bay High School standout Greta Flanagan set a new milestone for the girls’ cross country team when she qualified for All-State and broke the school’s record in the process. Flanagan, a sophomore, placed 16th in the New York State Championship at Sunken Meadow State Park, Nov. 10, and set a new record that stands at 20:22.3.
Nearly 50 members of the Oyster Bay-East Norwich community shared thoughts and ideas about the book, I am Malala: How One Girl Stood Up for Education and Changed the World during the 11th Community Book Club hosted by Superintendent of Schools Dr. Laura Seinfeld.
Oyster Bay High School students are equipped with more knowledge about different career possibilities, thanks to a comprehensive career fair sponsored by the Northwell Health Care System. Employees from more than 35 professions in healthcare and beyond set up tables in the high school gymnasium to share information with 7-12 grade students in a hands-on, interactive way.
What do Albert Einstein, Dr. Seuss and Captain Underpants have in common? They were all part of an autumn library project using one of the most seasonal gourds—the pumpkin! Students throughout James H. Vernon Elementary School had the opportunity to embrace their creativity and transform a pumpkin into the bust of their favorite book character, fictional or historical.
Oyster Bay High School’s Department of Athletics proudly announces its November selections for “Athlete of the Month.” Athletes are selected by their coaches and chosen for exhibiting qualities that make them exemplary role models for their teammates, such as leadership, dedication, attitude, level of improvement, and skill.
Yo-ho! Yo-ho! Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School 2nd graders in Ms. Alison Skoczdopole’s class were pirates for a day when they presented a Readers’ Theater on the books, "Henry & the Buccaneer Bunnies" by Carolyn Crimi and "How I Became a Pirate" by Melinda Long. But unlike pirates who seek buried treasure, these pirates deomonstrated that the real treasure is in books.
Oyster Bay High School students and staff came together to honor local veterans and active military personnel during the schools’ 3rd annual Veterans Day Field of Honor ceremony, Nov. 9.
