Students hosted a healthy snack sale and raised more than $400 to help children through Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Students are growing lettuce while learning about sustainable agriculture and environmental responsibility.
The veteran discussed his memoir, "Jack Weber, Here!" as well as the meaning of Veterans Day and recent U.S. history.
Students from both high schools gathered to enjoy supper, camaraderie and a little friendly competition at the 14th annual Tri-M Dinner.
Students raised more than $22,000 for the PTA Arts in Education program. Check out photos from the event.
The girls took first in the 200 medley relay and 200 freestyle relay. One girl set a new pool record for the butterfly.
Students designed pet services or products. The winning team designed Bark n' Buff, a fitness facility for pets and their owners.
The run raised $20,800 for the school’s cultural arts program and PTA events as Principal Dan McCabe got slimed.
Paws of War supports veterans, active military members and first responders with programs through the rescue and training of service dogs.
Veterans were served food, treated to patriotic songs and poems, and were recognized for their sacrifices for the U.S.
Students and staff dressed head to toe in pink and donated spare change that goes directly to the American Cancer Society.
The students and community members collected over 120 pounds of trash, including ingestible plastic pieces dangerous to marine life.
Students made bracelets, keychains and temporary tattoos, sold pink donuts, and held a school-wide cancer walk.
"Community spirit soared" as the Bulls won their homecoming game. Check out photos from the festivities.
School teams participated in various after-school sports. All proceeds went to Corey's Promise, a local cancer charity.
The club collected items such as toothpaste, toilet paper, socks, and paper towels for Floridians impacted by Hurricane Milton.
The group plans to carry out the principles of The Smithtown Promise and give back to the school community as difference makers.
The firefighter discussed the Zadroga Act, which offers compensation to people who developed cancer or other serious health problems.
Muratore received a $2,000 scholarship and free tickets to the Smithtown Historical Society’s Heritage Ball.
More than 50 musicians from Smithtown HS East and Smithtown HS West were selected to participate in All-State and All-County.
The field hockey teams raised $840 for The Diane Corey Scholarship Fund.
A student whose father was serving overseas said Dennis Wickes Jr. was "more like another father figure, more than just a teacher."
Accompsett Elementary School students raised $1,538.43 for the nonprofit Solving Kids’ Cancer.
Charlie and his dog, Gilly, earned third place of all junior handlers in the International Dog Sports Dock Diving Championship in Maryland.
The game is held in memory of St. James Elementary School teacher Sara Long Hart, who died of breast cancer.
Less than 1 percent of United States high school seniors are named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists. Smithtown has nine.
Parents in the community agree Janice Boitano Concagh is "a wonderful and a concerning teacher," said her mother, who nominated her.
Students and staff wore gold to support the Lace Up for Kids campaign, part of the nonprofit Solving Kids’ Cancer.
Audrey Spampinato was crowned champion in freestyle figure skating at the 2024 State Games of America in San Diego, California.
"Mrs. Franz treats her students like family. She helped my daughter overcome her fear of school," one parent wrote.
International Dot Day is a global celebration of creativity, courage and collaboration. St. James Elementary students made a mural.
Superintendent Marc Secaur reflected on the "level of unity we should never forget" that the country experienced after the 9/11 attacks.
Students built robots to try to pop balloons on the opposing robots and collect as many balls as they could.
To apply for the School of Excellence Award, 75% of a school’s varsity teams must qualify and receive the Scholar-Athlete team award.
"Her classroom is welcoming, warm, friendly and so much more," said the parent who nominated Terri Boccio.
Maureen Harjus makes a difference in the lives of her students' education, one parent said.
"She spends her time in the classroom making sure she makes a difference in her student’s lives," Nanci Hennes's daughter wrote.
The foundation, created in memory of the late teacher, offers scholarships to students. There was lunch, a golf outing, dinner and raffles.
Brianna Distafano "loves her students more than anything," a parent of one of her students wrote.
"There are not many teachers like Mrs. Yak who dedicate themselves to the betterment of human beings," two of her students wrote.