Last week, fourth graders from James H. Vernon Elementary School took part in an engaging and educational outdoor assembly led by representatives from PSEG Long Island.

Held on the blacktop, the demonstration focused on safety around electricity and power lines - an especially important topic as summer begins and children spend more time outdoors. PSEG workers discussed real-life scenarios and provided valuable safety tips, such as the dangers of metal pool nets coming into contact with overhead wires and the importance of staying far away from any downed power lines.

Each student received a complimentary hard hat to take home as a reminder of the day’s important lessons.

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Date Added: 6/9/2025

On Wednesday, second grade students from Theodore Roosevelt School got a special preview of what’s to come as they prepare to become Vernon third graders this fall.

The students arrived by bus with their teachers and were warmly welcomed into the building, where they split into small groups and joined various third grade classrooms. There, current third graders gave thoughtful presentations about their favorite parts of Vernon and shared helpful tips about what incoming students can expect when they start school in September.

Following the classroom visits, upper grade student ambassadors led tours of the building, giving second graders the opportunity to explore Vernon’s many exciting spaces, including the art room, new music wing, cafeteria, gym, STEM lab and library.

The visit wrapped up in the cafeteria with a meet-and-greet, where students were introduced to all the third grade teachers and both school principals.

The event left the second graders feeling excited and reassured about the upcoming transition and eager to officially join the Vernon family this fall.

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Date Added: 6/6/2025

At the June 3 meeting of the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Board of Education, the district proudly celebrated the outstanding accomplishments of its student artists and musicians from the 2024-2025 school year.

In the visual arts, Oyster Bay High School students earned honors in several prestigious exhibitions, including the Advanced Placement Art Exhibit (GO APE), the Nassau County High School Juried Art Competition and the Art Supervisors Association’s All-County Art Exhibition. OBEN students also stood out in the Long Island Herald’s Holiday Wrapping Paper Design Contest and Audubon New York’s ‘Share the Shore’ initiative, with student artwork displayed in public spaces and published media. At the Long Island Media Arts Show, one OBHS student earned first place in photography among 157 entries from across Nassau and Suffolk counties.

The Bay News Now (BNN) team continued its tradition of excellence, earning three top honors at the Broadcast Alliance for Senior High (BASH) Awards, competing against schools from across the region.

OBEN’s music program also received national recognition for the second year in a row as one of the Best Communities for Music Education by The NAMM Foundation. Many students were selected for the Nassau All-County Music Festival, showcasing the district’s continued commitment to musical excellence. Thanks to a generous donation from the OBEN Arts Foundation, the district will now display perpetual plaques honoring these student musicians for years to come.

The evening was a joyful tribute to the creativity, talent, and dedication of OBEN students and teachers in the fine, media and performing arts.

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Date Added: 6/5/2025

On June 3, Oyster Bay High School’s Class of 2025 came together to celebrate Decision Day - an exciting milestone recognizing their postsecondary plans. Seniors proudly wore t-shirts featuring the colleges, universities or military branches they’ll be joining after graduation.

The day kicked off with a class photo on the terrazzo, capturing the spirit and pride of the graduating class. Students then moved to the front of the school where they “chalked the walk,” decorating the sidewalks with the names and logos of their future schools and assignments.

Congratulations to all our seniors! We are so proud of your accomplishments and can’t wait to see what the future holds for each of you.

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Date Added: 6/4/2025