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The Middle Country Central School District’s Centereach High School Theatre Department recently performed a student production of the musical “West Side Story.” The actors and actresses, including Michaela Catapano and Isaiah Washington who played the lead roles of Maria and Tony, showcased their musical and dramatic talents.

Students, teachers administrators and community members attended the performance and showed their support for the performers.

 

Middle Country Central School District’s Centereach High School students, Isaiah Washington and Michaela Catapano, performed lead roles in a recent production of “West Side Story” for families of the District and the Centereach community.

Middle Country Central School District’s Centereach High School Theatre students thanked audience members after a recent production of the Musical “West Side Story” performed for families of the District and the Centereach community.

Middle Country Central School District’s Newfield High School Theatre Department recently opened a production of the classic musical “Bye Bye Birdie.” The students performed for crowded audiences during multiple weekend show times. The Newfield High School student-actors sang hit songs from the famous musical including, “Put On a Happy Face” and “What’s the Matter with Kids Today.”

Middle Country Central School District (MCCSD) strives to show support for the fine arts programs in Newfield High School as well as other schools within the district. The arts, including theatre, are a vital part of education and highly benefit the students’ learning experience.

 

Middle Country Central School District’s Newfield High School students perform in a recent production of the classic musical “Bye Bye Birdie.” Students performed hit songs from the famed musical in front of lively audiences after months of rehearsing.

 

The Middle County Central School District’s cosmetology students Centereach High School and Newfield High School recently placed first, second and third during the SkillsUSA Regional Competition at Suffolk Community College in Brentwood, NY. The SkillsUSA Championships are competitive events showcasing the best career and technical education students in the nation.

Centereach High School seniors Brittani Ortiz and Amanda Mezzich finished in first and second respectively, and Newfield High School student Rebecca Devine placed third. The students were rated on their performance demonstrating a complex layered haircut and mastery in advanced styling techniques.

 

 Middle Country Central School District’s Centereach High School senior Brittani Ortiz’s formal hairstyle, which earned her first place at the regional SkillsUSA competition.

 

 Middle Country Central School District’s Centereach High School senior Amanda Mezzich’s formal hairstyle, which earned her second place at the regional SkillsUSA competition.

 

(l-r): Middle Country Central School District’s Centereach High School seniors Brittani Ortiz and Amanda Mezzich pose for a picture after earning first and second place at the regional SkillsUSA Competition. Students were required to perform a timed formal evening hairstyle, a timed formal layering hairstyle and foiling hair-color techniques.

 

 Middle Country Central School District cosmetology students Brittani Ortiz, Amanda Mezzich and Rebecca Devine pose for a picture after placing at the regional SkillsUSA Competition. Newfield High School student Rebecca Devine placed third in the Junior SkillsUSA Competition after preparing all year.

 

Middle Country Central School District’s Selden Middle School recently welcomed Director of the Town of Brookhaven Wheelchair Sports Jay Sorcelli and members of the renowned National Wheelchair Basketball Association (NWBA) team, the New York Rollin’ Knicks to hold a wheelchair basketball presentation during physical education classes.

Students, ages 12-14, had the opportunity to learn about wheelchair sports and participate in a full-court wheelchair basketball game. The game was led by Selden Middle School’s own Breanna Clark, an eight-grade student who is currently a member of the NWBA junior 10’ division team, the Brooklyn/New Jersey Nets.

Middle Country Central School District administrators also joined in on the fun and had the opportunity to compete against the students. The event was intended to offer students a hands-on understanding of the strength it takes to compete in wheelchair sports.

(L to R): Middle Country Central School District’s Selden Middle School Assistant Principal Vanessa Schack, eighth-grade student Breanna Clark, Selden Middle School Principal Jonathan Singer, Assistant Principal Andrew Bennett and Director of the Town of Brookhaven Wheelchair Sports Jay Soricelli celebrate after an exciting game of wheel chair basketball at Middle Country Central School District’s Selden Middle School.

