Congratulations to CHS choir director Brad Drinkwater, who was named a quarterfinalist for the national Grammy Music Educator Award, which recognizes educators who have made a significant contribution to music education and maintaining music education in schools.
The district is thrilled to announce the appointment of Carole Polney as the new director of digital learning, innovation & instructional technology!
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Three heroic teacher's aides were proudly recognized during the Oct. 11 Board of Ed meeting for saving the lives of 2 students while choking. Thank you to Lori Stellwagen, Amy Loretta, and Samantha Gallo for performing this selfless act and ensuring the safety of each student!
On June 26, nine Connetquot High School seniors became the first in the Class of 2020 to receive their diplomas, thanks to an intimate early graduation ceremony hosted in the school’s outdoor courtyard. For more information, click here:
Earlier today, students and adults from Farmingdale High School were involved in a tragic accident. Our Connetquot family extends its thoughts, prayers and offers of support to the victims, their families and the entire Farmingdale community.💚
Due to its exemplary recorded vocal performance, CHS's Concert Choir a semifinalist in the American Prize in Choral Performance competition. Winners will be announced this summer & will receive cash awards, professional adjudication & regional/national/international recognition.
Tom Sheehan, who is currently the assistant principal of Cherokee Street Elementary School, was appointed by the Connetquot Board of Education as principal of Sycamore Avenue Elementary School, effective July 1.
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Class of 2023 seniors took part in the annual Senior Walk. The students visited their home elementary schools, dressed in caps and gowns, and were congratulated by faculty, staff and students.
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Connetquot High School students sent the campus-wide message that no one is alone with their struggles and that there are students and faculty that care during P.S. I Love You Day, held on Feb. 11 and hosted by the student government.
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Connetquot CSD welcomed 23 new teachers to the district during the four-day new teacher’s orientation. Please join us in giving a warm welcome to Connetquot's newest outstanding educators!
The district is thrilled to announce that
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physical education teachers Michael Oldis and Tara West have been named as the Suffolk Zone Elementary Physical Education Teachers of the Year!
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Congratulations to the 47 student-athletes who were recognized during the College Recognition Ceremony on May 24 and who will continue to play at Div. I, Div. II, Div. III colleges and universities and JUCO this coming fall.
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CHS announces that 16 students qualified as AP Scholars with Distinction by the College Board. Additionally, 22 students qualified as AP Scholars with Honors for exceptional achievement on the college-level AP Program Exams.
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Congratulations to the Boys Varsity Soccer team who are the Long Island Class AA Champions after beating Plainview-Old Bethpage at Mitchell Athletic Complex on
Nov. 6 with a final score of 2-0. Great job T-Birds!
The district is proud to announce that CHS earth science and astronomy teacher Stephanie Burns was selected as the 2019 Outstanding High School Science Teacher!
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Last night, our district joined the national “be the light initiative” to pay tribute to our senior athletes. The lights in the stadium at CHS were turned on at 8:20 p.m. for 20 minutes and “2020” was posted on our scoreboard to honor the Class of 2020.
Pride and appreciation were evident as the Class of 2022 proudly processed onto the football field on June 23 for the district’s annual commencement exercises. More photos can be viewed at .
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Congratulations to diver Lara Booth Alam, who broke the 6 dive Suffolk County record with a score of 328.80 on Oct. 17 while competing against Sayville-Bayport-Blue Point. The record was previously held by Huntington’s Patricia Arceri at 321.20 and was set in 2015.
Connetquot Central School District congratulates recent Connetquot High School graduate Madison Benevento, who received a $500 scholarship from Oakdale Historical Society for her essay on how the town’s history is meaningful to her.
High School science teacher Erica Dosch was awarded the 2023 Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics Educational Leadership Association STEM Star Award for being a “beacon of light” in STEM-related teaching fields.
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Congratulations to the Connetquot Class of 2022 who received their diplomas during the Commencement Exercises on June 23. Stay tuned at for the full story and photos.
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Congratulations Thomas Anderson and Jonathan Grenci for being named Commended Students in the 2023 National Merit Scholarship Program for exceptional academic promise.
