During a Sachem Board of Education meeting last week, students from Sachem East and Sachem North spoke elegantly about the “virtual enterprises” business course offered at the high schools. Students create a professional organization in […]
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Three questions with Shannon Christiano
In a new segment called “Three Questions”, we pick student leaders and influential people around Sachem and ask them three questions about their passion for the school district and some exciting things they’re working on. […]
Humans of Sachem project is inspirational
Sachem North’s peer education program has been telling “one story at a time” of the school’s students, faculty and staff. Through the “Humans of Sachem North” project, under the guidance of social studies teacher Jonathan […]
Art exhibit inspired by Sachem East alum
The inquisitive nature of Jessica Ruppel, a Sachem East alum from the Class of 2015, her passion for art, and her instinct to seek advice from her mentor regarding her great-grandfather’s artwork has brought an […]
Merrimac students refurbish birdhouse for VA
Students at Merrimac Elementary School recently refurbished birdhouse that will be sent to the Northport Veterans Affairs Medical Center. The project was completed under the guidance of Jenna Motroni, an art teacher and member of Lighthouse […]
Stanford, Heymach honor science teacher
As part of Stanford University’s “Teacher Tribute Initiative,” Sachem North alumnus Rachel Heymach selected science teacher Phil Barbera to receive the honor based on the significant role he played in her intellectual, academic, social and personal […]
Samoset donates to Team Jesse Foundation
Samoset Middle School recently hosted a holiday breakfast where faculty and students presented a check for $3,200 to the Team Jesse Foundation. The Team Jesse Foundation was founded by Sachem alum Kevin Mincio to help […]
Chippewa donates with pumpkin decorating
Fourth-grade students at Chippewa Elementary School raised more than $700 for breast cancer with a pumpkin decorating contest. All Chippewa students voted for their favorite pumpkins between Oct. 28-30. There were cups placed next to each […]