WATCH: 9-Year-Old Girl Explains Life With Autism In Own Words

The former Chippewa Elementary student spent three days penning a message her peers, hoping to share her experience living with autism.

Sachem High School Stadiums To Light Up As Senior Tribute

The high school stadium lights will illuminate as a nod to graduating seniors on college signing day.

Sachem Spellers Face Off In Annual Competition

Sachem High School North students participated in the fourth annual North Spelling Bee.

Middle School Teachers Cheer Sachem Students Up With Music Video

The math teachers sang "Sweet Caroline" to students home during the school coronavirus closure.

Seneca Middle School Hosts Pop Culture Event 'Senecon'

Established authors, illustrators and performers visited to share their specialties with students.

Coronavirus: Sachem Schools To Close For 1 Week

There are no confirmed cases of the new coronavirus among students or staff, the superintendent said.

Sachem Schools To Close Friday Due To Coronavirus

The parent and/or guardian of children who attend Chippewa Elementary School tested positive for the new coronavirus, the district said.

Sachem Schools Cancel Field Trips & Activities For Rest Of Week

The decision comes as people have tested positive for the new coronavirus within the Sachem community, the district said.

Sachem Student-Artists Use Technology As Painting Tools

Second graders at Tamarac Elementary School used Spheros to paint vibrant, colorful creations.

Sachem Schools Celebrate Black History Month

In February, students across the district participated lessons on prominent African American art, music, poetry, and men & women in history.

Sachem Students Learn About Mortgage Consultation

Sachem HS North algebra students hosted a mortgage consultation event where they worked with real data to calculate mortgage information.

Sachem Student To Present Research At National Summit

The sophomore will present his research at the American Medical Informatics Association’s 2020 Informatics Summit in Houston.

Sachem Schools Warn Parents After Stranger Offers Student A Ride

The student was approached by a man in a white SUV, the district says.

Seneca Students Showcase Engineering Expertise

Student groups worked collaboratively to assemble a Vex Robot kit that would be used in a competition.

​Robotics Competition Highlights Student Dedication To Design​

the Seneca Middle School Lego Robotics Team competed in the FIRST Lego League Robotics qualifier event.

Waverly Showcases Coding Skills

Students participated in a hands-on activity utilizing the coding website Scratch.

Sachem Teacher Matt 'Dezy' DiStefano Dies From Cancer At 42

The father of three, who inspired many through his DezyStrong Foundation, "had a heart of gold and touched everyone he encountered."

Grundy Avenue Steers Clear Of Bullies

Students learned the signs of cyberbullying and strategies to avoid those situations.

2019 Suffolk Police Test Results Released

A total of 13,324 candidates out of nearly 20,000 passed the exam that was given in June for the first time in four years.

Ronkonkoma Resident Graduates from Farmingdale State College

Puja Trivedi graduates with College's highest honor

Elementary School Students Attend Anti-Bullying Program

Steer Clear of Bullies program helps Grundy Avenue Elementary identify and combat school bullying.

Sachem Elementary Collects Donations For U.S. Military Overseas

The elementary school students organized a letter-writing and donation campaign.

Sachem Schools Appoints New Executive Director For Special Ed

The school district's new executive director for special education previously served 10 years as principal at one of the elementary schools.

First Grade Students Make Create Real-Life Mitten Tree Fundraiser

The Nokomos Elementary School fundraiser was inspired by a book and benefited a local homeless shelter.

Circle Of Dance Showcases Students’ New Skills

Merrimac students learned essential dance skills, such as balance, coordination and flexibility.

Flowers To Bloom Into Promises For Peace

Waverly Elementary students were asked to write an essay on what peace means to them.

Wenonah Elementary School Students Explore Thanksgiving Tradition

Kindergarteners at Wenonah Elementary School learn about holiday traditions in a hands-on way.

Lynwood Hosts Sheriff's Say Hello Program

The program is designed to increase the comfort in saying hello to new people and making new friends to ensure that no one is left out.

Wenonah Hosts Annual Pumpkin Chuckin’ Competition

Fifth-grade students were challenged to construct a catapult that could perform best in three challenges.

Students Celebrate With Thanksgiving Traditions

Kindergarten students at Wenonah Elementary School recently learned about popular Thanksgiving traditions.

Interact Club Constructs Wall To Honor Veterans

Sachem North students constructed a wall recognizing Sachem alumni who have served or currently serve in a branch of the U.S. military.

Chippewa Crafts Pumpkins For A Cause

Students crafted pumpkins to raise money for the DezyStrong Foundation.

Peer Education Students Share Words Of Wisdom

Students shared encouraging insight on managing the emotions students encounter in high school.

Lynwood Student Leads Fundraising Campaign

Third grade student Molly McHenry recently developed a fundraiser to benefit students in need in her school community.

Cayuga Celebrates 50 Years Of Learning

Happy 50th birthday Cayuga Elementary!

Sachem Students Attend LIU Business Summit

The partnership created a plethora of learning opportunities for students at both high schools.

Sachem Students Visited By Local Fire Departments

Firefighters performed numerous demonstrations showcasing department vehicles.

Sachem School Board Recognized During Board Appreciation Week

The nine board members were recognized for their extraordinary efforts as representatives for students, staff and community members.

WATCH: Sachem North Teacher Speaks About Cancer Diagnosis

"The Dezy Story" is a new documentary about Matt “Dezy” DiStefano and how he's inspired so many as he battles stage 4 cancer.

Merrimac Elementary Turns Back Time

Students gathered in excitement for a special assembly that showcased items from a time capsule left by Merrimac students in 1989.