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The district welcomed 44 new teachers to the district during their orientation program, held on Aug. 23. For a list of names and information on orientation, log onto the district website
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On May 11, friends, family, coaches and administrators gathered at Connetquot High School to induct 13 former student-athletes and coaches to the high school’s Athletic Wall of Fame!
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Alise Pulliam was appointed Director for Learning, Innovation and Instructional Technology and will oversee the district's instructional technology program and Chromebook integration. For more information, log onto .
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Many CHS seniors have committed to attending prestigious colleges and universities to study the fine arts or further their athletic careers. For a full listing, click here:
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CHS girls varsity volleyball all-star Mackenzie Cole has been named the 2017-18 Gatorade New York Volleyball Player of the Year – the first in CHS history! Way to go!
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School pride was evident as 433 seniors from the CHS Class of 2023 processed onto the football field on June 22 for the district’s annual commencement exercises. The complete story on .
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The Sycamore Ave Elementary School chorus sang at last night’s
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Cherokee Street Elementary School students were excited to find their principals dressed as elves and sitting on the roof of the building as they arrived for the school day.
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Four CHS student-athletes were selected to continue their athletic journeys this fall at some of the nation’s top colleges and sealed that commitment during a recent signing ceremony at the school.
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The Anatomage Dissection Table, a fully-segmented and real human 1:1 life-size 3D anatomy system, allows students to delve into the workings of the human body and its anatomy.
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Thanks to County Legislators Trish Bergen and Anthony Piccirillo for honoring our boys volleyball and boys soccer Championship teams on Nov. 22.
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More than 130 CHS music students attended the Festivals of Music in Boston. The dedicated students from band, choir, kickline and color guard performed with the utmost professionalism and exhibited excellence both on and off the stage.
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While we might not be together in the traditional sense, we are still here to support all our families during these times! This morning, members of our team helped to hand out devices to families to help support our distance learning initiative!
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OBMS RMS faculty and parents joined in celebrating the advancement of eighth grade students during two separate moving up ceremonies, held at Connetquot High School on June 21 and June 20, respectively.
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Congratulations to the student-athletes who were recognized at the College Recognition Ceremony and who will continue their sports at Div. I, II, III and JUCO schools this coming fall.
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Happy St. Patrick's Day! Enjoy this rendition of "Swallowtail Jig" performed by Cherokee Street Elementary School fourth grader Michael Johnson and orchestra director Jessica Mayer.
The District is pleased to announce that Stephanie Chen and Evan Mistler have been named valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively, of the Class of 2022.
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The varsity cheerleading team placed first at the UCA Garden State Challenge, held in New Jersey this month. The cheer team is now preparing to compete at the UCA National High School Cheerleading Championships, to be held in Orlando, Florida in March.
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The high school’s Long Island Voices and Seventh Street Singers combined their voices to sing the national anthem during the Bohemia Fire Department’s 9/11 Memorial Service in recognition of the 20th anniversary of Sept. 11.
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Connetquot hosted a Section XI Athletics for All event on March 11. Thanks to Bill Procaccini and Paul Rodinella for running the event and the Athletes Helping Athletes Club. The Athletics for All participants did a great job!
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The district's Information Technology Team has worked all summer to prepare for the new school year. For information on the team and their preparations, log onto .
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The Work Experience Coordinators Association presented CHS student Kaylee Diaz with the NYS Work Based Learning Student of the Year Award. Kaylee received a plaque and a $300 scholarship award.
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Helen B. Duffield teacher aide Stella Tsimis is being hailed as a hero. She performed the Heimlich maneuver on a second grade student at lunchtime and saved a life.
Congratulations to OBMS ELA teacher Michele Russo, who is the recipient of the Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar Teacher of the Year Award for bringing out the best in her students.
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Valerie O’Connell’s and Susan Meade’s 3rd grade class at Cherokee corresponded as pen pals with Stephanie Zelenski’s 3rd grade class at Idle Hour. They met to discuss their writing and to develop their new friendships.
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On June 7, the district held a dedication ceremony at CHS to unveil 10 peace poles to be placed on the grounds of each school. They stand 8 feet high and are inscribed with “May Peace Prevail on Earth,” each in 8 different languages.
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Mr. Moran hosted a luncheon today to celebrate Students of the Month for citizenship throughout the school year. Students are nominated each month by teachers, staff or administrators for academics or citizenship.
