Town of Islip Black History Award
News of Districtwide Interest
On February 16th, three Bay Shore Schools representatives will be honored by the Town of Islip with a "Black History Award". Aaron Johnson (High School Social Studies Teacher), Vincent Joseph (Middle School Security Guard), and Allanah Dykes (High School senior) have all distinguished themselves as having made outstanding contributions in their fields. Mr. Johnson will accept his award for his...
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1st Annual BSSAEF Dance Benefit and Choreography Contest
News of Districtwide Interest
On January 21st, Bay Shore Schools’ talented dancers took the stage for the first annual Bay Shore Schools Arts Education Fund (BSSAEF) Dance Benefit. This benefit featured the District’s first student choreography contest, as well as performances by the High School Dance Team, The Fosse Project, and even a number performed by a brave and enthusiastic group of teachers. All performances were...
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World-Renowned Musician Comes to Bay Shore
Senior High School
Bay Shore-- From January 9th-11th, the Bay Shore School Arts in Education Fund (BSSAEF) enabled hundreds of Bay Shore students grades 3-12 to experience Electrify Your Strings, a music program conceived by world-renowned musician, composer, and electric violinist Mark Wood.
Students were given an opportunity to work alongside Mr. Wood, learning new musical styles and techniques. This exciting...
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Bay Shore Service Honor Society Armed Forces Supply Drive
News of Districtwide Interest
The Bay Shore Schools Service Honor Society, advised by teachers Lauren Hopper and Denise Kaplar, recently worked with the Bay Shore/Brightwaters Lions Club to help kick off their annual "Armed Forces Supply Drive" on Veteran's Day. High school students and staff collected various supplies for the men and women serving in our Armed Forces. This year’s drive was organized and led by high school...
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Congratulations to FAS Principal Charlotte Wilson
Fifth Avenue Elementary
On January 28, Charlotte Wilson, Principal of Fifth Avenue School, was honored as a recipient of the "Achievers Award" by "Sisters Keeping It Positive, Inc." during their annual Bridge Builders Conference at the Hyatt Regency Hotel. The community based organization’s objective is to strengthen families and promote stronger community relations through education and mentoring. This award was...
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BSHS Black History Month Celebration
Senior High School

Dr. Boyce Watkins
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On February 17th, 2012, the 6th annual Black History Month Celebration will take place in the Bay Shore High School Auditorium. Spearheaded by Bay Shore Schools Security Director Corey Swinson with the help of high school Social Studies teachers Aaron Johnson and Lisette Lors and some Bay Shore Alumni members this event was founded to promote awareness among students and staff about the history...
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From Farm to School: No Small Potatoes
News of Districtwide Interest
BAY SHORE - On January 19th, Bay Shore Schools showcased "From Farm to School: No Small Potatoes!", an event celebrating Janet Sklar's successful crusade to bring fresh local food from the East End of Long Island to Bay Shore School
cafeterias. Janet, who works with Eastern Suffolk Boces and is the Director of Nutritional Services for Bay Shore Schools, has been working 15 years to make this...
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Activity Monitors
News of Districtwide Interest
The activity monitors manufactured by Polar are self-monitoring devices used by students to gauge their level of activity against the New York State Physical Education Standards for students. It is simply an educational tool that can inform and/or motivate the students by giving them immediate feedback about their activity levels, so as to support fitness and combat obesity.
What are these...
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Congratulations to The Writers' Block
News of Districtwide Interest
For the second year in a row, The Writers' Block, Bay Shore High School's literary-art magazine, has been named Most Outstanding High School Literary Art Magazine for schools with student populations of 1701-2500 by the American Scholastic Press Association. The 2011 issue was awarded 985 out of a possible 1000 points, and the judges wrote, "Your magazine shows the superior efforts of talented and...
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Congrats to BSMS Library Media Specialist Kristina Holzweiss
Middle School
Bay Shore Middle School Library Media Specialist, Kristina A. Holzweiss, was recently awarded the "Funding Your Ideas (FYI)" Teacher Grant by the Nassau Educators Federal Credit Union (NEFCU). NEFCU member-educators can receive a grant of up to $250 to support an innovative classroom project that enhances the learning experience of students. Mrs. Holzweiss was awarded the full $250, enabling her...
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SCMEA All-County Music Festival
News of Districtwide Interest
Thirty-Five Bay Shore students have been selected to represent our schools in the prestigious annual SCMEA All-County Music Festival this coming March, the most ever from our district. Congratulations to all 35 students, their families and their teachers.
Newsday Future Corps
News of Districtwide Interest
On January 3rd, 2012, six Bay Shore High School students were featured in the Newsday Future Corps section as part of the PROUDgirls leadership and life skills enrichment program. The nurturing and inspiring program encourages girls to be confident, self-starting leaders who take action to make a positive impact on their communities. These Bay Shore students partnered with students from three...
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Awareness Weekend Receives Donation
News of Districtwide Interest
Bay Shore High School is honored to receive a $250 donation towards the High School’s Awareness Weekend event from the Evelyn Blose Holman Education Foundation.
During Awareness Weekend, students and staff members spend 36 hours engaging one another and exploring important social issues. Throughout the weekend, participants strengthen the bonds that exist at the High School and help to make it...
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Bay Shore Past and Present Administrators in the News
News of Districtwide Interest
Retired Superintendent of Bay Shore Schools, Dr. Evelyn Holman, current Superintendent, Mr. Peter Dion, and School Board President, Mr. Andrew A. Arcuri are featured in the Winter 2012 issue of Education Executive
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