Middle Country Central School District is proud to announce that Stagecoach Road Elementary School fifth-grade students Grace Paplia and Peter Neu have been named recipients of the 2025 Outstanding Physical Education Elementary and Middle School Award by the Suffolk Zone of the New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (NYS AHPERD).
“Grace and Peter are both exemplary students who show commitment and enthusiasm to physical education, as well as in their classes and in their hallways,” said Stagecoach Road Elementary School Shaun Rothberg. “We are so proud of them for earning this very deserved honor and representing our community with pride and passion.”
The award ceremony, held on April 29th at Bay Shore High School, celebrated the achievements of 320 elementary and middle school students across Suffolk County who exemplify a commitment to physical fitness and positive character. Grace and Peter accepted their honors alongside their physical education teachers.
This prestigious recognition is awarded annually to outstanding fifth graders who not only lead active and healthy lifestyles in and out of school, but who also demonstrate exceptional sportsmanship, character, civility, and citizenship. Grace and Peter have consistently stood out as positive role models in their physical education classes, achieving remarkable scores on their fitness assessments through dedication and hard work.
The Middle Country community congratulates Grace and Peter on this well-deserved recognition.
For more information regarding the Middle Country Central School District and its students’ many achievements, please visit the District’s website: https://www.mccsd.net/.
