Middle Country Valedictorians Honored by Suffolk County School Superintendent’s Association

Centereach High School Provides Music at Luncheon to Honor Suffolk County Valedictorians

Middle Country Central School District Valedictorians, Peter VanNostrand from Centereach High School and Michelle Bartolo from Newfield High School, were recently honored at the Suffolk County School Superintendent’s Association (SCSSA) Valedictorian Luncheon. The students were recognized for their academic excellence in the presence of their families and school administrators, as the Centereach High School jazz ensemble provided music for the event. Jazz band teacher Lee Schaarschmidt led the students in a performance for families and school administrators from throughout Suffolk County, NY.

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Middle Country Central School District Valedictorians Peter VanNostrand from Centereach High School and Michelle Bartolo from Newfield High School (center bottom row) were recently honored at the Suffolk County School Superintendent’s Association (SCSSA) Valedictorian Luncheon. The students were recognized for their academic excellence in the presence of their families and school administrators.

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The Middle Country Central School District Centereach High School recently jazz ensemble provided music for the Suffolk County School Superintendent’s Association (SCSSA) Valedictorian Luncheon. Jazz band teacher Lee Schaarschmidt led the students in a performance for families and school administrators from throughout Suffolk County, NY.

Thirteen Students Commit to Play College Athletics

Seniors at Newfield High School and Centereach School Sign National Letters of Intent to Attend Some of the Best Schools in the Country

 

Thirteen Middle Country Central School District students, from Centereach High School and Newfield High School, recently committed to play collegiate-level sports at some of the best schools in the country during the 2016-2016 school year. The students include:

Centereach High School:

  • Ryan Nicole Shubert to play soccer at the State University of New York (SUNY) Canton
  • Anthony Volpe to place lacrosse at SUNY Cobleskill
  • Jake Marzocca to play basketball at Springfield College
  • Nicholas Juvelier to play football at Curry College
  • Karissa Menzinger to play softball at Dean College
  • Meghan Brajevich to play softball at Edinboro University
  • Amanda McGovern to play softball at New York Institute of Technology
  • Logan Wilson to play football at Western New England College
  • Kaitlyn Parisi to play soccer at Mount Saint Mary University

 

Newfield High School:

  • Brianna Reyes to play field hockey at William Paterson University
  • Jennifer Grasso to play softball at Mount Saint Mary University
  • Dylan Ferrari to play football at SUNY Cortland
  • Jillian Brauer to play field hockey at Stevens Institute of Technology

Athetic Signing

Thirteen Middle Country Central School District students from Centereach High School and Newfield High School recently committed to participate in collegiate-level athletics this coming school year. To commemorate the students’ announcement, the District organized a National Letter of Intent signing day that was attended by parents, coaches, teachers and District administrators.

Middle Country Students Shave Heads for Cancer Awareness

Jericho Elementary School Hosts Eleventh Annual St. Baldrick’s Event and Raised More Than $3,200 in Donations

Students from the Middle Country Central School District’s Jericho Elementary School recently hosted its eleventh annual St. Baldrick’s Foundation head-shaving event to raise awareness and support research to fight children’s cancer. This year, more than 35 students, teachers and parents had their heads ceremoniously shaved and raised more than $3,200. The event is coordinated by fifth grade teacher Eric Burchard.

The event is part of the Middle Country Central School District’s initiative that provides students opportunities to participate in community service programs and encourages them to find ways to help those in need. Over the past 11 years, Jericho Elementary School has raised more than $30,000 through its St. Baldrick’s Foundation head shaving events aimed at funding research to cure childhood cancers.

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Middle Country Central School District Jericho Elementary School students raised $3,200 and shaved their heads to help fight children’s cancer during the school’s annual St. Baldrick’s Foundation event.

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Middle Country Central School District Jericho Elementary School students have raised over $30,000 to support children’s cancer treatment in the eleven years the school has been hosting its St. Baldrick’s Foundation event. The event was first introduced by fifth grade teacher Eric Burchard (center).

Recycling Goes Digital

Recycling Goes Digital

High School Students Team Up With Town of Brookhaven and Collect 3.5 tons of Recyclable Electronics

Student members of the Middle Country Business Advisory Board partnered with the Town of Brookhaven to host its Sixth Annual eWaste (recyclable electronics) collection. Students created eWaste sites at both Newfield and Centereach High Schools and collected a record 3.5 tons of recyclable electronics to help protect the environment. Town of Brookhaven Councilman Kevin LaValle visited both high schools to thank the students for their contributions. The Middle Country Central School District students learned the importance of recycling and community service.

Students collected computers, monitors, cell and landline phones, keyboards, VCRs, fax machines, circuit boards, camcorders, wires, cords, rechargeable batteries, MP3 players, video cameras, microwave ovens, computer mice, GPS navigators, networking equipment, scanners, televisions, CD and DVD players, tablets, eReaders, laptops, cameras, stereo equipment, game systems, copiers, iPods/iPads, printers and PDAs.

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Middle Country Central School District’s Newfield High School students helped collect 3.5 tons of electronic waste to be recycled in partnership with the Town of Brookhaven’s Sixth Annual eWaste collection. Students learned the importance of recycling and community service. Participating students are pictured here with Town of Brookhaven Councilman Kevin LaValle.

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Town of Brookhaven Councilman Kevin LaValle, pictured here with Middle Country Central School District Centereach High School students, thanked all student members of the Middle Country Business Advisory Board for their contributions to the Sixth Annual eWaste collection. Students gave back to the community and the environment by collecting 3.5 tons of recyclable electronics.