Date Added: 6/17/2025

Special thanks and recognition to Girl Scout Troops 2776 and 627 along with nature-loving teaching assistant Mrs. Jennifer Reese and the SWR Grounds Crew for creating a beautiful Butterfly Garden adjacent to the south hallway at Wading River School.

“We are hoping students, staff, butterflies, hummingbirds and a wide range of pollinators enjoy this garden for years to come,” Principal Lou Parrinello said.

 

Date Added: 6/16/2025

Wading River School students brought Broadway to SWR with incredible fourth and fifth grade concerts on June 12 with the fifth grade band even playing a song from “Wicked.” 

Special thanks go to music teachers Mrs. Meli, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Fasano, Mr. Verity, Mr. Traina, Mr. Peraza, teachers, staff, the High School Tech Crew, our musically talented young Wildcats, supportive families, our caring PTA and Jason Hadjoglou for creating the special effects of the fog rolling in at both performances.  

The Shoreham-Wading River School District Board of Education recognized nine students with the Seal of Biliteracy award – a formal recognition of attaining a high proficiency in two or more languages by high school graduation.

Students Katelyn Roberts, Caroline D’Andrea, Nicholas Dean, Morgan Lesiewicz, Emma Losee, Kerrin McGuire, Michael McMullen, Mery Macias and Patrick Shea were honored for proficiency in Spanish and English.

The students were introduced by District Director of Humanities Mrs. Nicole Waldbauer at the June 10 Board of Education meeting. Mrs. Waldbauer shared the significance of the honor and presented each student with award certificates and medallions. The students will also have a special notation in the graduation program and on their official high school transcript, as well as a special seal placed on their graduation diploma.

Date Added: 6/16/2025

The Shoreham-Wading River School District honored seven seniors with the New York State Education Department’s Seal of Civic Readiness at the June 10 Board of Education meeting.

The Seal of Civic Readiness is a special distinction on a high school transcript and diploma. It recognizes high school graduates who have attained a high level of proficiency in civic knowledge, civic mindset, civic skills and civic experiences.

The goals of the initiative include exemplifying a commitment to participatory government, civic responsibility and civic values as well as demonstrating to universities, colleges and future employers that they have completed an action project in civics or social justice.

Congratulations to Grace Barra, Sean Casey, Giovanna Costa, Nicholas Dean, Connor DiMasi, Carolyn Panasci and Savannah Roth.

Date Added: 6/16/2025