The teamwork and caring shown by Tuttle Avenue School students will make this holiday season special for so many children in the community.

For several weeks, students donated toys for district families and the Eastport Bible Church. Called the Stuff-A-Bus program, the school gathered in the gymnasium to view the collection and to hear words of thanks from Pastor Jeremy Herr and his wife Laura Herr. The Herrs reminded the students that there are gifts inside of them that will last forever, such as their attention to peers and family, kindness and being a good friend.

Each first grade students was then invited to choose a toy to transport to the church’s bus, where the toys will be collected and distributed as needed this holiday season.

Jr.-Sr. High School classes and clubs united in their efforts toassistcommunity organizations during the holiday season by hosting the school’s annual Stuff-A-School Project, held in the school’s rotunda on Dec. 19.

Throughout the month, nonperishable food, clothing, arts and crafts, toiletries and babyitems were collected for those in need and displayed in the rotunda. Tenth grade English classes also set up a booth to make Holiday Hope cards to Oasis Rehabilitation Center, and toiletries were collected to support the communities local military.

In recognition of thestudents’and community’s hard work and generosity, members of the performing arts groups performed throughout the day, with holiday music and cheer resonating throughout the school hallways in preparation of the impending holiday.

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Date Added: 12/18/2025

Eastport Elementary students’ creativity took flight during a Holiday STEAM activity in the school library’s Makerspace.

School librarian Alyssa Sorensen planned activities where the students rotated through stations, which included making a menorah out of Legos, designing a Christmas tree out of Keva Planks and straws and making an elf out of Magna Tiles. The students enjoyed viewing what their peers created out of the materials provided for their Makerspace projects.

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Date Added: 12/18/2025

Suffolk County Board of Elections representatives visited the Jr.-Sr. High School students with an important message: Your vote is your voice.  

As part of the organization’s Voter Information Program, students enrolled in the school’s Advanced Placement U.S. History, AP Government, U.S. History, and Government and Genocide courses attended an informative seminar in which they learned about the importance of voting, the various types of elections and voter qualifications. The representatives also assisted the students with filling out voter registration forms to prepare them for future elections. 

“This is a rite of passage for students,” SCBE representative Lanette Rubino said. “We hope that this seminar today will also start a conversation at home about the many issues and where families stand. It’s their voice and they should use it.”

  

 

Dayton Avenue School hosted a First Responders Breakfast on Dec. 10 to say thank you to the men and women who work hard to keep members of the Eastport-South Manor community safe. 

The students played an active role in this unique service activity. The guests were greeted with cheers and applause as they walked through the hallway to the breakfast. Orchestra and choral students performed the national anthem and showcased their musical skills that left guests feeling inspired and proud. The student council also helped to serve food, assisted guests and cleaned up with enthusiasm. 

Local businesses, including Handy Pantry, Nettie’s Country Bakery, Bagel Palace, along with the PTA also generously donated breakfast items. 

The event was a meaningful reminder of how deeply the district values localpolice officers, firefighters, EMSprofessionalsand nurses. Their unwavering commitment to the community’s safety and well-being is truly commendable, andresidentsare so grateful for all they do.  

 

Click here to view the Dayton Avenue Holds Holiday Breakfast for Local First Responders slideshow.

 

Date Added: 12/15/2025