Wantagh Welcomes Incoming Sixth Graders

Submitted by Wantagh Schools

Incoming sixth-grade students lined up in front of tables on Wantagh Middle School’s front lawn to receive their schedules during the school’s annual orientation and barbecue.

Most of the students were accompanied by parents, who were equally as eager to help their child learn how to open lockers, tour the facility and take care of last-minute business.

Superintendent of Schools Maureen Goldberg, Assistant Superintendent for Instruction Maureen Appiarius and members of the Board of Education were on hand to welcome students. Principal Dawn Matrochano and Assistant Principal Dan Katchihtes were also available to answer questions and to help students with opening locks.

“Orientation is a great opportunity to let the students, who come from all three elementary schools, become familiarize themselves with the school and become reacquainted with former classmates, as well as new students,” Matrochano said.

After the students finished setting up their lockers and comparing their schedule with friends, they attended a delicious barbecue lunch.

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