Ward Melville High School junior Nataniela Khanimova and her teammates from BOCES recently captured the state championship for their promotional bulletin board design at a statewide competition held in Syracuse. Competing against 18 other schools from across New York, Nataniela’s team impressed the judges with their creativity and design skills.

As part of the Art/Visual Design program at the Gary D. Bixhorn Technical Center at BOCES, Nataniela has demonstrated outstanding talent and dedication. The team’s victory at the state level has earned them a spot at the national competition, which will take place in Atlanta later this year.

Congratulations to Nataniela and her team on this exciting achievement.

 

Date Added: 4/28/2025

Minnesauke Elementary School’s 5th and 6th Grade Drama Club made a splash last weekend with their vibrant production of “Finding Nemo the Musical.” Under the direction of Laura Hawkins, Kristen Swift and Paul Wilgenkamp, students brought the beloved Pixar tale to life with colorful costumes, lively choreography and heartfelt performances.

The musical ran for two performances, Friday evening at 7 p.m. and a Saturday matinee at 3 p.m., drawing enthusiastic crowds of families, friends and community members.

From the undersea journey of Marlin and Dory to Nemo’s brave adventure in the big blue, the young cast wowed audiences with their talent and teamwork. The production was a celebration of creativity, confidence and the power of storytelling.

Minnesauke Elementary congratulates all students and staff involved for making this year’s drama club production a fin-tastic success.

Date Added: 4/28/2025

Last weekend, Nassakeag Elementary School was transformed into an enchanted castle as over 70 talented fourth through sixth graders took the stage for a spectacular production of “Beauty and the Beast.” The show, directed by Kim Rosner and Tamryn Rosner, captivated audiences during two evening performances on Friday and Saturday.

From the opening number to the final curtain call, the young cast brought the beloved story to life with heartfelt performances, vibrant costumes and impressive set designs. The audience was treated to classic moments, unforgettable songs and the timeless message that true beauty lies within.

Date Added: 4/28/2025

Setauket Elementary School has officially opened its new Indoor Recess Room. The adaptable space was designed with all students in mind, offering a welcoming environment that encourages engagement, creativity and connection regardless of the weather.

The project was made possible through the efforts of the School-Based Site Management Team, generous community donations, contributions from fifth and sixth grade students, and dedicated staff members who volunteered both time and resources.

In addition to providing a space for indoor play, the Indoor Recess Room is intended to positively impact student behavior by offering increased opportunities for meaningful engagement during recess.

Setauket Elementary expresses sincere appreciation to everyone who helped bring this vision to life.

Date Added: 4/22/2025