Students Ready to Learn on First Day of School in Port Jefferson

With books in hand, Port Jefferson’s Edna Louise Spear Elementary School, Middle School and Earl L. Vandermeulen High School students arrived for the first day of school on Sept. 2 ready to learn.

Teachers and administrators welcomed all middle and high school students back to school as they arrived and headed off to their classrooms, but not before taking notice of a few changes.

During the summer, the district installed new curbing and speed bumps in the parking lot, replaced the auditorium’s carpet, built a new basketball court and replaced a few ceilings. That work was done with the help of a grant from state Sen. Kenneth LaValle.

“It is nice to see all the kids back,” said Middle School Principal Antonio Santana, who assisted a few students with opening their lockers. “Everyone is smiling and we are ready for another wonderful school year.”

At the high school, Principal Dr. Matthew Murphy said everyone is prepared for the new school year and the students are already learning.

Elementary school teachers and administrators gathered outside to welcome students with balloons and big smiles. Students were eager to meet their teachers and were excited to see their friends.

“We are very happy to welcome back our students and are ready for a very productive year,” Superintendent Dr. Kenneth Bossert said.

Photo (courtesy of Port Jefferson Schools): Port Jefferson’s Edna Louise Spear Elementary School Principal Thomas Meehan welcomed students back to school on Sept. 2.