Chris Pendergast came to Merrimac along with Paul Weisman to celebrate the completion of the twentieth commemorative ALS Ride for Life. The group journeyed from Yankee Stadium – in memory of Lou Gehrig – and ended […]
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Category: Volunteerism
Donate for Sachem Supports Autism Awareness Water Bottle
The statistics are astounding of how many children are affected each year. While there is no known single cause of autism we can be a part of increasing awareness and supporting an organization within our […]
Waverly raises $40,000 for St. Baldrick’s
More than 70 students and staff at Waverly Avenue Elementary School had their heads shaved in honor of cancer awareness through St. Baldrick’s. The school raised a building-record $40,000 just this year, and have […]
Support MaKenzie and “Rock the Socks”
During science classes at Sagamore Middle School on Friday last week, students “Rocked the Socks” to support Makenzie. Students wore crazy socks on their feet and hands raise awareness for this disease on her first […]
Waverly aiming to break $30k for St. Baldrick’s
Be a hero for kids with cancer! Join this St. Baldrick’s event, and whether you decide to shave your head, volunteer, or donate, we hope you’ll be a part of the excitement! The St. Baldrick’s […]
Waverly donates 600-plus Valentine boxes
The Valentine Box Project began with two retired Sachem teachers wondering how they could make a difference. Because of their deep love for reading, Sue Hart and Marie McNair, decided to collect books for children […]
Sachem North clothing pantry helping families
The National Honor Society at Sachem North operates a clothing pantry that benefits all of our community members in need. If any school employee knows of any students or families in need, please contact us. They are here […]
Sachem student gets Disney Service grant
Isabella Martinalbert, a junior at Sachem North, has been awarded a Disney Summer of Service grant through YSA (Youth Service America). The grant will support Isabella’s “Kiss Away Cancer craft fair” fundraiser for the Avon 39 […]