Each year, Westhampton Beach Middle School hosts a community read program where students, teachers, community members and families unite to read the same book and collectively experience how the power of storytelling brings people together. This year, the initiative commenced with a full day of kindness that will continue as students read this year’s book, “Pay It Forward” by Catherine Ryan Hyde.

As part of the kickoff, teachers participated in a full day of professional development while their students took part in an assembly with Richard Specht, a motivational speaker who advocates for kindness. His poignant talk was followed by a showing of the film “Batkid Begins: The Wish Heard Around the World.” After being presented with this year’s book, students were challenged by Principal Charisse Miller to each complete three acts of kindness. Their pay-it-forward acts will be charted and featured in a digital storyboard. 

 

Date Added: 1/24/2025

For their hard work, determination and dedication to academics, seven Westhampton Beach High School students have earned New York State Scholarships for Academic Excellence.  

The students qualified for the scholarships based on their exceptional GPAs and Regents test scores. The scholarships can be used toward a New York State institution of higher education.

The Westhampton Beach School District congratulates students Luke Albert, Nicholas Borruso, Matilda Buchen, Abigail Curran, Fahtima Iqbal, Meghan Pomroy and Zoey Rudolf on this accomplishment.

Date Added: 1/23/2025

Westhampton Beach Elementary School third grade students marked Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day by learning more about his life and accomplishments. The students also spent time painting portraits of him.

Date Added: 1/22/2025

Fifth grade students at Westhampton Beach Elementary School recently presented an amazing performance of “Bebop with Aesop,” a musical based on five of Aesop's fables, including “The Tortoise and the Hare” and “The Boy Who Cried Wolf.” Music teacher Alexandra Gogas, who directed the production, said she selected it because it “teaches the various morals from each fable in a very fun and entertaining fashion with great music.” The production featured 45 cast and crew members who worked hard to perfect a performance that was enjoyed by all.

 

Date Added: 1/17/2025

The Westhampton Beach School District extends its congratulations to Westhampton Beach High School girls wrestler Lily Blenk, who was named to Newsday’s Top 30 Long Island Girls Wrestlers list. Blenk, a sophomore, was recognized for placing third in the Long Island championships as a freshman.

Date Added: 1/8/2025