Hampton Bays Elementary School students recently showcased their creativity and safety awareness by designing vibrant, informative posters for their school’s annual Fire Prevention Art Contest.

The winning students were honored during a special assembly in which members of the Hampton Bays Fire Department recognized their artwork, presented certificates and shared important fire safety tips. 

“We are proud of all our students for their creativity and commitment to fire safety awareness,” said art teacher Debra McDowell.   

Congratulations to the following students on their outstanding posters:

Kindergarten
1st Place: Tabor Hatton
2nd Place: Eddy Sacaquirin
3rd Place: Cora Jiminez

First Grade
1st Place: Alice Quizhpi
2nd Place: Camila Cocios
3rd Place: Andy Mejia

Second Grade
1st Place: Ayla Blakaj
2nd Place: Isabell Hernandez
3rd Place: Matthew Noonan

Third Grade
1st Place: Maynor Escobar Garcia
2nd Place: Madison Fallo
3rd Place: Ximena Sanchez

Fourth Grade
1st Place: Shaila Fajardo
2nd Place: Tatiana Dominguez
3rd Place: Rory Obert

 

Date Added: 1/8/2026

Two Hampton Bays High School juniors have been selected to participate in the highly competitive New York State Band Directors Association Honors Symposium, to be held in Syracuse from March 6-8. The prestigious event brings together the top student-musicians from across New York State, with selections based on exceptional NYSSMA scores and rigorous auditions.

Willem Sarkis (bassoon) will perform with the Honor Band for the second consecutive year, and Nathan Kearns (bass guitar) has been selected for the Honor Jazz Band, making him the first student in Hampton Bays history to earn a place in the elite ensemble.

The Hampton Bays School District extends its congratulations to both students for their hard work and dedication to music.

The Hampton Bays School District has forged a new partnership with Stony Brook University through the Future Scholars Program, an initiative designed to help students, starting in middle school, prepare for success in higher education.

The program identifies students who show strong academic potential and provides them with mentorship opportunities from grades eight through 12 to help them become college ready. The 21 eighth grade students who are currently enrolled in the program will receive academic, career and financial counseling, as well as personalized assistance with college applications, through their senior year. The goal is to increase the number of potentially first-generation college students to apply and enroll in higher education.

Already, students have visited the Stony Brook campus three times, with an additional three visits scheduled for the spring. They participated in daylong sessions that incorporated team-building activities, mentoring, study skills, time management and academic writing. They also attended a Stony Book University football game.

 

Hampton Bays Elementary School second grade students recently delighted audiences with an annual Reader’s Theater performance of “The Gingerbread Baby,” inspired by their study of author Jan Brett. Guided by their teachers, the students practiced fluency, expression and collaboration as they prepared for the performance. Their hard work and enthusiasm were on full display as they confidently shared the story with classmates and guests.

Hampton Bays Elementary School students recently spent time penning holiday cards to Hampton Bays alumni who are serving in the military. Cards will be sent to South Carolina, Texas and Japan, among other places.

Date Added: 12/19/2025