Nineteen Middle Country Student Athletes Commit to College Sports

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

National Signing Day(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

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 7th through March 11th and in Selden, NY from March 28th to April 1st, 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

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.

BOE and Teacher Awards(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.