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The district congratulates secondary health teacher Alaina Bennet and physical education teacher Justin Hertz, who received Suffolk Zone Awards, sponsored by the New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance.
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The 2023-2024 academic calendar was approved by the BOE last night. First day of school for students is Sept. 6, 2023. Take a look for more important dates.
Under the direction of Greg Johnson and Stacy Stollberger, the Connetquot High School marching band, kickline and color guard participated in the annual Marching Band Camp held from Aug. 2-6 to prepare for the fall season's marching band show
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Congratulations to Class of 2023 Valedictorian Edward Fieseler, who was recognized at the Suffolk County School Superintendents Association's annual Valedictorian Luncheon.
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The district congratulates CHS physical education teacher Leslie Sewell for being selected as the Suffolk Zone Secondary Physical Education Teacher of the Year!
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Computer science and engineering specialists from the district recently presented at the 21st annual ASSET Technology Conference!
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The Connetquot High School wrestling room has been renamed the Bill Santoro/Anthony Melfi Wrestling Room after a dedication held for the duo on Dec. 22.
Congratulations to Daniel De Rienzis, ranked
#7
in the Class of 2023. Daniel plans on attending Stony Brook University this coming fall.
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The Connetquot Central School District would like to thank Suffolk County Legislators Trish Bergen and Anthony Piccirillo for honoring the boys volleyball and boys soccer Championship teams on Nov. 22.
Earlier today the district sent information to all families via email regarding our schools instructional continuity plan for remote learning. Copies of these message and other resources can also be found below and on the district's Coronavirus webpage:
Congratulations to CHS film students Victoria Eller, Madison Fiorini and Jack Mannoia, winners in the 17th annual Locust Valley Film Festival, and the students who projects were accepted for screening.
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On 3/31, parents, students and community members perused hundreds of pieces of elementary and secondary-level artwork, and attended multiple concerts, performances and presentations in the auditorium during the annual Showcase of the Arts.
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Class of 2022 valedictorian Stephanie Chen was honored during the SCSSA Celebrating Excellence Luncheon at Villa Lombardi's.
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Athletic Director Peter Melore introduced the district’s top fall season athletes to the Board of Education, calling the year the "It Year." For a complete list of highlights, log onto .
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Connetquot High School senior Morgan Elliott was recently presented with the first Tim Bassett Leadership Award by nonprofit organization Athletes Helping Athletes. For more information, click here:
Congratulations to Brian Wrinkle who was appointed Principal of John Pearl Elementary School. For more information about Mr. Wrinkle, log onto the district website at .
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Congratulations to Cherokee Street on winning the Connetquot Public Library’s summer reading challenge! With the highest number of sign-ups and completions, Cherokee Street won an assembly from David FunN, Long Island children and family entertainer and magician!
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Jamie Lockhart, a teaching assistant at Edward J. Bosti Elementary School, was honored during the Dec. 13 board of education meeting for her heroic efforts in saving a student who was choking on a grape.
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After learning about traditions and customs of the Eastern Woodland Indians, 4th graders in Sandra Fantauzzi’s and Nicole Savona’s class at Cherokee Street created a classroom totem, displaying their personal spirit animals.
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Edith Slocum Elementary School dressed in red in honor of teacher Dina Pinelli’s being chosen as one of 12 women nationwide to represent the American Heart Association as a Go Red for Women “Real Women of 2023” spokesperson.
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As part of the New York State social studies curriculum, Cherokee Street students have been studying the life and culture of the colonial period.
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Congratulations to Gavin Maron, ranked
#3
in the CHS Class of 2023. Gavin will attend Binghamton University this coming fall.
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Marching Band members, the kickline and color guard participated in a one-week camp from Aug.1-5 to prepare for this fall's events. Music will be a medley of Bruno Mars songs, so stay tuned for an exciting show on the stadium field.
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CHS ceramics and sculpture teacher Vincent Osmers misses all of his students! Click below to take a look at the creative ways he’s keeping them engaged from afar!
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With only a few weeks until graduation, please join the District in congratulating our Top 25 graduates of the Class of 2023. Ranked as
#25
in her class, the District first congratulates Trinity Stitch, who will attend SUNY Geneseo in the fall.
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