 

Middle Country Central School District’s Selden Middle School Student Breanna Clark shows off her skills during a game of wheelchair basketball featuring the director of the Town of Brookhaven Wheelchair Sports, Jay Sorcelli, and players from the National Wheelchair Basketball Association. Clark is currently a member of the New Jersey Nets Jr. Division Wheelchair Basketball Team. The game offered middle school students an opportunity to play wheelchair basketball and have a first-hand experience of the strength it takes to compete in wheelchair sports.

 

 Students at Middle Country Central School District’s Selden Middle School participating in an exciting game of wheel chair basketball during a physical education workshop led by Jay Sorcelli, the director of the Town of Brookhaven Wheelchair Sports, and players from the National Wheelchair Basketball Association. The experience offered students perspective, as they realized the strength it takes to compete in wheelchair sports.

 

The Middle Country Central School District’s Bicycle Path Pre-K/Kindergarten Center recently took part in an extremely successful collection drive to support United States Soldiers stationed in Iraq. Students from three different classes and their families collected many items such as food, toiletries, games and gift cards. The items were then packed into care packages and were sent with hand-made cards to thank the soldiers for their service.

The students were inspired to participate in the initiative after learning about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s passion for spreading kindness and being helpful to others.

 

 

 

 Students from Middle Country Central School District’s Bicycle Path Pre-K/Kindergarten Center pose for a picture with the food, toiletries, games and gift cards they collected for United State soldiers stationed in Iraq to thank them for their service.

Middle Country Students Get Down to Business

Middle Country Central School District staff, Board of Education members and local business community leaders, who make up the Middle Country Business Advisory Board (MCBAB), recently organized an etiquette dinner for the Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA), Skills and Career and Technical Education (CTE) students from both Newfield and Centereach High Schools. All students who attended the dinner at Villa Sorrento, St. James, NY dressed in business attire and learned the rules of proper dining etiquette from a certified etiquette consultant and trainer, Linda J. Williams.

The MCBAB supports the mission of the MCCSD and links our schools with the business community surrounding us through exploration, education and experiences. Emphasis will be on the skills, knowledge, abilities and opportunities needed to prepare today’s student for the 21st century workforce.

Staff and local business community leaders, who make up the Middle Country Business Advisory Board (MCBAB), recently organized an etiquette dinner for the Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA), Skills and Career and Technical Education (CTE) students from both Newfield and Centereach High Schools. All students who attended the dinner at Villa Sorrento, St. James, NY dressed in business attire and learned the rules of proper dining etiquette from a certified etiquette consultant and trainer, Linda J. Williams.

Nineteen Middle Country Student Athletes Commit to College Sports

Nineteen Newfield (NHS) and Centereach High School (CHS) students at Middle Country Central School District signed letters of intent in honor of National Signing Day to demonstrate their commitment to college sports teams. The students were joined by their families, coaches and school administrators before formally accepting the various athletic scholarships.

Among the 19 students, are four Newfield High School football players, recently named Long Island Class II Champions last season. This includes Jelani Greene, recipient of the school’s first National Football Foundation award, presented to Suffolk County’s top wide receiver; and Elijah Riley, who received the Carl A. Hanson and Tom Cassesse awards, presented to Suffolk County’s top player and the top defensive back respectively.

Future college athletes include–

• NHS student Gabrielle Darnaby- will attend Canisius College to play volleyball
• NHS student Elijah Riley- will attend United States Military Academy at West Point to play football
• NHS student Jelani Greene- will attend University of New Hampshire to play football
• NHS student Joe Saladino- will attend Utica College to play football
• NHS student Joe Muller- will attend Wagner College to play football
• NHS student Shannon Doherty- will attend Fairfield University to play field hockey
• NHS student Kyle Stemke- will attend Binghamton University to play lacrosse
• NHS student Brian Stemke- will attend Binghamton University to play lacrosse
• NHS student David Garcia- will attend Hartwick College to play lacrosse
• CHS student John Kane- will attend Misericordia University to play lacrosse
• NHS student Gregory Gurello- will attend Centenary College to play lacrosse
• CHS student Ty Tracey- will attend Fairleigh Dickinson University to play lacrosse
• CHS student Declan Canevari- will attend St. Joseph’s College to play lacrosse
• NHS student Karissa Rutigliano- will attend St. Joseph’s College to play soccer
• NHS student Jodryn Aiello- will attend SUNY Cortland to play lacrosse
• CHS student Kevin Callahan- will attend York College to play basketball
• CHS student Justin Eck- will attend University of New England to play basketball
• CHS student Christopher Coleman- will attend CW Post to play lacrosse
• NHS student Nick Hessleberg- will attend Point Park University to play baseball

