Our District Social Workers are here to assist families in need at the Holidays. Please reach out to the social worker in any building for community outreach referrals.
 
JHS
Lori Franchi, LCSW 631-801-3282
Pamela Camacho, LMSW 631-801-3294
Alyssa Marinelli, LMSW 631-801-3275
 
DAS
Corey Briggs, LCSW 631-801-3111
 
EES
Nina Leonard, LCSW 631-801-3183
 
SSS
Helen Gardella, LMSW 631-801-3101

TAS
Alyson Heimann, LMSW 631-801-3072

 

Date Added: 11/7/2025

Jr.-Sr. High School students studying government and criminal justice recently had an insightful lesson about the court system thanks to a visit from New York State Supreme Court Justice Deanna Panico.  

Justice Panico, who was elected to serve in November 2024 and took the bench in Suffolk County this January, hears civil cases related to negligence and breach of contract cases.     

She explained what her job entails, but also spoke about the importance of studying the U.S. Constitution. “This document impacts our lives on a day to day basis, and it is important to know its history,” she said.  

Justice Panico also delved into the history of the Declaration of Independence, Continental Congress, Bill of Rights and the government’s checks and balances. 

The district would like to thank Justice Panico for taking time to discuss how these important historical documents affect the lives of citizens and the country’s legal processes 

 

Date Added: 11/6/2025

Through the celebration of Red Ribbon Week from Oct. 20-24, Jr.-Sr. High School students learned that every healthy choice they make adds to the big picture of their lives.   

Red Ribbon Week is celebrated annually and is the nation’s largest drug prevention campaign. This year’s theme was “Life is a Puzzle; Solve It Drug Free.” The week kicked off with students wearing red to symbolize their commitment to the event. Seventh and eighth grade health and art classes decorated puzzle pieces with positive affirmations and coping skills. Once completed they were hung up in the lobby for peers to read. Students also explored various mindfulness activities such as coloring, music and meditation. They engaged in new hobbies such as stress ball making, calming jars and sugar scrubs. Students also had ample opportunities to participate in yoga classes. 

Most importantly, the students learned how to stay curious, creative and connected and to solve their own puzzles drug free. 

Date Added: 11/3/2025
 

The Jr.-Sr. High School gymnasium buzzed with excitement as juniors and seniors took a step toward planning their futures through attendance at the annual college fair. More than 100 representatives from colleges and universities across the East Coast, as well as the military, were in attendance to pitch their educational programs to perspective students. 

ESM guidance director Christine Duffy explained that the college fair is great exposure for students planning their next educational move and for juniors to start the college search. Seniors were also able to speak directly with representatives who may review their applications. 

 

Click here to view the Junior-Senior High School Students Look to the Future slideshow.

 

Date Added: 10/30/2025

The Jr.-Sr. High School National Honor Society inducted 85 new members during a traditional candlelighting ceremony, held on Oct. 15 in the auditorium.

After Society members Jack Gallagher, Bennett Leselrod, Kiera Romond and Abigail White sang the national anthem, Principal Salvatore Alaimo congratulated the inductees on consistently exceeding expectations.

“Remember the commitment you are making and go out in the world and make an even bigger impact,” Mr. Alaimo said.

Officers Madison Heaney (president), Ava DiDonna and Pasha Wray (co-vice presidents), Logan Silbert (secretary), Jameson Ackley and Alex Silbert (co-treasurers) and Brianna King (historian) then lit a corresponding candle as they each described the tenets of the society: leadership, character, service and scholarship.

Each of the new inductees then lined the auditorium’s perimeter with lit candles as they recited the honor society pledge, and then walked across the stage to receive their certificates, marking their membership in the National Honor Society. The officers then presented Jr.-Sr. High School science teacher Robert Bolen with an honorary membership into the society for being instrumental in the success of the inductees and other members and for truly embodying the ideals of the Society.

Click here to view the ESM Inducts 85 into National Honor Society slideshow.