Celebrating Reading

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Westhampton Beach Elementary School celebrated Pick a Reading Partner Month through a March Madness reading initiative. Throughout the month, students listened to a wide variety of books read by the school librarian, the public librarian and administrators. After listening, they voted for their favorite books. “March Madness helps students explore different books and genres and promotes a love of reading,” said school librarian Joy Campagna.

Date Added: 3/29/2023

Two Girls Lacrosse Players Honored

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The Westhampton Beach School District congratulates senior Reilly Mahon and sophomore Maya Farnan for being named to Newsday’s Top 100 Long Island Girls Lacrosse Players list. Reilly was selected for making 16 goals, seven assists and 19 draw controls last season. She also picked up 31 ground balls and caused 14 turnovers. Maya was recognized for making 172 saves last season — the most ever made in the program’s history — and for picking up 14 ground balls and causing two turnovers.

Date Added: 3/28/2023

Morgan McEntee Named Top Lacrosse Player

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The Westhampton Beach School District congratulates senior Morgan McEntee, who was named to Newsday’s Top 100 Long Island Boys Lacrosse Players list. The senior was recognized for netting 39 goals and 10 assists last season. He is the team’s only returning starter in the attack position.

Date Added: 3/23/2023

Canes care!

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As part of Canes Care week at Westhampton Beach High School, members of the Westhampton Beach Youth to Youth Club collected and donated 561 pounds of food for the food pantry at Immaculate Conception Church, 130 pounds of arts and crafts supplies for Camp Good Grief, and 75 pounds of pet supplies for local animal shelters. In addition, the students wrote 156 cards for the residents of the Westhampton Care Center.

Date Added: 3/22/2023

Max Haynia Named Top Runner

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The Westhampton Beach School District congratulates senior Max Haynia, who was named to Newsday’s Top 25 Long Island Boys Outdoor Track and Field athletes list. The senior was recognized for winning the Class B cross-country public school state championship last fall and for finishing sixth in the 3,200-meter in 9:05.16 at the indoor state championships.

Date Added: 3/21/2023