(L-R) High school student-athletes pose in sweatshirts that depict their college choices. The nineteen students from Centereach High School and Newfield High School committed to play sports at the college level by signing letters of intent. The sports the students will continue to play include volleyball, football, field hockey, lacrosse, soccer, basketball and baseball.

Middle Country Central School District Announces Pre-Kindergarten Registration Dates

Centereach, NY (February 9, 2016)— The Middle Country Central School District recently announced registration for the district’s full-time and part-time pre-kindergarten programs will take place at the Middle Country Public Libraries in Centereach, NY from March 7^th through March 11^th and in Selden, NY from March 28^th to April 1^st, 2016. Children who will turn age four on or before December 1, 2016 and reside within the Middle Country Central School District are eligible to enter pre-kindergarten for the 2016-2017 school year.

All families with students eligible for registration will receive information via mail during the month of February and should direct any questions to the Central Registration Office at 631-285-8890. For more information regarding the registration process in the Middle Country School District and other district happenings please visit the district’s website: www.mccsd.net.

“We are proud to be one of very few Long Island districts to offer both part-time and full-time pre-kindergarten programs,” said Superintendent of Schools Dr. Roberta Gerold. “We look forward to welcoming new students to the district.”

Parents interested in registering their child should first call Central Registration 631-285-8890 to ensure they receive a Registration Package in the mail. After you receive your package you can visit www.mccsd.net to make an appointment, or to find more information regarding the full-time pre-kindergarten lottery system that will take place during initial registration. Lottery sign up begins March 7, 2016 and closes April 29, 2016. The lottery will be drawn on May 2, 2016. Parents can also call 631-285-8789 for additional information regarding the lottery or Universal Pre-Kindergarten Program.

Middle Country Central School District Honored by Chamber of Commerce

Board of Education member Doreen Feldmann, and teachers Matt Knowlan and Liz Catz were recently recognized by the Greater Middle Country Chamber of Commerce for their devotion to students and for their work with the Middle Country Business Advisory Board. On behalf of the Chamber, President Jeff Freund presented the District members with the Middle Country Community Service Award. They also received a Certificate of Congratulations for their Community Service by Town of Brookhaven Councilman Kevin LaValle.

(L-R): Town of Brookhaven Councilman Kevin LaValle, MCCSD teacher Matthew Knowlan, Board of Education member Doreen Feldmann, MCCSD teacher Liz Catz and Chamber President Jeff Freund.  

Kindergarten Students Exercise in a Winter Wonderland

Kindergarten students at Unity Drive Pre-K/Kindergarten Center built strength, endurance, coordination and motor planning skills in a “Winter Wonderland” during gym classes. Students moved station-to-station riding sleds and toboggans, “ice skating,” “fishing” in a “frozen lake,” throwing “snowballs” and sliding down “Unity Hill.” Completing these activities helped encourage active learning at a young age. Students pulled their classmates in toboggans and sleds attached to scooters; used carpet squares to simulate ice skating; fished in a frozen lake using fishing rods, metal washers and magnets; threw white balls to simulate snowballs; and went for a sleigh ride down “Unity Hill” using scooters and snow disks.

A kindergarten student from Unity Drive Pre-K/Kindergarten Center uses a “fishing rod” with a metal washer as bait to catch magnetized fish during Winter Wonderland-themed gym classes. The class was designed to teach coordination and motor planning skills at a young age.

Kindergarten students at Unity Drive Pre-K/Kindergarten Center pull each other on sleighs to help build strength and endurance during Winter Wonderland-themed gym classes as part of a yearlong initiative to promote active learning.

Unity Drive Pre-K/Kindergarten Center kindergarten students learned to be active learners during Winter Wonderland-themed gym classes, where students used carpet squares to simulate ice skating.