District classrooms took time to celebrate the power of reading aloud during annual World Read Aloud Day, held on March 6. Teams of high school students, who are members of the English Honor Society, shared their favorite books with younger students enrolled at Dayton Avenue, Eastport, Tuttle Avenue and South Street elementary schools. 

World Read Aloud Day encourages people throughout the world to read aloud together and share stories to advocate for literature and the written word. 

Date Added: 3/12/2026

The Jr.-Sr. High School art department is proud to announce that 15 student-artists will showcase their talents at the annual 2026 Student Exhibition at the Parrish Art Museum in Watermill from March 7 through April 26. The Student Exhibit is a cherished annual tradition which showcases the creativity of more than 1,000 artists from 50 schools across Eastern Long Island. 

In recognition of the country’s 250th anniversary, the 2026 Student Exhibit invited students to explore the nation’s founding ideals with themes of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Works include ceramics, photographs, sculpture, acrylic paintings, oil pastel and colored pencil drawings.  

Congratulations to student artists: Remi Bellofatto, Brooke Bollinger, Sara Cantatore, Madyson DesLauriers, Shea Dobrie, Nick Ellis, Lauren Giblin, Joe Murnane, Caitlin Oliver, Madison Ontaneda,Jessica Payne, Jaylin Pentzel, Bill Peters, Jackson Roux and Allie Zadow.  

Jr.-Sr. High School students explored world culture through participation at various events and classroom activities during World Languages Week, held on March 2-6. 

The school’s World Language Honor Society hosted the third annual International Night where the school community explored countries around the world through individual displays, food and crafts. With passports in hand, elementary students enjoyed exploring other cultures as they visited displays to have their passports stamped. It was an evening in which the Eastport-South Manor community celebrated diversity, embraced differences and demonstrated appreciation of all cultures. 

Seventh and eighth grade students also enjoyed lessons in Latin ballroom dance with dance instructor Michelle Vicale-Smith, owner of Latin Ballroom Lessons in Ronkonkoma. Ms. Vicale-Smith discussed the origins of salsa and bachata dance before teaching basic steps. The students then found partners as they learned to navigate the dance floor, acquiring a new set of dance moves and appreciation for Latin culture. 

 
Click here to view the Celebrating Cultures during World Languages Week slideshow.

Date Added: 3/9/2026

The Eastport-South Manor Jr.-Sr. High School National Honor Society made a huge impact with the second of three blood drives, held on Feb. 26 for the New York Blood Center. The blood drive was open to all students aged 16 and over as well as to faculty and staff. The honor society collected 41 pints of blood, which was greatly needed after the blizzard forced NYCB to cancel many drives across Long Island.

The third and final blood drive will be held on May 1, 2026.


Photo caption: The Eastport-South Manor Jr.-Sr. High School National Honor Society collected 41 pints of blood during their blood drive on Feb. 26.

Photo courtesy of the Eastport-South Manor Central School District

Throughoutthe District,elementary school studentswere found with a book as theycelebrated Read Across America. Fromreadinga favorite or new booktoparticipatingin reading activities throughout the day, the schoolsobservedthe national literacy eventwith fun and educating ways.

Older studentsin the elementary buildingsreadto their younger peers in addition toteachershosting readalouds.At Eastport and Dayton Avenue school, students and theirbuddiesalso collaborated on a Seuss craft during library class in recognition of the iconic author Dr. Seuss’ birthday on March 2.The event was also an opportunity for younger and older students to get to know each other.

Read Across America,sponsored by the National Education Association,commencedin 1998 to make children more excited about reading.

Click here to view the ESM Elementary Students Celebrate Read Across America 2026 slideshow.

Date Added: 3/5/2026