South Country Taps Islip's Dennis O'Hara As Next Schools Superintendent

He was chosen for his extensive experience, record of advancing student achievement, and strong fiscal credentials, BOE president says.

Lawsuit Alleges Hazing On Baseball Team At St. Joseph's University In Patchogue: Report

An 18-year-old former team member alleges he was forced to strip naked and was assaulted, Newsday reported.

Two Oregon Middle School Students Receive Long Island Rail Road Safety Awards

Genesi Gillard and Jessica Knox Win School Safety Backpack Contest

Patchogue-Medford Senior’s Eagle Scout Project Enhances High School Entrance

Colin Jennings’ New Benches Welcome Students to Enjoy Space

Pat-Med School Officials Name High School's Class Of 2026's Valedictorian, Salutatorian, And Essayist

Taylor Tor is the class' valedictorian, Michael Russell, its salutatorian, and Chloe Lin has been named essayist, officials say.

Two Patchogue-Medford Students Named Among Long Island’s Best Flag Football Players

Captains Mackenzie Hughes and Ella Melo Lead Raiders

Patchogue-Medford Wins Award of Distinction at National High School Model UN

Model UN Team Represented Luxembourg, Met With UN Counselor

Two Patchogue-Medford Students Named Top Long Island Softball Players

Ahria Treschl and Arianna Kelly-Weihberg Headline Raiders Roster

Emeril Lagasse Foundation Expands National Culinary Education Program to Long Island’s Tremont Elementary

Tremont Becomes Eighth School in Country to Implement Foundation's Signature Program

South Country Students' Artwork Displayed In Art Shows In St. James And Stony Brook

The shows include the 5th annual Middle and High School Student Artists' Juried Show hosted by the Atelier at Flowerfield, officials say.

South Country 'Looking At All Feasible Options' To Close The Budget Gap: Spokesman

Officials are proposing "cost savings that include reductions in teacher, administrative, and support staff positions," supe says.

Bellport MS Welcomes Suffolk's Finest For Women In Law Enforcement Panel Celebrating Women's History Month

They spoke about their lives as officers and how they became involved in law enforcement, South Country School District officials say.

Patchogue-Medford High School Hosts National Signing Day Ceremony

Five Raiders Student-Athletes Recognized

Life Of Beloved Aministrator And Bellport Football Legend, John Conquest, Celebrated For Black History Month

He was inducted into the Bellport Football Hall of Fame in 2008 and died in 2013 at 73 years old.

Bellport High School Student Earns Multiple Prestigious Art Awards

“I am very excited about it." - Alana Cornacchiulo said of her success.

Bellport HS Girl's Track And Field 4 X 200m Relay Team Headed To State Champs

They qualified with first-place win in Division 1 at the Section XI State Qualifiers in Brentwood recently.

Patchogue-Medford’s Evan Fraser Named Among Long Island’s Top Boys Indoor Track Athletes

Senior Continues to Break School Records

Patchogue-Medford’s Jeremiah Newsome Named Boys Indoor Track and Field Breakout Star

Senior Continues to Increase Shot Put Distance

Patchogue-Medford Junior Sophia Randazzo Named ‘Hardwood Hero’

Captain Achieves Impressive Performances Against Connetquot and Sachem East

Patchogue-Medford Cheer Team Received $1K Donation For Trip To Nationals

The championship will be held this weekend at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida.​

Patchogue-Medford’s Kara Yaccarino Recognized Among Best Cheerleaders on Long Island

Senior Captain Honored for Elite Tumbling and Stunting

Pat-Med HS Varsity Cheer Heading To National Championships In Florida

The Raiders recently advanced at the Universal Cheerleaders' Association Empire Regional at Farmingdale State College.

River Elementary School Holds Annual Veterans Day Celebration

School Parade Honors Those Who Served

Patchogue-Medford Attends Special Olympics Unified Youth Summit

Students With and Without Disabilities Come Together for Impactful Conference

Football Victory and Magnificent Parade and Performances Highlight Patchogue-Medford Homecoming

Community Comes Together for Festivities

Patchogue-Medford’s Maddie Mulderig and Violet Tirelli Named to Newsday’s Top Girls Volleyball Players

Successful Senior Captains Help Lead Raiders on Court

Patchogue-Medford Senior Joe Smith Named One of Newsday’s Top Boys Volleyball Players

Two-Year Captain Honored in Islandwide List for Second Consecutive Year

Patchogue-Medford’s Kate Comiskey and Sophia Fox Named to Newsday’s Top Field Hockey Players

Raiders Senior Stars Continue to Receive Recognition

Patchogue-Medford High School Students Receive 13 NYSSMA All-State Honors; 31 NYSCAME All-County Honors

Selected Students to Perform as Members of Acclaimed Ensembles

Patchogue-Medford’s Addison Ruland Named to Newsday’s Top Girls Soccer Players List

Addison Received All-County and All-State Fifth Team Honors in Junior Season

Patchogue-Medford Brings Together Generations of Musicians for Community Concert

Ensembles Include Students, Alumni, Faculty, Staff, Parents, and Community Members

Patchogue-Medford’s Jayden Stroman and Olivia Liddell Honored at Butch Dellecave Awards

Jayden Stroman Receives Lauded Distinction as Male Award Winner

Student Success Shines in Patchogue-Medford School District Partnership With TeachTown

Special Education Classrooms Elevate Student Progress With Comprehensive and Inclusive Curricula

Bellport HS Boys Sprint Medley Relay Team Takes Home 1st Place Trophy

The win secured them a spot at the nationals, school district officials say.

'Sweet' Girl Is Hard-Working Star Student

Patch and T-Mobile have teamed up to spotlight students excelling in academics, athletics and community service.

PMHS Students Win Prize Money and Showcase Entrepreneurial Spirit

Bus Buddy and Pure Smile Business Proposals Take First at Eighth-Annual Business Plan Competition

South Country School District Faces 'Significant Fiscal Challenges'

They include "steep, unforeseen increases in costs related to health insurance, transportation, and special education," supe says.

South Country Proposes Slashing 51 Positions In Budget

It includes 28 full-time teaching posts, librarians and other support staff, district says.

LI Parents' Claim Children Bullied At School 'In 'Living Nightmare'

Their son was photographed undressed while using the bathroom, as well as called a homophobic term, lawsuit says.

Pat-Med Expects To Appoint Interim Superintendent By May, Or Sooner

The post, which will fill the shoes of Superintendent Donna Jones, who retires in June, will be for one year, district expects.