Center Moriches School District

Please see the recap of this week's Board of Education meeting⤵️

Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/live/9x6Do-7PEwc

More photos from our graduation ceremony! Congrats, grads!🎓

Congratulations to our Class of 2024!🎓

📸More photos coming soon

Kindergarten students showed off their knowledge in the second annual Primary Years Programme Red Carpet Show.

Throughout the school year, students earned badges for inquiring about different approaches to learning and displaying the IB learner profile traits. Each of the badges were displayed on a sash for students to wear during the red carpet show. Classes took turns strutting down the carpet in front of their peers and district administrators, proudly displaying all that they’ve learned throughout their first year at Clayton Huey Elementary School!

Congratulations to our 2024 Teacher of the Year John Melandro and Paraprofessional of the Year Jill Godek!

Members of the Class of 2024 returned to Clayton Huey Elementary School one last time before their upcoming graduation. The seniors walked the halls as elementary students cheered them on, wishing them the best on their milestone. Seniors reconnected with some of their former teachers and reflected on their time in the Center Moriches School District.

Please see the recap of this week's Board of Education meeting⤵️

📸Staff recognitions

Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/live/rom4u5zt398

A team of students from Center Moriches High School recently won the Long Island Regional Envirothon for Suffolk County and went on to place 14th out of 41 teams at the New York State competition. The team is made up of Alexander Babzien, Madeline Chernis, Brendan Connelly, Hayden Jakubowski and Robert Sims. Congratulations!

Second graders from Clayton Huey Elementary School enjoyed the spring weather and sharpened their literary skills through the annual Chalk-tastic event!☀️ Students stepped outside to transcribe poetry they’ve written around the bus circle with chalk. The second graders worked alongside one another to write their poems and create designs, expressing themselves through both writing and art.

Students & families attended the Cultures Around the World event, held on May 21 at Center Moriches High School. Each participant was given a passport, which was stamped as individuals visited classrooms marked by international flags. The classrooms hosted crafts and featured informational posters about various countries including China, Mexico, Ireland, Spain, Brazil, Italy and more. The auditorium was also reserved for performances, such as Native American and traditional Mexican dancing.

An important cause energized students and staff at Center Moriches High School and Clayton Huey Elementary School as they participated in the ALS Ride for Life to raise funds and awareness to find a cure.

High school students led the walk that departed the high school and made a stop at Clayton Huey where they were met by cheers from students and staff in support of the cause. Through a variety of fundraising efforts, students at Clayton Huey Elementary School raised $1,643 to donate to ALS Ride for Life.

Budget Vote:
Yes- 509
No- 421

Board of Education Election:
Brian Tenety – 707

Happening tomorrow! Join us at the high school for our Cultures Around the World event!🌎

Our Cultures Around the World event is next week at Center Moriches High School. Join us!🌎

Our eighth graders at Center Moriches Middle School had a blast at their Frost Valley field trip!

Join us for our Cultures Around the World event on May 21 at Center Moriches High School!🌎

Members of the Unkechaug Nation visited Center Moriches High School and Middle School for a celebration of song and dance. The exhibition helped students understand more of the Unkechaug Nation culture and the importance of song, dance and the stories behind each style. Additionally, students learned the importance of the drum in each of the songs and how it symbolizes the heart of the Unkechaug people.

Ninth graders connected with professionals from a variety of industries during the Growth Career Round Table Event on April 18. Fifteen local businesses and organizations engaged with students to answer questions about their respective fields and job qualifications.

Students were grouped together at tables as professionals rotated through every 10 minutes. The ninth graders followed a list of guiding questions about what training or education is required for their job, what everyday skills are used and what advice the professionals would give to someone looking to get into their industry.

Join us in wearing purple on Friday!💜

Congratulations to the top of the Class of 2024, valedictorian Alexandra DeMatteo and salutatorian Tori Rudnick!🎓

Throughout the school year, eighth graders have actively engaged in service projects to better the greater community. They have fulfilled volunteer opportunities, organized fundraisers and constructed meaningful projects as part of the IB Middle Years Programme.

On April 5, students displayed their projects at the annual Community Project Showcase and gallery walk. Family members and community leaders, including local legislators, interacted with students as they learned about their projects impacting Center Moriches and beyond.

Students at Clayton Huey Elementary School participated in a presentation to learn about Autism Acceptance Month. Students learned about autism and how they can show their support, not only during the month of April, but all year long!

Second graders at Clayton Huey Elementary School saw their artwork come to life in the building’s annual Monster Match with Center Moriches Middle School. The elementary students drew their own monsters, then their designs were sent over to the middle school. The older students then used the drawings as a template to sew customized stuffed animals.

The High School robotics team, Infernobotix, had a successful season, ranking third at the Finger Lakes Regional in Rochester, and first out of the teams from Long Island. Prior to that competition, Infernobotix ranked 10th at the South Florida Regional and won the Autonomous Award.

This year, the team’s robot had to be designed to shoot 14-inch foam rings into a goal placed seven feet in the air. The team worked together to design the robot with sensors and cameras to be able to shoot from any position with high accuracy. At each competition that Infernobotix participated in, the team stood out for its high accuracy and the wide range of positions the robot was able to score from.

NOTICE: Special Board of Education Meeting - Thurs. 03/28/2024 - Executive session at 5:30 pm, public session to follow in District Office Boardroom at 529 Main Street

Please see the recap of this week's Board of Education meeting⤵️

Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_kWB5LE7hUw