The Westhampton Beach School District will host an inaugural community service fair on Saturday, May 10, from 12-2 p.m. in the Westhampton Beach Middle cafeteria, 340 Mill Road, Westhampton Beach.

The fair, open to all community members, students and families, provides the opportunity to explore various volunteer opportunities. On hand will be local organizations including Kiwanis, Rotary, VFW, animal shelters, the Marine Search and Rescue Team, HUGS, the Southampton Youth Bureau, the Westhampton Beach Fire Department, Canine Companions, the Suffolk County Sheriff's Department and many more. The event will also feature food and music.

Date Added: 4/4/2025

Westhampton Beach Middle School is proud to announce that 69 students have been named National Junior Honor Society members. The students were officially inducted during a candle lighting ceremony. 

To be eligible for membership, the students were required to maintain an unweighted GPA of 92 or better, meet the standards of leadership, service, citizenship and character, and complete community service. 

Westhampton Beach Middle School congratulates the following inductees: Gabriela Arango, Mary Atkinson, Ariana Bazan-Berrezueta , Georgia Beasley, Cian Belkin, Seweryn Bieniasz, Declan Byrne, Conrad Cabrera, Helen Castaneda Guzman, Leah Centeno-Peipman, Xavi Chamorro Yac, Zachary Davin, Emma DelGiudice, Angelina Detke, Rielan Dorn, Nolan Drake, Leo Dudra, Daniel Felipe, Isaiah Felton-Gunn, Matilda Ferran, Keith Figueroa Jr., Evan Ford, Mia Gosnell, Lilly Guja, Theodore Isaacson, Michael Kessler, Angelina Kiefer, Logan King, Ryder Kirchner, Rylee Krill, Kaiden Kristinsson-Bailey, Isabelle Kulp, Karstyn LoRusso, Genesis Luna, Molly Luzim, Kellan Magner, Declan Maguire, Vanessa Marte, Gage Matlock, Samantha Mazurkiewicz, Euan McLean, Melia Megill, Christopher Meyers, Dominik Mikucki, Benjamin Miller, Henry Minnerop, Maria Morales Bulux, Leigh Murray, Summer O'Neill, Lucy Owens, Matthew Palamidessi, Peyton Parkes, Emily Parsons, Alexander Pataridze, Cayden Peters, Alexander Pincott, Anabelle Reutter, Kendall Riley, Harper Rilling, Catherine Robesch, Karina Rosales Gomez, Adelena Sanicola, Blake Schaffer, Marley Serrell, Jack Stalters, Angelina Takemoto, Delilah Tunney, Ava Willmott and Jade Wladyka.

Westhampton Beach Middle School seventh graders recently participated in an assembly with Dr. Vic Grazina, who spoke about the critical role sleep plays in health, learning and overall well-being. He shared eye-opening insights on how proper rest improves memory, focus and even athletic performance, while lack of sleep can negatively impact mood and daily activities. His presentation served as a great reminder for students about the importance of healthy sleep habits.

Date Added: 3/25/2025

            Westhampton Beach Middle School eighth grader Alexander Pataridze recently earned a top 20 finish at the International Chess Open Graz Tournament in Austria. To earn the spot, he competed against 600 participants from 49 countries.

            Pataridze, who learned chess at the age of 6, has been competitively playing the strategy game with the US Chess Federation since the sixth grade. He has tested his skills at 24 competitions in New York, Philadelphia and Italy. 

            He plans to continue to strengthen his skills with the assistance of his coach for future competitions, including at the 57the annual New York State Scholastic Championships.

            “I have learned that once you know all of the openings, you can master the game,” he said. “You must also watch your opponent and learn their strategies.”

When not playing chess, Pataridze can be found on the tennis court or teaching himself to code.

The Westhampton Beach School District extends its congratulations to Pataridze for a job well done.

Date Added: 3/7/2025

The artwork of 10 Westhampton Beach Middle School students will be on display at the Parrish Art Museum as part of the museum’s 70th annual Student Exhibition, which runs from March 15 through April 27.

The 2025 showcase will feature more than 1,000 young artists from Eastern Long Island’s schools.

The Westhampton Beach School District extends its congratulations to the following talented artists: Janely Amaya, Cian Belkin, Jeannine Braynelle Fernandez, Lean Centeno-Peipman, Lourdes Chan, Mia Gosnell, Lilly Guja, Kaiden Krisinsson-Bailey, Van Pendergast and Matthew Robles-Avila.

Date Added: 3/3/2025