District Announces February Students of the Month

The Middle Country Central School District announced its February students of the month at its recent Board of Education meeting. Centereach High School senior Alexa Oviedo, Newfield High School senior Ryan Grijalva, Danwood Middle School eighth grade student Lucciano Kemeny, and Selden Middle School seventh grade student Ieva Tarasevicius were all honored for their incredible academic achievements, passion and engagement with a wide range of extracurricular activities, and having a tremendous impact on their peers and individuals throughout the community.

 

“These four outstanding young adults represent the best in what our District strives to develop in our students every day,” said Superintendent of Schools Dr. Roberta Gerold. “These individuals have gone above and beyond in every aspect of their academic studies as well as extracurriculars, and they work tirelessly time and time again to be the best they can be. I have no doubts that these students will be successful in all their future endeavors.”

 

Centereach High School senior Alexa Oviedo was honored for her academic success and substantial impact throughout the music and theater department. Alexa will have completed at least seven Advanced Placement and college level courses by graduation this June. Alexa is also a member of the Thespian Honor Society, Women’s Choir, and the Select Vocal Ensemble—oftentimes receiving lead roles in many of the theater department’s productions.

 

Alexa is described by her teachers and peers as talented, kind and humble, consistently expressing gratitude for those who support and assist her in her accomplishments. Upon graduating, Alexa intends to pursue a bachelor’s degree and then continue her studies with a doctoral degree in veterinary science. She has been accepted to LIU and SUNY Oneonta for their pre-veterinary and biology programs.

 

Ryan Grijalva is a senior at Newfield High School who consistently challenges himself inside and outside the classroom. With a cumulative GPA of 96, Ryan has taken a total of 14 Advanced Placement and college level courses. He has a great passion for music and is a member of the Thespian Society, the Wind Ensemble, Select Jazz Band and the Drum Circle. Ryan was selected as the student conductor for the Pep Band that performs at football games, and is currently conducting a 20-piece band to perform at the District’s Broadway Night.

 

Ryan’s teachers describe him as conscientious, focused and a true leader. After graduation, Ryan is currently looking to enter higher education with a major in computer science and a possible minor in music to continue his passion. Ryan exhibits an interest in working in the cybersecurity field and is interested in technology and how it has evolved in recent years. Ryan was accepted to Penn State and is waiting to hear back from the University of Connecticut, Boston University and SUNY Binghamton.

 

Dawnwood Middle School eighth grade student Lucciano Kemeny was selected for his academic excellence and his positive influence on students and staff. Lucciano’s average for the second quarter was 98.1, including the 99 average he earned in his algebra and living environment classes. He plays on the school tennis team and says that math is one of his favorite subjects. Lucciano is recognized for his thoughtful and compassionate personality and how he inspires the other students to do their best.

 

Ieva Tarasevicius is a seventh grade student at Selden Middle School and was chosen for her engagement with her peers, the curriculum, and in various extracurricular activities. Her drive to excel is exhibited in the fact that she has never once received a grade in any of her classes below a 97 while at Selden Middle School. Staff describe Ieva as kind, focused, determined and enthusiastic. Ieva is involved in lacrosse, performs and choreographs for the school’s kick line team, and has plans to apply for the National Junior Honor Society. Ieva has hopes of attending Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine after high school.

 

For more information regarding Middle Country Central School District and its students’ many achievements, please visit the District’s website: https://www.mccsd.net/.

 

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Centereach High School senior Alexa Oviedo.

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Newfield High School senior Ryan Grijalva.

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Dawnwood Middle School eighth grade student Lucciano Kemeny.

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Selden Middle School seventh grade student Ieva Tarasevicius.

Cool Cats Send Valentines to Ronald McDonald House

Middle Country Central School District’s Unity Drive PreK/Kindergarten Center’s Cool Cats recently created Valentine’s Day cards for the children, families and staff members at the Ronald McDonald House of Long Island. Ms. Christine Carrion’s students, nicknamed the Cool Cats, were thrilled to use their creativity and honor the spirit of this day of love by showing their support for the children and families currently residing in the Ronald McDonald House.

 

On Valentine’s Day, a friend of the Cool Cats, Douglas Elliman of Douglas Elliman Real Estate, helped deliver these special Valentines to Ronald McDonald House, whose mission is to provide assistance and support to sick children and their families , and to keep them together, during their trying time.

 

The District continues to pursue opportunities that allow students to share messages of love, kindness and respect to those in need of uplifting.

 

For more information about academic programs available at the Middle Country Central School District and a calendar of events, please visit www.mccsd.net.

 

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Newfield Goes to Broadway

Members of Middle Country Central School District’s Newfield High School wind ensemble recently attended the Phantom of the Opera on Broadway. The student-musicians went to see the world-renowned show the day after their successful pops concert.

 

As the school year heads into the spring, the District’s talented musicians from both Newfield and Centereach High Schools will now shift their focus to practicing for their end-of-year concerts and a series of county and state competitions. The District will continue to provide students with opportunities to not only showcase their musical talents but learn from professional Broadway musicians.

 

For more information about academic programs available at the Middle Country Central School District and a calendar of events, please visit www.mccsd.net.

 

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